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Products, brands, ingredients, articles, and guides in one place, with pregnancy-safety ratings and common allergens.

• GlossaryChemical sunscreenSunscreen filters, such as avobenzone or octinoxate, that absorb UV light. Some have limited pregnancy data, so Jouaxia rates oxybenzone, homosalate, octinoxate, octocrylene, and avobenzone Use caution.
• GlossaryMineral sunscreenSunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which sit on the skin. A lower-absorption choice during pregnancy.
• FAQAre chemical sunscreens safe during pregnancy?Sunscreen is important during pregnancy, especially for melasma. Some chemical filters (oxybenzone, homosalate, octinoxate, octocrylene, avobenzone) are rated Use caution here. Mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are a common choice; you can compare them.
• RoutineSkincare routine order for your faceThe order to apply skincare on your face, morning and night: cleanser, toner, essence, serum, eye cream, moisturizer, and sunscreen, plus the K-beauty 10-step routine and pregnancy-safe notes.
• RoutineBody skincare routine orderThe order for body care in and after the shower: short warm showers, gentle body wash, exfoliating, shaving, moisturizing on damp skin, and sunscreen, with pregnancy-safe notes.
• Routine guideSkincare routine for normal skinBalanced, comfortable, rarely reactive. Keep it simple and protect it.
• Routine guideSkincare routine for mature skinDrier, thinner, with fine lines and uneven tone. Needs protection, hydration, and repair.
• Routine guideBody care routine for normal skinComfortable, rarely dry or breaking out. Keep it simple and use sunscreen.
• GlossaryBroad-spectrumA sunscreen that protects against both UVA rays (which age skin) and UVB rays (which burn). Dermatologists recommend broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.
• GlossaryDouble cleansingWashing with an oil-based cleanser first to dissolve sunscreen and makeup, then a water-based cleanser. A K-beauty habit, mainly useful at night.
• GlossaryMelasmaBrown or gray-brown patches, usually on the face, triggered by hormones and sun. Common in pregnancy, when it's sometimes called the “mask of pregnancy”. Daily sunscreen helps.
• GlossaryPA ratingA UVA protection rating used on Asian sunscreens, from PA+ to PA++++. More plus signs mean more UVA protection.
• GlossarySPFHow well a sunscreen protects against UVB rays that cause sunburn. Dermatologists recommend SPF 30 or higher, reapplied every two hours outdoors.
• FAQHow does Jouaxia rate pregnancy safety?Each product is rated from its ingredient list. It's rated Avoid if it contains a retinoid (such as retinol or retinyl palmitate) or hydroquinone; Use caution if it contains salicylic acid or betaine salicylate, arbutin, the sunscreen filters oxybenzone, homosalate, octinoxate, octocrylene, or avobenzone, or clary sage or rosemary oil; and Pregnancy-safe otherwise. The rules follow ACOG guidance (via MotherToBaby), Mayo Clinic, and Bozzo et al. 2011.
• FAQWhich skincare ingredients should I avoid while pregnant or trying to conceive?Retinoids and hydroquinone are the ingredients most commonly advised against in pregnancy. Salicylic acid, arbutin, and some chemical sunscreen filters are often limited or used with caution. Check your own routine with your OB-GYN, fertility specialist, or dermatologist.
• FAQWhat skincare does a teenager with acne need?A gentle cleanser twice a day, an acne treatment with benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or adapalene, an oil-free moisturizer, and daily sunscreen. Our guide to skincare for teens and kids has a simple routine and products we rate Teen-friendly. If pimples are painful, scar, or don't improve after a couple of months, see a doctor.
• FAQCan kids use retinol or skincare acids?Dermatologists don't recommend them for children: young skin doesn't need anti-aging products, and retinoids and exfoliating acids can cause red, itchy rashes. A gentle, fragrance-free cleanser, a moisturizer, and mineral sunscreen are all most kids need.
• FAQWhat order should I apply my skincare in?Cleanse first, then go from the thinnest products to the thickest (toner, essence, serum, then moisturizer), and finish with sunscreen in the morning. See the step-by-step routines.
• FAQDo I need a 10-step K-beauty routine?No. A cleanser, a moisturizer, and sunscreen are the essentials. Add other steps only if they help your skin.