About Proactiv Refining MAsk.. - Acne Message Board

surenitynow · 09-27-2004, 09:13 PM

I ordered the Proactiv refining mask with sulfer and i just got it in the mail today.... i got it because ive seen many of you rave about it and i wanted to try it out (ive never used proactiv products before)... but i have a few questions maybe you can answer... .

im wondering what is the best way to use this mask?.. . how many days a week and how long do you keep it on for? does it work as a spot treatment too?...if you did use it as a spot treatment for like a begining pimple or something would you keep it on all night?

also i have a few healing pimples that are more like little scabs and im wondering if it would be ok to put the mask over those?.. ..ive never used a product with sulfer in it so i dont know what it will really do to those..But i do understand that it will probably dry my skin out a bit.

if you can answer any or all those questions or just give your thoughts on the product that would be awsome!..im excited to try it out but i just want to make sure im using it the best way.... .THANKS!

MUCHsucess · 09-27-2004, 09:21 PM

I am glad you got it. I like it a lot. First, you should use it the traditional way- wash your face with facewash in warm water and make sure it is all off, then dry face until DAMP and apply about nickel sized amount of the mask all over your face and under chin and jaw. Wait about 10-15 minutes and wash it ALL off. Also, you can use it as a spot treatment over night. Good luck and keep us updated! Thanks!

NickC · 09-27-2004, 09:40 PM

hey I use the mask like 5 times a week at night. FIrst you should wash your face with warm water and then dry with a towel. THe mask spreads easy with damp skin like a paste. Directions say to leave on for 15 minn but have read threads of people leaving it on even over night. I keep on for about 2-3 hours then wash it off. Yea you can use for spot treatments if you want. Sometimes ill put it on a pimple over night to dry it out. ALso i noticed if u can feel a pimple starting to form it will kill it over night. I thought the mask cured me at first. I broke a record of not getting a facial pimple in 21 days. THen i dont know what happend but i just started getting white heads again. Not bad but moderate like before. also if you get red rashes just put some olae vera on it

surenitynow · 09-27-2004, 11:42 PM

.. did it dry your face out too much?

i dont have very oily skin, its mostly on the dry side...but i guess if i dont use it allll the time it will be ok...?

surenitynow · 09-28-2004, 01:07 PM

i used the mask lastnight and kept it on for about 25 min. i dont know if im just imagining it because of my high hopes but when i washed it off my face really did look less red and felt good...my face did get pretty dry, although i dont think that will be a big problem if i just use it at night and go to bed because i find that in the mornings my face is a bit oily(or sweaty??i dont know but its uh "dewy" in the mornings. ha) anyway so i think that will take care of the dryness...aaand i used it as a spot treatment overnight on a zit i felt coming on, it was just a little red and i could feel a little bump underneith..well this morning its gone..no bump or redness...so thats cooooL!..im going to use it again tonight...

have any of you kept the whole mask on all night??