Skin -Aids-Medics Retinol Facial Cleansing Wipes (60)
₦8,000.00
What it claims / what it is
It’s a pack of 60 pre-moistened towelettes (wipes) formulated with retinol (vitamin A) and other skin-conditioning ingredients.
The wipes are intended to cleanse the face (remove makeup, impurities) and provide some anti-ageing / resurfacing benefit thanks to retinol.
According to the listing on the site of a related product, the ingredients include: Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-12, Ceteareth-20, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Retinol, Citric Acid, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate.
On the consumer safety database (Environmental Working Group/EWG) the product gets a moderate hazard score, with high concerns listed for “Allergies & Immunotoxicity” and “Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity” (due largely to the retinol/retinyl palmitate, and certain preservatives).
Things to be aware of
Retinol (and its derivative retinyl palmitate) can increase skin sensitivity, especially to sun + UV. If you use this product, you’ll need to ensure you’re also using a good broad-spectrum sunscreen and avoiding undue sun exposure.
Wipes in general: They are not as thorough a cleanse as a full face wash + rinse. Many skin-care experts say they’re okay occasionally (travel, late nights) but not ideal as your only cleanse. (Some users report irritation from wipes.)
The EWG listing flags certain ingredients (e.g., 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate) for potentially higher risk of irritation/allergy. So if you have sensitive skin, proceed with caution.
If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, retinol/retinyl palmitate carry extra caution (developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns). The product info flags this.
My recommendation
If I were to advise whether or not to use it:
Yes: If you are not pregnant, you don’t have extremely sensitive skin, you already use retinol in your skincare routine, and you understand the need for sun protection. Then this product could be useful: a quick wipe-cleanse with some anti-age benefit.
No / Use very carefully: If you have very sensitive skin, if you haven’t used retinol before, if you’ll skip sunscreen or work / live in a high-UV environment (like Nigeria), then you should be very cautious. Also if you rely on wipes as your only cleanse, you might want to reconsider.


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