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Dr. Melaxin

Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner

AvoidTonerFrom South Korea

Dr. Melaxin Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner is a toner with 79 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinol. Common allergens: fragrance, niacinamide.

Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide 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.
  • 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 ingredients

Is Dr. Melaxin Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Dr. Melaxin Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner "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 Dr. Melaxin Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Dr. Melaxin Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner contains fragrance, 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)

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.
  • Vitamin C active (3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid): Dermatologists say children don't need vitamin C serums and that they can cause redness, burning, or peeling on young skin (American Academy of Dermatology, American Academy of Pediatrics). We can't see the strength, so low amounts are flagged too.
  • Fragrance or essential oils (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.

Helps with acne: Niacinamide.

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 Cactox Cactus Essence Pore Relief Toner?

79 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.

  • Retinol no. 36 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).

  • Niacinamide no. 5 on the label

    Sensitive skin: niacinamide.

  • Fragrance no. 20 on the label

    Sensitive skin: fragrance.

76 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
  1. 1.Water
  2. 2.Butylene Glycol
  3. 3.Glycerin
  4. 4.Pentylene Glycol
  5. 6.Sodium Citrate
  6. 7.Propanediol
  7. 8.Erythritol
  8. 9.Gluconolactone
  9. 10.1,2-Hexanediol
  10. 11.Glyceryl Glucoside
  11. 12.Hydroxyacetophenone
  12. 13.Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate
  13. 14.Citric Acid
  14. 15.Ethylhexylglycerin
  15. 16.Adenosine
  16. 17.Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
  17. 18.Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract
  18. 19.Cellulose Gum
  19. 21.Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
  20. 22.Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
  21. 23.Hyaluronic Acid
  22. 24.Sodium Hyaluronate
  23. 25.Dextrin
  24. 26.Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
  25. 27.Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
  26. 28.Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
  27. 29.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  28. 30.Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract
  29. 31.Hydrogenated Lecithin
  30. 32.Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
  31. 33.Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
  32. 34.Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
  33. 35.Panthenol
  34. 37.Polyglutamic Acid
  35. 38.Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols
  36. 39.Cholesterol
  37. 40.Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
  38. 41.Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
  39. 42.Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract
  40. 43.Ceramide NP
  41. 44.Lysolecithin
  42. 45.Phosphatidylcholine
  43. 46.Polysorbate 80
  44. 47.Stearic Acid
  45. 48.Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
  46. 49.Malachite Extract
  47. 50.Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
  48. 51.Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
  49. 52.Lactobacillus Ferment
  50. 53.Copper Tripeptide-1
  51. 54.3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
  52. 55.Ascorbic Acid
  53. 56.Chitosan
  54. 57.Bioflavonoids
  55. 58.Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate
  56. 59.Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
  57. 60.Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
  58. 61.Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract
  59. 62.Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
  60. 63.Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
  61. 64.Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
  62. 65.Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
  63. 66.Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
  64. 67.Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
  65. 68.Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
  66. 69.Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
  67. 70.Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
  68. 71.Hexapeptide-9
  69. 72.Nonapeptide-1
  70. 73.Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
  71. 74.Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
  72. 75.Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
  73. 76.Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
  74. 77.Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
  75. 78.Pentapeptide-3
  76. 79.Tripeptide-1

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