Is it true that Pro Active is really bad for your skin if used long term?

Ive heard that if you use Pro Active for too long it makes your skin worse than it was to begin with.... Also that it bleeches your towels, pillows and sheets? Anyone know why?Is it true that Pro Active is really bad for your skin if used long term?
Different acne treatments work differently for different people ;-) but I have compiled some info on Proactiv for you, based on reported experience:





Proactiv Negatives


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- irritating


- dry out skin


- expensive to keep having it sent to you month after month


- clear face up, but as soon as you stop using it the acne might come back


- it bleaches the cloth...


- doesn't seem to work as well on blackheads


- skin became darker


- temporarily red in areas


- slight burning sensation when applying toner/repairing lotion





Proactiv Positives


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- really does work


- clears your face up pretty quickly


- leaves your face feeling soft


- reduce the appearance of poresIs it true that Pro Active is really bad for your skin if used long term?
the chemicals in proactive are what bleaches your towels, pillows, and sheets.....but it is true that if you use proactive for a long time it does stop working and you don't see results anymore
It contains only 3% Benzyl peroxide....it's not really THAT strong. it's safe to use, unless you have crazy sensitive skin. THat also CAN cause bleeching of towels, but that never happened to me!
Yeah! It is benzoyle peroxide. Peroxide bleaches a lot of hair lighteners use peroxide to lighten hair.
yah i think so. well it was bad for my skin.