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Clearing Skin Wash

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Dermalogica, LLC.
Label updated
2024-10-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Salicylic Acid
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

Salicylic Acid (0.5%)

Purpose

Acne Treatment

Indications

For the treatment of acne

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

  • In or near eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.
  • If irritation develops, discontinue use.

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.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

  • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
  • Work a pea-sized amount into a lather in wet hands.
  • Apply to dampened face and neck, massaging in circular motions while concentrating on areas of congestion and oiliness.
  • Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
  • Follow with recommended Active Clearing regimen.
  • If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.
Inactive Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Angelica Archangelica Extract, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Zinc PCA, Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Pentylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, PEG-8, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Phytic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Isostearic Acid, Isostearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Kaolin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Citric Acid, Menthol, Camphor, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol.

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 250 mL Bottle Carton

clearing
skin
wash

dermalogica

breakout
clearing foam

Active Clearing

8.4 US FL OZ / 250 mL ℮

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 5cd31221-d6b4-47b9-99fd-fdfc2e1b6fdf · Version 1
NDC: 68479-942