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Dr. Melaxin

Mela-CE Ferulic Core Multi Balm

AvoidMoisturizerFrom South Korea

Dr. Melaxin Mela-CE Ferulic Core Multi Balm is a moisturizer with 64 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinal, Retinol, Retinyl Propionate. Common allergens: fragrance.

Sensitive skin: fragrance 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.

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 Core Multi Balm safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Dr. Melaxin Mela-CE Ferulic Core Multi Balm "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). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.

Does Dr. Melaxin Mela-CE Ferulic Core Multi Balm contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Dr. Melaxin Mela-CE Ferulic Core Multi Balm contains fragrance, 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 (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 (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.

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 Core Multi Balm?

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

  • Retinal no. 53 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. 60 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. 62 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).

  • Fragrance no. 15 on the label

    Sensitive skin: fragrance.

60 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
  1. 1.Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
  2. 2.Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
  3. 3.C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
  4. 4.Synthetic Wax
  5. 5.Octyldodecanol
  6. 6.Triethylhexanoin
  7. 7.Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
  8. 8.Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
  9. 9.Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
  10. 10.Tocopheryl Acetate
  11. 11.Squalane
  12. 12.Polyisobutene
  13. 13.Microcrystalline Wax
  14. 14.Bisabolol
  15. 16.Tocopherol
  16. 17.Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
  17. 18.Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
  18. 19.Dehydroacetic Acid
  19. 20.Glyceryl Behenate
  20. 21.Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
  21. 22.Ascorbic Acid
  22. 23.Ferulic Acid
  23. 24.Water
  24. 25.Ceramide NP
  25. 26.Panthenol
  26. 27.Lactobacillus Ferment
  27. 28.Glycerin
  28. 29.Ethoxydiglycol
  29. 30.Propanediol
  30. 31.Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
  31. 32.Collagen Amino Acids
  32. 33.Butylene Glycol
  33. 34.1,2-Hexanediol
  34. 35.Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
  35. 36.Asiaticoside
  36. 37.Hydrogenated Lecithin
  37. 38.Glycolipids
  38. 39.Madecassic Acid
  39. 40.Asiatic Acid
  40. 41.C12-13 Alketh-9
  41. 42.Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
  42. 43.Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
  43. 44.Caprylyl Glycol
  44. 45.Glutathione
  45. 46.Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract
  46. 47.Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
  47. 48.Phosphatidylcholine
  48. 49.Dipropylene Glycol
  49. 50.Diisopropyl Sebacate
  50. 51.Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
  51. 52.Tocophersolan
  52. 54.Tripeptide-1
  53. 55.Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
  54. 56.Copper Tripeptide-1
  55. 57.Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
  56. 58.Hexapeptide-9
  57. 59.Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
  58. 61.Polyglutamic Acid
  59. 63.Pentylene Glycol
  60. 64.4-t-Butylcyclohexanol

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