how proactiv® works
The acne cycle starts invisibly, below the skin’s surface, weeks before a blemish breaks out. That’s why Proactiv is designed to attack acne “proactively”—delivering the right combination of medicines and skin-care agents, in the right order and concentrations, to help control the acne cycle before breakouts occur. If you have acne, Proactiv is the key to a clear complexion.
[STEP 1] Renewing Cleanser
Our medicated cleanser features tiny, smooth exfoliating beads to gently remove excess oil, dirt and dead skin cell layers to help keep pores from clogging. Benzoyl peroxide penetrates pores to start killing acne-causing bacteria on contact.
[STEP 2] Revitalizing Toner
Our alcohol-free toner is a botanical-rich formula that soothes and hydrates acne-prone skin. Glycolic acid continues the exfoliating process begun by Step 1 to help keep pores clear
[STEP 3] Repairing Treatment
• Our feather-light medicated lotion’s mild 2.5% solution of micro-crystal benzoyl peroxide penetrates cleansed, unclogged pores to kill acne-causing bacteria—helping to stop breakouts before they happen to keep skin clear.
How to use Proactiv
Drs. Rodan and Fields explain how simple it is to use the Proactiv Solution 3-step acne care system. It just takes a few minutes every day.
The secret to clear skin
Proactiv's finely-milled medicines attack acne at the source to heal the acne blemishes you have now and prevent new ones from forming.
The Secret to Clear Skin
The secret to a clear complexion is treating the whole face to proactively prevent breakouts before they get started. Proactiv combines a mild solution of prescription-grade acne medicine with premier skin-care ingredients to unclog pores, kill acne-causing bacteria, soothe inflammation and condition your skin.
The Proactiv Difference
Spot treating blemishes after they break out is too late—a frustrating, losing battle that does nothing for prevention. In contrast, Proactiv treats the whole face—and neck, chest, shoulders and back as needed—in a way that helps to prevent breakouts before they even get started.
