Proactiv Renewing Cleanser

Benzoyl Peroxide · Gel · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient Benzoyl peroxide 2.5%

Purpose

Purpose Acne treatment

Uses

Use for the management of acne

Warnings

Warnings For external use only When using this product 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. avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen. avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth. avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this product. skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration. Do not use if you have very sensitive skin are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation becomes severe. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Do not use

Do not use if you have very sensitive skin are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

When using this product

When using this product 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. avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen. avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth. avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this product. skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation becomes severe.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions 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 below. cover the entire affected area with a thin layer and rinse thoroughly 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. if going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients water, magnesium aluminum silicate, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, sorbitol, dimethyl isosorbide, disodium PEG-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate, tridecyl stearate, neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, paraffin, cetyl esters, tridecyl trimellitate, trisodium sulfosuccinate, PEG-12 dimethicone, xanthan gum, imidazolidinyl urea, fragrance, methylparaben, sodium sulfate, propylparaben, sodium PCA, propylene glycol, anthemis nobilis flower extract, phenoxyethanol, sodium hyaluronate

Questions?

Questions or comments? 1-800-950-4695

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Alchemee, LLC (revised Jan 7, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Proactiv Renewing Cleanser NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
11410-005Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5 g/100mL
Gel
Alchemee, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Proactiv Renewing Cleanser used for?

Use for the management of acne

Who makes Proactiv Renewing Cleanser?

Proactiv Renewing Cleanser is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Alchemee, LLC.