Esse Skincare Gel Cleanser is a cleanser with 21 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Salicylic Acid; Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*. Common allergens: fragrance, essential oils.
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils 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.
- 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 ingredientsIs Esse Skincare Gel Cleanser safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Esse Skincare Gel Cleanser "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains 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). Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*. Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Clary sage and rosemary oils are commonly advised against at high concentrations in pregnancy. This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does Esse Skincare Gel Cleanser contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Esse Skincare Gel Cleanser contains fragrance, 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 (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.
- Fragrance or essential oils (Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil*, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*, Limonene***): 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
- Essential oils (Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil*, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*): A common cause of irritation and allergies, and they don't help acne.
Helps with acne: 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 Esse Skincare Gel Cleanser?
21 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
- 1.Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract*
- 2.Decyl Glucoside
- 3.Glycerin
- 4.Coco-Glucoside
- 5.Glyceryl Oleate
- 6.Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil
- 7.Xanthan Gum
- 8.Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract*
- 9.Salicylic Acid
- 10.Glyceryl Caprylate
- 11.Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil*
- 12.Levulinic Acid
- 13.Sodium Levulinate
- 14.Aqua (Water)
- 15.Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Oil*
- 16.Citric Acid
- 17.Carum Carvi (Caraway) Leaf Oil
- 18.Tocopherol
- 19.Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
- 20.Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*
- 21.Limonene***
Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.