VT AZ AHA Red Micro Bubble Serum is a serum with 23 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Salicylic Acid. 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 ingredientsWhat does it do?
A serum is a concentrated treatment used before moisturizer.
Based on its ingredients, it's made to:
Helps with pimples and clogged pores
Ingredients used to clear breakouts and keep pores from clogging.
From Azelaic Acid (no. 12), Salicylic Acid (no. 22)
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 Glycolic Acid (no. 4), Salicylic Acid (no. 22), Gluconolactone (no. 23)
Evens out skin tone
Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.
From Glycolic Acid (no. 4), Niacinamide (no. 5), Azelaic Acid (no. 12), Ascorbic Acid (no. 18)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Adenosine (no. 13)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Glycerin (no. 10)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is VT AZ AHA Red Micro Bubble Serum safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates VT AZ AHA Red Micro Bubble Serum "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 VT AZ AHA Red Micro Bubble Serum contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. VT AZ AHA Red Micro Bubble Serum 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)
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.
- Exfoliating acid (AHA) (Glycolic 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.
- 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.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Use with care
- Exfoliating acid (AHA) (Glycolic Acid): Glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acids can irritate, especially alongside acne treatments. Fine for some teens, used a few times a week.
Helps with acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid, 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 VT AZ AHA Red Micro Bubble Serum?
23 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Salicylic Acid no. 22 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).
Niacinamide no. 5 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
21 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Prunus Mume Fruit Water
- 2.Water
- 3.Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride
- 4.Glycolic Acid
- 6.Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
- 7.1,2-Hexanediol
- 8.Potassium Hydroxide
- 9.Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
- 10.Glycerin
- 11.Hydroxyacetophenone
- 12.Azelaic Acid
- 13.Adenosine
- 14.Disodium Edta
- 15.Sucrose Stearate
- 16.Lecithin
- 17.Lycopene
- 18.Ascorbic Acid
- 19.Citric Acid
- 20.Sodium Citrate
- 21.Squalane
- 23.Gluconolactone
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.