Meditherapy Retinal Skin Booster Serum is a serum with 63 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinal. Common allergens: niacinamide.
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
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 serum is a concentrated treatment used before moisturizer.
Based on its ingredients, it's made to:
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 Lactobionic Acid (no. 53)
Evens out skin tone
Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.
From Niacinamide (no. 7), Retinal (no. 26), Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (no. 27), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (no. 38)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Adenosine (no. 17), Retinal (no. 26), Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 (no. 48)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Glycerin (no. 3), Sodium Hyaluronate (no. 22), Beta-glucan (no. 34)
Supports the skin barrier
Helps skin hold on to moisture and protect itself, which matters most for dry or irritated skin.
From Niacinamide (no. 7), Cholesterol (no. 23), Ceramide NP (no. 41)
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 Retinal Skin Booster Serum safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Meditherapy Retinal Skin Booster Serum "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains Retinal. 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 Meditherapy Retinal Skin Booster Serum contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Meditherapy Retinal Skin Booster Serum contains niacinamide, 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) (Retinal): 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.
- Vitamin C active (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate): Dermatologists say children don't need vitamin C serums and that they can cause redness, burning, or peeling on young skin (American Academy of Dermatology, American Academy of Pediatrics). We can't see the strength, so low amounts are flagged too.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Use with care
- Anti-aging retinoid (Retinal): 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.
Helps with acne: Niacinamide.
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 Retinal Skin Booster Serum?
63 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Retinal no. 26 on the label
Avoid in pregnancy: 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).
Niacinamide no. 7 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
61 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 2.Methylpropanediol
- 3.Glycerin
- 4.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride 1,2-Hexanediol
- 5.Propanediol
- 6.Polyglycerin-3
- 8.Phenyl Trimethicone
- 9.Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- 10.Butylene Glycol
- 11.Sodium Acrylic Acid/MA Copolymer
- 12.Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- 13.Xanthan Gum
- 14.Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oi
- 15.l Hydrogenated Lecithin
- 16.Ethylhexylglycerin
- 17.Adenosine
- 18.Carbomer
- 19.Disodium EDTA
- 20.Tromethamine
- 21.Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
- 22.Sodium Hyaluronate
- 23.Cholesterol
- 24.Tocopherol
- 25.Brassica Campestris (rapeseed) Sterols
- 27.Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
- 28.Potentilla Anserina Extract
- 29.Caprylyl Glycol
- 30.Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
- 31.Polyquaternium-51
- 32.Cynara Scolymus (artichoke) Leaf Extract
- 33.Avena Sativa (oat) Kernel Extract
- 34.Beta-glucan
- 35.Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- 36.Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
- 37.Piper Methysticum Leaf/root/stem Extract
- 38.Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- 39.Centella Asiatica Extract
- 40.Ficus Carica (fig) Fruit Extract
- 41.Ceramide NP
- 42.Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
- 43.Saccharomyces Ferment
- 44.Centella Asiatica Root Extract
- 45.Canola Oil
- 46.Myristyl Alcohol
- 47.PCA
- 48.Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
- 49.Asiaticoside
- 50.Madecassoside
- 51.Daucus Carota Sativa (carrot) Seed Oil
- 52.Bifida Ferment Lysate
- 53.Lactobionic Acid
- 54.Daucus Carota Sativa (carrot) Root Extract
- 55.Tocopheryl Acetate
- 56.Beta-carotene
- 57.Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil
- 58.Panthenol
- 59.Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
- 60.Sucrose Distearate
- 61.Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
- 62.Madecassic Acid
- 63.Asiatic Acid
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.