AcneFree Acne Control Lotion is a moisturizer with 20 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Salicylic Acid. Common allergens: niacinamide.
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsIs AcneFree Acne Control Lotion safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates AcneFree Acne Control Lotion "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Salicylic Acid. Salicylic acid / BHA: ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does AcneFree Acne Control Lotion contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. AcneFree Acne Control Lotion contains niacinamide, which can bother sensitive skin. This doesn't affect its pregnancy rating, and most people use these ingredients without a problem; if your skin is sensitive or you've reacted to one before, patch-test it first or look for an alternative.
Is it OK for kids and teens?
Kids (ages 3–11)
Use with care
- Acne treatment (Salicylic Acid): Benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and adapalene treat acne well, but for children under 12 it's best to check with a doctor first, and to start gently.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Teen-friendly
No ingredients we flag for teens. Acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are fine.
Helps with acne: Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid.
General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens
What are the ingredients in AcneFree Acne Control Lotion?
20 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
- 1.Water
- 2.Niacinamide
- 3.Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- 4.Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
- 5.Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
- 6.Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Extract
- 7.Sea Whip Extract
- 8.Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
- 9.Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
- 10.Pentylene Glycol
- 11.Benzyl Alcohol
- 12.Isoceteth-20
- 13.Aminomethyl Propanol
- 14.Salicylic Acid
- 15.Disodium EDTA
- 16.Bisabolol
- 17.Benzalkonium Chloride
- 18.Glycerin
- 19.Sorbic Acid
- 20.Butylene Glycol
Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.