Dr. Melaxin TX-Astaxanthin Brightening Serum is a serum with 26 ingredients. It has no ingredients Jouaxia flags for pregnancy. 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 ingredientsWhat does it do?
A serum is a concentrated treatment used before moisturizer.
Based on its ingredients, it's made to:
Evens out skin tone
Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.
From Niacinamide (no. 4), Tranexamic Acid (no. 5), Ascorbic Acid (no. 21)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Adenosine (no. 12)
Antioxidant protection
Antioxidants help defend skin from everyday damage, such as from sun and pollution.
From Astaxanthin (no. 13), Ascorbic Acid (no. 21)
Softens and moisturizes
Oils, butters, and emollients that soften skin and keep moisture in.
From Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (no. 7)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is Dr. Melaxin TX-Astaxanthin Brightening Serum safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Dr. Melaxin TX-Astaxanthin Brightening Serum Pregnancy-safe. None of its ingredients are on our list of ingredients commonly avoided or limited in pregnancy: retinoids, hydroquinone, salicylic acid, arbutin, the chemical sunscreen filters oxybenzone, homosalate, octinoxate, octocrylene, and avobenzone, and clary sage or rosemary oil. This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does Dr. Melaxin TX-Astaxanthin Brightening Serum contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Dr. Melaxin TX-Astaxanthin Brightening Serum 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)
Use with care
- 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.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Teen-friendly
No ingredients we flag for teens. Acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are fine.
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 TX-Astaxanthin Brightening Serum?
26 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Niacinamide no. 4 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
25 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 2.Butylene Glycol
- 3.Phenyl Trimethicone
- 5.Tranexamic Acid
- 6.1,2-Hexanediol
- 7.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- 8.Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
- 9.Arginine
- 10.Carbomer
- 11.Ethylhexylglycerin
- 12.Adenosine
- 13.Astaxanthin
- 14.Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
- 15.Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
- 16.Betaine
- 17.Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
- 18.Corallina Officinalis Extract
- 19.Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
- 20.Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
- 21.Ascorbic Acid
- 22.Tocopherol
- 23.Thioctic Acid
- 24.Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
- 25.Glycerin
- 26.Potassium Sorbate
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.