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Clear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Cleanser by Philosophy deeply cleanses and helps reduce acne-causing bacteria to promote clearer skin.
Deeply cleanses and helps reduce acne-causing bacteria, while salicylic acid effectively reduces breakoutsIt effectively clears skin without irritation, leaving skin feeling completely clean and comfortably balancedSalicylic acid effectively reduces acne breakoutsItem 2246248How To UseApply to slightly damp face, and massage for 30-60 seconds. Rinse thoroughly. Use morning and evening. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.Precautions: For external use only. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using if you are using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product. This may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.IngredientsActive: Salicylic Acid (1.0%). Inactive: Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Jojoba Esters, Disodium Capryloyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, S
Cruelty FreeSustainable PackagingSummaryClear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Cleanser by Philosophy deeply cleanses and helps reduce acne-causing bacteria to promote clearer skin.DetailsBenefitsDeeply cleanses and helps reduce acne-causing bacteria, while salicylic acid effectively reduces breakoutsIt effectively clears skin without irritation, leaving skin feeling completely clean and comfortably balancedSalicylic acid effectively reduces acne breakoutsItem 2246248How To UseApply to slightly damp face, and massage for 30-60 seconds. Rinse thoroughly. Use morning and evening. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.Precautions: For external use only. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using if you are using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product. This may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.IngredientsActive: Salicylic Acid (1.0%). Inactive: Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Glycerin,
Clear Days Ahead Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Cleanser by Philosophy deeply cleanses and helps reduce acne-causing bacteria to promote clearer skin.DetailsBenefitsDeeply cleanses and helps reduce acne-causing bacteria, while salicylic acid effectively reduces breakoutsIt effectively clears skin without irritation, leaving skin feeling completely clean and comfortably balancedSalicylic acid effectively reduces acne breakoutsItem 2246248How To UseApply to slightly damp face, and massage for 30-60 seconds. Rinse thoroughly. Use morning and evening. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.Precautions: For external use only. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using if you are using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product. This may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.IngredientsActive: Salicylic Acid (1.0%). Inactive: Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Oran
Apply to slightly damp face, and massage for 30-60 seconds. Rinse thoroughly. Use morning and evening. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.Precautions: For external use only. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using if you are using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product. This may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.IngredientsActive: Salicylic Acid (1.0%). Inactive: Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Jojoba Esters, Disodium Capryloyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogen Peroxide, Propylene Glycol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, O-Cymen-5-Ol.Shipping & Coupon RestrictionsThis brand is excluded from most Ulta Beauty coupons.See brand eligibility detailsHow can I help?Get recommendations, ask questions, and
BenefitsDeeply cleanses and helps reduce acne-causing bacteria, while salicylic acid effectively reduces breakoutsIt effectively clears skin without irritation, leaving skin feeling completely clean and comfortably balancedSalicylic acid effectively reduces acne breakoutsItem 2246248How To UseApply to slightly damp face, and massage for 30-60 seconds. Rinse thoroughly. Use morning and evening. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.Precautions: For external use only. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using if you are using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product. This may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.IngredientsActive: Salicylic Acid (1.0%). Inactive: Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Jojoba Esters, Disodium Capryloyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Citric
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Active: Salicylic Acid (1.0%). Inactive: Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Jojoba Esters, Disodium Capryloyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogen Peroxide, Propylene Glycol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, O-Cymen-5-Ol.
61 studies on 11of this product’s ingredients. These study the ingredient, not this product.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2015 · n=120 · systematic-review
Systematic review of keratolytics and emollients in psoriasis therapy: salicylic acid is a key keratolytic that removes psoriatic scale and improves penetration of co-applied topical agents; supports salicylic acid as an evidence-based adjunctive (descaling) treatment rather than a standalone therapy.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015 · systematic-review
Comprehensive review: salicylic acid (2%) is the only lipophilic BHA, enabling comedolytic and anti-inflammatory activity within the pilosebaceous unit; effective for acne vulgaris, melasma, photodamage, and keratosis pilaris; 20-30% SA peels show efficacy comparable to glycolic acid peels with lower erythema risk in Fitzpatrick IV-VI
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2011 · n=50 · rct
Single-blind RCT (n=46, 12 weeks) in mild-to-moderate acne comparing salicylic acid 3% plus clindamycin with tretinoin 0.05% plus clindamycin: both significantly reduced inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesion counts; tretinoin acted faster (significant by week 2) but groups were comparable at 12 weeks, and both were well tolerated.
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