La Roche-Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Retinoid Acne Treatment (1.6 fl. oz.)

Description

Adapalene Gel 0.1% is the first and only FDA approved prescription-strength retinoid acne treatment available without a prescription. This oil-free, fragrance-free acne treatment contains adapalene gel, a dermatologist recommended retinoid. 

Retinoids, such as adapalene, are vitamin A derivatives that regulate skin cell turnover to prevent recommended by dermatologists to help clear and prevent blackheads, whiteheads, clogged pores, and acne blemishes. 

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) describes topical retinoids as a treatment of choice for mild, moderate and severe acne. Adapalene 0.1% is FDA approved to be safe and effective for over-the-counter use. This non-greasy, gel-like texture is quickly absorbed into skin. Dermatologist developed and tested. Suitable for children 12 years and up.

Oil-Free
Non Comedogenic
Fragrance-Free

How to Use

1. Use once daily. Clean the skin gently and pat dry before applying product.
2. Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer. For example, if your acne is on the face, apply the product to the entire face.
3. Do not use more than one time a day. Applying more than directed will not provide faster or better results, but may worsen skin irritation.
4. During the early weeks of use, your acne may appear to worsen before it improves (this is normal); continue use as directed, unless you get irritation that becomes severe.
5. Irritation is more likely to occur in the first few weeks of use or if using more than one topical acne medication at a time but irritation usually lessens with continued use of this product. Using a gentle cleanser, like Toleriane Moisturizer, can help offset these side effects.
6. It may take up to 3 months of once daily use to see results.
7. For further instructions, refer to the Drug Facts on the packaging. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use. 

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Adapalene USP 0.1% (retinoid)* (Acne Treatment). 

Inactive Ingredients: Carbomer Homopolymer, Edetate Disodium, Methylparaben, Poloxamer 182, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, and Sodium Hydroxide.

For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.