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SKIN MEDICA Purifying Foaming Wash

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Allergan, Inc.
Label updated
2013-03-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
salicylic acid
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Active Ingredient

Salicylic Acid 2.0%

Purpose

Acne Treatment

Use
  • For the treatment of acne.
Warnings

For external use only.

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.
Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions AM/PM
  • Moisten skin with warm water.
  • Dispense two full pumps of Purifying Foaming Wash into palm of hand, apply by gently massaging over the entire affected area, rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
  • Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
  • 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.

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, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Citrate, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Menthol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil, Disodium EDTA, Methylisothiazolinone

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SkinMedica ®

Purifying Foaming Wash

This acne treatment foaming wash
with salicylic acid helps remove
excess oil and impurities to
clear skin and prevent new
acne blemishes.

CLEANSE

5 Fl. Oz / 147.9 mL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 064d9e2b-077f-4229-b653-666fc5479ae2 · Version 8
NDC: 0023-4948