Ahava Mineral Radiance Energizing Day Cream SPF15 is a sunscreen with 39 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Homosalate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. 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 ingredientsIs Ahava Mineral Radiance Energizing Day Cream SPF15 safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Ahava Mineral Radiance Energizing Day Cream SPF15 "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Homosalate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. 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 Mineral Radiance Energizing Day Cream SPF15 contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Ahava Mineral Radiance Energizing Day Cream 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
- Exfoliating acid (AHA) (Lactic Acid): Glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acids can irritate young skin, and children rarely need them. We can't see the strength, so low amounts are flagged too.
- 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)
Use with care
- Exfoliating acid (AHA) (Lactic Acid): Glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acids can irritate, especially alongside acne treatments. Fine for some teens, used a few times a week.
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 Mineral Radiance Energizing Day Cream SPF15?
39 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
- 1.Aqua (Mineral Spring Water)
- 2.Homosalate
- 3.Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- 4.Butyloctyl Salicylate
- 5.Polyester-8
- 6.Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- 7.Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
- 8.Trehalose
- 9.Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
- 10.Cetearyl Alcohol
- 11.Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
- 12.Biosaccharide Gum-4
- 13.Glyceryl Stearate
- 14.Caprylyl Glycol
- 15.Methylpropanediol
- 16.Isodecyl Isononanoate
- 17.Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- 18.Glycol Stearate
- 19.Myristyl Myristate
- 20.Sorbitan Tristearate
- 21.Propanediol(Corn Derived Glycol)
- 22.Dimethicone
- 23.Dimethiconol
- 24.Allantoin
- 25.Propylene Glycol
- 26.Ceteareth-20
- 27.PEG-40 Stearate
- 28.Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
- 29.Parfum (Fragrance)
- 30.Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
- 31.Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract
- 32.Xanthan Gum
- 33.Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate
- 34.Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
- 35.Tocopherol [Vitamin E)
- 36.Maris Aqua (Dead Sea Water)
- 37.Silica
- 38.1,2-Hexanediol
- 39.Lactic Acid
Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.