La Roche-Posay Effaclar Dermatological Acne System includes:
1. Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser (3.4 fl. oz.): an acne treatment that helps to clear blemishes and breakouts.
2. Effaclar Clarifying Solution (3.4 fl. oz.): an exfoliating cleanser for combination and oily skin types.
3. Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment (0.7 fl. oz.): a dual action acne treatment formulated with benzoyl peroxide.
A 3-step process: Cleanse, tone, treat.
Step 1: Cleanse 2x daily, morning and evening. Wet face, apply quarter size amount onto fingers, and only using finger tips, apply gently on face in a rotating circular motion. Avoid getting into eyes. Rinse thoroughly. Gently pat dry using a soft towel.
Step 2: Tone up to 2x daily, morning and/or evening. Use a soft cotton ball or pad. Make sure to avoid eye area. No rinsing necessary.
Step 3: Clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product. Cover the entire affected area with a thin Treat up to 3x daily on affected areas with a thin layer. Start with one application per day and gradually increase up to 3x daily. Do not exceed 3x daily. If using in the morning, make sure to use sunscreens/sun protection regularly as Benzoyl Peroxide is photo-sensitizing and can make your skin more sensitive and prone to sun burns.
Disclaimer: We recommend consulting with your physician or skincare specialist to ensure you are choosing the right products for your skin type.
Medicated Gel Cleanser: Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid, 2%. Inactive Ingredients: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Betaine, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Zinc Gluconate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-47, Menthol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid.
Clarifying Solution:
Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid, 0.5%.
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Capryloyl Glycine, Phenoyxethanol, Benzyl Alochol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Menthol, Tremella Fuciformis, Polysaccharide, Butylene Glycol, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment:
Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide, 5.5%.
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Isostearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Silica, Carbomer, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Epilobium Augustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract.