Mandy Moore
Actress/Singer
I was lucky because, as a kid, even with all the traveling and stress that I was under, I could always count on my skin to be clear. My skin had never been a problem, and I think unconsciously, it was one of my favorite qualities about myself. I always prided myself on having nice skin.
When I started to break out, literally overnight, it was very troubling for me because I didn't quite know what was going on. I thought maybe it was an allergic reaction. I didn't want to admit that I could have acne. It really began to affect my life. I didn't want to go out, and I would cancel or rearrange plans around my breakouts.
"To know that there is something out there like Proactiv and that it truly does work, you really couldn't ask for anything better." -Mandy Moore
I couldn't engage in conversation with people because they were clearly looking at the giant bug bites on my face instead of listening to what I was saying. I remember working with a makeup artist, and she made the comment, "You usually have such great skin. What's going on?" I really didn't know what to tell her.
When I finally came to terms with the fact that I really was suffering from adult acne, I needed to find acne treatments that would properly treat it. Adult acne treatments that I tried from the store or that were recommended by a dermatologist didn't work, and it started to worry me that this was a condition that I'd have to walk around with forever. That's why I am so grateful that a friend encouraged me to try Proactiv.
When I began using Proactiv, it was important for me track my progress. I wanted evidence to show that Proactiv was really working, and I wanted to be able to see the difference myself.
I regularly took pictures with my laptop camera so I could see the changes in my skin, just to make sure I wasn't fooling myself. It truly came as a surprise to realize that Proactiv was working when nothing else was. The products didn't make my skin overly dry, and I was seeing results. It was the best feeling.
To know that there is something out there like Proactiv and that it truly does work, you couldn't ask for anything better. I want to tell people to just go for it. You don't have anything to lose, and this is coming from someone who tried a little bit of everything. I thought my best solution would come from a doctor with some fancy lotion or potion, and that wasn't the case at all. What ended up working for me was Proactiv.
I think having clear skin is important because no matter what you're wearing, or what you're doing, your skin is the first thing people notice. Having clear skin gives you the ability to forget about your skin and think about other things, and I think that's wonderful.
I know Proactiv can help other people fight acne and get clear skin, and I am really happy to be given the opportunity to speak out about something I genuinely feel passionately about and genuinely feel can help others. It's a great feeling.