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Basic Essentials Astringent

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Mission Series Inc. dpa Prestige Beauty Care
Label updated
2025-01-23
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SALICYLIC ACID
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Active Ingredient

Active Ingredients

Salicylic Acid 0.5%

Purpose

Purpose

Acne Treatment

Indications & Usage

Uses: for the treatment of acne.

Warnings

Warnings

For external use only.

Flammable, keep away from open flame.

When using this product

When using this product

• avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, immediately flush thoroughly with water.

Ask a doctor

• using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used, unless directed by a doctor.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions

Directions: • Wash face as you normally would and pat dry with a clean towel. • Apply a small amount to cotton ball or pad and apply using a dabbing motion. • Take care to avoid rubbing in eyes. • Use astringent two to three times daily or as directed by your doctor to keep your skin clear and healthy. • Apply a light moisturizer after using astringent. • If bothersome drying or peeling occurs, reduce application.

Inactive Ingredients

Inactive ingredients Water (Aqua), Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-400, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Citrate, Algae Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Benzophenone-4, Fragrance, DMDM Hydantoin, Denatonium Benzoate, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Blue No. 1.

Distributed by

Distributed By:

PRESTIGE BEAUTY CARE

1585 West Mission Blvd.

Pomona, CA 91766

Made in China

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9f7fe8e7-e238-514e-e053-2a95a90aaec1 · Version 4
NDC: 73597-004