Dr. Melaxin BP Exfoliating Pad is a exfoliant with 39 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Betaine Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. Common allergens: essential oils, niacinamide.
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- 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.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
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 Dr. Melaxin BP Exfoliating Pad safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Dr. Melaxin BP Exfoliating Pad "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Betaine Salicylate, Capryloyl 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). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does Dr. Melaxin BP Exfoliating Pad contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Dr. Melaxin BP Exfoliating Pad contains essential oils, niacinamide, 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 (Betaine Salicylate, Capryloyl 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): 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: Niacinamide, Capryloyl 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 Dr. Melaxin BP Exfoliating Pad?
39 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Betaine Salicylate no. 7 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).
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid no. 34 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).
Niacinamide no. 5 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil no. 16 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
35 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 2.Butylene Glycol
- 3.Glycerin
- 4.1,2-Hexanediol
- 6.Gluconolactone
- 8.Citric Acid
- 9.C12-14 Pareth-12
- 10.Betaine
- 11.Ethylhexylglycerin
- 12.Adenosine
- 13.Sodium Phytate
- 14.Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
- 15.Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
- 17.Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
- 18.Panthenol
- 19.Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract
- 20.Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- 21.Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
- 22.Propanediol
- 23.Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
- 24.Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract
- 25.Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
- 26.Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
- 27.Corallina Officinalis Extract
- 28.Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
- 29.Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
- 30.Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
- 31.Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
- 32.Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
- 33.Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- 35.Hydrolyzed Sponge
- 36.Lactobacillus Ferment
- 37.Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
- 38.Sodium Hyaluronate
- 39.Sodium Citrate
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.