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Olay Pro-X
Clear Acne Protocol
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Olay is known
for their beauty products, with a range of mid-to-high-end
offerings for skin care. A quick scan of Pro-X Clear Acne
Protocol reviews shows that the brand has plenty of fans,
but not everyone who loves Olay will love this kit. Some
return to using a collection of other Olay products and find
better results.
One thing is
certain: big companies love to come up with ridiculous names
for their acne treatments. The Pro-X Clear Acne Protocol kit
is based on the 3-step system model that has become industry
standard, and is composed of a cleanser with salicylic acid
(SA), a treatment with more SA, and a hydrating lotion
with glycerin. The active ingredients are pretty common, and
most describe the treatment as being on the gentler side,
although perhaps too gentle to give satisfying results for
those with more stubborn acne.
Olay recommends
applying the products between 1 and 3 times per day (which
means 3 times per day for those of you with real acne). The
portions should last a month if used twice per day, longer
or shorter depending on your acne severity. The price is a
bit higher than many of its competitors, but for those with
very sensitive skin it may be worth it. |
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Olay Pro-X at a
glance
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Exfoliates the skin to unclog pores without
excessive dryness for most users. |
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Benzoyl peroxide free, and designed to avoid
increased vulnerability to sun damage. |
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Designed to combine well with other Olay
products if you want to maximize your
chances. |
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Too weak on its own to give noticeable
results for users with stubborn acne. |
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3 steps 3 times per day can potentially
become a hassle. |
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Slightly more expensive than similar
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Key
Ingredients
Cleanser:
1.8%
Salicylic Acid
Treatment:
1.5%
Salicylic Acid
Lotion:
Glycerin
Niacinamide
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Who should try
Olay Pro-X
If the usual
treatments leave your skin red and peeling, Olay's Pro-X
Clear Acne Protocol should prove to be a gentler
alternative. It's designed to be easy on adult skin and
avoid increased susceptibility to sun damage. Like any
system based on SA, it's going to be most effective against
surface-level acne, with this solution specifically geared
towards milder cases. It's also a good idea to give this kit
a try if you're already a fan of Olay products (although
don't count on it replacing your current regimen). Unlike
acne products that leave your skin parched, most report
their skin feeling smooth and soft after use. Just be aware
that you may pay a little more than you would for products
with similar main ingredients.
Who should
not
try Olay Pro-X
While many
report the products soothing their skin, not everyone
actually sees reduced acne. Pro-X Clear Acne Protocol may
not be the best solution for users with more stubborn
pustules or cysts. Since the products rely on SA, your
results will likely depend on how reactive you are to that
particular chemical. It's one of the most popular active
ingredients on the market, so chances are you've had some
exposure to it before. If your skin has proved resistant (or
especially sensitive) to SA in the past, chances are you're
not going to see positive results here either.
Average Price
$35 to $50 plus
S&H at
most online retailers
Alternatives
Murad, Burt's
Bees Natural Acne Solutions, Avon Clearskin
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