BOM AC Red Free Serum is a serum with 61 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Salicylic Acid; Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract. Common allergens: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat.
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. 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.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
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 ingredientsWhat does it do?
A serum is a concentrated treatment used before moisturizer.
Based on its ingredients, it's made to:
Helps with pimples and clogged pores
Ingredients used to clear breakouts and keep pores from clogging.
From Salicylic Acid (no. 20), Colloidal Sulfur (no. 23), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (no. 26)
Exfoliates
Loosens dead skin cells so skin looks smoother and brighter. Use it a few times a week, not every day, if your skin is sensitive.
From Salicylic Acid (no. 20)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Sorbitol (no. 7)
Calms and soothes
Ingredients used to calm redness and irritation.
From Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (no. 19), Centella Asiatica Extract (no. 34), Artemisia Vulgaris Extract (no. 40), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract (no. 49)
Softens and moisturizes
Oils, butters, and emollients that soften skin and keep moisture in.
From Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (no. 9)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is BOM AC Red Free Serum safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates BOM AC Red Free Serum "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). Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract. Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited. This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does BOM AC Red Free Serum contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. BOM AC Red Free Serum contains fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat, 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 (Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Fragrance, Limonene): 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
- Essential oils (Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil): A known cause of allergic skin reactions, such as to lavender and tea tree oils.
Helps with acne: Salicylic Acid, Colloidal Sulfur.
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 BOM AC Red Free Serum?
61 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Salicylic Acid no. 20 on the label
Use caution in pregnancy: 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).
Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract no. 50 on the label
Use caution in pregnancy: Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Alcohol no. 5 on the label
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat..
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil no. 26 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
Fragrance no. 28 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.
Limonene no. 61 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.
55 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 2.Dipropylene Glycol
- 3.Xylitol
- 4.Propylene Glycol
- 6.1,2-Hexanediol
- 7.Sorbitol
- 8.PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
- 9.Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- 10.Diethoxyethyl Succinate
- 11.Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- 12.PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- 13.Polyacrylamide
- 14.Betaine
- 15.Butylene Glycol
- 16.Phenoxyethanol
- 17.C13-14 Isoparaffin
- 18.Triethanolamine
- 19.Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- 21.C12-14 Pareth-12
- 22.Carbomer
- 23.Colloidal Sulfur
- 24.Tocopheryl Acetate
- 25.Laureth-7
- 27.Disodium EDTA
- 29.Glycerin
- 30.Propanediol
- 31.Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
- 32.Platycodon Grandiflorum Root Extract
- 33.Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
- 34.Centella Asiatica Extract
- 35.Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract
- 36.Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
- 37.Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
- 38.Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
- 39.Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
- 40.Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
- 41.Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
- 42.Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
- 43.Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- 44.Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Rhizome/Root Extract
- 45.Benzyl Alcohol
- 46.Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Water
- 47.Borago Officinalis Extract
- 48.Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
- 49.Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract
- 51.Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
- 52.Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract
- 53.Hyacinthus Orientalis (Hyacinth) Extract
- 54.Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
- 55.Tocopherol
- 56.Ovalicin
- 57.Blue 1 (CI 42090)
- 58.Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
- 59.Melia Azadirachta Extract
- 60.Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.