Skinbetter Science Alpharet Body Overnight Cream is a body & hand with 34 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate. 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 ingredientsIs Skinbetter Science Alpharet Body Overnight Cream safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Skinbetter Science Alpharet Body Overnight Cream "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate. 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). 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 Skinbetter Science Alpharet Body Overnight Cream contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Skinbetter Science Alpharet Body Overnight Cream 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)
Not for kids
- Retinoid (vitamin A) (Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate): 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.
- 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.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Use with care
- Anti-aging retinoid (Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate): 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.
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 Skinbetter Science Alpharet Body Overnight Cream?
34 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
- 1.Aqua/Water
- 2.Ammonium Lactate
- 3.Ethylhexyl Olivate
- 4.Persea Gratissima Oil/Avocado Oil
- 5.Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
- 6.Glycerin
- 7.Jojoba Esters
- 8.Cetearyl Alcohol
- 9.Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
- 10.Cetyl Palmitate
- 11.Sorbitan Palmitate
- 12.Niacinamide
- 13.Argilla/Magnesium Aluminium Silicate
- 14.Ethoxydiglycol
- 15.Tocopheryl Acetate
- 16.Lecithin
- 17.Tocopherol
- 18.Sodium Hydroxide
- 19.Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
- 20.Phenoxyethanol
- 21.Phenethyl Alcohol
- 22.Ethylhexylglycerin
- 23.Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate
- 24.Salicylic Acid
- 25.Sclerotium Gum
- 26.Pullulan
- 27.Silica
- 28.Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- 29.Xanthan Gum
- 30.Sorbitan Oleate
- 31.Butylene Glycol
- 32.Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- 33.Squalane
- 34.Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.