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Dr. Melaxin

Cactox Pore Relief Scrub Cleansing Oil

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Dr. Melaxin Cactox Pore Relief Scrub Cleansing Oil is a cleanser with 56 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Capryloyl Salicylic Acid; Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. Common allergens: essential oils.

Sensitive skin: essential oils 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.

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 Pore Relief Scrub Cleansing Oil safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Dr. Melaxin Cactox Pore Relief Scrub Cleansing Oil "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains 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). Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. 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 Dr. Melaxin Cactox Pore Relief Scrub Cleansing Oil contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Dr. Melaxin Cactox Pore Relief Scrub Cleansing Oil contains 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)

Use with care

  • Acne treatment (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 (Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) 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 (Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil): A known cause of allergic skin reactions, such as to lavender and tea tree oils.

Helps with acne: 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 Cactox Pore Relief Scrub Cleansing Oil?

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

  • Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil no. 17 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.

  • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid no. 30 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).

  • Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil no. 8 on the label

    Sensitive skin: essential oils.

53 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
  1. 1.Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
  2. 2.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  3. 3.Isopropyl Palmitate
  4. 4.Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
  5. 5.Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
  6. 6.Diisostearyl Malate
  7. 7.Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
  8. 9.Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
  9. 10.Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
  10. 11.Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
  11. 12.Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
  12. 13.Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil
  13. 14.Ethylhexylglycerin
  14. 15.Caprylyl Glycol
  15. 16.Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
  16. 18.Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
  17. 19.Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
  18. 20.Water
  19. 21.Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Extract
  20. 22.Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
  21. 23.Butylene Glycol
  22. 24.Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil
  23. 25.Propanediol
  24. 26.Panthenol
  25. 27.Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
  26. 28.1,2-Hexanediol
  27. 29.Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
  28. 31.Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
  29. 32.Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
  30. 33.Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
  31. 34.Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
  32. 35.Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
  33. 36.Lactobacillus Ferment
  34. 37.Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
  35. 38.Punica Granatum Extract
  36. 39.Bioflavonoids
  37. 40.Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract
  38. 41.Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract
  39. 42.Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
  40. 43.Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
  41. 44.Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
  42. 45.Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
  43. 46.Copper Tripeptide-1
  44. 47.Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
  45. 48.Hexapeptide-9
  46. 49.Nonapeptide-1
  47. 50.Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
  48. 51.Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
  49. 52.Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
  50. 53.Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
  51. 54.Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
  52. 55.Pentapeptide-3
  53. 56.Tripeptide-1

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