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Dr. Melaxin

Peel Shot Exfoliating TX-Spray

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Dr. Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating TX-Spray is a exfoliant with 34 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. 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 Peel Shot Exfoliating TX-Spray safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Dr. Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating TX-Spray "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). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.

Does Dr. Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating TX-Spray contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Dr. Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating TX-Spray 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)

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.
  • Exfoliating acid (AHA) (Glycolic Acid): Glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acids can irritate young skin, and children rarely need them. We can't see the strength, so low amounts are flagged too.
  • Vitamin C active (3-O-Ethyl 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

  • Exfoliating acid (AHA) (Glycolic Acid): Glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acids can irritate, especially alongside acne treatments. Fine for some teens, used a few times a week.

Helps with acne: Niacinamide, 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 Peel Shot Exfoliating TX-Spray?

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

  • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid no. 22 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).

  • Fragrance no. 10 on the label

    Sensitive skin: fragrance.

  • Niacinamide no. 14 on the label

    Sensitive skin: niacinamide.

31 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
  1. 1.Water
  2. 2.Propanediol
  3. 3.Carbomer
  4. 4.Glycerin
  5. 5.Quaternium-60
  6. 6.1,2-Hexanediol
  7. 7.Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate
  8. 8.Propylene Glycol
  9. 9.Sorbitol
  10. 11.Saccharide Isomerate
  11. 12.Hydroxyacetophenone
  12. 13.Ethylhexylglycerin
  13. 15.Tranexamic Acid
  14. 16.Glycolic Acid
  15. 17.Citric Acid
  16. 18.Sodium Citrate
  17. 19.Bisabolol
  18. 20.Butylene Glycol
  19. 21.3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
  20. 23.Centella Asiatica Extract
  21. 24.Gluconolactone
  22. 25.Hexylresorcinol
  23. 26.Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
  24. 27.Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
  25. 28.Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
  26. 29.Hyaluronic Acid
  27. 30.Sodium Hyaluronate
  28. 31.Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
  29. 32.Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
  30. 33.Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
  31. 34.Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

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