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Ahava

Essential Moisturizing Lotion SPF15

Use cautionSunscreenFrom Israel

Ahava Essential Moisturizing Lotion SPF15 is a sunscreen with 64 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Salicylic Acid; Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene. Common allergens: fragrance.

Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
  • fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.

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 ingredients

Is Ahava Essential Moisturizing Lotion SPF15 safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Ahava Essential Moisturizing Lotion SPF15 "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). Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene. Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.

Does Ahava Essential Moisturizing Lotion SPF15 contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Ahava Essential Moisturizing Lotion SPF15 contains fragrance, 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.
  • Fragrance or essential oils (Parfum (Fragrance)): Children's skin reacts to fragrance and essential oils more easily; fragrance-free products are the usual advice for kids, especially with eczema or sensitive skin.

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: 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 Ahava Essential Moisturizing Lotion SPF15?

64 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.

  1. 1.Aqua (Mineral Spring Water)
  2. 2.C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
  3. 3.Ethylhexyl Salicylate
  4. 4.Butyloctyl Salicylate
  5. 5.Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
  6. 6.Alanine
  7. 7.Creatine
  8. 8.Benzyl Alcohol
  9. 9.Dehydroacetic Acid
  10. 10.Glycerin
  11. 11.Glycine
  12. 12.Magnesium Aspartate
  13. 13.Phenoxyethanol
  14. 14.Saccharide Hydrolysate
  15. 15.Urea
  16. 16.Aqua (Water)
  17. 17.Octocrylene
  18. 18.PEG-40 Stearate
  19. 19.Cetearyl Olivate
  20. 20.Sorbitan Olivate
  21. 21.Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
  22. 22.Dimethicone
  23. 23.Nylon 6/12
  24. 24.Sorbitan Tristearate
  25. 25.Cetyl Palmitate
  26. 26.Sorbitan Palmitate
  27. 27.Cyclomethicone
  28. 28.Propylene Carbonate
  29. 29.Quaternium-18 Hectorite
  30. 30.Ethylhexylglycerin
  31. 31.Caprylyl Glycol
  32. 32.1,2-Hexanediol
  33. 33.Sodium Hyaluronate
  34. 34.Maris Aqua (Dead Sea Water)
  35. 35.Isostearyl Isostearate
  36. 36.Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
  37. 37.Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
  38. 38.Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
  39. 39.Cetyl Phosphate
  40. 40.Propanediol(Corn Derived Glycol)
  41. 41.Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
  42. 42.Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
  43. 43.Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
  44. 44.Allantoin
  45. 45.Xanthan Gum
  46. 46.Bisabolol
  47. 47.Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
  48. 48.Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5)
  49. 49.Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
  50. 50.PVP
  51. 51.Parfum (Fragrance)
  52. 52.Lecithin
  53. 53.Propylene Glycol
  54. 54.Squalene (Phytosqualene)
  55. 55.Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
  56. 56.Beta-Sitosterol
  57. 57.Ascorbyl Palmitate
  58. 58.Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate
  59. 59.Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract
  60. 60.Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
  61. 61.Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract
  62. 62.Salicylic Acid
  63. 63.Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
  64. 64.Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract

Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.