Question about using proactive.

[Sebum]

I'm just starting proactive, it's my second day. I use the three step process twice a day in the morning and at night. I was just wondering if it's ok to splash water and pat dry my face occasionally during the day. i have oily skin and i don't have air conditioning and I work outside a lot, so the sweat/greasiness makes me feel gross and my face feels heavy. I always splash a little cold water on my face several times a day to refreshen and clean up the sweat/oil a bit.

I'm just wondering if it's ok to do that while using proactive. i dont want to wash off the medicated lotion, but if it absorbs quickly and i wait after some time it should be ok right? Thanks.

 

[guitarplayer]

I've never used proactive but to my knowledge the medicated lotion has the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide. When left on the skin benzoyl peroxide stays active for a long time, as long as 12 hours I think. So washing it off would not be ideal for best results. I have oily skin also and have gotten decent results from using a paper towel or something to carefully blot away the excess oil every once in awhile, rather than washing my face again.