Ouai Hair Oil is a hair with 45 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. Common allergens: fragrance.
Sensitive skin: fragrance 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.
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 Ouai Hair Oil safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Ouai Hair Oil "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does Ouai Hair Oil contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Ouai Hair Oil contains fragrance, 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 (Parfum (Fragrance), Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol): 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 Ouai Hair Oil?
45 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
- 1.Cyclopentasiloxane
- 2.Dimethicone
- 3.Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
- 4.Isododecane
- 5.Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
- 6.Dimethiconol
- 7.C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- 8.Phenyl Trimethicone
- 9.Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
- 10.Jojoba Esters
- 11.Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
- 12.Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
- 13.Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
- 14.Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
- 15.Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- 16.Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- 17.Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
- 18.Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
- 19.Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- 20.Coconut Alkanes
- 21.Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract
- 22.Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract
- 23.Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
- 24.Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
- 25.Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract
- 26.Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract
- 27.Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
- 28.Tocopherol
- 29.Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- 30.Parfum (Fragrance)
- 31.Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- 32.Polysilicone-15
- 33.Diisostearyl Malate
- 34.Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
- 35.Beta-Carotene
- 36.Phenoxyethanol
- 37.Benzyl Salicylate
- 38.Benzyl Benzoate
- 39.Hexyl Cinnamal
- 40.Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- 41.Methyl 2- Octynoate
- 42.Citronellol
- 43.Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- 44.Hydroxycitronellal
- 45.Geraniol
Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.