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1. What ingredients are in Proactiv? 6 found this answer useful
Click here to find out what ingredients are in the Proactiv 3-Step System products - Cleanse - Step 1, Tone - Step 2 and Repair - Step 3.
2. What type of fragrance is used in Proactiv? Is it approved by RIFM? 2 found this answer useful
The fragrance is a combination of 4-5 ingredients. Each ingredient is tested for allergic reaction and approved by the governing body of fragrances controls RIFM (Research Institute of Fragrance Materials) to confirm that the fragrance has low irritation potential.
3. What is the pH level in Proactiv products? 13 found this answer useful

The pH balance in Cleanse - Step 1 is 4.7-5.2; in Tone - Step 2 is 3.0-4.0; and in Repair - Step 3 is 4.7-5.2.

4. What is the preservative level in Proactiv Solution? 1 found this answer useful

The preservative level in Proactiv products is less than 1%.

5. What is Benzoyl Peroxide? 1 found this answer useful
One of the most commonly used ingredients for the control of blemishes. Benzoyl Peroxide is an ingredient that can be very effective in managing blemishes. As with any product, read the label carefully and follow the instructions for proper use.
6. What percentage of Glycolic acid is in Tone - Step 2? 10 found this answer useful

3.5%

7. What type of grain (or bead) is used in Cleanse - Step 1? 1 found this answer useful

Polyethylene beads.

8. Why is Xantham Gum in Cleanse - Step 1? 3 found this answer useful
This ingredient is used as a “thickener/stabiliser” in our Cleanse - Step 1Cleanse - Step 1, like an emulsifier.
9. Why is Disodium Dimethicone Copolyol Sulfosuccinate in Cleanse - Step 1? 1 found this answer useful
It is a mild cleansing agent.
10. Can Propylene Glycol, which is used in Repair - Step 3, aggravate spots? 1 found this answer useful
No. Repair - Step 3 contains very low concentration levels of Propylene Glycol, well below the threshold.
11. Are there any Petro Chemicals in Proactiv? 4 found this answer useful

No.

12. What is Urea and is it made from animal urine? 9 found this answer useful

Urea is an end product of protein. Since proteins are sometimes found in urine, Urea can be found in urine. However, Urea is not derived from urine. It is scientifically composed from carbon dioxide and is commonly used as a moisturiser. For example, Diazolidinyl Urea and Imadazolidinyl Urea are preservatives, which are also scientifically composed.

13. Does Proactiv contain Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)? 2 found this answer useful

Yes, Proactiv’s Tone - Step 2 contains Glycolic acid. Glycolic acid is the smallest of the AHA molecules and thus is the most penetrating.

14. What are the long-term effects of Glycolic acid? 1 found this answer useful
This data is not available, however, for proper evaluation, we recommend that you consult with your healthcare professional.
15. Is Glycolic Acid natural or synthetic? Is it harmful and carcinogenic? 0 found this answer useful
Glycolic Acid is a natural fruit acid. There is no known data to support carcinogenicity. Proactiv formulas utilise the most sophisticated ingredients and processing methods in the beauty industry.
16. What is Propylene Glycol? Is it harmful and carcinogenic? 2 found this answer useful

Propylene Glycol is a non-toxic, non-comedogenic (water based) ingredient. It functions as a humectant/skin-conditioning agent and is derived from yeast.  There is no data to support carcinogenicity, despite a considerable amount of misinformation floating around the Internet.

17. What is Sodium Lauryl Sulphate? Is it harmful and carcinogenic? 0 found this answer useful

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is used in some of the mildest facial cleansers on the market today. It’s even used in one of the mildest cleansers recommended by Dermatologists and widely used in hospitals worldwide.  There is no data to support carcinogenicity, despite a considerable amount of misinformation floating around the Internet.

18. What is Methylparaben? What is Propylparaben? Are they wax based? 1 found this answer useful
Both ingredients are widely used in the cosmetic industry as preservatives to prevent bacteria from growing.  Neither ingredient is wax based.
19. Are Propylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20 and Glyceryl Stearate associated with steroids? 0 found this answer useful
These ingredients are all emulsifiers that help to absorb moisture into the skin. They are widely used in the cosmetic industry and there is no data to support a connection to steroids.
20. What is Diazolidinyl Urea? 0 found this answer useful
A preservative.
21. What is Xantham Gum? 0 found this answer useful
This ingredient is used as a thickener, to stabilise the formula.
22. What is Disodium Dimethicone Copolyol Sulfosuccinate? 0 found this answer useful
A mild cleansing agent.
23. Is Triethanolamine (TEA) linked to Cancer? 1 found this answer useful
Triethanolamine is used as a surfactant (emulsifying agent), pH adjuster and as a fragrance ingredient.  There have been no studies to show any link to cancer in the United States , however studies are still being conducted.
24. Do any Proactiv products contain Human Fetal Tissue or substances derived from Human Fetal Tissue? 0 found this answer useful
No.
25. Are there Plant-Derived Products in Tone - Step 2 and if so are they farmed organically? 2 found this answer useful
Yes. Rosewater, Allantoin, Aloe Vera, Chamomile. To our knowledge these plants are not grown organically.
26. What is Magnesium Aluminum Silicate? 2 found this answer useful
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is known as a "suspending agent" which is important for the overall stability of the Proactiv Refining Mask. It also acts as an oil absorber.

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