Meditherapy AHA BHA Routine Cleanser is a cleanser with 35 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains 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?
A cleanser washes away dirt, oil, sunscreen, and makeup.
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 Salicylic Acid (no. 22), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (no. 24)
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 Salicylic Acid (no. 22), Glycolic Acid (no. 29)
Evens out skin tone
Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.
From Glycolic Acid (no. 29)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Sorbitol (no. 3), Glycerin (no. 4), Betaine (no. 10), Sodium Hyaluronate (no. 35)
Calms and soothes
Ingredients used to calm redness and irritation.
From Panthenol (no. 11)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is Meditherapy AHA BHA Routine Cleanser safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Meditherapy AHA BHA Routine 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). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does Meditherapy AHA BHA Routine Cleanser contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Meditherapy AHA BHA Routine Cleanser 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 (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) (Glycolic 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) (Glycolic 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: 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 Meditherapy AHA BHA Routine Cleanser?
35 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Salicylic Acid 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).
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil no. 24 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
33 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 2.Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- 3.Sorbitol
- 4.Glycerin
- 5.Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- 6.Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- 7.Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- 8.Sodium Chloride
- 9.Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- 10.Betaine
- 11.Panthenol
- 12.Sodium Benzoate
- 13.Sodium Citrate
- 14.Ethylhexylglycerin
- 15.Polyquaternium-7
- 16.Hexylene Glycol
- 17.Citric Acid
- 18.Coconut Acid
- 19.Trehalose
- 20.Lauryl Glucoside
- 21.Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
- 23.Sodium Isethionate
- 25.PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- 26.Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
- 27.Sodium Gluconate
- 28.Tetradecene
- 29.Glycolic Acid
- 30.Hydroxyacetophenone
- 31.Hexadecene
- 32.Propylene Glycol Laurate
- 33.1,2-Hexanediol
- 34.Disodium EDTA
- 35.Sodium Hyaluronate
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.