Proactiv Solution is considered one of the best products out there on the market today. But, for some the product just doesn’t seem to work, or is too harsh on sensitive skin. Here are some tips to help make the product work for you.
Tip 1: Take your time. Read the label, it says to scrub your face in a circular motion for 1-2 full minutes. The product has a grainy texture to it for a reason. Those little scrubbers are there to pull dirt and oil out of pores, but it takes more than one wipe across the face to pull that dirt out. If you are not seeing the results you want, it may be because you are not taking the time needed to thoroughly scrub the dirt out of your pores. Be sure to take adequate time with the toner as well.
Tip 2: Wait between steps. Be sure to wait until your face is fully dry between the three steps. Some people have sensitive skin and over lapping the products can cause irritation. This appears to be very common between the second and third steps where the product is not removed, but remains on the skin.
Tip 3: Take it easy. Even if you don’t think you have sensitive skin, follow the suggestions as if you did. The company suggests that a person with sensitive skin start off by only using the product every other day, then gradually moving on to once a day, eventually working your way up to twice a day. Proactiv Solution is very strong, so even if you are using a product twice a day already you may want to follow the directions for sensitive skin as the product may be harsher than realized. But, don’t worry; it is the strong ingredients that make Proactiv work on those hard to remove problem areas. I suggest taking a couple weeks between adding to your daily use.
Tip 4: Rinse warm, then cold. Rinsing with warm water helps to remove excess oil and dirt that may still be lurking. But, once the product has been removed, splash on a bit of cold water. Cold water closes the pores back up to help keep dirt from finding its way back in.
Tip 5: Don’t use other products at the same time. While it may make sense to add a pore minimizing moisturizer to your daily regiment, you need to be cautious about it. The truth is that one brand of cosmetics can react badly with another. Even choosing to wash your face in the morning with one product, and then at night with Proactiv can have a negative effect. Consider looking into Proactiv’s product line for things such as pore minimizes, and pore cleansing strips. When you use from the same line you minimize the risk of a reaction because a company’s products have all been tested against one another.
Tip 6: Always use sunscreen. When going outside make sure to put on sunscreen. This tip is very important, as the sun’s rays can cause a reaction with this and any other face product. Sunscreen just makes sense, and is a product you should be using on a daily basis to help prevent skin cancer. If you want healthy skin, then this step is a must follow.
Proactiv Solution is one of the best products out there for acne. It works because it has strong active ingredients. Like any other product on the market it can cause skin irritation, but if you follow the steps and take precautions you can minimize your potential for irritation. In the end the results will be worth it.
