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Biofor

Double Peel

Use cautionExfoliatorFrom Hungary

Biofor Double Peel is a exfoliator with 38 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Salicylic Acid; Alpha-Arbutin; Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. No common allergens flagged.

Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged

Is Biofor Double Peel safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Biofor Double Peel "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). Alpha-Arbutin. Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Breaks down into small amounts of hydroquinone; there is little pregnancy data, so it is commonly used with caution. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. 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 Biofor Double Peel contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Biofor Double Peel has none of the common allergens Jouaxia flags: fragrance, essential oils, snail mucin, denatured alcohol, or niacinamide.

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.
  • Exfoliating acid (AHA) (Lactic Acid, Glycolic 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.

Teens (ages 12–17)

Use with care

  • Exfoliating acid (AHA) (Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid): Glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acids can irritate, especially alongside acne treatments. Fine for some teens, used a few times a week.

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 Biofor Double Peel?

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

  1. 1.Aqua
  2. 2.Lactic Acid
  3. 3.Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
  4. 4.Steareth-21
  5. 5.Steareth-2
  6. 6.Glycolic Acid
  7. 7.Alpha-Arbutin
  8. 8.Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
  9. 9.Squalane
  10. 10.Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
  11. 11.Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
  12. 12.Titanium Dioxide
  13. 13.Glyceryl Stearate
  14. 14.Malva Sylvestris (Malow) Extract
  15. 15.Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract
  16. 16.Primula Veris Extract
  17. 17.Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
  18. 18.Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
  19. 19.Achillea Millefolium Extract
  20. 20.Sclerotium Gum
  21. 21.Kojic Acid
  22. 22.Salicylic Acid
  23. 23.Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein
  24. 24.Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein
  25. 25.Chido Reductases
  26. 26.Acetyl Glucosamine
  27. 27.Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
  28. 28.Zinc Gluconate
  29. 29.Maris Sal
  30. 30.Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
  31. 31.Tocopheryl Acetate
  32. 32.Myrtle
  33. 33.Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
  34. 34.Nettle (Urica Dioca) Extract
  35. 35.Aluminum Silicate
  36. 36.Lemon (Citrus Medica Limonum) Juice
  37. 37.Dehydroacetic Acid
  38. 38.Sorbic Acid

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