Clayge Cleansing Balm is a cleanser with 56 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains retinol. Common allergens: fragrance, essential oils.
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils 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.
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 cleanser washes away dirt, oil, sunscreen, and makeup.
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 tea tree leaf oil (no. 12)
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 papain (no. 8)
Evens out skin tone
Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.
From retinol (no. 9), Licorice Root Extract (no. 34)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From retinol (no. 9)
Supports the skin barrier
Helps skin hold on to moisture and protect itself, which matters most for dry or irritated skin.
From ceramide EOP (no. 16), ceramide NP (no. 17), ceramide AP (no. 18), Phytosphingosine (no. 40)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is Clayge Cleansing Balm safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Clayge Cleansing Balm "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains retinol. Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does Clayge Cleansing Balm contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Clayge Cleansing Balm contains fragrance, essential oils, 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)
Not for kids
- Retinoid (vitamin A) (retinol): An anti-aging and acne active children's skin doesn't need; dermatologists see red, itchy rashes in kids who use retinoids, and they make skin more sensitive to the sun.
- Fragrance or essential oils (tea tree leaf oil, 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
- Anti-aging retinoid (retinol): Teen skin doesn't need anti-aging retinol, and it can irritate and make skin more sensitive to the sun. For pimples, adapalene (sold over the counter from age 12) is the retinoid dermatologists recommend.
- Essential oils (tea tree leaf oil): A known cause of allergic skin reactions, such as to lavender and tea tree oils.
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 Clayge Cleansing Balm?
56 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
retinol no. 9 on the label
Avoid in pregnancy: Retinoid (vitamin A derivative). Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
tea tree leaf oil no. 12 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
Fragrance no. 56 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.
53 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Ethylhexyl palmitate
- 2.PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate
- 3.synthetic wax
- 4.shea butter
- 5.Moroccan lava clay
- 6.honolite
- 7.charcoal
- 8.papain
- 10.glycylglycine
- 11.fullerene
- 13.argania spinosa kernel oil
- 14.jojoba seed oil
- 15.squalane
- 16.ceramide EOP
- 17.ceramide NP
- 18.ceramide AP
- 19.lipase
- 20.protease
- 21.pomegranate fruit extract
- 22.yuzu fruit extract
- 23.tallow fruit extract
- 24.lactobacillus/pear juice fermentation liquid
- 25.broccoli extract
- 26.centella asiatica leaf/stem extract
- 27.aloe vera leaf extract
- 28.rosemary leaf extract
- 29.hamamelis virginiana leaf extract
- 30.Tea Leaf Extract
- 31.Chamomile Flower Extract
- 32.Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- 33.Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
- 34.Licorice Root Extract
- 35.Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- 36.Glycerin
- 37.Butylene Glycol
- 38.Propanediol
- 39.Bioflavonoids
- 40.Phytosphingosine
- 41.Tocopherol
- 42.Maltodextrin
- 43.PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate
- 44.Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- 45.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- 46.PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- 47.Water
- 48.Cholesterol
- 49.Xanthan Gum
- 50.Carbomer
- 51.Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- 52.Sodium Ascorbate
- 53.PVP
- 54.Ethylhexylglycerin
- 55.Phenoxyethanol
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.