Get rid of acne, regain self-esteem

MANILA, Philippines - Of all self-esteem busters, acne occupies the top of the list. It isn’t just a teenage problem, as statistics have shown that as many as 75 percent of adults are afflicted with this menacing skin problem. And mind you, acne affects more than just your skin — its devastating effects are more than skin-deep.

No matter how mild or severe the breakouts, the impact can shatter one’s self-esteem, and even going so far as having an influence on one’s outlook in life.

Feeling ashamed and embarrassed are just two reasons for some people to experience poor body image. Rossana Naraga, from Makati City, recounts how acne almost destroyed her self-confidence: “I still remember when I was in high school, I attended the birthday party of my crush. He knows he is my crush.”

But her excitement turned to despair. “My friend told me that I was not my crush’s type because of my pimples. I felt my world crumble,” she recalls.

Before things turned for the worse, Naraga decided to become proactive and fought the problem head-on, saying, “Good that I discovered Proactiv. Because of Proactiv, they all said wow.”

Proactiv Solution is a proven and effective skincare regimen that follows three simple steps: renew, revitalize, and repair. This revolutionary, dermatologist-developed acne system helps clear existing and stubborn acne and prevents them from coming back.

The Renewing Cleanser is a unique, oil-free formulated acne cleanser. The smooth tiny beads exfoliate dead skin cells and other impurities.

Deep cleaning, prescription-grade benzoyl peroxide (a grade not available in store-bought brands that penetrates pores) attacks and heals blemishes fast.

The second step is the refreshing, alcohol-free Revitalizing Toner. It removes plugs to eliminate clogged pores and helps remove excess oil for a refreshed, clearer skin, while soothing botanicals gently balance your skin tone.

The final step is the Repairing Lotion, a light, oil-free skin-clearing lotion, also with prescription-grade benzoyl peroxide lotion that heals blemishes and helps prevent new ones.

Proactiv Solution’s life-altering benefits also saved another acne sufferer, Bella Lorena, from going deeper into a depression and social withdrawal.

“I often suffer because of pimples. I’m ashamed to go out. I don’t have much work; I even cancel dates),” she recalls.

“I was watching TV. I saw Proactiv. I don’t believe in TV shopping but I was impressed with the product. In two weeks, I saw the result. For two years now, work became heavy. I wasn’t afraid to go out anymore. More than that, I don’t cancel dates anymore,” she adds.

Proactiv Solution is available at any Watson’s outlet or SM Department Stores. It also has mallkiosks at the following malls: Glorietta (ground floor); Trinoma (second floor); Robinson’s Galleria (third floor); and Marquee Mall (ground floor).