La Roche Posay Unscented Effaclar Adapalene Topical Retinoid Oil Free Acne Treatment - 1.6oz

A: Hello Cynthia! Thank you for your inquiry on La Roche Posay Unscented Effaclar Adapalene Topical Retinoid Oil Free Acne Treatment. We understand your concerns and we appreciate you taking the time to reach out. Parabens are a group of commonly used ingredients that act as a preservative in cosmetics and personal care products. They are highly effective in preventing the growth of fungi, bacteria, and yeast that could contaminate and degrade products. As part of our commitment to deliver high-quality, effective products, certain parabens are used in some of our formulations to ensure the safety of our consumers. Extensive research spanning decades has confirmed the parabens in our portfolio are safe at the concentrations we use. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), which regulates the personal care industry, upholds these findings. While we take great care in evaluating each ingredient we use and are confident in our products’ safety, we know there is public conversation encouraging consumers to avoid certain ingredients, as is the case with some parabens. Based on growing demand for products that do not include parabens, we substituted them for other preservatives in some of our products. Consumers can look on our products’ labels to see what ingredients are included. Additionally, as part of our innovation strategy we are developing packaging systems and new product formulations that are less vulnerable to microbiological contamination, which will limit the use of preservatives in general. We will continue to take a rigorous approach to product quality and safety, while monitoring consumer insights and preferences.

A: Hey Cynthia, Great question! There's not another La Roche Posay adapalene product that is paraben free. However, check out the La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment with Benzoyl Peroxide that is paraben free! For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.

A: Hello leah, Thank you for taking the time to reach out. We appreciate your interest in La Roche Posay Unscented Effaclar Adapalene Topical Retinoid Oil Free Acne Treatment - 1.6oz. This product is recommended as a topical treatment for acne. For the occasional blackhead or to keep your pores decongested we recommend our Effaclar Serum as an alternative option. This lightweight salicylic acid acne treatment serum clears acne blemishes and helps prevent new breakouts, while also visibly reducing pores, fine lines, and post-acne marks. This serum includes Triple Acid Complex, a blend of 1.5% salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and micro-exfoliating lipo-hydroxy acid for optimal efficacy. This formula also includes Niacinamide and La Roche-Posay Thermal Water to help soothe skin and minimize skin irritation. Here is a link with more information: https://tinyurl.com/22xu5zrc. We hope you will give this product a try soon!

A: Great question Leah This product from LaRoche Posay is great for combination skin! It will help clear and prevent blackheads, whiteheads, clogged pores and acne blemishes with a prescription-strength retinoid! -Hope that helps!

A: It says right on the box in the photo above, "Made in India".

A: Hello! While the USA brand is based in NYC, the brand still produces all of it's products out of their facility in La Roche-Posay, France. We hope this helps!

A: Hello Mikayla! While every ingredient we use in our products is evaluated for safety, we do not specifically test our products on women who are pregnant or nursing. La Roche-Posay ensures there is substantial information supporting the safety of our products when used as directed by consumers. However, as there could be certain ingredients that physicians may not recommend for use during pregnancy and nursing, we always recommend that you discuss this with your physician and follow their advice.

A: Hello CheyenneF! You can use multiple products containing retinol, be sure to apply SOF during the day, we hope this helps!

A: Hi K! Yes our Effaclar Adapalene Acne Treatment does have an internal seal. To open the product, remove the cap and insert the opposite side of the cap into the foil. Push down on the cap and twist until the foil is punctured. We hope this information is helpful!

A: Hi there! Thank you for your interest in our Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Topical Retinoid For Acne. The first prescription-strength topical retinoid for acne available without a prescription. This once daily acne treatment with adapalene gel 0.1% helps clear and prevent blackheads, whiteheads, acne blemishes and clogged pores. Dermatologist developed and tested. If your skin concern is aging, we suggest trying out our Redermic R Retinol Cream. This anti-aging pure retinol face cream helps visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles & age spots. This award-winning formula also helps visibly diminish premature sun damage and is gentle enough for sensitive skin. We also suggest consulting with a dermatologist to make sure you are using the right products for your skin type. We hope this helps!

A: Hi there! La Roche-Posay Unscented Effaclar Adapalene Topical Retinoid Oil Free Acne Treatment helps clear and prevent blackheads, whiteheads, acne blemishes and clogged pores. We recommend consulting with your physician or dermatologist to determine whether this product is right for your specific skin concern!

A: Hi Meg! La Roche-Posay does not test on animals. Hope this helps!