ELROEL Pore Melting Pad is an exfoliant with 33 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Betaine Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. Common allergens: essential oils.
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- 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.
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?
An exfoliant removes dead skin cells for smoother, brighter-looking skin.
Based on its ingredients, it's made to:
Helps with pimples and clogged pores
Ingredients used to clear breakouts and keep pores from clogging.
From Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (no. 13), Betaine Salicylate (no. 22), Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (no. 23)
Exfoliates
Loosens dead skin cells so skin looks smoother and brighter. Use it a few times a week, not every day, if your skin is sensitive.
From Betaine Salicylate (no. 22), Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (no. 23), Lactic Acid (no. 24)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Bakuchiol (no. 21), Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (no. 25), Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 (no. 26), Hexapeptide-9 (no. 27)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Glycosyl Trehalose (no. 3)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is ELROEL Pore Melting Pad safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates ELROEL Pore Melting Pad "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Betaine Salicylate, 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 ELROEL Pore Melting Pad contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. ELROEL Pore Melting Pad contains essential oils, 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 (Betaine Salicylate, 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) (Lactic 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.
- Fragrance or essential oils (Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil): 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) (Lactic Acid): Glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acids can irritate, especially alongside acne treatments. Fine for some teens, used a few times a week.
- Essential oils (Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil): A known cause of allergic skin reactions, such as to lavender and tea tree oils.
Helps with acne: 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 ELROEL Pore Melting Pad?
33 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Betaine Salicylate 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).
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid no. 23 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).
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil no. 13 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
30 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 2.1,2-Hexanediol
- 3.Glycosyl Trehalose
- 4.Butylene Glycol
- 5.Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
- 6.Arctium Majus Root Extract
- 7.Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
- 8.Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
- 9.Trideceth-9
- 10.Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- 11.Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
- 12.Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Oil
- 14.Propanediol
- 15.Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
- 16.Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
- 17.Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
- 18.Prunus Persica (Peach) Resin Extract
- 19.Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract
- 20.Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
- 21.Bakuchiol
- 24.Lactic Acid
- 25.Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
- 26.Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
- 27.Hexapeptide-9
- 28.Nonapeptide-1
- 29.Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
- 30.Hexapeptide-11
- 31.Tripeptide-1
- 32.Tripeptide-2
- 33.Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.