Size: 30g
Brand: Galderma
Product: Epiduo Forte
Key Benefits
- Helps treat mild to moderate acne
- Unclogs pores and prevents new breakouts
- Reduces blackheads and whiteheads
- Helps calm inflamed pimples and acne lesions
- Promotes smoother, clearer-looking skin
- Combines a retinoid (Adapalene 0.3%) with antibacterial Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% for comprehensive acne treatment
- May help improve post-acne skin texture over time
Active Ingredients & Strengths
- Adapalene EP 0.3% w/w
- A retinoid that helps regulate skin cell turnover and prevent clogged pores.
- Benzoyl Peroxide EP 2.5% w/w
- Helps kill acne-causing bacteria and reduce inflammation.
How Often to Use
Beginner:
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Apply 2–3 nights per week for the first 2 weeks.
If tolerated:
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Increase to every other night.
Maintenance:
What to Start On
When starting Epiduo Forte:
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Use a gentle cleanser.
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Apply a pea-sized amount for the entire face.
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Follow with a non-comedogenic moisturizer.
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Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen daily.
When to Use
✅ Best used at night (PM routine)
- Cleanse and dry skin completely.
- Wait 10–20 minutes if skin is sensitive.
- Apply a thin layer of Epiduo Forte.
- Follow with moisturizer.
Important Notes
- For external use only.
- Avoid eyes, lips, and broken skin.
- Mild dryness, redness, peeling, or irritation may occur during the first few weeks.
- Benzoyl peroxide may bleach fabrics, towels, and bedding.
- Daily sunscreen use is recommended, as adapalene can increase sun sensitivity.