Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Lotion (2009 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
FRAGRANCE	Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Miscellaneous, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
SALICYLIC ACID (Active Ingredient)	Enhanced skin absorption, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
PEG-100 STEARATE	Data gaps, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)	Data: Fair
DIMETHICONE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	Enhanced skin absorption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
CEDRUS ATLANTICA BARK EXTRACT	Use restrictions	Data: None
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
CETYL ALCOHOL	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Limited
HEXYLENE GLYCOL	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Fair
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER	None Identified	Data: None
CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE	None Identified	Data: None
HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES	None Identified	Data: None
PORTULACA OLERACEA (GREEN PURSLANE) EXTRACT PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE	None Identified	Data: Limited
CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK EXTRACT CINNAMOMUM ZELAYNICUM BARK EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: None
DIMETHICONOL BEESWAX	None Identified	Data: None
SARCOSINE	None Identified	Data: Fair
XANTHAN GUM	None Identified	Data: Limited
ALLANTOIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
BISABOLOL	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Limited
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: SALICYLIC ACID 2% (ACNE TREATMENT) INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIMETHICONOL BEESWAX, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG 100 STEARATE, CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE, HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES, SARCOSINE, CINNAMOMUM ZELAYNICUM BARK EXTRACT, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, CEDRUS ATLANTICA BARK EXTRACT, BISABOLOL, ALLANTOIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, FRAGRANCE

Directions from packaging:

+ Cleanse skin thoroughly before applying medication. + Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. + If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to every other day.

Warnings from packaging:

For external use only. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use 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.

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