As many as 17 million Americans have issues with acne, according to the University of Minnesota's Academic Health Center. Proactiv---a three-step skincare treatment---has grown in popularity in the United States, thanks to celebrity users such as Jessica Simpson and Vanessa Williams and an aggressive advertising campaign. In addition to the three basic elements, Proactiv offers supplemental skincare items, including the Proactiv Refining Mask.
Step 1
Wash your face with a gentle cleanser, removing any makeup or other residue. Rinse your skin thoroughly with warm water, and pat your face with a towel so that your face is damp, but not dripping.
Step 2
Squirt the mask from the tube onto your fingertips, and apply it by brushing your fingers against your skin in an upward motion. Apply the mask in a thin layer to your entire face, or just use it on problem areas.
Step 3
Leave the mask on for 10 minutes. The mask will dry and may make your skin feel tight and itchy.
Step 4
Rinse the mask off with warm water, gently massaging any stubborn areas with your fingertips to clean them. Pat your face dry.
Step 5
Use your regular skincare routine to wash, tone and moisturize your skin.
Tips and Warnings
- The mask contains kaolin, which may dry skin out and cause sensitivity in some people. If you have a reaction or notice redness or discomfort, see your dermatologist. The Refining Mask can be used on body acne as well as on facial acne. Leave the Refining Mask on overnight to dry up a pimple. Just apply the mask to the problem spot as you normally would, and rinse it off when you wake up in the morning.
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