Ingredient
retinol oil solution
retinol oil solution is an ingredient in 5 products in the Jouaxia catalog. Jouaxia rates it Avoid for pregnancy.
What does retinol oil solution do?
The EU cosmetic ingredient database doesn't list a function for this exact name. Plant extracts and trademarked blends are often listed under a different name.
Is retinol oil solution 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) (retinol oil solution): 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 (retinol oil solution): 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
What the sources say
Where these ratings come from. Sources often cover a group of ingredients rather than this exact one, and none of them can account for how much is in a particular product. Some are more reassuring than our rating, because we rate on the cautious side.
PregnancyAvoidRetinoid (vitamin A derivative)
- MotherToBaby, “Topical Acne Treatments” fact sheet
Generally recommends avoiding topical retinoids such as tretinoin and adapalene in pregnancy, because retinoids taken by mouth are known to cause birth defects.
- Mayo Clinic, “Pregnancy acne: What's the best treatment?”
Says to avoid topical retinoids in pregnancy, even though only low amounts are absorbed, and notes they're sold with and without a prescription, so read labels carefully.
- Putra et al., “Skin Changes and Safety Profile of Topical Products During Pregnancy,” J Clin Aesthet Dermatol, 2022
Says all topical retinoids should be avoided in pregnancy. If one was used by accident, that alone isn't a reason to end a pregnancy: talk to your doctor.
- Bozzo et al., “Safety of skin care products during pregnancy,” Canadian Family Physician, 2011
Very little tretinoin is absorbed and two studies found no increased risk, but with four case reports of birth defects, women shouldn't be encouraged to use it until there's more data.
KidsNot for kidsRetinoid (vitamin A)
- American Academy of Pediatrics, “Viral Skin Care Trends for Tweens and Teens”
Retinoids, vitamin C, and alpha and beta hydroxy acids are anti-aging ingredients kids don't need, and using them early can cause redness, irritation, peeling, or rashes.
- American Academy of Dermatology, “A dermatologist's guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up”
Tweens and teens should avoid retinol, vitamin C, and exfoliating acids, which target problems young skin doesn't have. A dermatologist may recommend a retinoid in some cases.
- NBC News, “Tweens are getting rashes from some skin care products, dermatologists say,” 2024
Dermatologists describe retinoid rashes and burning from exfoliating acids in tweens with no skin problem to treat.
TeensUse with careAnti-aging retinoid
- American Academy of Dermatology, “A dermatologist's guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up”
Tweens and teens should avoid retinol, vitamin C, and exfoliating acids, which target problems young skin doesn't have. A dermatologist may recommend a retinoid in some cases.
- American Academy of Pediatrics, “Viral Skin Care Trends for Tweens and Teens”
Retinoids, vitamin C, and alpha and beta hydroxy acids are anti-aging ingredients kids don't need, and using them early can cause redness, irritation, peeling, or rashes.
- US FDA, “Topical retinoid acne treatment approved for OTC use”
For pimples, over-the-counter adapalene is the retinoid approved from age 12.
Products with retinol oil solution
1–5 of 5, where it's highest on the label first (ingredients are listed from most to least).
- SanaWrinkle Turn Advanced Repair Glow Hydrator#5 on the labelAvoid
- SanaMedicated Wrinkle Gel Cream#10 on the labelAvoid
- SanaMedicated Anti-Aging Foaming Cleanser#11 on the labelAvoid
- SanaSoy Milk Medicated Wrinkle Eye Cream White Large#12 on the labelAvoid
- SanaWrinkle Turn Repair Concentrate Balm#13 on the labelAvoid