The acne cycle starts invisibly, below the skin's surface, weeks before the blemish breaks out. That's why Proactiv is designed to attack acne"proactively"delivering the right combination of medicines or skin-care agents, in the right order or concentrations, to help control the acne cycle before breakouts occur. If you have acne, Proactiv Solution is the key to the clear complexion. Spot treating blemishes after they break out is too latea frustrating, losing battle that does nothing for prevention. In contrast, Proactiv Solution treats the whole faceand neck, chest, shoulders or back as neededin the way that helps to prevent breakouts before they even get started.