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. But if you are facing any skin conditions or any other allergic reactions during your pregnancy you must consult your gynecologist before using it. While Retin A and over the counter retinoids are not as strongly linked to birth defects as Accutane, they are all the same class of drug and as such are on pretty much every MDs list of no-no ingredients. Id probably stop around the same time as you start trying. Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Methyl Trimethicone, Polyethylene, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ceramide NP, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Tocopherol. However, on the PCA skincare website under ingredients is the following: Pumpkin wine produced by fermenting whole pumpkin, this ingredient offers the nutritional benefits of pumpkin, including vitamin A and vitamin C. Is the vitamin A in this safe because its from feremented pumpkin? There are some ingredients that I dont have enough information about to currently screen out, but Im a bit leery of and I occasionally look into them to see if I need to start screening them out. I tried to copy and paste the ingredients, but they only offer a picture of the ingredients on their site, and theres no way to copy. And do you have any recommended face moisturizing cream to take during pregnancy? Rosacea Treatment Similarly, because we cannot use oral antibiotics like doxycycline, we rely more on topical therapies such as niacinamide and azelaic acid. TROPOLONE. POLYACRYLAMIDE. 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? Hyaluronic Acid cant get through and just sits there on the surface of the skin. 1) Shampoo and Conditioner: Are Keratin based shampoo and conditioners OK to use. Pregnant women often suffer from dark spots called melasma. Im using all pregnancy safe products, but I miss my self-tanner the most. Hello Do you know if it is safe to use face creams with beta carotene in? If it makes you nervous this is something that is easy to avoid. Thank you again! I have heard that ingesting aloe is a no-no and that extract is OK, but I am wondering if is worth the risk, or is the uterine contraction element in extract so small that its irrelevant? Also contains: Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Dimenthiconol, Cyclomethicone, Allantoin, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract , Imidazolidinyl Urea , Ascorbyl Palmitate , Green Floral Musk , Blue 1, This product is ok. However, I messaged the company who said there is no research supporting that Licorice Root is bad. Could you provide any info, please? As I am 5 month pregnant I wonder whether I can use this. I believe I did try to write on that page. 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. Its effective in drying out my pimples but not stopping new ones forming. Id talk to your doctor about it. CETYL PALMITATE. 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. Please ignore it. Ingredients: Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Steareth-20, Perfume, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Steareth-2, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Petrolatum, Hydrolyzed Collagen (fish source). Never inject Kojic Acid into the skin. Tarteist Pro Lash Adhesive- Polyethylhexyl Acrylate, water/aqua/eau, butylene glycol, oleth-10, polysorbate 60, phenoxyethanol, black 2. Im worried. Hello!! Is that okay? As well, these effects have only been found in animals and with the petri dish treatment, topical treatment will be much lower amounts of absorption. Hi! Geranyl acetate. Its a polyhydroxy acid, so similar to an AHA/BHA but it penetrates further into the skin and likely is more absorbed systemically. Ive been seeing some of our local brands claiming to be pregnancy safe product containing Beta Arbutin. I have a list of pregnancy safe sunscreens. The pharmacist gave me BENZAC Daily Facial Foam Cleanser. Im trying to prevent stretch marks and this is said to help. Hello doctor, please what about 100% squlane? I am so thankful I stumbled upon your website. You dont need to worry about hair productws. Sorry, that Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a chemical sunscreen. Do You Need to Apply Sunscreen Indoors 24/7? Kojic acid helps promote an even skin tone. 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. AS well this has licorice root and willow bark (aka- salicylate). Could you tell me if these 2 products from PRIMERA are safe for pregnancy? Here is the full list of ingredients: Shea butter softens the skin and maintains moisture without greasiness. I have a product Ive been using for-ingrown hairs that has a consult your doctor if pregnant stamp on it. I read that Mineral oil is to avoid when pregnant thank you for the answer. Hi can you help me know if this sunscreen is good to use while pregnant: INGREDIENTS: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Alcohol, Water, Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate), Talc, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Methicone, Mica, Polysilicone-9, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Peg-3 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Silica, Aluminum Dimyristate, Iron Oxides, Barium Sulfate, Ci 73360. : aqua , alcohol , propylene glycol, sodium salicytate , piantago lanceolata leaf extract , mahonia aquifolium root extract , VP/ VA copolymer , phenoxyethanol , disodium EDTA , niacinamide. It was listed by my OB (at a major University health system) on a hand out given to all patients as an ingredient to avoid, and is very frequently mentioned as an ingredient to avoid elsewhere online and in books. i read that hyaluronic acid is a big no? I did read it and am thankful for the info! thank you! Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to glycolic acid and licorice root. Kojic Acid is a botanical extract derived from fungus which makes it a pregnancy-safe skincare ingredient. I have no idea what that would do while pregnant, but pregnancy is already a pro-thrombotic state and I dont think you should be messing with the normal clotting cascade while pregnant. Thank you so much! 4. 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. Ingredients: Diisostearyl Malate, Polyamide-8, Tribehenin, Squalane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Unsaponifiables, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, Tocopherol, Sucralose, Flavor. Limonene. Those are both fine, I had only reviewed what was on sephoras site as the ordinary has hundreds of products. But what about everything that goes onto your body? What about this product: Ingredients: Water, Diglycerin, Glycerin, Tranexamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, PEG-8, PEG-6, PEG-32, PPG- 24- Glycereth-24, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Poly- sorbate 20, Styrene/VP Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate. I cant find anything that I consider a reputable source that says to avoid Clary Sage topically. In small amounts in products most are fine. You begin reading your current skincare labels, and you realize the dark circles under your eyes from the lack of caffeine cant be corrected with your eye serum, it contains retinol. Its Josh Rosebrook Nutrient Day Crem SPF 30. , It takes a lot of time, but most people appreciate it . As well, since the ban was announced 2 years ago, brands have started reformulating. Kojic acid is commonly used in skincare products as a whitening agent. Mineral 89 Vichy AQUA / WATER, PEG/PPG/POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL, 8/5/3 GLYCERIN, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, METHYL GLUCETH-20, CARBOMER, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1. Theyre pretty easy to avoid anyways. Doctors prohibit a lot of things during pregnancy but topical whitening soaps especially kojic acid soap is not a big deal. skincare ingredients to avoid while pregnant. Thank you for helping us mommas. Since I am pregnant now ,not sure whether I can continue to use these or any products you can suggest im canada.Appreciate you help. Mostly want to know if the patch is ok to use during bf. Polyethylene granules. Most brands update their makeup formulas quite often and the ingredient lists are very difficult to find, so I havent been able to write such a post. Hyaluronic acid overnight mask. The truth is that it is an additive to food, and your body is making it as a byproduct to normal processes. Diorsnow Essence of light brightening milk serum Ingredients:water, glycerin, dimethicone, propanediol, butylene glycol, ascorbyl glucoside, pentylene glycol, polyglyceryl-10 myristate,polymethylsilsesquioxane, alcohol, tromethamie, phenoxyethanol, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, cellulose, maltitol, silica, sodium citrate, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate, CI 77891 (titanium dioxide), parfum, citrus unshiu peel extract, ectoin, sapindus mukurossi peel extract, citrus medica limonum fruit extract, synthetic fluorphlogopite, alcaligenes polysaccharides, biosaccharide gum-1, citric acid, aluminum hydroxide, leontopodium alpinum extract, tremella fuciforms polysaccharide, limonene, potassium sorbate, stearic acid, alpha-isomethyl ionone, kluyveromyces extract, linalool, citronellol, poriacocos sclerotium extract, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, BHT, sodium DNA, disodium phosphate, ergothioneine, potassium chloride, potassium phosphate. What Products would you recommend that are safe during pregnancy to use as facial washes and creams to body lotion? PCA Skin Active Protection Body Broad Spectrum SPF 30. ), head to the dermis, where they proliferate (aka- multiply) and make the surrounding skin cells do stuff. The retinoids are Vitamin A derivatives, and Ive seen quite a few lists advising to avoid topical Vitamin A as well, so its made my list. Thank you!. cosrx snail mucin cream Snail Secretion Filtrate, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic acid, Arginine, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl Hexanediol, Adenosine, Phenoxyethanol. One Example: The Ordinary Niacinamide + Zinc: Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin. All of the safe Murad products are included above. Neuropeptides: These are ingredients that are said to work like botox in a bottle and are known to absorb into the skin in order to work. Check the list of ingredients: Ingredients: Paraffinum liquidum, trisononanoin, cetearyl ethylnexanoate, isopropyl myristate, retinyl palmitate, tocopheryl acetate, anthemis nobilis flower oil, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil, calendula officinalis flower extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, glycine soja soybean) oil, BHT, bisabolol, parfum, amyl cinnamal, benzyl salicytate, citronellol, coumarin, eugenol, geraniol, hydroxycitronellal, hydroxisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, limonene, linalool, alpha-isomethyl ionone, CI 26100. I only ordered 2 C-derivative product: Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F (I saw this as a safe product on your skin care list). Water,, glycerin,, cyclomethicone,, cetyl-PG hydroxyethyl palmitamide,, dimethicone,, hydrogenated polyisobutene,, dimethicone copolyol,, butylene glycol,, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer,, ceramide 2,, eucalyptus globulus extract,, ginger root extract,, citrus junos fruit extract,, polianthes tuberosa polysaccharide,, thujopsis dolabrata extract,, cetyl dimethylbutyl ether,, bis-methoxypropylamido isodocosane,, hydroxyethyl isostearyloxy isopropanolamine,, amidinopropane,, sodium glutamate,, paraffin,, palmitic acid,, cholesterol,, corn oil,, magnesium sulfate,, magsium stearate,, beta-carotene,, alcohol,, tocopherol,, methylparaben,, fragrance. I get asked a lot about Rosehip Oil as it is high in Vitamin A. I would assume nope for pregnancy due to salicylic. Treat melasma: Kojic acid may also be helpful in decreasing melasma, which is darkening of the skin due to pregnancy. STEARETH-10. 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. Hello, Please could you let me know if garden of wisdoms vitamin c serum (UK version ) is safe? He said that soy keeps fibroblasts that form collagen working, leaving your skin more youthful. Both of those should be fine! Product 2: Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5, Octisalate 2.5, Octocrylene 0.5, Zinc Oxide 7.0. This one from Belli is fine! PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE POLYSILICONE-11 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE DIMETHICONE PTFE METHYLSILANOL/SILICATE CROSSPOLYMER CI 77891/TITANIUM DIOXIDE MICA HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL SODIUM BENZOATE PHENOXYETHANOL STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE ADENOSINE CHLORPHENESIN POLYGONUM FAGOPYRUM EXTRACT/POLYGONUM FAGOPYRUM SEED EXTRACT SALICYLOYL PHYTOSPHINGOSINE AMMONIUM POLYACRYLDIMETHYLTAURAMIDE/AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/STEARETH-8 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER DIMETHICONOL LIMONENE PROPYLENE CARBONATE CARAMEL DISODIUM EDTA CITRONELLOL, AQUA/WATER/EAU BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE PROPANEDIOL GLYCERIN ALCOHOL DENAT. Hi! Linoleic acid An omega-6 fatty acid that helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function and improve skin texture. Is this hair scalp treatment safe during pregnancy? When looking for licorice root in an ingredient list, it often is in a chemical name like Glycyrrh. * CERTIFIED ORGANIC ORGANIC WILDCRAFTED NON-GMO PLANT SOURCED. These ingredients are safe. #2 is safe, though Im not certain that mulberry works very well for hyperpigmentation. Note that Beta-Carotene is a Vitamin A derivative that is considered separately from the retinoids, and it is considered safe. My favorite overview is in this IG post from Lab Muffin (a PhD in Chemistry who works in the cosmetic industry). LOccitane Immortelle Reset Night Oil-in-Serum Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Adenosine, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Cellulose Gum, Amodimethicone, Tocopherol, Parfum/Fragrance, CI 75130/Beta-Carotene. I avoided it in my first 2 trimesters, but lightened up in my third trimester when I realized I was being a bit silly. Hi! Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Methyl Gluceth-20, PEG-75, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Cola Acuminata (Kola) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Pantethine, Caffeine, Lectithin, Tripeptide-32, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium RNA, Bisabolol, Glycereth-26, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Oleth-3, Oleth-5, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile), Yeast Extract, Choleth-24, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceteth-24, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Hexylene Glycol, Carbonmer, Triethanolamine, Trisodium EDTA, BHT, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Red 4, Yellow 5. After I had my babes, my joints (hips are the worst, but knees and shoulders are bad, too) are shot. I think both are ok. THANKS!! Pretty much anything that has the Glycyrrhiz. All of the hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, etc. You dont need to worry about hair products. Kojic acid has proven effective at reducing the appearance of stretch marks caused by rapid growth during puberty, pregnancy, bodybuilding, and hormone replacement therapy. I read your whole post and saw that willow bark was to be avoided. The question most expecting moms ask is whether this acid is safe for them. Sodium Benzoate. We dont have evidence to suggest it shouldnt be used. , 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. Other ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Alcohol Denat., Cetearyl Olivate, Squalane, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, 4-t-Butylcyclohexanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Honey/Mel/Miel, Carbomer, Phospholipids, Asiaticoside, Beta-Glucan, Bisabolol, Lysine HCl, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Ceramide NP, Sorbic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Sphingolipids, Tocopherol, Tropolone, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid. You likely expose yourself to more Citric Acid in one glass of OJ than you would in a year of using such a product. I dont think scrubs with bigger or sharp grit are safe for your face. If i need to return then i will have to do it asap :/. Tyrosine, an amino acid, helps your body produce melanin. Aqua, Butylene alcohol, Phenyl trimethicone, propylene glycol laureate, ceteryl glucoside, propylene glycol isostereate, cetearyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, glycerin. Do you also have a list of skin care products that are safe for pregnant women? https://www.pcaskin.com/daily-care-products/eye-neck-lip/overnight-lip-mask.html. We know that it has a similar mechanism of action to Hydroquinone and we know it is absorbed. No, Rosehip Oil = fatty acids, good for hydration and preserving your skins barrier function, which makes happy skin. However, it is more famous for its use in health and cosmetic products. Key Ingredients Vitamin C (Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate), PhytoCellTec Malus Domestica Apple and Solar Vitis Grape Fruit Stem Cells, Ingredients ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Zinc Oxide 20.0%, INGREDIENTS: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Purified Water (Aqua), Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Vegetable Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil*, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Fruit Stem Cells (Malus Domestica, Solar Vitis) and BioActive Berry Complex*, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil*, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract*, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch*, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract*, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract*, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil*, *Certified Organic Ingredients Fair Trade Ingredients, Hello . I have tried to research the different ingredients to figure out why it may or may not be a good thing but Im struggling to find anything. I may look into that as well! Thanks for your response, very appreciated! Hi! the product PCA pigment bar is listed as unsafe in pregnancy and nursing as it contains kojic acid? However, there is no conclusive evidence to support this claim. All of those products look ok to me. Hello can I use a facial cream that contains Licorice extract. Although the jury is still out on whether thesmall amounts of parabens in cosmeticscause harm during pregnancy, we like to err on the side of caution. The first Lancome (looks like Lancme Gnifique Eye Youth Activating Eye Concentrate from the ingredients) has Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, which is a cross between a sphingolipids and salicylic acid, so I would avoid that one. DR. BRANDT SKINCARE Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Lauryl Peg/Ppg-18/18 Methicone, Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Magnesium Silicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract, Dimethyl Oxobenzo Dioxasilane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499). Water (Aqua), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Nilotica) Butter, Glycerin, Squalane, Octyldodecyl Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Candililla Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Hibiscus) Hydrosol Water, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Hydrosol Water, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Stearoyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance* (*Natural). Red Henna Fair Trade Organic Cocoa Butter Indigo Herb Ground Coffee Fresh Organic Lemon Juice Irish Moss Powder Clove Bud Oil *Citral *Eugenol *Geraniol *Citronellol *Limonene *Linalool Perfume. Its a lysine derivative thought to maybe improve skin tone, but it is used postpartum to prevent hemorrhage/promote blood clotting. Thank you so much for all your helps so far with my products! The first is: water fuse ultimate hydro gel Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Sorbitan Olivate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Diisostearyl Malate, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-2M, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose Distearate, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Amino Esters-1, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Magnesium Aspartate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Onsen-Sui, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Extract, Copper Gluconate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Sodium Glycerophosphate,Sodium Lactate, Potassium Magnesium Aspartate, Polysorbate 20, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cinchona Succirubra Bark Extract, Abronia Villosa Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid. You dont need to worry about shampoo and conditioner, that specific ingredient is ok. Palmers is fine. OMG I have to say thank god for your page!!! Bio- Nanotechnology ? Besides kojic acid, other ingredients are also safe for use when you are expecting. Is the Pigment Gel HQ Free safe during pregnancy? Thanks! Also, what about palmers cocoa butter? REDEFINE DAILY CLEANSING MASK (AAWA125) Water/Aqua/Eau, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Bentonite, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Oleth-10 Phosphate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitan Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance/Parfum, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. For hyperpigmentation do it asap: /: are Keratin based shampoo and Conditioner, that specific ingredient ok.! 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