P.CALM Centella Trouble Spot is a spot treatment with 42 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Salicylic Acid. 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?
Spot care is applied to individual pimples or spots.
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 Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (no. 12), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract (no. 18), Salicylic Acid (no. 27)
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 Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (no. 12), Gluconolactone (no. 25), Lactic Acid (no. 26), Salicylic Acid (no. 27)
Evens out skin tone
Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.
From Niacinamide (no. 5)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Adenosine (no. 15)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is P.CALM Centella Trouble Spot safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates P.CALM Centella Trouble Spot "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, 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 P.CALM Centella Trouble Spot contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. P.CALM Centella Trouble Spot 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)
Use with care
- Acne treatment (Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, 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) (Lactic 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.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Use with care
- Exfoliating acid (AHA) (Lactic 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, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, 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 P.CALM Centella Trouble Spot?
42 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid no. 12 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).
Salicylic Acid no. 27 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. 5 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
39 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 2.Butylene Glycol
- 3.Panthenol
- 4.Glycerin
- 6.1,2-Hexanediol
- 7.Madecassic Acid
- 8.Asiaticoside
- 9.Asiatic Acid
- 10.Centella Asiatica Extract
- 11.Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- 13.Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- 14.Cellulose Gum
- 15.Adenosine
- 16.Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
- 17.Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract
- 18.Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract
- 19.Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate
- 20.Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Extract
- 21.Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
- 22.Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
- 23.Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
- 24.Glycolipids
- 25.Gluconolactone
- 26.Lactic Acid
- 28.Sorbitan Oleate
- 29.Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- 30.Allantoin
- 31.Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- 32.Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- 33.Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- 34.Polyisobutene
- 35.Disodium EDTA
- 36.Citric Acid
- 37.Propanediol
- 38.Caprylyl Glycol
- 39.Pentylene Glycol
- 40.Hydroxyacetophenone
- 41.Silica
- 42.Tromethamine
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.