Acne Skin Care

acne free vs. proactive?

hi im 15 and i need to buy something like proactive so i heard about Acne Free found at walmart and it's a lot cheaper. have you ever tried it? i have kind of sensitive skin but my forehead isnt too sensitive and that's where i need the acne medication the most. is acne free good? is it true that it burns your skin? i really need help. i cant afford proactive.

Public Comments

1. I usually use Proactiv...but AcneFree costs about half...so I tried it and didn't work. I recommend you Proactiv. It works like a magic. It is very strong and made my skin very dry...so I only use it once a day now.
2. Acne free and Proactive are really bad for your skin. Go to a dermatologist and get a prescription for something actually good for your skin like Differin.
3. I have used the walgreens Proactiv brand and it didnt do anything for me. My acne was horrible and i was getting made fun of at school. Later I found Acne Free and it worked really good. Not all, but some of the pimples were gone when i woke up in the morning after the first night i used it, and it didnt burn my skin at all. My freind had the real proactiv and she said it didnt work and that they rip you off when you order it. So my suggestion is Acne Free, but make sure you follow the directions on it and use it only day and night so your face doesnt get dried out. Hope this helps.! oh and if none of those work right for you... right now i am just washing my face with a gentle cleanser, or a bar of soap and using the noxema triple clean blemish pads they are working really well also
4. I have used Acne Free on my skin and it did wonders. So try that they are just really the same thing but Acne Free is cheaper.
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7. Both have Benzoyl peroxide as active ingredient. Both are same. http://www.doctorgoodskin.com/pd/ Benzoyl Peroxide Benzoyl Peroxide is commonly used for treatment of acne. It is available in many forms such as soap bars, washing lotions, creams, gels, etc. It is available both - OTC and on prescription. * Benzoyl Peroxide Removes excess oil, * Unclogs the closed pores, and * Kills the bacteria. * You should consult with your doctor If you have eczema, or raw skin because of sunburn, etc. Benzoyl Peroxide may cause irritation if used on such skin. * If you are pregnant or breast-feeding. No studies have been done about absorption of benzoyl peroxide in the pregnancy or in the mothers milk. Let your doctor decide. * If you want to use benzoyl peroxide on a child or a very old person. * If you are using other topical that may peel or irritate the skin on the same place, where you plan to use benzoyl peroxide. * If you are allergic to any dyes, preservatives, etc. Side-Effects: Benzoyl Peroxide may irritate the skin and acne may flare up after you begin the use. These will go away slowly. If the irritation persists, inform your doctor. If benzoyl peroxide produces side-effects such as skin warmth, blisters, excess peeling, etc., inform your doctor.