Neutrogena Multi-Vitamin Acne Treatment is a topical lotion with moisturizer containing the active ingredients salicylic acid and vitamins and A, E and B5. Although it has been discontinued by Neutrogena, this product still is available for sale at online retail stores and auction sites. Considered a 3-in-1 product, the Multi-Vitamin Acne Treatment was designed to clear acne, prevent pores from clogging and improve the appearance of skin.
Salicylic Acid
The main ingredient in this product used for fighting breakouts is salicylic acid. A strong acne-fighting medication, salicylic acid slows the skin cells inside the hair follicle from shedding and clogging pores. It also breaks down whiteheads and blackheads, which trap sebum below the surface of the skin.
Concentrations range from 0.5 percent to 2 percent. It's best to start with the lowest dose and wait for several weeks before increasing the amount.
Vitamins A, E and B5
Vitamins A and E are skin moisturizers that contain antioxidants, which help fight skin damage. Vitamin B5 stimulates skin healing and provides deep conditioning.
Why it Was Discontinued
Neutrogena has not made a statement about why it discontinued a product that was so well liked by consumers. On Acne.org, a respected online forum for people suffering from acne, Neutrogena customers praised the Multi-Vitamin Acne Treatment and speculated that the company stopped production so that it could sell newer products.
Safety
There is nothing in Neutrogena Multi-Vitamin Acne Treatment to indicate that it is an unsafe product. Salicylic acid, also known as a beta hydroxy acid, and vitamins A, E and B5 are widely available, over-the-counter medications and ingredients. Judging by customer reviews, people hope to see this product back on pharmacy shelves.
Side Effects
The most notable side effect of salicylic acid is dry skin. When combined with another acne-fighting agent such as benzoyl peroxide, it can be irritating, which can cause inflammation and exacerbate breakouts.
Vitamins A and E help improve the appearance of skin, but topical vitamins generally cannot get absorbed too deeply below several layers of skin.
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