Finally, I do want to point out that there is also moderation in all things. It is typically there to help modulate pH in a product. Here are the list of product and ingrediates that i use. CAPRYLYL GLYCOL. Its a vitamin c serum by Bella beauty: Organic Herbal Infusion, Organic Aloe, Witch Hazel, Botanical Hyaluronic Acid (5%), Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, MSM, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Carrageenan Gum, Organic Jojoba Oil, Wildcrafted Green Tea, Geranium Essential Oil, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate), Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate), Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin 72%. If i need to return then i will have to do it asap :/. . Im 2mos pregnant. 0 Likes, 0 Comments - LULUR MASKER SKINCARE BPOM (@roromendutsemarangdistributor) on Instagram: ""NEW PRODUCT" GLUTATHIONE & KOJIC SOAP BAR READY STOCK dalam 9 . Love your blog! A quick note- We think of formaldehyde as toxic because it is used in embalming. I would assume nope for pregnancy due to salicylic. * (A big disclaimer: we are not medical professionals, just skincare ones, and you should always consult your doctor. My list is very conservative overall, but its also created by a physician. Olay is ok, the lancome isnt due to salicylate. All of the products are fine for all of pregnancy, nothing has restrictions. How about their Resveratrol Restorative Complex? This product has the regular sunless tanning ingredient Dihydroxyacetone anyways. BELIF The True Cream Aqua Bomb Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methl Trimethicone, Alcohol Denat, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Malakite Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract*, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract*, Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract*, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract*, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract*, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract**, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract**, Nepeta Cataria Extract**, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract**, Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract**, Dimethiconol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 60, Ceramide 3, Cholesterol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phenl Trimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Panthenol, Squalane, Triethylhexanoin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, PEG-150, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Trisodium EDTA, Fragrance+, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool. Further to this, it has the ability to lighten pregnancy melasma. Can you please check these for me? Just came across your page. The correct type of study to prove the safety of Glycolic Acid will simply never be done, so many physicians have looked at the current evidence and feel fine recommending it. Avoid it during pregnancy for sure and while nursing if you are conservative. Retexturizing Pumpkin mask Full Ingredient List: Water, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin), Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Gluconic Acid (D), Hydroxyethylcellulose, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Cinnamomum Cassia (Cinnamon) Leaf Oil, Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Aspergillus/Molasses Ferment Filtrate, Alcohol Denat., Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Glutathione. CETYL PALMITATE. How about this professional therapeutic mask for nursing? Water (Aqua). Sodium Chloride. LANCME nergie de Vie The Refreshing & Refining Light Lotion-In Gel Water, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Peg-20, Peg-8, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Phenoxyethanol, Ppg-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Dioscorea Villosa Extract/Wild Yam Root Extract, Hexyldecanol, Gentiana Lutea Extract/Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Rhodiola Crenulata Root Extract, Fragrance. So glad I found your blog. Dear doctor Are these ingredients safe during pregnancy capric triglyceride,tocopherol pentaerythrityl tetra di t butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate limonene linalool Thanks bhumika. HI! OMG I have to say thank god for your page!!! There might a repeat post. Stopped using all products that I am not suppose to use. The Nutrient Toner is listed as pregnancy safe. This puts my mind at ease and Im so happy to finally be able to switch my moisturizer during pregnancy. Im grateful because I found your website. If your pregnancy glow is being overshadowed by hormonal acne, azelaic acid and lactic acidboth naturally found in the bodyare among the safest acne-fighting agents for pregnant women. Active: Octisalate, Octocrylene, Zinc Oxide. Would you mind checking two of the other main products I use for safety? Im so happy that I find your blog. The shampoo is mostly on your hair, not the scalp. Aqua, Butylene alcohol, Phenyl trimethicone, propylene glycol laureate, ceteryl glucoside, propylene glycol isostereate, cetearyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, glycerin. How about Vitamin C BB Sheer Tint SPF 30? Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance. I see it has behentrimobium chloride. Note, companies have a different take on ingredients during pregnancy. Get clear skin with glycolic acid. This is an ingredient category that usually only comes up for lash serums, but this one to avoid due to potential changes in how blood moves around in a baby before birth. I dont know of specific topical application concerns for those extracts. Alpyn Beauty Eye balm Ingredients: Water, sodium hyaluronate, cetearyl alcohol, squalane, coconut alkanes, glycerin, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, coco-caprylate/caprate, mica, titanium dioxide, bakuchiol, centella asiatica meristem cell culture, xanthan gum, euphrasia officinalis extract, cetearyl glucoside, sorbitan stearate, dehydroacetic acid, benzyl alcohol, linoleic acid, cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, caffeine, tripeptide-29, potassium sorbate, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, kappaphycus alvarezii extract, caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, tocopherol, tin oxide, caesalpinia sappan bark extract, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, arctostaphylos uva ursi (bearberry) leaf extract, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), ceramide ng, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, salvia officinalis (sage) leaf extract, arnica montana (arnica) flower extract, borago officinalis (borage) flower extract, calendula officinalis (calendula) flower extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, The first looks fine to me, the 2nd has a licorice root extract in it. It isnt a big leap to say theyre likely circulated throughout the body, and who knows how it would affect a baby? Hi do you have any recommendations for all over body bronzer since DHA in self tanners is controversial? Unfortunately the Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is actually a chemical sunscreen (not sure why it is in a night cream) and should be avoided. People . Geranyl acetate. Hi, I would like to buy a magnesium spray for cramps. Side effects and risks The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert. Correct me if i am wrong . Eating and applying something to the skin are 2 very different things, the mucosal membranes are built to absorb where the skins primary function is to act as a barrier. Top Side Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire Dabeille, Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/ Adipate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum/Fragrance, Propylparaben, Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Tocopherol, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Bht. Flower Primer: WATER, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERIN, PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, BIS-LAURYL COCAMINOPROPYLAMINE/HDI/PEG-100 COPOLYMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CARBOMER, DIMETHICONOL, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TOCOPHEROL, XANTHAN GUM, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER, SORBITAN OLEATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA, IRON OXIDES. Hi there! So you mean to say mulberry extract does not really help with hyperpigmentation ? Additionally, azelaic acid soothes inflammation and calms redness (it even works for rosacea skin). Advanced nutrition- inspired skincare powered by botanical actives, vitamins, and facial treatments that combine wellness and technology for instant results. Why did you say this product has sunscreen when there isnt an SPF? Nothing you did caused it or could have prevented it. : aqua , alcohol , propylene glycol, sodium salicytate , piantago lanceolata leaf extract , mahonia aquifolium root extract , VP/ VA copolymer , phenoxyethanol , disodium EDTA , niacinamide. Its more of an old wives tale than anything. Thank you! Ill probably stick to the second one I was a bit worried about the Brazilian green tea extract because I couldnt find anything about applying it on the skin but some worries about drinking it. No need to worry about hair products including the keratin products. Kojic acid helps promote an even skin tone. A botanical extract derived from . Thank you for creating this.. Thank you!! I personally avoided it while pregnant and its one I look for when recommending products as safe or not. The Belief, AmorePacific, Dr. Brandt are ok. I want to try out Laneige BB Cushion and do you think the ingredients are safe for pregnancy? I will delete questions that dont follow the guidelines or are rude. I read that Mineral oil is to avoid when pregnant thank you for the answer. Note, Bakuchiol and Bidens Pilosa are ingredients that I am currently screening out as retinoids. Hello, so appreciate your site! Ive developed very bad acne on my chest and shoulders since becoming pregnant. I hope all of this helps! Is the PCA Hydrating Serum Safe during pregnancy? You dont need to worry about hair products. Its at the bottom of list and since I know consuming it is a big no during pregnancy, I was worried about it being in my moisturizer. Thank you, Anastasia brow definer BEHENIC ACID, MICA, RHUS SUCCEDANEA FRUIT WAX/CERA, LANOLIN, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, SUCROSE TETRASTEARATE TRIACETATE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, SORBITAN SESQUIISOSTEARATE, HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, TOCOPHEROL, MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: (+/-) IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510), Benefit goof proof pencil SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, STEARIC ACID, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, SYNTHETIC JAPAN WAX, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CERA ALBA (BEESWAX), SORBITAN SESQUIISOSTEARATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TOCOPHEROL. This melasma or " pregnancy mask " may fade after pregnancy. Note that growth factor they refer to is actually peptides, which dont have particular actions for acne at all. something is going to be related to licorice root. Pregnancy is a very sensitizing time period (aka- a great time to react to things you havent reacted to before and youll react to them later too). I need a full ingredient list to review your product, more info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety, Hi there, I see the PCA skin nutrient toner is listed as safe for pregnancy/nursing but I want to double check in case there has been ingredient update. *Napiers aqua formula. Thank you for helping us mommas. . Lots of variables there. My own OB was anti-sunless tanning while pregnant, it was listed on all of the handouts I was given by the University Clinic, most clinics in the US will state to avoid sunless tanners while pregnant. Lancmes Advanced Genifique Serum: INGREDIENTS Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Faex Extract/Yeast Extract/Extrait De Levure, Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide/Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta, Octyldodecanol, Citronellol, Fragrance. Rosemary is ok. Hi! 4. Regularly using kojic acid for your skin can reduce dark spots, inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi, and improve your overall skin texture. You might want to ask your doctor if the joint issues could be related to continued Relaxin production, it doesnt fully go away until after youve weaned. Thanks so much. Can I ask why you included it on the list? Similarly to the above question I see that Drunk Elephants eye serum made the cut, but not the eye cream (c-tango multivitamin eye cream). But since im pregnant i want to make sure that this routine in skin care is safe for me and my baby. The references in this post are for those that are pregnant, the list is different if you are nursing. I waited until I entered my 2nd trimester before trying topical acne cleansers. Facial wash: Myristic Acid, GLYCERIN, Water, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Lauric Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrated Silica, Perfume, DMDM Hydration, Polyquaternium-7, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, CI 73360. Liquorice Root Decoction Propylene Glycol Rapeseed Oil; Coconut Oil Water Perfume *Linalool Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Sandalwood Oil Rosewood Oil Glycerine Powdered Charcoal Sodium Chloride Citric Acid Titanium Dioxide Tin Oxide Synthetic Fluorphlogopite Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Bicarbonate EDTA Tetrasodium Etidronate *Farnesol *Geraniol Colour 77491. However on checking other sites they list kojic acid as pregnancy safe..so a bit confuseddo hope you can clarify, thanks! Ingestion is different and Im not addressing it in any of my coverage. It is listed as fragrance only because of the proprietary nature of the blend, but contains no alcohol, synthetic or irritating ingredients. Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Piroctone Olamine Rhamnose Citric Acid Linalool Benzyl Alcohol Carnosine Glycerin Glycine Soja Oil / Soybean Oil Tocopherol Phenoxyethanol Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract Disodium Phosphate Parfum / Fragrance. It actually isnt really an acid as you think of an acid, it is a very large molecule (already made by your body, it is found in the dermis especially), and it holds on to water to hydrate the skin. I see there is zinc salicylate. If it makes you nervous this is something that is easy to avoid. As I am 5 month pregnant I wonder whether I can use this. Omg ive been using bio oil this whole pregnancy and the last. If they are, I need to switch all my masks and some cleansers. This list looks safe to me! However, its official pregnancy category is that there isnt enough info so should be avoided, especially since there is evidence that is is about 28% absorbed when used topically. I see X ingredient in the key ingredients on the website, why are you ignoring it? Lactic cid. Hi, I just wanted to know if Organic Cold Pressed Castor oil (Ricinus Communis) is safe to use on my skin and eye lashes during pregnancy. Do you have any advice on what PCA products would work best and are safe for me? I saw that you mentioned something about stem cell being unsafe for pregnancy. BUT if an ingredient makes you uncomfortable you should just avoid it. Thank you so much for your posts. We dont have evidence to suggest it shouldnt be used. 2. I dont screen it out of products. Hey, Loved the article, was wondering if the ingredients here are ok to use? Now Im v worried. 2 of 9 products below Thank you so much :), QV gentle face cleanser Aqua (water), Petrolatum (soft white paraffin), Sodium Lauretta Sulfate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Lauryl Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimoniu Chloride, Tocopherol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Polyacrylate, Citric Acid, Nivea Refreshing Toner Aqua, Alcohol Denat., PEG-40 Hydrogenated Caster Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Nelumbium Speciousum Flower Extract, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-10, Propylene Glycol, Methylparaben, Alpha-Isomethyl lonone, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Geraniol, Limonene, Parfum. Hello!! Silica. Oils & Sugar), Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, Coco Glucoside (Coconut and Sunflower Oil), Glyceryl Oleate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Xanthan Gum, Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Seed Oil, Lycopene (Tomato), Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Naturopathica Vitamin C15 Wrinkle Repair Serum Water/Aqua/Eau, Propanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Ergothioneine, Glycerin, Beta Glucan, Tocopherol, Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Oil, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum. Who knows what/where theyre going. Its likely fine during nursing, however what youre experiencing is the normal telogen effluvium, it should end soon and as it is hormonally driven nothing short of another pregnancy would reverse it. Hi doc, I just want to ask you about one product for fairness. This looks fine. Most all of my household stuff and personal care is clean/green, but I have had acne problems for years (used BC and BP, etc) Once I got off those it took me a good while to FINALLY find a product that seem to work for me (with less ingredients, more that I could read). Heres a good peer reviewed article regarding retinoids in pregnancy. Kojic acid is commonly used in skincare products as a whitening agent. skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy. *Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, *Shea Butter, *Evening Primrose Oil, *Hemp Seed Oil, *Jojoba Oil, *Borage Seed Oil, *Almond Oil, *Grape Seed Oil, *Sesame Oil, *Avocado Oil, *Olive Oil, *Sea Buckthorn Oil, *Broccoli Oil, *Calendula, *Bilberry, *Chamomile, *Burdock, *Rosemary, *Fennel, *Dandelion, *Rose Hips, *Catnip, *Chickweed, *Neem, *Skullcap, *Ginkgo Leaf, *Linden Flower, *Hawthorn Berry, *Green Tea, *Flax, *Nettle, *Sage, *Marshmallow Root, *Cayenne, *Ginseng, *Peppermint, *St. Johns Wort, *Alfalfa, *Vitamin E, Candelilla Wax, *Guar Gum, *Gum Arabic, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, *Benzoin Resin, Carrot Seed Oil. Is the micro peel kit at home kit safe for use while pregnant? #2 is safe, though Im not certain that mulberry works very well for hyperpigmentation. Note that licorice root extracts do also have other benefits such as antioxidant activity and it soothes skin. What Products would you recommend that are safe during pregnancy to use as facial washes and creams to body lotion? Im 21 weeks pregnant now and I have a lot of acne in my face right now and I also used TEA TREE OIL from The Body Shop to keep it dry it is safe to use while pregnant?? I have a product Ive been using for-ingrown hairs that has a consult your doctor if pregnant stamp on it. I dont have any info to suggest you need to avoid prickly pear. Thank you for all your efforts in advance. Ive seen a few books that say Glycolic Acid is fine, and there are many physicians that tell this to their patients, but it isnt universally accepted. It just sits on the surface and helps hold moisture there. Is kojic acid safe to use? Just to confirm your recommendation is to stay away from all plant cell serums? As a physician, I discuss with other physicians, read the literature, etc. All of the hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, etc. Joshua Zeichner, M.D., Mount Sinai Medical Center assistant professor of dermatology, explained how it does. Also is rosemary extract/oil safe? Hello! Ive seen laser therapy, whether for zapping away birth marks, tattoos or hair, listed over and over on lists of things to avoid while pregnant. Your like a preggers skin gift from the gods! When it comes to pregnancy-safe skincare ingredients, you can cross retinol and retinoids off your list, first and foremost. Ingredients Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium PCA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Lactate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Wheat Amino Acids, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Hydroxyproline, Fructose, Glycine, Inositol, Niacinamide, Urea. Hi! Its a preservative in quite a few products including some of my favorites from The Ordinary which otherwise would probably be considered pregnancy safe. Hyaluronic Acid cant get through and just sits there on the surface of the skin. **Napiers original formula. Id probably stop using it now and discuss with your doctor. I cant find anything in the medical literature on safety regarding these ingredients (note that is true for pretty much every ingredient). Here is the full list of ingredients: Shea butter softens the skin and maintains moisture without greasiness. Specifically, BIOSSANCE Squalane + Photo-Retinol Serum. They work by removing dead skin cells to prevent congestion without stripping your skin of all moisture. However, Tranexamic Acid works via the plasminogen/plasmin pathway, so not really the same thing. Id just avoid the whole thing. Fragrance (Parfum). Should I worry? If you try it let me know how the grit is . For companies engaged in the manufacture or distribution of food products ensuring food safety is a key business activity. I would review the patch with your doctor. <3. Colour Side Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, C9-13 Isoparaffin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Barium Sulfate / Ci 77120, Aluminum Hydroxide, Propylene Carbonate, Silica, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Benzoic Acid, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, [May Contain/Peut Contenir/+/-: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), D&C Red No. How do you know they arent being circulated and heading directly towards the placenta? Ive looked through all of your pregnancy post and I have a few questions. Those are some whacky apple cells. Thank you. Im using all pregnancy safe products, but I miss my self-tanner the most. I was trying to search by ingredients and got super confused lol. , CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) FLOWER WATER*, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, GLYCERIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), CETYL ALCOHOL, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT*, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT*, SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT*, ROSA CANINA (ROSEHIP) SEED OIL*, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL*, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER*, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PRUNUS DOMESTICA (PLUM) SEED OIL*, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN CERA (WAX), POTASSIUM PALMITOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, AQUA (WATER), POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE. the product PCA pigment bar is listed as unsafe in pregnancy and nursing as it contains kojic acid? Its linked up in the post above, theres a big list of pregnancy safe skincare as well as many other posts in the Pregnancy Safe Skincare Guide. I bought a 100% pure certified rosehip oil, but now I am also afraid of using it due to the box: 100% Pure Organic Rosehip Seed Oil provides exceptional regenerating and anti-aging benefits from its incredible abundance of fatty acids (Omega 3, 6 & 9), Vitamin C, Retinol (Vitamin A) and Beta Carotene. Can you please take a look at this body lotion and see if it is safe to use after the first trimester? Propylene Glycol. Please refer to the above discussion under Alpha Hydroxy Acids. It is so large that it just hangs out in the spot where it is made, much too large to get into cells, to pass through membranes or travel to other locations. Especially the ingredient dmdm hydantoin? Hi there, My Hair treatment has willow bark extract should I avoid? 8.75% Balloon Flower Root Extract: Provides antioxidant protection and supports natural function of the skin barrier. As I call out the ingredient of concern for every product, if youre ok with Licorice root it is very easy for you to still use those products, just look for the ones where only licorice root is mentioned as a concern. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to glycolic acid and licorice root. I likely wouldnt apply large amounts to the skin, but a little that gets on the skin from your lashes is likely ok. What about the Organic Pharmacy self tan that says its 100% natural DHA from Sugar Beet? Kojic acid's melanin-inhibiting. I cant figure out how this became an ingredient that is sometimes on no-no lists, because not only does your body already make a ton of it, but is a big molecule. If you really need to treat hyperpigmentation, you can do so with vitamin C, which is pregnancy safe. Is the concentration low enough that it should be ok or is there room for concern regardless of the dilution in products? This is the ingredients for Aqua moisturizer whitening vita: Active ingredients: Mulberry Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, and Green Tea Leaf Extract. Heres the ingredients: Aqua, propylene glycol, glyceryl stearate, stearic acid, palmitic acid, isopropyl myristate, paraffinum liquid, Cetyl alcohol, triethanolamine, melaleuca alternifolica, leaf oil, lanolin, cetearyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, carbomer, alcohol, retinyl palmitate, methylparaben, PEG-20 stearate, propylparaben, ethylparaben, methyl 2-octyynoate, linalool, CI 19140, CI 14700, CI 42090 Im wondering if I should just use tea-tree oil instead!? Many brands are claiming this is a natural retinoid alternative that works the same way as other retinoids. you are awesome. You pretty much only need to avoid hydroquinone (and Arbutin is very related to this, I would avoid it as well). Its almost always paired with the DHA. why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety. Do take note that soy could sometimes worsen skin color if you have melasma or dark skin. As I were adding these 2 products into my cart and input my California address, there was this very confusing warning showed up: one or more of the products in your bag may expose you to chemicals including lead, bisphenol A, phthalates or cadmium, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects. Based on the evidence theres no reason to avoid these ingredients. Thank you for all of your help . You dont need to avoid mineral oil while pregnant, but I am not sure what is the stem cell part? Thank you so much for writing this article. Allantoin & glutathione during pregnancy? This looks ok to me, I wouldnt worry about it at all! I have already reviewed all products in this brand that I have access to their ingredient list, please refer to the post about how to request a product review. I know I should avoid salicylic acid but is benzoyl peroxide safe to use? Water, Panax Ginseng Root Extract(11%), Platycodon Grandiflorum Root Extract(8.75%), Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract(8.75%), Nelumbo Nucifera (Indian Lotus) Root Extract(8.75%), Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract (8.75%), Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Leaf Extract, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Caramel. is it ok? 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