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Proactivplus Smoothing BHA Cleanser

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Alchemee, LLC
Label updated
2026-01-07
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SALICYLIC ACID
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Salicylic Acid 1%

Purpose

Acne treatment

Use

for the management of acne

Warnings

For external use only

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.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

If 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 and rinse thoroughlyone 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 or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.
Inactive ingredients

Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Paraffin, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, t-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate.

Questions or comments?

1-800-950-4695

Label information

Distributed by Alchemee LLC, Hawthorne, NY 10532
Made in the USA of Foreign and Domestic Components
Questions? 1-800-950-4695 • proactiv.com • Proactiv is a
registered trademark of Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 mL Carton

proactiv +

Smoothing

BHA Cleanser
acne treatment

1% salicylic acid

6 FL. OZ. (177.4 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 14b9a54c-9993-385e-e063-6394a90a27de · Version 3
NDC: 11410-216