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Retinal Peptide Capsule Cream

AvoidMoisturizerFrom South Korea

VT Retinal Peptide Capsule Cream is a moisturizer with 73 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinal. 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 ingredients

What does it do?

A moisturizer keeps skin hydrated and soft.

Based on its ingredients, it's made to:

  • Evens out skin tone

    Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.

    From Niacinamide (no. 5), Retinal (no. 34)

  • Targets fine lines and firmness

    Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.

    From Adenosine (no. 27), Retinal (no. 34), Tripeptide-1 (no. 54), Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (no. 55)

  • Hydrates

    Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.

    From Glycerin (no. 2)

  • Calms and soothes

    Ingredients used to calm redness and irritation.

    From Allantoin (no. 35)

  • Antioxidant protection

    Antioxidants help defend skin from everyday damage, such as from sun and pollution.

    From Astaxanthin (no. 71)

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 Retinal Peptide Capsule Cream safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates VT Retinal Peptide Capsule Cream "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains Retinal. 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 VT Retinal Peptide Capsule Cream contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. VT Retinal Peptide Capsule 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) (Retinal): 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.

Teens (ages 12–17)

Use with care

  • Anti-aging retinoid (Retinal): 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.

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 Retinal Peptide Capsule Cream?

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

  • Retinal no. 34 on the label

    Avoid in pregnancy: 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).

  • Niacinamide no. 5 on the label

    Sensitive skin: niacinamide.

71 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
  1. 1.Water
  2. 2.Glycerin
  3. 3.Butylene Glycol
  4. 4.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  5. 6.1,2-Hexanediol
  6. 7.Glycereth-26
  7. 8.Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
  8. 9.Diethoxyethyl Succinate
  9. 10.Squalane
  10. 11.Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
  11. 12.Glyceryl Glucoside
  12. 13.Simethicone
  13. 14.Carbomer
  14. 15.Tromethamine
  15. 16.Lauroyl Lysine
  16. 17.Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
  17. 18.Arachidyl Alcohol
  18. 19.Cetearyl Alcohol
  19. 20.Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
  20. 21.Glyceryl Stearate
  21. 22.Stearyl Alcohol
  22. 23.Behenyl Alcohol
  23. 24.Ethylhexylglycerin
  24. 25.C12-16 Alcohols
  25. 26.Arachidyl Glucoside
  26. 27.Adenosine
  27. 28.Hydrogenated Lecithin
  28. 29.Caffeine
  29. 30.Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
  30. 31.Palmitic Acid
  31. 32.Phosphatidylcholine
  32. 33.Xanthan Gum
  33. 35.Allantoin
  34. 36.Sucrose Distearate
  35. 37.Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
  36. 38.Potassium Phosphate
  37. 39.Glucose
  38. 40.Beta-Carotene
  39. 41.Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
  40. 42.Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
  41. 43.Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
  42. 44.Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
  43. 45.Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
  44. 46.Laminaria Japonica Extract
  45. 47.Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
  46. 48.Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract
  47. 49.Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
  48. 50.Caprylyl Glycol
  49. 51.Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
  50. 52.Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract
  51. 53.Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
  52. 54.Tripeptide-1
  53. 55.Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
  54. 56.Maltodextrin
  55. 57.Disodium Edta
  56. 58.Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
  57. 59.Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
  58. 60.Copper Tripeptide-1
  59. 61.Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
  60. 62.Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
  61. 63.Hexapeptide-11
  62. 64.Hexapeptide-9
  63. 65.Sodium Citrate
  64. 66.Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
  65. 67.Sr-(Oligopeptide-91 Clostridium Botulinum Polypeptide-1)
  66. 68.Citric Acid
  67. 69.Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
  68. 70.Polysorbate 80
  69. 71.Astaxanthin
  70. 72.Tocopherol
  71. 73.Cyanocobalamin

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

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