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Dr. Melaxin

Mela-CE Ferulic Bubble Toner

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Dr. Melaxin Mela-CE Ferulic Bubble Toner is a toner with 67 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinal, Retinol, Retinyl Propionate. Common allergens: fragrance, essential oils, niacinamide.

Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, 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.
  • 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 ingredients

Is Dr. Melaxin Mela-CE Ferulic Bubble Toner safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Dr. Melaxin Mela-CE Ferulic Bubble Toner "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains Retinal, Retinol, Retinyl Propionate. 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). 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 Mela-CE Ferulic Bubble Toner contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Dr. Melaxin Mela-CE Ferulic Bubble Toner contains fragrance, 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)

Not for kids

  • Retinoid (vitamin A) (Retinal, Retinol, Retinyl Propionate): 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 (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 (Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol): 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 (Retinal, Retinol, Retinyl Propionate): 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 (Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil): A known cause of allergic skin reactions, such as to lavender and tea tree oils.

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 Mela-CE Ferulic Bubble Toner?

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

  • Retinal no. 50 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).

  • Retinol no. 54 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).

  • Retinyl Propionate no. 55 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).

  • Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil no. 32 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.

  • Niacinamide no. 6 on the label

    Sensitive skin: niacinamide.

  • Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil no. 24 on the label

    Sensitive skin: essential oils.

  • Juniperus Virginiana Oil no. 30 on the label

    Sensitive skin: essential oils.

  • Limonene no. 59 on the label

    Sensitive skin: fragrance.

  • Linalool no. 60 on the label

    Sensitive skin: fragrance.

  • Citral no. 61 on the label

    Sensitive skin: fragrance.

  • Geraniol no. 62 on the label

    Sensitive skin: fragrance.

  • Citronellol no. 63 on the label

    Sensitive skin: fragrance.

  • Coumarin no. 64 on the label

    Sensitive skin: fragrance.

  • Eugenol no. 65 on the label

    Sensitive skin: fragrance.

53 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
  1. 1.Water
  2. 2.Glycereth-26
  3. 3.Isopentyldiol
  4. 4.Methylpropanediol
  5. 5.Dipropylene Glycol
  6. 7.Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
  7. 8.Butylene Glycol
  8. 9.Propanediol
  9. 10.Sorbitol
  10. 11.1,2-Hexanediol
  11. 12.Glycerin
  12. 13.Hydroxyacetophenone
  13. 14.Ethylhexylglycerin
  14. 15.Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
  15. 16.Adenosine
  16. 17.Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
  17. 18.Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
  18. 19.Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
  19. 20.Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
  20. 21.Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
  21. 22.Dextrin
  22. 23.Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
  23. 25.Hyaluronic Acid
  24. 26.Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
  25. 27.Sodium Hyaluronate
  26. 28.Panthenol
  27. 29.Cyanocobalamin
  28. 31.Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
  29. 33.Allantoin
  30. 34.Citric Acid
  31. 35.Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
  32. 36.Sodium Citrate
  33. 37.Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract
  34. 38.Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
  35. 39.Beta-Glucan
  36. 40.Ascorbic Acid
  37. 41.Ferulic Acid
  38. 42.Tocopherol
  39. 43.Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
  40. 44.Glutathione
  41. 45.Resveratrol
  42. 46.Phosphatidylcholine
  43. 47.Diisopropyl Sebacate
  44. 48.Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
  45. 49.Tocophersolan
  46. 51.Tocopheryl Acetate
  47. 52.Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
  48. 53.Polyglutamic Acid
  49. 56.Pentylene Glycol
  50. 57.4-t-Butylcyclohexanol
  51. 58.Bisabolol
  52. 66.Cinnamal
  53. 67.Benzyl Alcohol

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