Manufaktura Protective & Nourishing Family Face Balm With Blackthorn is a moisturizer with 32 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinol. 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 ingredientsIs Manufaktura Protective & Nourishing Family Face Balm With Blackthorn safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Manufaktura Protective & Nourishing Family Face Balm With Blackthorn "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains Retinol. Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does Manufaktura Protective & Nourishing Family Face Balm With Blackthorn contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Manufaktura Protective & Nourishing Family Face Balm With Blackthorn 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)
Not for kids
- Retinoid (vitamin A) (Retinol): An anti-aging and acne active children's skin doesn't need; dermatologists see red, itchy rashes in kids who use retinoids, and they make skin more sensitive to the sun.
- Fragrance or essential oils (Parfum): 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
- Anti-aging retinoid (Retinol): Teen skin doesn't need anti-aging retinol, and it can irritate and make skin more sensitive to the sun. For pimples, adapalene (sold over the counter from age 12) is the retinoid dermatologists recommend.
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 Manufaktura Protective & Nourishing Family Face Balm With Blackthorn?
32 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
- 1.Aqua
- 2.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- 3.Isopropyl Myristate
- 4.Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
- 5.Glycerin
- 6.Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- 7.Glyceryl Stearate
- 8.Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- 9.Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- 10.Cetearyl Alcohol
- 11.Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
- 12.Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
- 13.Prunus Spinosa Fruit Extract
- 14.Sodium Hyaluronate
- 15.Panthenol
- 16.Ascorbyl Palmitate
- 17.Tocopherol
- 18.Retinol
- 19.Beta-Sitosterol
- 20.Squalene
- 21.Beta-Glucan (Oat)
- 22.Maltodextrin (Oat)
- 23.Pentylene Glycol
- 24.Lecithin
- 25.Polysorbate 20
- 26.Potassium Phosphate
- 27.Propylene Glycol
- 28.Alcohol
- 29.Citric Acid
- 30.Parfum
- 31.Phenoxyethanol
- 32.Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.