Product Description
Product Description:
Treat and prevent acne with a prescription-strength topical retinoid available without a prescription.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% is a once-daily topical acne treatment formulated to help clear and prevent blackheads, whiteheads, acne blemishes, and clogged pores. Developed and tested by dermatologists, this OTC acne treatment contains Adapalene USP 0.1%, a prescription-strength topical retinoid approved for acne treatment in people 12 years of age and older.
Adapalene is a synthetic retinoid that works by regulating skin cell turnover, helping prevent dead skin cells from accumulating inside pores. By targeting one of the underlying processes that contributes to clogged pores, continued use helps clear existing acne while helping prevent new blemishes from forming.
The lightweight, non-greasy gel absorbs quickly and is oil-free, fragrance-free, and non-comedogenic, making it particularly well suited for oily and acne-prone skin.
Skin Types + Conditions:
- Oily Skin
- Acne-Prone Skin
- Blackheads
- Whiteheads
- Red, Raised Pimples
- Acne Blemishes
- Clogged and Congested Pores
- Comedonal Acne
- Ages 12+
Benefits:
- Helps clear existing acne blemishes
- Helps prevent new acne from forming
- Targets blackheads and whiteheads
- Helps clear and prevent clogged pores
- Regulates skin cell turnover to reduce pore-clogging buildup
- Contains prescription-strength Adapalene 0.1%
- Convenient once-daily acne treatment
- Lightweight gel absorbs quickly
- Non-greasy formula
- Oil-free
- Fragrance-free
- Non-comedogenic
- Dermatologist developed and tested
How To Use:
After cleansing, apply a pea-sized amount in a thin layer over the entire affected area of the face once daily. This is an all-over acne treatment rather than a spot treatment.
Follow with a moisturizer. Because topical retinoids can increase skin sensitivity, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily.
For complete usage instructions, warnings, and precautions, refer to the Drug Facts on the product packaging.
Ingredients:
Key Ingredient:
- Adapalene USP 0.1% (Topical Retinoid): A topical retinoid medication used for the treatment of acne. Adapalene is a synthetic molecule that mimics vitamin A and works by regulating skin cell turnover. This helps prevent dead skin cells from clogging pores, making it particularly beneficial for treating and preventing blackheads, whiteheads, and acne blemishes.
Active Ingredient:
- Adapalene USP 0.1% (Retinoid) — Acne Treatment
Inactive Ingredients:
Carbomer Homopolymer, Edetate Disodium, Methylparaben, Poloxamer 182, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide.
Product Features:
Dermatologist Tested • Fragrance Free • Non-Comedogenic • Oil Free