I’ll start this post off by saying I really wish I took some before pics to show you what my skin looks like. I always hear comments about how young I look, and I can’t help to think that the only reason is because I have the skin of a 17 year old. No, not tight and perfect, but rather – full of blemishes and acne spots. It’s embarrassing. People give me unsolicited advice about what products I should be using, what I should be eating, and how to deal with my “problem.” Sorry everyone! While I appreciate your thirst for helping others out, I really don’t want another reminder about how my skin looks horrible.
My acne issues cleared up when I was pregnant. Pregnancy didn’t agree with me too much, so I don’t plan to do it too many more times – and to clear up my acne isn’t a good enough reason (at least not for my husband). I’ve tried this and that and everything in between, but my skin is highly sensitive and gets irritated easy, causing even more breakouts. I had tried Proactiv when I was younger, and it worked – but I stopped using it when I got married. I’m not sure why – I just didn’t think that I should have acne, so why should I use acne creams? Silly thinking on my part – even my hubby who is a few years older than me will use my old Proactiv creams when he has a pimple (yes, just a single pimple that he will get twice a year – poor guy.)
So, when I had the opportunity to work with Proactiv, I decided, why not – it worked before, why not try it again. I received my kit, and it was just as I had remembered – a 3 piece system that consists of a toner, a wash, and a cream. Usually, you get a bonus cream and this time mine was a Green Tea moisturizer and the Refining Mask. The Refining Mask has always been my favorite item in the Proactiv line because it works instantly and can also be used as an overnight spot treatment.
I love their autoship program because you can adjust it to your own use. I personally did not use as much once my acne cleared up and cut my subscription down from every month to every other month. This worked much better for me. I love that they have so many options to choose from that work for you – including your skin type! Their product line has increased so much over the years!
Why I love Proactiv over other products: it is gentle! It never burns my skin or leaves my face looking flushed after I use it. It really works and rather quickly. Within a week my skin looked smoother and within 3 weeks most of my blemishes were gone. I was foolish to not go back to the tried and true treatment. You really can’t take my word for it – Check it out for yourself! They always have great deals on their site!
Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Proactiv and received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate