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Product Information: Differin is a local synthetic retinoid of the fourth generation for the treatment of acne. Active ingredient - 0.1% adapalene - a derivative of naphthoic acid; 30g per pack. Differin affects the main pathogenesis of acne vulgaris, exhibiting potent anticomedogenic / comedonolytic and pronounced anti-inflammatory effects.

Indications: The drug is indicated for the external treatment of acne vulgaris as monotherapy and in combination with other topical and systemic drugs (antibiotics, oral antiandrogens), as well as maintenance therapy.

Mode of application: Gel or cream evenly applied with a thin layer to the affected skin 1 time a day before going to bed (protect the area around the eyes and lips!). The drug should be applied to clean, dry skin. The therapeutic effect develops after 4-8 weeks of therapy, persistent improvement - after 3 months from the start of therapy. Typically, therapy begins with a gel, with sensitive and dry skin, as well as in the autumn-winter season.

Warnings: This is extremely harmful for growing Fetuses and therefore it CANNOT BE SOLD FOR PREGNANT/BREASFEEDING; PLEASE ADVISE IF SO.

We recommend using an spf-water-based moisturiser to protect your skin while using this product because this can make you sensitive to sunburn even when it is not sunny. Avoid using sun-beds.