During this time, skin may become irritated, resulting in dryness, scaling, redness and burning/stinging. These symptoms usually peak at the two-to four-week mark before subsiding but they can happen at any time depending on your skin's sensitivity.

Is it normal for proactive to make your face red?

In rare cases, some people may have a severe allergic reaction to Proactiv when they first start using it. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: small red bumps on the treated skin.

What does Proactiv do to your face?

Thanks to micro-crystal benzoyl peroxide, Proactiv targets the root causes of acne – bacteria, oil production, and dead skin cell build-up – to heal and soothe acne prone skin. Proactiv clears existing blemishes, soothes inflammation and redness, and helps to prevent new breakouts from occurring.