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Topicals

Slather Exfoliating & Smoothing Bar

AvoidCleanserAlso ExfoliatorFrom United States

Topicals Slather Exfoliating & Smoothing Bar is a cleanser with 23 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinol. Common allergens: fragrance, essential oils, niacinamide.

Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 ingredients

Is Topicals Slather Exfoliating & Smoothing Bar safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Topicals Slather Exfoliating & Smoothing Bar "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 Topicals Slather Exfoliating & Smoothing Bar contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Topicals Slather Exfoliating & Smoothing Bar contains fragrance, essential oils, 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) (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.
  • 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.
  • Fragrance or essential oils (Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) Oil, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol): 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.
  • 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.
  • Essential oils (Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) Oil): A common cause of irritation and allergies, and they don't help acne.

Helps with acne: Niacinamide.

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 Topicals Slather Exfoliating & Smoothing Bar?

23 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.

  1. 1.Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
  2. 2.Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
  3. 3.Water/Eau/Aqua
  4. 4.Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
  5. 5.Glycerin
  6. 6.Cellulose Acetate
  7. 7.Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) Oil
  8. 8.Squalane
  9. 9.Linalool
  10. 10.Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)
  11. 11.Sodium Chloride
  12. 12.Jojoba Esters
  13. 13.Niacinamide
  14. 14.Urea
  15. 15.Lactic Acid
  16. 16.Kaolin
  17. 17.Limonene
  18. 18.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  19. 19.Geraniol
  20. 20.Talc
  21. 21.Retinol
  22. 22.BHT
  23. 23.Citronellol

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