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Dr. Melaxin

Oyster Peptide Ampoule

AvoidSerumFrom South Korea

Dr. Melaxin Oyster Peptide Ampoule is a serum with 57 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinal. Common allergens: niacinamide.

Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
  • 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 Oyster Peptide Ampoule safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Dr. Melaxin Oyster Peptide Ampoule "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains Retinal. 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 Oyster Peptide Ampoule contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Dr. Melaxin Oyster Peptide Ampoule contains 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): 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.

Teens (ages 12–17)

Use with care

  • Anti-aging retinoid (Retinal): 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 Oyster Peptide Ampoule?

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

  • Retinal no. 52 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.

55 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
  1. 1.Water
  2. 2.Butylene Glycol
  3. 3.Glycerin
  4. 4.Propanediol
  5. 6.1,2-Hexanediol
  6. 7.Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
  7. 8.Hydroxyacetophenone
  8. 9.Sea Water
  9. 10.Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
  10. 11.Silk Amino Acids
  11. 12.Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate
  12. 13.Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
  13. 14.Ethylhexylglycerin
  14. 15.Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract
  15. 16.Adenosine
  16. 17.Disodium Edta
  17. 18.Hyaluronic Acid
  18. 19.Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
  19. 20.Sodium Hyaluronate
  20. 21.Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
  21. 22.Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
  22. 23.Caprylyl Glycol
  23. 24.Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
  24. 25.Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
  25. 26.Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract
  26. 27.Acacia Senegal Gum
  27. 28.Fructan
  28. 29.Alanine
  29. 30.Glucose
  30. 31.Glutamic Acid
  31. 32.Glycine
  32. 33.Oyster Extract
  33. 34.Serine
  34. 35.Threonine
  35. 36.Pca
  36. 37.Peat Water
  37. 38.Citric Acid
  38. 39.Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
  39. 40.Potassium Sorbate
  40. 41.Squalane
  41. 42.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  42. 43.Copper Gluconate
  43. 44.Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
  44. 45.Magnesium Sulfate
  45. 46.Zinc Gluconate
  46. 47.Phosphatidylcholine
  47. 48.Cholesterol
  48. 49.Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
  49. 50.Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
  50. 51.Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols
  51. 53.Sh-Oligopeptide-1
  52. 54.Sh-Oligopeptide-2
  53. 55.Sh-Polypeptide-3
  54. 56.Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
  55. 57.Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

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