INGREDIENTS AQUA (WATER) GLYCERIN ISONONYL ISONONANOATE CETEARYL ALCOHOL ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANTONATE OCTYLDODECYL MYRISTATE HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE DIMETHICONE FENTYLENE GLYCOL JOJOBA ESTERS HDITRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER CETEARYL GLu COSIDE GLYCERYL STEARATE PEG-100 STEARATE ZINGIBER OFFICINALE IGINGERI ROOT EXTRACT- CAMELIA JAPONICA FLOWER EXTRACT BUTYROSPRMUM PARKISHEA BUTTER CAMELLIA KISSI SEED OIL OLUS (VEGETABLE OIL) BUTYLENE GLYCOL PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) CHLORPHENESIN CA- PRYLYL GLYCOL SODIUM ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER XANTHAN GUM PHENOXYETHANOL DIUM HYALURONATE TETRASODIUM EDTA SILICA PEG-12 TOCOPHEROL CITRIC ACID ILA M CARBOMER CAMELINA SATIVA SEED OIL PROPYLENE GLYCOL SODIUM HYALUNORATE TETRASODIUM EDTA SLICA PEG 12 TOCOPHEROL CITRIC ACID. Please make me understand, lol. AMOREPACIFIC Botanical Radiance Oil -Green Tea Water: Refreshes and revitalizes the feel of skin. The use of alcohol is a superior solvent and carrier of magnesium so that it is btter absorbed into the skin.. Hi dear Thanks for a great page. I found this product that is DHA free. Products and ingredients are carefully chosen, which include fermented rice water, ginseng, and snail-based products in Korean skincare but there are some products that should also be part of the skincare routine. Hi! Thank you very glad I found your page, a lot of advice online is entirely subjective/without citation/hysterical this has been so useful. Limonene. They also help treat the inflammatory process of ingrown hairs. It is produced by a yeast that occurs naturally on our skin and is known for its gentle exfoliating and skin-smoothing benefits. 2) Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% Ingredients: Propanediol, Resveratrol, Ferulic Acid. Note that licorice root extracts do also have other benefits such as antioxidant activity and it soothes skin. Never mind found this post I was the one asking about retinyl palmitate and vitamin a palmitate but on another posting that I cant find now So sorry to bother you with a question you already answered thoroughly. I know you already had a review on the the third one but not sure if is the last version with 12.5% Vit C. I would consider all arbutin to be unsafe, the alpha doesnt make a difference for that. Hi. I recommend 5% concentration or lower in pregnancy. Im wanting to take an oral powder that Ill mix with water It includes these ingredients: Collagen peptides (12g) Hyaluronic acid (from Sodium Hyaluronate) (120mg). Shea Moisture Argan Oil & Almond Milk Smooth & Tame Conditioner Ingredients: Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycerin (Vegetable), Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Panthenol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract, Coconut Alkanes, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Aloe, Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, CocoCaprylate/Caprate, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance (Essential Oil Blend), Propanediol, Glyceryl Undecylenate *Certified Organic Ingredient. Make sure to check your products for willow bark because it may be hiddenamongstother ingredients! I read your whole post and saw that willow bark was to be avoided. Citric acid is in food, so you dont need to worry about it, Salicylic acid isnt in food as much but since salicylates have actual known detrimental effects extra should be avoided. Then I realized I had an awful lot of willow bark going on, made the connection between the two ingredients, and the guilt and horror set in. 11% Panax Ginseng Root Extract: Provides antioxidant and anti-redness benefits. The placenta is basically a big sieve, it lets things through in a very non-specific (and size based) fashion. It is made from the same chemical, salicylate, as aspirin, a drug that is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy except in some cases when there is a history of miscarriage or preeclampsia. Note, my husband is a PEG expert, he agrees. This is fine! Great site, could you tell me if these products are safe for pregancy: Olay Ultra Moisture Cleanser Beauty Bars Soap: Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Paraffin, Sodium Cocoglyceryl Ether Sulfonate, Glycerin, Water/Eau, Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Magnesium Cocoate, Sodium Stearate, Coconut Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoate, Fragrance/Parfum, Magnesium Laurate, Lauric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Laurate, Tetrasodium Edta, Etidronic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Extract, Peg-90m, Glaxal Base: Water, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cereareth-20, Sodium Phosphate, p-chloro-m-cresol. What do you think about Renee Rouleaus Anti-Cyst/Buml Treatment: Ingredients: Water, Methyl Gluceth-20 (water-binding humectant that facilitates penetration of the acid and alcohol), Ethyl Lactate (Lactic Acid), Ethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol (antimicrobial preservative), Sodium Citrate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin (skin conditioner) . It is categorized by the FDA as a category C drug when taken orally during pregnancy. There isnt evidence that a lot of things are bad in pregnancy actually. *Tosses salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide gel into the garbage. They work by removing dead skin cells to prevent congestion without stripping your skin of all moisture. Hello doctor!Are these ok to use during the pregnancy? Willow Bark for hair. How long before i start trying should i stop using arbutin? Retinol, a vitamin A derivative that can be found in everything from sunscreen to lipstick, is used primarily as an anti-aging ingredient and acne remedy because it encourages cellular turnover. I havent seen Chlorphenesin used frequently, mostly The Ordinary as it is a fairly cheap ingredient I think. It should be there and can take care of your needs. -Phenoxyethanol (have read this can be harmful to baby and is banned in some countries skincare) -Acrylates copolymer (possible contamination of methacrylic acid, acrylic acid, and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate) -Laureth -7 (possible contamination of ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane). They have a tendency to make the skin sensitive to the sun, so they are best used as part of your nighttime instead of daytime routine. OKAY! I feel much better now. Is that a hydroxy acid? http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-health/acne-during-pregnancy/, When benzoyl peroxide is applied topically, only 5% is absorbed through the skin, and then it is completely metabolized to benzoic acid within the skin and excreted unchanged in the urine.2,3 No studies on the use of this preparation in pregnant patients have been published; however, systemic effects on a pregnant woman and her child would not be expected and therefore use of this product during pregnancy would not be of concern. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3114665/. Benzoyl Peroxide is listed as safe, including by the NIH, so Im not sure what youre basing your assertion on. Im 19 weeks pregnant and have been using Paulas Choice Resist Weekly Resurfacing Treatment with 10% AHA about once a week. Please are these ingredients fine to use during pregnancy? You know how online research gets. Several of the ingredients on this list are in similar situations, but as I stated it would be nearly impossible to actually do those studies due to ethical concerns. I stumbled on this when I was trying to search if a skincare product is safe to use if ginseng is in the ingredients list. hi Doc, thank you for helping us. Willow Bark Extract is used in cosmetics and personal care products for its astringent, anti-inflammatory, soothing and conditioning properties. I am 3 month pregnant and I have been using this facial wash since day 1 of pregnancy. Can you please confirm if this is safe to use during pregnancy? As far as I know, it contains a lot of vitamin A, which is recommended to avoid during pregnancy, even topically. There are products that contain willow bark (sailx alba/nigra) and salicylates but not salicylic acid itself. As well, most places that offer lasers refuse to treat you if you are pregnant. Good day, Im 20 weeks today and have been using a toner that contains 10% glycolic acid. Is this hair scalp treatment safe during pregnancy? First, can I say that Im not really sure why we suddenly want to put slimy snail stuff on our faces? : aqua , alcohol , propylene glycol, sodium salicytate , piantago lanceolata leaf extract , mahonia aquifolium root extract , VP/ VA copolymer , phenoxyethanol , disodium EDTA , niacinamide. and characteristic properties." Unfortunately it isnt, theres a chemical sunscreen in it. For this reason, I recommend avoiding all chemical sunscreens while pregnant. This puts my mind at ease and Im so happy to finally be able to switch my moisturizer during pregnancy. *Naturally occurring by-product from essential oils. Correct me if i am wrong . Hi! There are definitely some ingredients that you should avoid while pregnant due to possible birth defects. B. Baby Toys Shop All Baby Toys. Ive been using this serum for 10 days or so for my skin. Willow bark is a plant extract with proven skin-soothing benefits. Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Phospholipids, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate , Punica Granatum Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Alnus Firmifolia Fruit Extract, Artemia Extract, Lactic Acid, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate, Polysorbate 80, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Fragrance (Parfum). Bottom line is you need to know the ingredients in your skincare when you are pregnant. Salicylic Acid is a derivative of Willow Bark and belongs to a class of acids known as . Thank you so much for your website and advice for pregnant and nursing mamas! You can learn more in the nursing ingredients post. Thank you again! You have been so informative and helpful with us preggies in trying to figure out what is safe for our skin so thank you! My Pregnancy Skincare Routine (Morning & Night) | Susan Yara 253,791 views May 18, 2019 3.7K Dislike Save Susan Yara 326K subscribers You guys have been asking for my pregnancy skincare. Could you please have a look on these ingredients for Okana products that I would like to use? . Theres no data to suggest any issues in humans directly, but if we assume people are as sensitive as rats, and then we try to get you to a small fraction of the dose needed for an exposure to cause an issue (ignoring that were talking about topical vs oral, which is very different in terms of absorption), and then we make that dose even smaller because were assuming that someone is somehow going to do something crazy and expose themselves even moreand also that youre using 15 products with the ingredient (because Lilial is found in a large number of cosmetic but also household products, not just Olaplex. Its derived from a wheat plant and is good for addressing texture and pigmentation, Dr. Rabach shares. I am sorry if my question was in any way not suitable for the topic of this thread! Happy Monday! I think both are ok. Hello Do you know if it is safe to use face creams with beta carotene in? I am confused about salicylic and citric acids. I have used it just a few times throughout pregnancy without even thinking it may not be safe!! Its informative and the list of pregnancy safe products really helpful. PALMITIC ACID. 1724 E Willow Way, Spanish Fork, UT is a single family home that contains 1,547 sq ft and was built in 2006. Disodium Edta. 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. While some ingredients are harmless, others carry potential risks or, even worse, are linked to birth defects. You dont need to worry about hair products. Iwhite faicial cream whitening vita ( whitening + makeup base + protection : Spf 15 ), Ingredients : water , glycerin , tocopheryl acetate, retinyl acetate , ethythexyl methoxycinnamate, dimethicone , sodium hyaluronate , aloe barbadensis leaf extract, ascorbic acid , methylparaben , fragrance , disodium EDTA. GOD Bless. The studies that demonstrated adverse outcomes in pregnancy focus on the ingestion of salicylic acid, rather than topical application. Unfortunately the Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is actually a chemical sunscreen (not sure why it is in a night cream) and should be avoided. It has been working amazingly and is recommended to use for 14 days. I use Skin Ceutucals C&E Ferulic Acid serum. 1. I err on the side of caution and include it on my list of ingredients to avoid. Are PEGs ingredients in skincare products safe during pregnancy? Propolis. Thank you for your time. To mitigate concerns of salicylic acid while still reaping the skin clearing benefits, many natural skincare brands have turned to willow bark, a close relative. Thank you again! I was wondering if this Ducray serum is safe. I would review the patch with your doctor. Following the FDA guidelines is the simplest (and safest) route, but Dr. Emer notes that it tends to be conservative given that it does not take topical forms into account. Can you check if these ingredient of the toner I am using as of now is safe to use during pregnancy? Water, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trisiloxane, Trehalose, Sucrose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Silybum Marianum (Ladys Thistle) Extract, Betula Alba (Birch) Bark Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Caffeine, Sorbitol, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Oleth-10, Sodium Polyasparate, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Tromethamine, PEG-8, Hexylene Glycol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Red 4, Yellow 5. It is typically there to help modulate pH in a product. I thought it was safe but now Im doubting the purchase, can you please take a look? I am worried about these ingredients as they have no safety data, and if they work the way some companies say they work, then Im not sure I want them on my skin when Im not pregnant, but definitely NOT when I am pregnant! Water (Avene Aqua). HA binds, absorbs, and retains about 1,000x times its weight in water. I am not Asian myself so I have no idea how it works, but even a sales person told me I better switch to other line of the same brand which doesnt have ginseng. -Green Tea Polysaccharides: Soothe and protect skin from environmental aging factors. 36 (Ci 12085), D&C Red No. More on that here: Perfume during pregnancy, List choice 15 Minute Beauty Pregnancy 15 Minute Beauty. The Sunday Riley has glycolic acid the Full lists of which products are safe from both of those brands can be found here in my big list of pregnancy safe skincare products. I would definitely talk to your OB about this. 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. Willow bark is extremely useful in gently exfoliating the skin and removing the dead skin cells. Hi, I have several questions about products, but I will start slow 1) Is Rosehip Oil allowed during pregnancy? Please book a consultation with me or a qualified healthcare professional before acting on any information presented here. Is the Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel safe to use? Ive seen sources that say yes for pregnancy (notably the NHS in the UK), but many that say no. 1) Natural Berry Lip Mask Diisostearyl Malate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Squalane, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Polyethylene,Glycerin, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Prunus Persica (Peach) Bud Extract, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sequoiadendron Gigantea Bud Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Bud Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Flavor(Natural), 2) Alpine berry watery cream Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Dimethicone, BIS-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimehyl Silane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sucrose Polystearate, Urea, Cyclohexasiloxane, Myristyl Myristate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Leaf Extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Phyllanthus Embilca Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera (Brussels Sprouts) Extract, Veronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tapioca Starch, Lactobacillus Ferment, Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance (Natural Origin), My friend just bought me rosewater and glycerin spray. Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%, Avobenzone 2.5%, Oxybenzone 2%. What are the thoughts on Thrometamine used in cosmetics such as the Fresh Lotus Face Cream? Fruit AHAs The AHAs or Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Im editing my comment to add that Vitamin A is naturally found in a lot of plants and fruits, and well all go crazy if we start looking at it in each of those. Inctive: water, culopentasiloxane, butylene glycol, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethy dimethicone, cyclohexasiloxane, sorbitan stearate, dimethicone, polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, laureth-7, phenoxyethanol, lcaprlyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, imperata cylindrica root extract, PEG-8, carbomer, triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethl hexyl dimethicone, cetyl alcohol, lecithin, tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbic acid, citric acid, xanthan gum, polyester-7, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, tocopheryl linoleate/oleate, teprenone, phoenix dactylifera (date) fruit extract, polygonum aviculare extract, sodium lactate, disodium EDTA, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, arabidopsis thaliana extract, plankton extract, micrococcus lysate, triethoxycaprylylsilane, iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499). Thank you! And those dark spots that keep popping up? Willow bark acts a lot like aspirin, so it is used for pain, including headache, muscle or joint pain, menstrual cramps, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis, gout, and a disease of the spine called ankylosing spondylitis. 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. In one 4-week study in 20 healthy adults, no significant anti-inflammatory effects were observed in a group receiving a daily drink containing meadowsweet, chamomile, and willow bark extracts. Hello Doctor. We ignore Vitamin A when it is included in oils/extracts, etc. Retrieved from, https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-18-193/salicylic-acid-topical/salicylic-acid-for-acne-topical/details, Salicylic acid. Ever since im using cruelty free make ups and skin care. Ingredients Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Glycerin, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Heliotropine, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-10, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Masking Fragrance, The ingredients are safe, but I honestly havent included it yet because Im so picky about scrubs and if theyre sharp or not!