Clean & Clear Advantage Daily Cleansing Pads, Salicylic Acid Acne Medication (2008 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
FRAGRANCE	Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Miscellaneous, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
SD ALCOHOL 40B	Enhanced skin absorption, Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: None
SALICYLIC ACID (Active Ingredient)	Enhanced skin absorption, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
PPG-5-CETETH-20	Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)	Data: Limited
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
MENTHYL LACTATE	None Identified	Data: None
SODIUM CITRATE	None Identified	Data: Fair
DISODIUM EDTA	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: SALICYLIC ACID 2% (ACNE MEDICATION). INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, SD ALCOHOL 40-B (39%), PPG-5-CETETH-20, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, SODIUM CITRATE, MENTHYL LACTATE, DISODIUM EDTA.

Directions from packaging:

Wash face and pat dry prior to using pad. Using light pressure gently wipe pad across face. Use once daily. If dryness or redness occurs, reduce application to every other day.

Warnings from packaging:

For external use only. Flammable, keep away from open fire or flame. When using this product and other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product, dryness or irritation of the skin may be increased. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water.

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