Proactive sucks.

if you just started using it your suppose to break out becus you were going to anyways it just brings out the blemished so they heal fast an it works you gotta give it time if you havvent already than get the proactive extra strenth

the same thing happened to me! I know they say used it 3 times a day but try to use it one time a day and that might help

If you have just started using it, this is to be expected.

Proactiv changes the chemical balance on your face, and that can cause it to break out. In time, your face will “get used to it,” and you won’t have this problem.

It did the same to me, but I kept using it, and now I’m free of all pimples.

“Does not work” does not justify an actual increase in break-outs.

…but an increase in break-outs DOES validate the product’s ineffectiveness… in this case.

“Does not work” does not justify an actual increase in break-outs. That would suggest to me that an allergy may be involved. Have a dermatologist look into this matter. He/ she may be able to prescribe you with/ recommend something more effective :).

Perhaps you are allergic to some of the chemicals contained in the product… You may wish to consult your doctor/ dermatologist about this.

enlightened

So… I guess the best answer would be: ‘’Read the instructions.’’

…because you’re of the small percentage of people that it simply DOES NOT work. Try something else.