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Madara

Niacinamide Alternative

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Madara Niacinamide Alternative is a serum with 42 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Alpha-Arbutin. Common allergens: fragrance, alcohol denat.

Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. 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.
  • alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.

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 Madara Niacinamide Alternative safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Madara Niacinamide Alternative "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Alpha-Arbutin. Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Breaks down into small amounts of hydroquinone; there is little pregnancy data, so it is commonly used with caution. This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.

Does Madara Niacinamide Alternative contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Madara Niacinamide Alternative contains fragrance, alcohol denat, 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

  • Fragrance or essential oils (Aroma, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral): 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)

Teen-friendly

No ingredients we flag for teens. Acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are fine.

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 Madara Niacinamide Alternative?

42 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.

  1. 1.Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice
  2. 2.Glycerin
  3. 3.Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
  4. 4.Pentylene Glycol
  5. 5.Cantharellus Cibarius Extract (Chanterelle)
  6. 6.Propanediol
  7. 7.Isoamyl Laurate
  8. 8.Sodium PCA
  9. 9.Aqua
  10. 10.Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
  11. 11.Sclerotium Gum
  12. 12.Alpha-Arbutin
  13. 13.Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract
  14. 14.Alcohol
  15. 15.Aroma
  16. 16.Ilex Paraguariensis (Mate) Leaf Extract
  17. 17.Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa (Rose Myrtle) Fruit Extract
  18. 18.Xanthan Gum
  19. 19.Cellulose
  20. 20.Ascorbyl Palmitate
  21. 21.Potassium Hydroxide
  22. 22.Tocopherol
  23. 23.Ascophyllum Nodosum (Brown Algae) Extract
  24. 24.Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
  25. 25.Sodium Hyaluronate
  26. 26.Sodium Phytate
  27. 27.Cetraria Islandica (Iceland Moss) Extract
  28. 28.Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract
  29. 29.Rhamnose
  30. 30.Juniperus Communis (Juniper) Callus Culture Extract
  31. 31.Glucose
  32. 32.Glucuronic Acid
  33. 33.Sodium Benzoate
  34. 34.Potassium Sorbate
  35. 35.Linalyl Acetate
  36. 36.Citrus Limon Peel Oil
  37. 37.Limonene
  38. 38.Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
  39. 39.Linalool
  40. 40.Geraniol
  41. 41.Pinene
  42. 42.Citral

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