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Wild Rose Capsule Plumping Serum

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Meditherapy Wild Rose Capsule Plumping Serum is a serum with 47 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinyl Palmitate. Common allergens: fragrance, niacinamide.

Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide 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.
  • 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 ingredients

What does it do?

A serum is a concentrated treatment used before moisturizer.

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. 36)

  • 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 Glycolic Acid (no. 35), Salicylic Acid (no. 36)

  • Evens out skin tone

    Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.

    From Niacinamide (no. 7), Retinyl Palmitate (no. 34), Glycolic Acid (no. 35)

  • Targets fine lines and firmness

    Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.

    From Adenosine (no. 17), Retinyl Palmitate (no. 34)

  • Hydrates

    Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.

    From Glycerin (no. 4), Sodium PCA (no. 25), Sodium Hyaluronate (no. 44)

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 Wild Rose Capsule Plumping Serum safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Meditherapy Wild Rose Capsule Plumping Serum "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains Retinyl Palmitate. 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). 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 Wild Rose Capsule Plumping Serum contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Meditherapy Wild Rose Capsule Plumping Serum contains fragrance, 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) (Retinyl Palmitate): 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.
  • 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 (Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Linalool, Citral, Farnesol): 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 (Retinyl Palmitate): 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.
  • 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.

Helps with acne: Niacinamide, 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 Wild Rose Capsule Plumping Serum?

47 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.

  • Retinyl Palmitate no. 34 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).

  • Salicylic Acid no. 36 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).

  • Niacinamide no. 7 on the label

    Sensitive skin: niacinamide.

  • Citronellol no. 30 on the label

    Sensitive skin: fragrance.

  • Geraniol no. 33 on the label

    Sensitive skin: fragrance.

  • Eugenol no. 39 on the label

    Sensitive skin: fragrance.

  • Linalool no. 41 on the label

    Sensitive skin: fragrance.

  • Citral no. 42 on the label

    Sensitive skin: fragrance.

  • Farnesol no. 43 on the label

    Sensitive skin: fragrance.

38 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
  1. 1.Water
  2. 2.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  3. 3.Propanediol
  4. 4.Glycerin
  5. 5.Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
  6. 6.Pentylene Glycol
  7. 8.Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
  8. 9.Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  9. 10.Butylene Glycol
  10. 11.HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
  11. 12.Melia Azadirachta Extract
  12. 13.Tromethamine
  13. 14.Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract
  14. 15.Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract
  15. 16.1,2-Hexanediol
  16. 17.Adenosine
  17. 18.Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water
  18. 19.Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
  19. 20.Phenethyl Alcohol
  20. 21.Rose Extract
  21. 22.Adenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract
  22. 23.Sodium Lactate
  23. 24.Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
  24. 25.Sodium PCA
  25. 26.Sodium Benzoate
  26. 27.Potassium Sorbate
  27. 28.Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether
  28. 29.Tocopheryl Acetate
  29. 31.Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
  30. 32.Ethylhexylglycerin
  31. 35.Glycolic Acid
  32. 37.Dextrin
  33. 38.Polydextrose
  34. 40.Amylopectin
  35. 44.Sodium Hyaluronate
  36. 45.Glycine
  37. 46.Glutamic Acid
  38. 47.Arginine

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