Padagis Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution 1% Pledgets
A vegan prescription that contains 5 ingredients.
Overview
What it is
Prescription with 5 ingredients
Cool Features
It is vegan, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for fighting acne and dry skin
Free From
It doesn't contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Padagis is from Israel. This product is used in 70 routines created by our community.
We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.
About this product
Ingredients List
Dive into the full list of ingredients.
Clindamycin Phosphate 1%
Isopropyl Alcohol 50%
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
Buffering
Active Ingredients:
Clindamycin Phosphate 1%
Inactive Ingredients:
Isopropyl Alcohol 50%, Propylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Hydroxide
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
Clindamycin Phosphate is a prescription antiobiotic used to treat acne.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient.
Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
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Where it's from
Padagis is a Israeli brand
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