Silka Facial Cleanser - Clear is a cleanser with 17 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Salicylic Acid. Common allergens: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide.
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat., 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.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- 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 ingredientsIs Silka Facial Cleanser - Clear safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Silka Facial Cleanser - Clear "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 Silka Facial Cleanser - Clear contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Silka Facial Cleanser - Clear contains fragrance, alcohol denat., 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 (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.
- Fragrance or essential oils (Parfum): 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.
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 Silka Facial Cleanser - Clear?
17 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
- 1.Aqua
- 2.Sd Alcohol 1
- 3.Niacinamide
- 4.Salicylic Acid
- 5.Zinc Lactate
- 6.Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract
- 7.Propylene Glycol
- 8.PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- 9.Parfum
- 10.Disodium EDTA
- 11.Bisabolol
- 12.Menthol
- 13.Buteth-3
- 14.Menthyl Lactate
- 15.Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
- 16.Tributyl Citrate
- 17.Ci 42090
Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.