Pregnancy safe skincare can be super difficult and confusing. I have an entire guide devoted to what products are safe to use while pregnant including information on what ingredients to avoid while pregnant and a huge list of pregnancy safe skincare products. The list has gotten so large that I’ve decided to start listing brands in their own individual posts.
Here you’ll find every pregnancy safe skincare product from Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare as of 1/26/2020. If it is not safe, I’ll tell you why. All of the products meet my pregnancy safe criteria. If they release a new product that is not listed here, please comment below and I will add it. Note I will link to every product directly to avoid confusion. You’ll know exactly which product I mean.
How to Request a Product Review
I try to review all of the products that I can when I publish a list. Note, I am in the US and I only have access to US products. Please don’t be rude if I skipped your favorite cleanser, when items are out of stock sometimes they aren’t on the brand’s site, or maybe you are in Asia and I am in the US.
I reserve the comments on each post for reviews of product from that brand, this makes it easier for others to find products later. Please only ask about Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare on this post, I will delete other product questions. You can find other brands here. If your brand is not included, please ask on the brand list post.
Pregnancy Safe Products from Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
• B3 Adaptive Superfoods Stress Repair Face Cream
• Hyaluronic Marine Hydrating Modeling Mask
• Sheer Mineral Sun Spray Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Plus Protection
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• Alpha Beta® Exfoliating Moisturizer: Salicylic Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Mandelic Acid, Gycolic Acid, Willow Bark
• Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel: Mandelic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• B3 Adaptive Superfoods Stress SOS Eye Cream: Licorice Root
• B3 Adaptive Superfoods Stress Rescue Super Serum: Licorice Root
• C + Collagen Brighten & Firm Eye Cream: Licorice Root
• C + Collagen Brighten & Firm Serum: Mandelic Acid
• C + Collagen Deep Cream: Licorice Root, Glycolic Acid
• C + Collagen Perfect SkinSet & Refresh Mist: Glycolic Acid
• Clinical Grade Resurfacing Liquid Peel 2-step (2 piece): Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Willow Bark (Salicylate), Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid
• Dark Spot Sun Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50: Glycolic Acid
• Hyaluronic Marine Dew It Right Eye Gel: Licorice Root
• Hyaluronic Marine Collagen Lip Cushion: Glycolic Acid
• Hyaluronic Marine Hydration Booster: Glycolic Acid, Salicylate
• Hyaluronic Marine™ Oil-Free Moisture Cushion: Glycolic Acid
• Instant Radiance Sun Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40: Glycolic Acid
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
Note I’m including products with retinoids here, as those are a bit iffy. It depends on how conservative you want to be while nursing (still absolutely contraindicated while pregnant). Refer to my post on ingredients to avoid while nursing for more discussion.
There isn’t info out there on the safety of Cannabis used topically during pregnancy or nursing. We do know smoking marijuana with THC has bad effects and should be avoided, though it hasn’t been fully decided if it is just the THC or something else as well.
Note that in theory Hemp and CBD do not have THC in them, it’s breed out of the plant is the official status. However, depending upon how it was processed many CBD oils will test positive for THC. But there are still the unknowns we haven’t decided about. I would not recommend using Hemp or Cannabis products while nursing or pregnant for that reason.
• Acne Solutions Clarifying Colloidal Sulfur Mask: Retinoid, Licorice Root, Willow Bark
• All-in-One Cleanser With Toner: Retinoid
• Alpha Beta Glow Pad for face – Gradual Glow: Sunless Tanner, Retinoid, Glycolic Acid, Willow Bark
• Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum: Retinoid, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Willow Bark
• Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel: Retinoid, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Malic Acid, Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• Alpha Beta Glow Pad For Body: Sunless Tanner, Glycolic Acid, Retinoid, Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• Alpha Beta Glow Pad Self Tanner for Face: Sunless Tanner, Glycolic Acid, Retinoid, Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum: Retinoid, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• Alpha Beta® Ultra Gentle Daily Peel: Retinoid, Mandelic Acid, Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel: Retinoid, Glycolic Acid, Malic Acid, Salicylic Acid
• Botanical Cleansing Bar with Tea Tree & Aloe: Retinoid
• Clinical Concentrate Radiance Booster: Retinoid, Tartaric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Willow Bark, Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid
• Clinical Grade IPL Dark Spot Correcting Serum: Kojic Acid, Arbutin, Mandelic Acid, Licorice Root, Glycolic Acid
• Ferulic + Retinol Anti-Aging Moisturizer: Retinoid, Licorice Root, Glycolic Acid, Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• Ferulic + Retinol Brightening Solution: Retinoid, Licorice Root, Arbutin, Willow Bark, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid
• Ferulic + Retinol Eye Cream: Retinoid, Willow Bark (Salicylate), Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone
• Ferulic + Retinol Fortifying Neck Emulsion: Retinoid, Glycolic Acid
• Ferulic + Retinol Triple Correction Eye Serum: Retinoid, Arbutin, Licorice Root, Willow Bark (Salicylate), Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid
• Ferulic + Retinol Wrinkle Recovery Overnight Serum: Retinoid, Mandelic Acid
• Ferulic + Retinol Wrinkle Recovery Peel: Retinol, Mandelic Acid
• One Step Acne Eliminating Pads: Retinoid, Glycolic Acid, Malic Acid, Willow Bark
I’m a doctor, a mommy and a bit of a beauty addict. If you let me, I can take 2 hours to get ready in the morning. Really. I'm on a quest for faster beauty that works!
Please let me know if this moisturizer is safe for pregnancy/nursing. Thank you.
Frankincense Intense Age-Defying Moisturiser
Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Macadamia ternifolia (Macadamia) seed oil*, Behenyl olivate, Octyldodecyl olivate, Glycerin, Glycine soja (Soya) oil*, Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) seed butter*, Cetearyl glucoside, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Argania spinosa (Argan) kernel oil*, Vitis vinifera (Grape) seed oil*, Adansonia digitata (Baobab) seed oil*, Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera) leafjuice powder*, Ricinus communis (Castor) seed oil*, Sodium hyaluronate, Curcuma longa (Turmeric) root extract, Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Gardenia jasminoides (Gardenia) meristem cell culture, Boswellia carterii (Frankincense) oil, Boswellia neglecta resin oil*, Commiphora confusa resin oil*, Citrus nobilis (Mandarin) peel oil*, Citrus bergamia (Bergamot) peel oil expressed*, Citrus aurantium amara (Neroli) flower oil*, Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh) oil*, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil*, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Dextran,Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Potassium sorbate, Dehydroacetic acid, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.
*Organic. From essential oils. Made with 74% organic ingredients.
Looks fine
Hello. It’s my first pregnancy. I’m breaking out like crazy. Is Dr Dennis Gross Ultra Gentle Daily Peel safe you use to during pregnancy? Do you recommend any good. skin care for acne? Please help.
Thanks!
No, it’s under the category not safe for pregnancy or nursing.
I have a post on acne during pregnancy
Yay! I have been waiting for a Dr. Dennis Gross review. I love the Daily Peel pads, but I guess will have to wait awhile before I use them. 🙂
I found a new regimen I am really interested, if you had a quick second to glance it over I would really appreciate it.
Thanks!
3-in-1 Super Cleanser: Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Cellulose, Sodium Chloride, Diglycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Xanthan Gum, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Panthenyl Triacetate,1,2HexanediolFragrance/Parfum, Hydroxypropylcellulose,Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Laurate, Gellan Gum, Lauric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid
Ultra Boost Moisturizing Treatment: Water/Aqua/Eau, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Diglycerin, Glycerin, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Honey Extract/Mel Extract/Extrait De Miel, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Oligopeptide-10, Tetrapeptide-16, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactic Acid, Fragrance/Parfum, Methyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate, Tocopherol, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
Protect + Blur Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen: Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 7.7%, Titanium Dioxide 3.2% Inactive ingredients: Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Jojoba Esters, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sea Water/Maris Aqua/Eau De Mer, Hexyl Laurate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Water, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Carnosine, Sclareolide, Zinc PCA, Fragrance/Parfum, Silica, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Methyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Alumina, Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
Mask:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Montmorillonite, Methylheptyl Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Heptyl Undecylenate, Kaolin, Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Diatomaceous Earth/Terre De Diatomées/Solum Diatomeae, Cetyl Alcohol, Charcoal Powder, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Fragrance/Parfum, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
The sunscreen has a salicylate, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
The others are all ok for nursing and pregnancy
Hi Dr. -are you able to let me know if the Spectralite Faceware Pro device is safe during pregnancy? I couldn’t find any info on it. Thank you so much for your time and assistance!
https://www.sephora.com/product/spectralite-faceware-pro-P435378?icid2=products%20grid:p435378:product
Light therapy should be avoided during pregnancy
Hi! Can you review dennis gross sos eye cream if it is safe for pregnancy ? Ingredients below:
Niacinamide (B3): Essential to our body’s optimal health, Niacinamide (aka Vitamin B3) helps improve lipid barrier function to retain moisture, repair fine lines and wrinkles, and significantly reduce redness and breakouts.
Rhodiola: A potent adaptogen that is known to have powerful healing capabilites on skin, Rhodiola helps skin cope with stress, protect skin against free radicals, and prevent water loss.
Coffee Arabica: An antioxidant-rich superfood that contains excellent soothing properties, Coffee Arabica helps diminish under eye puffiness and dark circles while also promoting skin’s moisture retnetion to improve elasticity, leaving skin soft and smooth.
B3Adaptive SuperFoods™ Microcapsule Complex*, Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin*, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide*, Aminobutyric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Lepidium Meyenii (Maca) Root Extract*, Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry) Fruit Extract*, Cordyceps Sinensis (Mushroom) Extract*, Euterpe Oleracea (Açaí) Fruit Extract*, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract*, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract*, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract*, Asparagus Racemosus (Shatavari) Root Extract*, Trametes Versicolor (Mushroom) Extract*, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract*, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract*, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract*, Arnica Montana Flower Extract*, Squalane*, Biotin*, Lecithin*, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine*, Lysolecithin*, Beta-Sitosterol*, Ethylhexyl Palmitate*, Adenosine, Chrysin, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Ceramide NG, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Tribehenin, Maltodextrin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Pullulan, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Citrate, Phytic Acid, Polysorbate 60, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, PEG-40 Stearate, Steareth-20, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root
Hello,
I just wanted to say thank you so much for all the time you have put into your posts about skincare for pregnancy – it’s really helpful and so thorough! It is really useful to have so much information as a lot of the advice on the brand websites can be vague
Hello is the acne blemish gel safe to use during pregnancy
I have currently reviewed all products in this brand that I can. I need a full ingredient list to review your product, more info here:
why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety
Is the Dr.Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway cleanser safe to use during pregnancy?
I have already reviewed all products in this brand that I have access to their ingredient list. 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,
Can you tell me if the Dr. Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser is safe for pregnancy?
Ingredients:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Ethylhexyl palmitate, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, butylene glycol, isododenecane, cetearyl isononanaote, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, saccharide isomerate, caulerpa lentillifera extract, actinidia chinensis (kiwi) fruit extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, phytic acid, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel extract, citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel extract, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, cucumis melo (melon) fruit extract, triethyl citrate, lactic acid, copper PCA, citric acid, sodium citrate, acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, pottasium sorbate, sodium benzoate.
Thank you!
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Is the Instant Radiance Sun Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 safe for pregnancy?
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Coconut Alkanes, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Melatonin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Saccharide Isomerate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Extract, Glycolic Acid, Sodium PCA, Oleanolic Acid, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/Carbamate Copolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Isohexadecane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Tromethamine, BHT, Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica (CI 77019), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to glycolic acid, chemical sunscreen
Hi!
The Dr. Dennis Gross live chat told me that their new formulation for the Gentle Peel Pads being sold at Sephora is now safe for pregnancy as it no longer contains retinol.
Based on the ingredients in the new formulation, would you consider it safe for pregnancy?
Thanks so much!
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Alpha Beta® Ultra Gentle Daily Peel for Sensitive Skin
Step 1:
Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Polysorbate 20, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Soy Isoflavones, Copper PCA, Zinc PCA, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract, Rose Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit/Leaf Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
Step 2:
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Colloidal Oatmeal, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phospholipids, Adenosine, Resveratrol, Ubiquinone, Soy Isoflavones, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Copper PCA, Zinc PCA, Butylene Glycol, Octoxynol-9, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
No. Step 1 still has Mandelic acid and willow bark which need to be avoided in pregnancy. It’s ok for nursing like this though.
Thank you so much for your helpful website! Am pregnant with my first child and was wondering if the Dr Dennis Gross All Physical Dark Spot Sun Defense Sunscreen SPF 50 is okay?
Ingredients are –
Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide: Mineral sun filters that sit on top of skin to scatter, reflect, and absorb UVA/UVB rays; they are the only sunscreens with the ability to reflect and mitigate the effects of blue light (HEV).
-Black Rice Extract: Potent antioxidant that simultaneously targets collagen degradation while supporting collagen Type I production.
-Mela-C Complex (Melatonin and Vitamins C and E): A precise blend of melatonin, three different forms of vitamin C, and vitamin E that work together to prevent visible hyperpigmentation and dark spots, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and target collagen breakdown.
Titanium Dioxide 4.9%, Zinc Oxide 4.42%, Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Coconut Alkanes, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Melatonin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Zinc PCA, Sodium PCA, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Oleanolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Acrylates/Carbamate Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
Thank you so much for your help!
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to glycolic acid and chemical sunscreen
Hi I was wondering if Dr. Dennis Gross All-Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Suncreen SPF 30 is safe? Thank you!
Ingredients:Zinc Oxide 16%, Water/Aqua/Eau, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Coconut Alkanes, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea (Lingonberry) Fruit Extract, Ferulic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Quercetin, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthophylls (Lutein), Sucrose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Polyglutamic Acid, Tapioca Starch, Calcium Gluconate, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Triheptanoin, Xanthan Gum, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propanediol, C13-15 Alkane, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isostearyl Lactate, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate and gluconolactone
Hello
Thank you so much for all your researches, profound explanations and for your passion. Incredible Webpage!!! Really helps me a lot, as I am pregnant and very interested in using safe products during pregnancy.
I use Caudalie, Zelens (you did not check this brand yet) and Dr. Dennis Gross (Superfood). Following questions:
1. Will you also make researches on Zelens-Products? I use several products and not sure if pregnancy safe or not.
2. I am interested to know whether the amount of a particular ingredient (e.g. retinol, licorice root, glycolic acid etc. is relevant to classify a product as “not safe” during pregnancy? According to several doctors I spoke to, the amount (less than 7%; 2%) is key and hence, not harmful. Indeed, the Superfood Serum from Dr. Dennis Gross which I am using daily has licorice root…
What is your opinion?
I’ve just added Zelens to my to do list, I haven’t heard of them before.
The % ingredient is a bit controversial in the medical community, some think it matters, many think it does not. I’m one of the latter. There’s discussion here: But what about this % of an ingredient?
Thank you so much for adding Zelens on the list. You will love it (I am absolutely fond of the products).
I agree with you, it is a bit controversial.
I read that most AHAs are considered unsafe in pregnancy. This is why I switched from an AHA chemical exfoliation to an alternative physical exfoliator. Glycolic acid is an AHA that is considered safe to use in pregnancy. My doctor said that I need to choose a glycolic acid that is 7% concentration or lower for safe use in pregnancy. Lactic acid is another AHA that is safe in pregnancy. Again, my doctor said to choose a modest concentration of the acid. He recommends 5% concentration or lower in pregnancy.
So you suggest to be consequent and to avoid e.g. Dr. Dennis Gross Eye Cream and Serum (Superfood), correct?
Best wishes,
Ocean
This is something that’s somewhat controversial, but not all physicians consider glycolic acid to be safe in pregnancy. It’s highly absorbed (we have documented 28%, which is super high) and we don’t have safety info and we know it reaches the baby. So many think that glycolic acid does need to be avoided. Lactic acid is already made by the body (I check levels frequently in my patients for various reasons). So I would avoid glycolic acid completely.
Some discussion here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Christine, thank you so much for your support! I will send back the products I bought newly from Dr. Dennis Gross. The ones from Zelens I wont use until I hopefully read your reviews.
What about mosquito repellents during pregnancy? It’s a huge topic for pregnant women. Might be interesting for you to research. I researched last night…haven’t found anything safe.
All the best!
They vary regionally even within the US. So I review ingredients of those when people ask, but I don’t have time to go and research them on my own, it’s too much variation.
Can you tell me if Dr. Dennis Gross All Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 is ok for pregnancy and nursing? Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 16%
Inactive Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Coconut Alkanes, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea (Lingonberry) Fruit Extract, Ferulic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Quercetin, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthophylls (Lutein), Sucrose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Polyglutamic Acid, Tapioca Starch, Calcium Gluconate, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Triheptanoin, Xanthan Gum, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propanediol, C13-15 Alkane, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isostearyl Lactate, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate, gluconolactone
Could you let me know if Dr. Denese SPF 30 Defense Day Cream is safe for pregnancy?
Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (7.5%), Octinoxate (Ethyl Hexyl Methoxycinnamate) (7.5%)
Inactive Ingredients: Cyclomethicone, Aqua (Water), Dimethicone, Polysilicone II, Glyceryl Behenate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Talc, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, DEA Oleth-3 Phosphate, Cetyl Dimethicone Copolyol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Melanin, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit E), Ascorbic Acid (Vit C), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vit C), Beta Sitosterol, Niacin (Vit B3), Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Phytonadione (Vit K), CalciumPanthotenate (Vit B5), Pyridoxine HCl (Vit B6), Thiamin Nitrate (VIt B1),Polysorbate 80, Nylon 12, Silica, Polyglyceryl-6 Octa Stearate, Glycerin, Isododecane, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol.
May contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreens