Ingredient
Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate
Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate is used in skincare as abrasive and skin conditioning. Jouaxia rates it Avoid for pregnancy.
What does Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate do?
- Abrasive: scrubs away dead skin or residue.
- Skin conditioning: keeps skin in good condition.
EU description: Retinoic acid, 2-ethoxy-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl ester
Is Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate safe during pregnancy?
AvoidRetinoid (vitamin A derivative)
Jouaxia rates products with retinoids Avoid for pregnancy. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy, and oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (ACOG via MotherToBaby, Mayo Clinic). Many people stop them while trying to conceive, too.
Is it OK for kids and teens?
Kids (ages 3–11)
Not for kids
- Retinoid (vitamin A) (Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate): An anti-aging and acne active children's skin doesn't need; dermatologists see red, itchy rashes in kids who use retinoids, and they make skin more sensitive to the sun.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Use with care
- Anti-aging retinoid (Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate): Teen skin doesn't need anti-aging retinol, and it can irritate and make skin more sensitive to the sun. For pimples, adapalene (sold over the counter from age 12) is the retinoid dermatologists recommend.
General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens
Products with Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate
1–3 of 3, where it's highest on the label first (ingredients are listed from most to least).