Clearasil facts for kids
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| Owner | Reckitt Benckiser |
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| Country | United States |
| Introduced | 1950 |
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| Website | Clearasil |
Clearasil is a well-known brand that makes products to help with skin care, especially for acne. Acne is a common skin condition that causes pimples. Clearasil products use special ingredients like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. These ingredients help to treat pimples and prevent new ones from forming. Clearasil offers many different products. Some work quickly, while others help with daily skin care to keep your skin clear. People all over the world use Clearasil products.
History of Clearasil
Clearasil was first created in the United States in 1950. A person named Ivan Combe and a chemist named Kedzie Teller invented it. At that time, it was the first skin care brand made just for younger skin. It was designed to help fight against pimples.
The first Clearasil product used ingredients like sulfur and resorcinol. These were similar to ingredients in other acne products for adults. To help people learn about Clearasil, Ivan Combe promoted it on a popular TV show called American Bandstand.
Who Has Owned Clearasil?
Over the years, Clearasil has been owned by several different companies:
- In 1960, a company called Richardson-Vicks bought the brand.
- Later, in 1985, Procter & Gamble bought Richardson-Vicks, and Clearasil became part of their company.
- In 2000, Clearasil moved to the Boots Group.
- Finally, in 2006, a British-Dutch company called Reckitt Benckiser bought Clearasil. They own the brand today.
