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Retinolagen Ampoule Pad

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P.CALM Retinolagen Ampoule Pad is a serum with 46 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinol. 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 ingredients

What 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 Gluconolactone (no. 31)

  • Evens out skin tone

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

    From Retinol (no. 43)

  • Targets fine lines and firmness

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

    From Adenosine (no. 19), Bakuchiol (no. 32), Retinol (no. 43)

  • Hydrates

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

    From Glycerin (no. 2), Panthenol (no. 6)

  • Calms and soothes

    Ingredients used to calm redness and irritation.

    From Panthenol (no. 6), Allantoin (no. 11), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (no. 17)

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 Retinolagen Ampoule Pad safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates P.CALM Retinolagen Ampoule Pad "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains Retinol. 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 P.CALM Retinolagen Ampoule Pad contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. P.CALM Retinolagen Ampoule Pad 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)

Not for kids

  • Retinoid (vitamin A) (Retinol): 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.
  • Fragrance or essential oils (Juniperus Communis Fruit 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

  • Anti-aging retinoid (Retinol): 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.
  • Essential oils (Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil): A known cause of allergic skin reactions, such as to lavender and tea tree oils.

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 Retinolagen Ampoule Pad?

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

  • Retinol no. 43 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).

  • Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil no. 40 on the label

    Sensitive skin: essential oils.

44 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
  1. 1.Water
  2. 2.Glycerin
  3. 3.Carrageenan
  4. 4.Butylene Glycol
  5. 5.1,2-Hexanediol
  6. 6.Panthenol
  7. 7.Hydroxyacetophenone
  8. 8.Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum
  9. 9.Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum
  10. 10.Calcium Chloride
  11. 11.Allantoin
  12. 12.Propanediol
  13. 13.Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
  14. 14.Potassium Chloride
  15. 15.Sucrose
  16. 16.Cellulose Gum
  17. 17.Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
  18. 18.Caprylyl Glycol
  19. 19.Adenosine
  20. 20.Arginine
  21. 21.Ethylhexylglycerin
  22. 22.Disodium EDTA
  23. 23.Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
  24. 24.Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
  25. 25.Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
  26. 26.Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
  27. 27.Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
  28. 28.Corallina Officinalis Extract
  29. 29.Pogostemon Cablin Oil
  30. 30.Succinic Acid
  31. 31.Gluconolactone
  32. 32.Bakuchiol
  33. 33.Boswellia Carterii Oil
  34. 34.Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract
  35. 35.Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
  36. 36.Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
  37. 37.Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
  38. 38.Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
  39. 39.Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
  40. 41.Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride
  41. 42.Hydrogenated Lecithin
  42. 44.Soluble Collagen
  43. 45.Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
  44. 46.Tocopheryl Acetate

Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.

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