Home Page Skin Types Specialized Skin Care Natural Skin Care Body Skin Care Body Skin Care Brands Facial Skin Care Facial Skin Care Brands Sun Protection Sun Protection Brands Skin Disorders Blemishes Unwanted Hair AcneAdult Acne Acne Care Tips Acne Scars Cystic Acne Blackheads Body Acne Teenage Acne Whiteheads Treatments for Mild Acne Treatments for Moderate Acne Treatments for Severe Acne Acne Treatment BrandsBiore Clean & Clear Clearasil Murad Naturally Clear Obagi Oxy ProActiv Anti-Aging Skin Care Skin Care Articles Facial Recipe Box The Zit Zone Best Buys in Skin Care Luxury Skin Care Skin Care Glossary

Clearasil

Clearasil, the first effective acre medication, was invented by Ivan Combe in New York, in 1950. Clearasil was originally designed to fight the clogged pores of teenagers.

In 1959, a marketing campaign for Clearasil was formally launched in the U.S. Two years later, Combe sold the Clearasil product line to Richardson-Vicks, a consumer-based pharmaceutical company. Recently, in 2005, Boots Healthcare International, a UK-based company, purchased Clearasil from Procter & Gamble.

Today, Clearasil remains a strong name compared to other acne medication in 64 countries. Its product line includes daily cleansers, astringent cleansing pads and topical acne treatment creams. Clearasil also has a well formulated line for men and for those with sensitive skin.