PURITO Azelaic Acid 10 Kojic Tea Tree Serum by PURITO
PURITO

Azelaic Acid 10 Kojic Tea Tree Serum

Serums

78/100
Low risk

Pregnancy-focused rating

Some ingredients carry a low-risk flag. Read the formulation context before deciding.

29 of 29 ingredients rated

Is it suitable during pregnancy?

MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for PURITO Azelaic Acid 10 Kojic Tea Tree Serum as Low risk (78/100). Review the ingredient context and any manual-review explanation before deciding.

Why this rating?

The recorded formula includes 4 ingredient entries with risk flags: Azelaic Acid (Low risk), Coptis Japonica Root Extract (Low risk), Kojic Acid (Low risk), plus others listed in the breakdown. These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail.

29 of 29 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.

How we assess products

Ingredient breakdown

The recorded formula, with evidence behind each rating. Unmatched ingredients are marked Not assessed in grey.

Ingredient ratings and evidence

Higher-risk flags first. Open an ingredient for evidence.

Azelaic Acid

Low risk

Azelaic acid is used topically for acne and pigmentation. MotherToBaby reports that ACOG lists OTC azelaic acid among ingredients that can be used during pregnancy if needed. Product information for 20% azelaic acid states that adequate controlled pregnancy studies are lacking, reports reassuring animal data and estimates about 3.6% absorption after a single topical dose. MamaSkin retains Low Risk while avoiding a categorical “pregnancy-safe” claim.

Sources: MotherToBaby: Topical Acne Treatments https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK582985/, Skinoren 20% cream product information https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/285/smpc

Coptis Japonica Root Extract

Low risk

Coptis japonica root contains isoquinoline alkaloids including berberine. Oral berberine has limited pregnancy data and precautionary concerns involving uterine activity and bilirubin displacement, while breastfeeding exposure is also discouraged. A cosmetic extract is used topically at much lower exposure and may vary in composition, so MamaSkin applies a precautionary Low Risk classification rather than an oral-supplement-level warning.

Sources: PubMed: Coptis japonica root-derived alkaloids including berberine, palmatine and coptisine https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10552394/; MotherToBaby: Berberine https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK600384/; European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory.

Kojic Acid

Low risk

Melanin-inhibiting compound used for pigmentation; topical concentrations ≤1% show minimal systemic absorption. No evidence of reproductive toxicity in humans; animal data limited but non-teratogenic at topical doses. Irritation possible at higher strengths, but no known pregnancy-specific risks.

Sources: SCCS/1637/21: Kojic acid in cosmetic products https://health.ec.europa.eu/publications/kojic-acid_en

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Low risk

An exact label variant for tea tree essential oil. The SCCS concluded that tea tree oil is safe only in specific defended adult dermal product types and concentrations, excluded aerosolised and sprayable formats, and identified it as a moderate skin sensitiser. MamaSkin therefore classifies it as low risk because safety is formulation- and route-dependent, not because it is a pregnancy contraindication.

Sources: SCCS/1681/25: Scientific Opinion on Tea Tree Oil, final 30 October 2025 https://health.ec.europa.eu/publications/sccs-scientific-opinion-tea-tree-oil-casec-no-68647-73-4-285-377-1_en

Water

No known risks

Water (Aqua) is the standard purified water used as a cosmetic solvent. It has no pregnancy-specific risk in normal topical use.

Sources: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Water, https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database/cosing-glossary-ingredients_en

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Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water

No known risks

A botanical extract, plant water or plant juice used for conditioning, soothing or antioxidant support. Direct pregnancy studies of this exact cosmetic material were not identified, but no reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical exposure. Oral herbal or medicinal use is outside this classification.

Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; CIR botanical safety framework and relevant plant-derived ingredient assessments; no ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.

Butylene Glycol

No known risks

Solvent and humectant commonly used in leave-on products. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure levels.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

No known risks

Common emollient derived from fatty acids and glycerin. Used to soften skin and improve texture without pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

No known risks

A plant-derived carbohydrate polymer or modified starch used to thicken, stabilise or condition a formula. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the supported plant polysaccharide gums and derivatives are safe in current practices of use and concentration. Loose powders should still be used without deliberately inhaling airborne particles.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Plant Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/panelbook/safety-assessment-plant-polysaccharide-gums-used-cosmetics

Disodium Phosphate

No known risks

An inorganic phosphate salt used mainly to buffer or adjust the pH of a formula. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that phosphoric acid and its simple salts, including disodium phosphate, are safe in current cosmetic use when products are formulated to avoid irritation. No pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical exposure.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Phosphoric Acid and Its Simple Salts https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-phosphoric-acid-and-simple-salts-used-cosmetics-0

1,2-Hexanediol

No known risks

1,2-Hexanediol is commonly used as a solvent and preservative booster; topical exposure is low and it has no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns at cosmetic concentrations, though very sensitive skin may occasionally react.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Glycerin

No known risks

Glycerin is a widely used humectant that supports hydration and the skin barrier, with a long safety record and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Niacinamide

No known risks

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is widely used for barrier support and tone/texture benefits, and is generally considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding when used topically at cosmetic concentrations.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Maltodextrin

No known risks

Polysaccharide carrier and bulking agent used for texture and delivery support. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Hydroxyethylcellulose

No known risks

Cellulose-derived thickener used to build viscosity and improve texture. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR Quick Reference Table / ingredient status (Hydroxyethylcellulose, Final Report 03/2009); EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Agar

No known risks

A plant-derived polysaccharide used to thicken and stabilise formulas. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that agar is safe in current practices. Loose powder should not be deliberately inhaled.

Sources: CIR: Plant Polysaccharide Gums final assessment, September 2015; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

Gellan Gum

No known risks

A high-molecular-weight carbohydrate gum produced by microbial fermentation and used for hydration, texture or film formation. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed microbial polysaccharide gums are safe in current practices of use and concentration. Dermal absorption of the intact polymers is expected to be limited.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Microbial Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=c052d083-8e74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6

Ethylhexylglycerin

No known risks

Preservative booster and skin-conditioning agent. Considered safe for cosmetic use with low systemic exposure when used as intended.

Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US)

Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone

No known risks

The official CIR quick-reference record identifies the exact ingredient as safe under its final assessment.

Sources: https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

Adenosine

No known risks

Skin-conditioning ingredient commonly used in leave-on skincare. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Adenosine Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

No known risks

Chelating ingredient used to improve formula stability by binding trace metals. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.

Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for chelating agents; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Malachite Extract

No known risks

A mineral-derived cosmetic material used for colour, absorbency or conditioning. Dermal absorption is expected to be limited and no reproductive or developmental concern was identified for normal compliant topical use.

Sources: CIR assessments of mineral-derived cosmetic ingredients; European Commission CosIng and purity requirements.

Arginine

No known risks

Amino acid used as a humectant, skin-conditioning agent, and pH-adjusting support ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Xanthan Gum

No known risks

Natural polysaccharide thickener used for stability and texture. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: European cosmetics regulatory framework

Tocopherol

No known risks

Vitamin E antioxidant used to protect oils and support the skin barrier. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

Glutathione

No known risks

An antioxidant peptide naturally present in the body and used in topical products for skin conditioning and tone. Clinical studies and systematic reviews report generally good tolerance of topical glutathione, although evidence for cosmetic benefits remains limited. No pregnancy-specific topical signal was identified.

Sources: PubMed: Systematic Review of the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Glutathione in Dermatology https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41416233/; PubMed: topical oxidized glutathione clinical trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25378941/

Bisabolol

No known risks

A terpene alcohol used for skin conditioning and soothing. Cosmetic safety reviewers reaffirmed bisabolol as safe at current cosmetic concentrations, and reproductive and developmental testing did not identify adverse effects. Bisabolol can increase skin penetration, so formulators should consider the safety of other ingredients in the same product.

Sources: CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Bisabolol https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=6fcf160b-8e74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6; CIR re-review material https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/bisabolol.pdf

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

No known risks

Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil is a common emollient rich in fatty acids and is generally well tolerated, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Xanthophylls

No known risks

xanthophylls is a cosmetic formulation or conditioning ingredient. Available identity, use and related safety evidence did not identify a pregnancy-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic exposure. This classification does not remove ordinary irritation or sensitivity precautions.

Sources: CIR ingredient and related-family assessments; European Commission CosIng; ECHA substance information where applicable

Full recorded ingredient list

Water, Azelaic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Agar, Gellan Gum, Kojic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Malachite Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Glutathione, Bisabolol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Xanthophylls

Ingredient ratings refreshed 1 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.

Questions about this assessment

Why does PURITO Azelaic Acid 10 Kojic Tea Tree Serum have a Low risk rating?

The recorded formula includes 4 ingredient entries with risk flags: Azelaic Acid (Low risk), Coptis Japonica Root Extract (Low risk), Kojic Acid (Low risk), plus others listed in the breakdown. These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail. The product score is a stored assessment, not a clinical safety guarantee.

Is this assessment based only on the azelaic acid?

No. Azelaic Acid appears in the recorded ingredient list, but this page shows the finished product's stored assessment and the available ratings for its other ingredients too. An assessment of one headline ingredient does not establish the suitability of every formula containing it.

Has every ingredient in PURITO Azelaic Acid 10 Kojic Tea Tree Serum been assessed?

29 of 29 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.

Does this assessment apply to my PURITO Azelaic Acid 10 Kojic Tea Tree Serum?

Only if the ingredient list on your packaging matches the recorded formula shown here. Formulas can differ by market and change over time. Compare the full list, not just the product name; report a mismatch if it differs.

Does this pregnancy assessment also establish breastfeeding suitability?

No. This page presents a pregnancy-focused product assessment. Do not infer a breastfeeding conclusion from its score or label; breastfeeding requires a separate assessment of the formula and how it is used.