No prohibited or restricted ingredients found in Korea records.
6 ingredients with EU limits or conditions.
Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal| # | Ingredient (as listed) | KR Korea | EU EU | US U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermiculite | — | — | — |
| 2 | fragrance (diethyl phthalate, etc.) / Allergenic substances: Linalool | — | — | Banned in some U.S. states Banned in some U.S. states Banned in some U.S. states |
| 3 | Benzyl Benzoate | — | Restricted | — |
| 4 | Citronellol | — | Restricted | — |
| 5 | Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | — | Restricted | — |
| 6 | Geraniol | — | Restricted | — |
| 7 | Coumarin | — | Restricted | — |
| 8 | Hydroxycitronellal | — | Restricted · (b) 1,0 % | — |
“—” means no specific record for that ingredient in that jurisdiction's lists — it is not an approval. Restricted ingredients are allowed within limits (concentration, product type, label warnings); a product listing one is not necessarily over the limit. How we check.
Ingredient list from Dr.Melaxin official store, retrieved Oct 17, 2026. Formulas change — check the label on the package you buy.
This list includes 6 fragrance allergens that the EU requires to be named on the label when present above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products: Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal.
Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 — the list grew from 26 to over 80 entries; it applies to new products from 31 July 2026 and to all products from 31 July 2028. Shown for information; it is not a sign that a product is unsafe.
Ingredients in this formula that are prohibited or limited in other markets, from the overseas regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Limited means allowed within conditions.
| Market | Prohibited | Limited |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | None found | — |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | None found | — |
| JP Japan | None found | — |
| TW Taiwan | None found | — |
| CA Canada | None found | — |
| BR Brazil | None found | — |
| AR Argentina | None found | — |
Information only, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist before use.
We found no prohibited ingredients. 6 ingredients have limits or conditions in the EU's CosIng records (Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.
We found no prohibited or restricted ingredients in Korea's MFDS records for its listed ingredients. This is a records check, not an approval.
We found no prohibited ingredients. 1 ingredient has limits or conditions in the FDA's records (Diethyl Phthalate). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.
Yes — its list includes 6 that the EU requires to be named on labels: Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal. That is a labelling rule, not a sign the product is unsafe.
Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Vermiculite, fragrance (diethyl phthalate, etc.) / Allergenic substances: Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone. In total 8 ingredients are listed.
From Dr.Melaxin official store on October 17, 2026. We re-read it every week and keep earlier versions if the formula changes.