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Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash

Dosage form
LOTION/SHAMPOO
Labeler
THE PROACTIV COMPANY 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 2%

Purpose

Acne Treatment

Use

For the management of acne

Warnings

For external use only

When using this product

  • skin irritation and dryness are 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 contact with eyes.  If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor ifirritation becomes severe.

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.
  • apply a small amount to dampened skin.
  • cover the entire affected area with a thin layer and rinse thoroughly.  Shake before use.
  • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application every other day, then gradually increase to one application daily or as directed by a doctor.
  • if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application use to every other day.
Inactive Ingredients

Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide, Paraffin, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coconut Acid, Menthol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Sulfite, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance, Chromium Hydroxide Green

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 89 mL Carton

proactiv ®

DEEP
CLEANSING
WASH

3 FL. OZ. 89 mL

salicylic acid acne treatment

Dist. by: The Proactiv Company LLC
100 N Sepulveda Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245
proactiv.com ● Made in the USA
of Foreign and Domestic Components

Proactiv is a trademark of The Proactiv Company Sàrl.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 267 mL Tube

proactiv ®

DEEP
CLEANSING
WASH

9 FL. OZ. 267 mL

salicylic acid acne medication

Distributed by The Proactiv Company LLC
100 N Sepulveda Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245 ● proactiv.com
Made in the USA of Foreign and Domestic Components

Proactiv is a trademark of The Proactiv Company Sàrl.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 475 mL Tube

proactiv ®

DEEP
CLEANSING
WASH

16 FL. OZ. 475 mL

salicylic acid acne medication

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4a2bd12d-f166-43cf-b175-d20affc80526 · Version 4
NDC: 11410-048