Clearasil

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Clearasil is a popular brand of young skin care and acne (spots) medication, whose products contain chiefly benzoyl peroxide, triclosan or salicylic acid as active ingredients. Clearasil has a wide range of products both for rapid spot treatment and for everyday prevention.

Clearasil was invented in the US in 1950 by Ivan Combe. At this time it was the first dermatological brand created specially for young skin to fight against spots (acne). The active ingredients in the original product were sulfur and resorcinol.


 * In 1961 the brand was bought by Richardson-Vicks.
 * In 1985 Richardson-Vicks was acquired by Procter & Gamble together with Clearasil.
 * In 2000 Clearasil moved to the Boots Group portfolio.
 * In 2006 Boots Healthcare International was purchased by Reckitt Benckiser and now Clearasil is a part of the RB portfolio while still being produced by Boots Healthcare International and carrying its name.