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Neutrogena® Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Lotion, 1.0 Fl. Oz

Dry up and clear pimples while reducing redness and discomfort. This fragrance-free acne drying lotion contains 4% niacinamide & 10% sulfur to penetrate pores & help eliminate stubborn acne.

  • Drying lotion clears acne & reduces redness

  • 4% niacinamide & 10% sulfur to shrink pimples

  • Fast-acting treatment relieves discomfort

Product Details

Active Ingredient Sulfur 10%
Purpose Acne Treatment
Inactive Ingredients Isopropyl Alcohol, Water, Calamine, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Salicylic Acid, Titanium Dioxide

Clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product.
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 once a day or every other day.
Sensitivity Test for a New User: Apply product sparingly to one or two small affected areas during the first 3 days. If no discomfort occurs, follow the directions stated above.  Other information
Store at room temperature.  Questions? 800-582-4048; outside US, dial collect 215-273-8755 or visit www.neutrogena.com

For external use only . Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame When using this product Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush immediately with water. Skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. Apply only to areas with acne. Do not use on Broken skin Large areas of the skin Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Dry up and clear pimples with Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Lotion formulated with Sulfur and Niacinamide. This fast-acting acne treatment from a dermatologist-recommended brand is packed with 10% sulfur, the maximum level of sulfur available over-the-counter, to penetrate pores and help eliminate stubborn acne and 4% niacinamide known to help target dark spots and post-acne marks. Designed for acne-prone skin & clinically proven to provide fast-acting results, pimples look visibly clearer after one use. The fragrance-free formula is paraben-, phthalate-, dye-, and oil-free. To use as part of your skin care routine, cleanse your face & use a clean cotton swab to apply a thin layer to the affected area. Do not rub in & let it dry thoroughly. This treatment can be applied overnight & then removed in the morning with warm water. Use in the PM & pair with Stubborn Acne Blemish patches in the AM for all day treatment.

  • Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Lotion, with Sulfur & Niacinamide, to dry up & clear pimples.

  • Clears acne by drying up and shrinking pimples while reducing redness and relieving skin discomfort.

  • Clinically proven to provide fast-acting results, pimples look clearer after just one use.

  • With 10% sulfur, the max level available over-the-counter, to penetrate pores & help eliminate acne.

  • Treatment with 4% niacinamide known to help target dark spots including post-acne marks.

  • Effective formula is fragrance-free, paraben-, phthalate-, dye- & oil-free & is not animal tested.

  • Cleanse your face & use a clean cotton swab to apply a thin layer of pimple lotion to affected area.

  • Acne spot treatment can be applied overnight & then removed in the morning with warm water.

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