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Proactiv is an American acne treatment brand developed by dermatologists Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields, who met while at Stanford University School of Medicine, and launched in 1995 by the direct marketing company Guthy-Renker. The product is built around a three-step Solutions routine consisting of a benzoyl peroxide cleanser, a glycolic acid toner and a treatment lotion. The brand became one of the best known acne treatment products on the market through celebrity endorsements and infomercials.

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Standard of Care 1
Origin Year
1995 2
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Acne, Conditions
Source Proactiv (Wikipedia)
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1. Wikipedia
Wikipedia contributors, Wikimedia Foundationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proactiv, lead section
Quote, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proactiv, lead section
Proactiv is an American brand of skin-care products developed by two American dermatologists, Katie Rodan and Kathy A.
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2. Proactiv (Wikipedia)
  • Developed by Katie Rodan and Kathy A. Fields and launched in 1995 by Guthy-Renker, article intro
  • Treats: Acne, Lead: treats Acne
    The range includes moisturizers, body washes and treatment products, but the brand is known for its three-step anti-acne Solutions 3-step routine consisting of a BPO cleanser, glycolic toner and treatment lotion.
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