Directions to Apply Proactive

In 1995, two dermatologists created Proactiv, a combination of low-dose medication and skincare ingredients aimed at clearing acne. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 40 to 50 million people in the United States are affected by acne, the most common of all skin disorders. Acne is often associated with the growing pains of the teenage years, but it can also affect adults from their 20s to their 50s. Proactiv's acne solution is an easy-to-follow program designed for treating mild to moderate acne in both teens and adults.

1. • Apply the daily cleanser once in the morning and once at night. Rinse your whole face gently with warm water. Place a dime-sized amount of the cleanser on your fingertips and massage lightly into the skin for one to two minutes. Rinse again with warm water. Pat the face dry with a clean towel.
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     Follow the daily cleanser with the toner. Apply a dime-sized amount of the toner to the entire face, using a cotton ball or pad. Allow the toner to dry; no rinsing is necessary. Use the toner in the morning and at night.
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     Apply the repairing treatment after the toner. Take a pea-sized amount of the treatment and, using your fingertips, massage into the face. Allow the treatment to dry and do not rinse. At first, use the repairing treatment only in the mornings. After a few days, if the skin is not dry or irritated, add the treatment to your nighttime routine.
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     Finish with Proactiv's moisturizer or another oil-free moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15. Apply the moisturizer once the revitalizing treatment has dried. If only using the treatment in the morning, apply the moisturizer after the toner at night.
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     Add the Proactive refining mask to your skin care routine two to three times a week. Clean your face first using the Proactive cleanser. Leave your face slightly damp and apply the mask with your fingertips. Leave on for 10 minutes and rinse off. Follow the mask application with the toner and revitalizing treatment.
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     Continue to use the cleanser, toner and revitalizing treatment twice a day even after the skin has cleared. The products are intended to prevent additional breakouts from occurring, not just clear existing acne.