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P.CALM

UnderPore Foam Cleanser

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P.CALM UnderPore Foam Cleanser is a cleanser with 63 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Salicylic Acid. 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 cleanser washes away dirt, oil, sunscreen, and makeup.

Based on its ingredients, it's made to:

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 UnderPore Foam Cleanser safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates P.CALM UnderPore Foam Cleanser "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains 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 UnderPore Foam Cleanser contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. P.CALM UnderPore Foam Cleanser 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)

Use with care

  • 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.
  • Vitamin C active (Ascorbic Acid): 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.
  • Fragrance or essential oils (Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf 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

  • Essential oils (Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil): A known cause of allergic skin reactions, such as to lavender and tea tree oils.

Helps with acne: 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 UnderPore Foam Cleanser?

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

  • Salicylic Acid no. 14 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).

  • Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil no. 63 on the label

    Sensitive skin: essential oils.

61 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
  1. 1.Water
  2. 2.Glycerin
  3. 3.Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
  4. 4.Coco-Betaine
  5. 5.Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
  6. 6.Stearyl Alcohol
  7. 7.Coconut Acid
  8. 8.Glyceryl Stearate
  9. 9.Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
  10. 10.Sodium Chloride
  11. 11.TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate
  12. 12.Coco-glucoside
  13. 13.Sodium Isethionate
  14. 15.Hydroxyacetophenone
  15. 16.Disodium EDTA
  16. 17.Allantoin
  17. 18.Panthenol
  18. 19.Sodium Methyltaurate
  19. 20.Ethylhexylglycerin
  20. 21.Citric Acid
  21. 22.Butylene Glycol
  22. 23.Ascorbic Acid
  23. 24.Glucomannan
  24. 25.1,2-Hexanediol
  25. 26.Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
  26. 27.Vitis vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
  27. 28.Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
  28. 29.Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract
  29. 30.Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract
  30. 31.Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
  31. 32.Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract
  32. 33.Zanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract
  33. 34.Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
  34. 35.Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
  35. 36.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  36. 37.Centella Asiatica Extract
  37. 38.Guaiazulene
  38. 39.Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract
  39. 40.Sucrose Stearate
  40. 41.Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
  41. 42.Cetearyl Alcohol
  42. 43.Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
  43. 44.Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
  44. 45.Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
  45. 46.Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
  46. 47.Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract
  47. 48.Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
  48. 49.Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract
  49. 50.Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
  50. 51.Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
  51. 52.Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
  52. 53.Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
  53. 54.Bifida Ferment Lysate
  54. 55.Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
  55. 56.Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
  56. 57.Moringa oleifera Seed Extract
  57. 58.Papain
  58. 59.Madecassic Acid
  59. 60.Madecassoside
  60. 61.Asiatic Acid
  61. 62.Asiaticoside

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