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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: 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).
Alcohol, Water, Propylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Urea, Glycolic Acid, Betaine, Isopropyl Alcohol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Menthol, Onsen-Sui, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Honey Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Bark/Sap Extract, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Yeast Extract, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. 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.
- 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: 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).
Water, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Mineral Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Betaine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Urea, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Trehalose, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Honey Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Milk Protein Extract, Salicylic Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Acrylates/C10-20 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. 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.
- 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
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl 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).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Erythritol, Allantoin, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sodium Phytate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract (200,000 Ppb), Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Thuja Orientalis Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract (8,010 Ppb), Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Root Extract (10 Ppb), Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract (10 Ppb), Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiatic Acid (0.1 Ppb), Asiaticoside (0.1 Ppb), Madecassic Acid (0.01 Ppb), Madecassoside (0.01 Ppb)
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
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Succinate, Allantoin, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Tromethamine, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Disodium Edta, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf 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: 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).
Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Glycol Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Beeswax, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Cocoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-7, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Wine Extract (97, 000 Ppb), Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Allantoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract (10 Ppb), Resveratrol (1 Ppb), Fragrance, Ci 17200
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
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methyl Gluceth-20, Betaine, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sciadopitys Verticillata Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Portulaca Oleracea, Allantoin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Triethanol Amine, Silica, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. 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.
- 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
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate. 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, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Panthenol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
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: Teen-friendly
Water, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Silica, Methyl Gluceth-10, Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Extract, Bambusa Arundinacea Juice, Malachite Extract, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ppg-26-Buteth-26, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium Edta, Alcohol, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. 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.
- 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
Petrolatum, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Beeswax, Ceresin, Fragrance, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Paraffin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide 3, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, Lanolin Wax, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Alcohol, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Ci 19140, Ci 15850, Butylparaben, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. 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.
- 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
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (10 Ppb). 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, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Illite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Gluconic Acid (100 Ppm), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Mandelic Acid (80 Ppm), Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Lactobionic Acid (20 Ppm), Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract (10 Ppm), Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water (10 Ppm), Pyrus Malus (Apple) Juice (10 Ppm), Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Extract (10 Ppm), Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract, Beta-Glucan, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pectin (1 Ppm), Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (10 Ppb), Hydrolyzed Sponge
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: Teen-friendly
Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Peg-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Mango Seed Butter, Trehalose, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Dextrin, Mallow Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Glycereth-26, Betaine, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Glyceryl Stearate, Adenosine, Peg-100 Stearate, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance
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: 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).
Sd Alcohol 40-B, Water, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Urea, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicylic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Sophora Flavescens Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea (Green Purslane) Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract, Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Rhus Semialata Extract, Ginkgo Biloba (Maidenhair Tree) Leaf Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Bark/Sap Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis (Baikal Skullcap) Root Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Arginine, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ethyl Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Charcoal Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, snail mucin, alcohol denat. 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.
- snail mucin: Snail secretion filtrate and other snail-derived ingredients. Flagged for people who react to it, or who avoid animal-derived ingredients.
- 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
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium Edta, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyquaternium-51, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acryates, Carbomer, Cocoa Extract, Dextrin, Cyclomethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethiconol, C14-21 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Jojoba Esters, Tromethamine, Niacinamide, Adenosine, Sunflower Seed Oil, Bergamot Fruit Oil, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic 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
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Sunflower Seed Oil, Bergamot Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cocoa Extract, C12-14 Pareth-12, Trehalose, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cyclomethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Caprylate
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: 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).
Purified Water, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, PEG-8, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Leonurus Sibiricus Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Sprout Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coco-Glucoside, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hexylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fragrance
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: 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).
Purified Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, PEG-75, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Leonurus Sibiricus Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Triticum Aestivum (Wheat) Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Sprout Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Salicylic Acid, Poloxamer 184, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol
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
Water (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethanol, Niacinamide, Grapefruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Collagen, Elastin, Keratin, Sage Leaf Extract, Sciadopitys Root Extract, Hollyhock Root Extract, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Camellia Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Mung Bean Sprouts Extract, Wheat Germ Extract, Sesame Seeds Sprout Extract, Kongssak Extract, Allantoin, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Perfume
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat., 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.
- 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: 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).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Squalane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Soluble Collagen, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, PEG-35 Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Calcium Pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Madecassoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Alcohol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Octyldodecanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Polysorbate 20, PVP, Polyquaternium-51, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetate, Lecithin, Lysine, Inositol, Retinyl Palmitate, Linoleic Acid, Rose Flower Oil, Silica, Oligopeptide-1, Fullerenes, Biotin, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Thiamine Hcl, Cyanocobalamin
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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Pentylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Diglycerin, Betaine, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Thiamine Hcl, Panthenol, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine, Pyridoxine Hcl, Inositol, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Linoleic Acid, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Biotin, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Polyquaternium-51, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Oligopeptide-1, Lysine, Sodium Acetate, Maltodextrin, Polycaprolactone, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, BHT, Fullerenes, Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Octyldodecanol, Squalane, Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-35 Castor Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate, PEG-8 Stearate, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Coceth-7, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, PVP, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
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: 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).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Biotin, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Squalane, Soluble Collagen, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, PEG-35 Castor Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Calcium Pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Alcohol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Polysorbate 20, Polyquaternium-51, Ceramide NP, Lactic Acid, PVP, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetate, Lecithin, Lysine, Inositol, Retinyl Palmitate, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Silica, Oligopeptide-1, Fullerenes, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Thiamine Hcl, Cyanocobalamin
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: 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).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Squalane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Soluble Collagen, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, PEG-35 Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Calcium Pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Alcohol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Octyldodecanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Polysorbate 20, PVP, Polyquaternium-51, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12, Lecithin, Inositol, Retinyl Palmitate, Linoleic Acid, Rose Flower Oil, Silica, rh-Oligopeptide-1, Fullerenes, Biotin, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Thiamine Hcl, Cyanocobalamin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) Resin, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
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
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Acrylates Copolymer, Betaine, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Pearl Extract, Malachite Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rose Flower Water, Disodium EDTA, Oak Root Extract, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Jasminum Grandiflorum (Jasmine) Stem Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate (11 Ppm), Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate (1,000 Ppb), Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate (300 Ppb), Hyaluronic Acid (125 Ppb), Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid (Roo Ppb), Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate (Roo Ppb), Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer(Io Ppb), Potassium Hyaluronate (2 Ppb), Sea Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine
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).
Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Salicylic Acid, Guaiazulene, Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract
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
Water, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Octyldodeceth-16, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Squalane, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Polyquaternium-51, Ceramide NP, Gluconolactone, Madecassoside
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water/Aqua/Eau, Propanediol, Kaolin, Colloidal Sulfur, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Hectorite, C10-18 Triglycerides, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Azelaic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Zinc Pca, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Allantoin, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract, Bisabolol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Panthenol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Charcoal Powder, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Hypochlorous Acid, CI 77288/Chromium Oxide Greens
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (2%). 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).
Salicylic Acid (2%), Purified Water, Alcohol Denat, Hypochlorous Acid, Glycolic Acid, Allantoin, Zinc Pca, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate
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
Kojic acid: Kojic Acid. There's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review doesn't recommend it until more is known. Little is absorbed and animal studies report no harm, and the EU limits it to 1% (Putra et al. 2022, EU Regulation 2024/996).
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Water/Eau/Aqua, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Sodium Chloride, Ascorbic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Kojic Acid, Melatonin, Niacinamide, Urea, Lactic Acid, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499)
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Alpha-Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Kojic acid: Kojic Acid Dipalmitate. There's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review doesn't recommend it until more is known. Little is absorbed and animal studies report no harm, and the EU limits it to 1% (Putra et al. 2022, EU Regulation 2024/996).
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Shea Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Ceteareth-20, Ceteareth-12, Cetearyl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Alpha-Arbutin, Jojoba Seed Oil, Zinc Ricinoleate, Azelaic Acid, Glutathione, Kojic Acid Dipalmitate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate, Allantoin, Phytic Acid, Squalane, Palm Butter, Glycine, Soybean Sterols, Cetyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Licorice Root Extract, Melatonin, Turmeric Root Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Arginine, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Bisabolol, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Phenoxyethanol, 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Alpha-Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Kojic acid: Kojic Acid Dipalmitate. There's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review doesn't recommend it until more is known. Little is absorbed and animal studies report no harm, and the EU limits it to 1% (Putra et al. 2022, EU Regulation 2024/996).
Water/Aqua/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Tranexamic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Alpha-Arbutin, Behenyl Alcohol, Kojic Acid Dipalmitate, Glutathione, Turmeric, Butter, Ethylene Brassylate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate, Azelaic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Melatonin, Phytic Acid, Squalane, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Arginine, Lecithin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Cetyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sclerotium Gum, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ceteareth-12, Ceteareth-20, 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Kojic acid: Kojic Acid. There's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review doesn't recommend it until more is known. Little is absorbed and animal studies report no harm, and the EU limits it to 1% (Putra et al. 2022, EU Regulation 2024/996).
Water/Aqua/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tranexamic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Arbutin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Behenate, Kojic Acid, Oxidized Glutathione, Phenoxyethanol, Ceteareth-20, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Zinc Ricinoleate, Arginine Hcl, Azelaic Acid, Squalane, Ceteareth-12, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phytic Acid, Allantoin, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Melatonin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
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: 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).
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).
Isododecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Retinol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Papain, Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Phospholipids, Water/Aqua/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Mica (Ci 77019)
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate, Capryloyl 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, Glycerin, Cellulose, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Pentylene Glycol, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Fragrance(Parfum), Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phytate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Ceramide NP, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Betaine Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Sea Salt, Squalane, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Milk Protein Extract, Xylitol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Carnosine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
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: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl 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, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Fragrance(Parfum), Xanthan Gum, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Milk Protein Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Beta-Glucan, Sea Salt, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Carnosine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
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: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl 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, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Heptyl Undecylenate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Swertia Japonica Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, C14-22 Alcohols, Dipeptide-2, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isopentyldiol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Surfactin, Caproic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Sodium Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl 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, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Swertia Japonica Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Betaine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Dipeptide-2, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Propanediol, Isopentyldiol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Caproic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sodium Surfactin, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Sodium Acetate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl 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).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosemary Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Lauryl Glucoside, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Panthenol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Ceramide NP, Allantoin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract, Swertia Japonica Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf/Flower Extract, Dipotassium Glyceride, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosemary Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin
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.
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