Acne Control, Single-Step, Maximum, Alcohol Free, Soft Touch Pads, Stridex

Stridex Maximum Strength Acne Control Pads — 2% salicylic acid acne medication on convenient soft-touch pads. The highest level of acne control available without a prescription. Alcohol-free formula — proven effectiveness without the burn. Cleans, treats, and prevents acne in one simple step. 55 pads.

What is Salicylic acid and how does it treat acne?

Salicylic acid is one of the most widely used and well-researched acne treatments available. It belongs to the beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) family and works by penetrating deep into pores to dissolve the bonds between dead skin cells — a process called keratolysis — which unclogs pores, removes excess oil, and helps clear existing pimples and blackheads. Unlike some acne treatments that only work on the skin’s surface, salicylic acid is oil-soluble, meaning it can penetrate through the sebum (oil) in pores to work where acne actually starts. At 2% concentration — the maximum strength available over the counter — Stridex pads deliver the highest level of salicylic acid acne control without a prescription. The alcohol-free formula means you get all the acne-fighting power without the drying, stinging burn that alcohol-based products can cause. Each soft-touch pad is specially textured for effective cleansing with a comfortable feel — removing what cleansers and soaps leave behind.

Who is this for?

• Those with acne pimples and blackheads wanting maximum-strength salicylic acid treatment
• People who find alcohol-based acne products too harsh or drying
• Those wanting a convenient single-step cleanse-and-treat routine
• Anyone wanting to prevent new breakouts from forming with regular use
• Those looking for an effective, easy-to-use daily acne pad

Triple action — clean, treat, prevent

• Cleans: Unclogs pores and dissolves deep-down oil — removes what cleansers and soaps leave behind
• Treats: Clears up existing pimples and helps eliminate blackheads with 2% salicylic acid
• Prevents: Used regularly, helps prevent new breakouts before they start

Key benefits

• Salicylic Acid 2% (w/w) — maximum OTC strength acne medication
• Alcohol-free — effective without the burn or excessive drying
• Soft-touch pads — specially textured for comfortable, effective application
• Penetrates pores to dissolve oil and unclog blocked pores
• Reduces pimples and blackheads and allows skin to heal
• Helps prevent new acne pimples from forming
• Single-step convenience — cleanse and treat in one
• 55 pads — generous supply for daily use
• By Stridex — trusted acne care

Active ingredient

• Salicylic Acid 2.0% (w/w) — Acne Medication

Inactive ingredients

Ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium xylenesulfonate, citric acid, DMDM hydantoin, fragrance, menthol, PPG-5-ceteth-20, purified water, simethicone, sodium borate, tetrasodium EDTA.

How to use

• Cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying
• Use the pad to wipe the entire affected area 1–3 times daily
• Start with one application daily — excessive drying may occur if used too frequently at first
• Gradually increase to 2–3 times daily if needed, or as directed by a doctor
• If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce to once daily or every other day
• Do not leave the pad on skin for an extended period
• Keep away from eyes, lips, and mucous membranes

Important warnings — please read before use

• For external use only
• Allergen alert: Do not use if you have a known allergy to salicylic acid
• Using other acne medications at the same time or immediately after may increase dryness or irritation — if this occurs, use only one acne medication at a time unless directed by a doctor
• Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, contact a Poison Control Centre immediately