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Acne and breakouts
Acne treatments take time. It can be several weeks to a few months before you see a difference, so stick with one rather than switching.
Ingredients that help
- Salicylic acid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Adapalene, a retinoid sold without a prescription from age 12
What dermatologists recommend
- Wash gently, up to twice a day and after sweating, using your fingertips.
- Use gentle, alcohol-free products, and skip astringents, toners, and scrubs, which can dry and irritate skin.
- Don't pick or pop pimples.
- Use a non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.
- See a dermatologist if acne hasn't improved after a few months of over-the-counter treatment.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, “Acne: Tips for managing”; American Academy of Dermatology, “A dermatologist's guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up”; US FDA, “Topical retinoid acne treatment approved for OTC use”. General information, not medical advice.
Products for acne and breakouts
6,346 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Acrylates Copolymer, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Salicylic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Parfum, Synthetic Wax, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Laelia Purpurata Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone
Sensitive skin: fragrance 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.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, Elastomer, Dioctyl Adipate, 100% Hydrogenated Petroleum Resin, Polyurethane Film, Polyethylene Terphthalate, Tea Tree Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- 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.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Cellulose, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Arginine, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Pyridoxine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Aqua/Water/Eau, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract/Extrait De Canne À Sucre, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Panthenol, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Bromelain, Papain, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit/Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Chloride, Bentonite, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Ultramarines (Ci 77007)
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Betaine, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Betaine, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract/Extrait De Canne À Sucre, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Lactic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Propolis Extract, Niacinamide, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer, Panthenol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Rose Flower Oil, Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- 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 ingredientsKids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinyl Palmitate. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Water, Glycolic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Polysorbate 20, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Hamamelis Virginiana (Whitch Hazel) Water, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arginine, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- 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.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua/Water/Eau, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Propolis Extract, Niacinamide, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Panthenol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Limonene, Citral, Eugenol, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol
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 ingredientsKids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Ascorbic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Propanediol, Glycerin, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ferulic Acid, Panthenol, Phospholipids, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Caffeine, Retinol, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ascorbic Acid, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, Ferulic Acid, Tocopherol, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Phospholipids, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Sorbate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua/Water/Eau, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, Ferulic Acid, Tocopherol, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Phospholipids, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Deionized Water, Propylene Glycol, Isododecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, PEG-8, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Salicylic Acid, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hexapeptide-9, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Cyclodextrin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Coceth-10, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Oleate, Isopropyl Myristate, Carbomer, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Deionized Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Acacia Senegal Gum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Panthenol, Carnitine, Zinc Pca, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Deionized Water, Glycerin, Witch Hazel Extract, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Acacia Senegal Gum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Niacinamide, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Panthenol, Carnitine, Zinc Pca, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Deionized Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Panthenol, L-Carnitine, Zinc Pca, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Deionized Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Titanium Dioxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Panthenol, Carnitine, Zinc Pca, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Deionized Water, Glycerin, Witch Hazel Extract, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Acacia Senegal Gum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Niacinamide, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Panthenol, L-Carnitine, Zinc Pca, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Deionized Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Acacia Senegal Gum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Niacinamide, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Panthenol, Carnitine, Zinc Pca, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Deionized Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Methylpropanediol, Witch Hazel Extract, Trehalose, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance, Panthenol, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Carnitine, Zinc Pca, Ci 19140, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Potassium Laurate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: fragrance, 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.
- 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Deionized Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Titanium Dioxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Punica Granatum Extract, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polysorbate 20, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Panthenol, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Zinc Pca, Salicylic Acid
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Deionized Water, Glycerin, Witch Hazel Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethylacrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isohexadecane, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Trehalose, Dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Salicylic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Panthenol, Zinc Pca, Carnitine, Limonene, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract, Monascus/Rice Ferment, Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Water, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Benzoate, C12-13 Pareth-23, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, C12-13 Pareth-3, Bisabolol, Honey, Zinc Pca, Propanediol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, PEG-8, Saccharomyces/Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Ferment Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sorbitol, Potassium Sorbate, Triethanolamine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Panthenol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caffeine, Disodium Rutinyl Disulfate, Carnitine, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Citric Acid, Glucose, Caprylyl Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Deionized Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Cocamidopropyl, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Panthenol, Zinc Pca, Salicylic Acid, Diethylamine, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Carnitine, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Deionized Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Zinc Pca, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carnitine, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- 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.
- 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Deionized Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide DEA, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Cocoate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Polyquaternium-10
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Deionized Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Deionized Water, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Panthenol, L-Carnitine, Zinc Pca, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Deionized Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Niacinamide, Saccharide Isomerate, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Panthenol, Zinc Pca, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Deionized Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Panthenol, Carnitine, Zinc Pca, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Deionized Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Panthenol, L-Carnitine, Zinc Pca, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Deionized Water, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Polysorbate, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Niacinamide, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Panthenol, L-Carnitine, Zinc Pca, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Deionized Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Niacinamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Pinus Sylvestris Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobionic Acid
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- 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.
- 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Paraffinum Liquidum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, D-Limonene
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils 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.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Deionized Water, Kaolin, Sodium Chloride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Dimethiconol, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Witch Hazel Extract, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Carnitine, Zinc Pca, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Deionized Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Titanium Dioxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Panthenol, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Carnitine, Zinc Pca, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- 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.
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