WALGREENS 3 STEP ACNE SYSTEM- benzoyl peroxide
WALGREEN COMPANY
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Active ingredient
Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%
Uses
for the management of acne
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use if you
- have very sensitive skin
- are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.
When using this product
• skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. • avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen • avoid contact with eyes, lips, and mouth • avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this product • skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- irritation becomes severe.
Keep out of reach of the children
If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
- Sensitivity Test for a New User: Apply product sparingly to one or two small affected areas during the first 3 days. If no discomfort occurs, follow the directions stated below.
- cover the entire affected area with a thin layer, massaging gently one to two minutes, and rinse thoroughly one to three times daily
- because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two to three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor
- if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day
- if going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.
Inactive ingredients
WATER, PETROLATUM, CETYL ALCOHOL, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, LAURETH-4, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, CETYL ESTERS, STEARETH-2, SORBITOL, SODIUM PCA, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, DISODIUM EDTA, XANTHAN GUM, TRIDECYL STEARATE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE, DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE, FRAGRANCE.
Active ingredient
Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%
Uses
for the management of acne
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use this medication if you
- have very sensitive skin
- are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide.
When using this product
• skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. • avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen •avoid contact with eyes, lips, and mouth • avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this product • skin irritation may occurs, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- irritation becomes severe.
Keep out of reach of the children
If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
•Sensitivity Test for a New User: Apply product sparingly to one or two small affected areas during the first 3 days. If no discomfort occurs, follow the directions stated below.
- cleanthe skin thoroughly before applying this product
- cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily
- because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two to three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor
- if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day
- if going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.
Inactive ingredients
WATER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PETROLATUM, BENZYL ALCOHOL, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, STEARETH-2, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, PANTHENOL, ALLANTOIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, FRAGRANCE.