SKINMEDICA ACNE TREATMENT- benzoyl peroxide lotion
Allergan, Inc.
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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Active ingredient
Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%
Use
- For the treatment of acne
- Dries up acne pimples. Helps prevent new acne pimples
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 most 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 the 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 children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions AM/PM
- Clean the 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 or 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 develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor
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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 above
Other information
Store at controlled room temperature 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)
Inactive ingredients
Water, Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethylacrylate Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyacrylate-13, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidonezoic Acid, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Hamamelis Virgiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
SkinMedica®
Acne Treatment
Lotion
This elegantly formulated benzoyl peroxide-based therapeutic lotion fights the causes of acne, restoring balance to the skin for a more healthy and radiant complexion.
ACNE
Net Wt. 56.7 g / 2 Oz.
Allergan, Inc.