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 pregnancy safe products from The Body Shop as of 7/21/2019. 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 The Body Shop 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 The Body Shop
• 100% Natural Shea Butter
• Almond Hand & Nail Cream
• Almond Milk & Honey Body Butter (at ULTA)
• Almond Milk & Honey Hand Cream (at ULTA)
• Almond Milk Body Yogurt (at ULTA)
• Aloe Calming Cream Cleanser
• Aloe Calming Foaming Wash
• Aloe Calming Toner
• Aloe Multi-Use Soothing Gel
• Aloe Soothing Body Butter
• Aloe Soothing Day Cream (at ULTA)
• Aloe Soothing Eye & Lip Contour Care
• Aloe Soothing Night Cream (at ULTA)
• Camomile Fresh Micellar Cleansing Water
• Camomile Gentle Eye Makeup Remover (at ULTA)
• Camomile Silky Cleansing Makeup Remover Oil
• Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter
• Camomile Waterproof Eye and Lip Makeup Remover
• Carrot Cream Nature Rich Daily Moisturizer
• Carrot Wash Energizing Face Cleanser
• Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Milky Toner
• Coco Calming Face Mist (at ULTA)
• Coconut Body Butter (at ULTA)
• Coconut Exfoliating Cream Body Scrub
• Coconut Fragranced Bath Bubble
• Coconut Soap
• Drops of Youth™ Youth Bouncy Eye Mask
• Drops Of Youth™ Youth Essence Lotion (at ULTA)
• Drops of Youth™ Youth Liquid Peel (at ULTA)
• Elderflower Cooling Eye Gel
• Ethiopian Honey Deep Nourishing Mask (at ULTA)
• Fuji Green Tea™ Body Butter (at ULTA)
• Fuji Green Tea™ Body Lotion
• Fuji Green Tea™ Exfoliating Soap
• Fuji Green Tea™ Hand Cream
• Fuji Green Tea™ Shower Gel
• Green Tea Bath Bomb
• Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask (at ULTA)
• Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Clay Wash
• Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Lotion
• Lip Juicers
• Mango Bath Bomb
• Mango Body Butter (at ULTA)
• Mango Lip Butter
• Mango Shower Gel (at ULTA)
• Mango Soap
• Mediterranean Almond Milk with Oats Instant Soothing Mask
• Mint Mattifying Face Mist (at ULTA)
• Moringa Fragranced Bath Bubble
• Nicaraguan Coffee Intense Awakening Mask
• Oils Of Life™ Intensely Revitalizing Bi-Phase Essence Lotion
• Oils of Life™ Intensely Revitalizing Cleansing Oil-In Gel
• Oils Of Life™ Intensely Revitalizing Cream (at ULTA)
• Oils Of Life™ Intensely Revitalizing Facial Oil
• Oils Of Life™ Intensely Revitalizing Gel Cream (at ULTA)
• Oils Of Life™ Sleeping Cream
• Olive Body Butter (at ULTA)
• Olive Shower Gel (at ULTA)
• Olive Exfoliating Cream Body Scrub
• Olive Soap
• Peppermint Cooling Foot Spray
• Pink Grapefruit Body Butter (at ULTA)
• Pink Grapefruit Hand Cream (at ULTA)
• Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel (at ULTA)
• Pink Grapefruit Soap
• Rose Dewy Glow Face Mist (at ULTA)
• Satsuma Body Butter (at ULTA)
• Satsuma Soap
• Shea Body Butter (at ULTA)
• Shea Exfoliating Sugar Body Scrub
• Shea Hand Cream
• Shea Lip Butter
• Shea Soap
• Spa of the World™ Balkan Juniper Body Wash
• Spa Of The World™ French Lavender Massage Oil (at ULTA)
• Strawberry Bath Bomb
• Strawberry Body Butter (at ULTA)
• Strawberry Hand Cream (at ULTA)
• Strawberry Soap
• Tea Tree Night Lotion (at ULTA)
• Tea Tree Oil (at ULTA): Yes, it’s fine. But, I wouldn’t go crazy. Use a few drops here or there, no need to douse yourself in it.
• Tea Tree Squeaky-Clean Exfoliating Face Scrub
• Tea Tree Skin Clearing Clay Mask
• Vanilla Delight Bath Bomb
• Vitamin C Daily Glow Cleansing Polish
• Vitamin E Aqua Boost Essence Lotion
• Vitamin E Cream Cleanser
• Vitamin E Eye Cream (at ULTA)
• Vitamin E Gentle Cleansing Face Wipes
• Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash (at ULTA)
• Vitamin E Hydrating Toner (at ULTA)
• Vitamin E Moisture Cream (at ULTA)
• Vitamin E Nourishing Body Butter
• Vitamin E Nourishing Night Cream (at ULTA)
• Vitamin E Sink-in Moisture Mask (at ULTA)
• Wild Argan Oil Body Butter (at ULTA)
• Wild Argan Oil Radiant Oil for Body and Hair
• Wild Argan Oil Shower Gel (at ULTA)
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• Almond Milk & Honey Shower Cream (at ULTA): Glycolic Acid
• Aloe Calm Hydration Sheet Mask: Salicylic Acid
• Aloe Soothing Moisture Lotion SPF 15: Chemical Sunscreens
• Born Lippy™ Lip Balm Pot – Raspberry: Licorice Root
• Born Lippy™ Lip Balm Pot – Strawberry: Licorice Root
• Born Lippy™ Lip Balm Pot – Watermelon: Licorice Root
• British Rose Bath Foam (at ULTA): Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylate
• British Rose Body Butter (at ULTA): Salicylate
• British Rose Body Yogurt (at ULTA): Salicylate
• British Rose Exfoliating Gel Body Scrub (at ULTA): Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylate
• British Rose Exfoliating Soap (at ULTA): Salicylate
• British Rose Fresh Plumping Mask (at ULTA): Salicylate
• British Rose Shower Gel (at ULTA): Salicylate
• Chinese Ginseng and Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask (at ULTA): Salicylic Acid
• Coconut Lip Butter: Licorice Root
• Coconut Shower Cream (at ULTA): Salicylic Acid
• Drops Of Youth™ Youth Concentrate (at ULTA): Salicylic Acid
• Drops of Youth™ Youth Concentrate Sheet Mask: Salicylic Acid
• Drops Of Youth™ Youth Cream (at ULTA): Salicylic Acid
• Drops of Youth™ Bouncy Sleeping Mask: Stem Cell
• Drops of Youth™ Eye Concentrate: Stem Cell, Glycolic Acid
• Drops of Youth™ Youth Gentle Foamwash: Salicylic Acid
• English Dawn Gardenia Body Cream: Salicylate
• Fuji Green Tea™ Exfoliating Body Scrub: Chemical Sunscreen
• Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Mask: Chemical Sunscreen
• Lip Exfoliator: Licorice Root
• Mandarin Energizing Face Mist (at ULTA): Salicylic Acid
• Mango Exfoliating Sugar Body Scrub: Chemical Sunscreen
• Moisturizing Lip Care Stick: Chemical Sunscreen
• Moringa Body Butter (at ULTA): Salicylate
• Moringa Body Yogurt (at ULTA): Salicylate
• Moringa Hand Cream (at ULTA): Salicylate
• Moringa Shower Gel (at ULTA): Salicylate
• Moringa Soap: Chemical sunscreen, Salicylate
• Oils Of Life™ Eye Cream Gel: Salicylic Acid
• Peppermint Reviving Pumice Foot Scrub: Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylic Acid
• Pink Grapefruit Exfoliating Gel Body Scrub (at ULTA): Chemical Sunscreen
• Pink Grapefruit Lip Butter: Licorice Root
• Roots of Strength™ Firming Shaping Day Cream: Salicylic Acid
• Roots of Strength™ Firming Shaping Essence Lotion: Salicylic Acid
• Roots of Strength™ Firming Shaping Serum: Salicylic Acid
• Satsuma Shower Gel (at ULTA): Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylic Acid
• Seaweed Oil-Balancing Clay Mask (at ULTA): Salicylate
• Seaweed Balance Sheet Mask: Salicylic Acid, Salicylate
• Seaweed Oil Balancing Toner: Salicylate
• Seaweed Oil-Control Gel Cream: Salicylate
• Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator (at ULTA): Salicylate
• Shea Shower Cream: Salicylic Acid
• Spa Of The World™ Japanese Camellia Cream (at ULTA): Salicylate
• Strawberry Lip Butter: Licorice Root
• Strawberry Shower Gel (at ULTA): Chemical Sunscreens
• Strawberry Smoothing Face Mist (at ULTA): Salicylic Acid
• Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash Scrub Mask (at ULTA): Salicylic Acid
• Tea Tree Anti-imperfection Daily Solution (at ULTA): Salicylic Acid
• Tea Tree Anti-Imperfection Night Mask (at ULTA): Salicylic Acid
• Tea Tree Mattifying Lotion (at ULTA): Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• Tea Tree Skin Clearing Body Wash (at ULTA): Chemical Sunscreen
• Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash (at ULTA): Chemical Sunscreen (yes, it has Avobenzone)
• Tea Tree Skin Clearing Mattifying Toner (at ULTA): Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• Vitamin C Glow-protect Lotion SPF 30: Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylate
• Vitamin C Glow Revealing Liquid Peel (at ULTA): Salicylate
• Vitamin C Glow Sheet Mask: Salicylic Acid
• Vitamin E Lip Care Stick SPF 15: Chemical Sunscreen, Licorice Root
• Vitamin E Refreshing Eyes Cube: Chemical Sunscreen
• Vitamin E Gel Moisture Cream: Salicylic Acid
• Vitamin E Moisture-Protect Emulsion SPF30: Chemical Sunscreen
• Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-oil (at ULTA): Salicylate
• Vitamin E Quench Sheet Mask: Salicylic Acid
• Wild Argan Oil Exfoliating Gel Body Scrub: Chemical Sunscreens
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.
• Hemp Foot Protector: Hemp Oil, Retinoid
• Hemp Hand Protector (at ULTA): Hemp Oil, Retinoid
• Hemp Heavy-Duty Body Moisture Protector: Hemp Oil
• Vitamin E Intense Moisturizer: Retinoid
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Hello Dr! I’m so happy to find such a great blog. You are so helpful! Thank you Dr. I would like to I know please if these products from Body Shop are safe during pregnancy:
1. Wild Argan Oil Sublime Nourishing Body Butter
Aqua/Water (Solvent), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient), Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter/Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter (Emollient), Glycerin (Humectant), Cetearyl Alcohol (Emulsifier), Glyceryl Stearate (Emulsifier), PEG-100 Stearate (Surfactant), Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil (Emollient), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (Emollient), Ethylhexyl Palmitate (Skin Conditioning Agent), Cera Alba/Beeswax (Emulsifier/Emollient), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning Agent), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance), Caprylyl Glycol (Skin Conditioning Agent), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Xanthan Gum (Viscosity Modifier), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Coumarin (Fragrance Ingredient), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster), CI 15985/Yellow 6 (Colorant), CI 19140/Yellow 5 (Colorant).
2. Almond Milk Body Yogurt
Aqua, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid.
3. Hemp Heavy Duty Lip Care
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cera Alba, Candelilla Cera, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Aqua, Panthenol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol.
4. Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycine Soja Oil/Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil/Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum/Fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Linalool, Citronellol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Citric Acid, CI 14700/Red 4, CI 17200/Red 33
5. Vitamin E Moisture Cream
Aqua, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Cetyl Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Steareth-2, Cera Alba, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Steareth-20, Carbomer, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, p-Anisic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citric Acid, CI 14700, CI 19140.
Ok for pregnancy and nursing: #1, #2, #4, #5
Here’s my info on hemp, though note that #3 has that and a retinoid which I would avoid anyways in pregnancy and nursing
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.
Hello Dr! Your blog is my bible, I never do purchases without looking up products here. You`ve created a beautiful space on the internet. Your newsletter is also helpful!!
I`d like to ask for your advise on Shea Moisture Mommy line, and do you think shall I be concerned about chelatin agents?
Do you think this massage lotion is OK for pregnancy:
Deionized Water, Oleyl Erucate. Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Cetearyl Olivate, Vegetable Glycerin, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupaucu) Butter, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Sodium Phytate, Xanthum Gum, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Pistacia Vera Seed Oil, Oat Beta Glucan, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Glycerin Stearate Citrate, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Olivate, Gluconoloactone, Sodium Benzoate, Essential Oil Blend
Thank you for time to review this, and wishing you all the best !!
I’d avoid this during pregnancy due to the gluconolactone. It’s ok for nursing.
Thank you for reply. I used it 1 time, all over my body and on 2nd time I got a crazy rush all over my body, like a sunburn (I washed it off and calmed it down with Avene Cicalfate) So it`s a no for me 🙁 Sadly, because it has really great moisturising qualities! I do not want to discourage nobody from using this product (only for nursing, as Dr said 🙂 because each skin is different !
Thank you again and love new newsletter btw!!
Oh no!!! I’m glad that your skin calmed down
Hi! Thank you for creating this very helpful list. I saw that the line Almond Milk & Honey is mentioned but nothing specific about the Body Lotion, would this be safe?
Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Mel, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Parfum, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid.
Thank you!
Looks ok to me
It was very helpful, I thought all the products from TBS are safe while using in pregnancy, now I can sort out my products which are safe for me and baby
Hi Dr,
Is vitamin c microdermabrasion from body shop safe to use while pregnant?
Aqua/Water/Eau (Solvent), Solum Diatomeae/Diatomaceous Earth/Terre de diatomées (Absorbent/Bulking Agent), Glycerin (Humectant), Aluminum Silicate (Abrasive), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil/Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent – Occlusive), Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning Agent), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient), Cetearyl Alcohol (Emulsifying Agent), Glyceryl Stearate (Emulsifying Agent), PEG-100 Stearate (Surfactant), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Polysorbate 60 (Surfactant), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Stabiliser/Viscosity Modifier), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Xanthan Gum (Viscosity Controlling Agent), Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Antioxidant), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance Ingredient), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate (Emulsifying Agent), Trideceth-6 (Surfactant – Emulsifying Agent), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning Agent), Citral (Fragrance Ingredient), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster).
Thank you.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hi! I noticed that the Olive Shower Gel was included in the safe list. However, it inludes sodium laureth sulfate as an ingredient. Is that safe for pregnancy?
Yes, it’s safe for pregnancy. It’s the main ingredient in most soaps and shampoos.
Hi! I’m hoping you can tell me if The Body Shops Tea Tree Targeted Gel is safe for pregnancy?
TEA TREE TARGETED GEL
Aqua, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil, Citral, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Denatonium Benzoate, Tocopherol.
This has willow bark, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hi, could you please help me this products are safe for pregnancy or not? Thanks;)
1. The body shop grapeseed glossing serum
Cyclomethicone, Dimethiconol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Buxus Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Limonene, Fragrance, Linalool, Citral, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Geraniol, Citronellol, Eugenol, Isoeugenol.
2.The body shop aloe deodorant
Aqua, Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Steareth-2, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Steareth-21, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Benzoate, Bisabolol, BHT.
3. Cfc lab argan glow green grape
cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, cyclohexasiloxane, isododecane, isopropyl State, grape seed oil, avocado oil, meadow form seed oil, sunflower seed oil, olive oil, apricot oil, arganker Nell oil, amodimethicone, squalane, tocopheryl acetate, fragrance (green grapefruit flavor 0.99%)
4. Herborist zaitun
Mineral Oil, Terminalia bellerica fruit, Perfume, Olive (Olea europaea) Oil, BHT
5. Aveeno daily moisturizing body lotion
Water (eau), glycerin, distearyldimonium chloride, petrolatum, isopropyl palmitate, cetyl alcohol, dimethicone, avena sativa (oat) kernel flour, benzyl alcohol, sodium chloride.
All of these look ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi
Could you please help me verify if the Bodyshop white musk body cream is safe for pregnancy?
All Ingredients
Aqua/Water (Solvent/Diluent), Glycerin (Humectant), Olea Europaea Fruit Oil/Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (Emollient), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient), Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil (Emollient), Coco-Caprylate (Skin Conditioning Agent), Glyceryl Stearate (Emulsifier), Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil/Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil (Skin-Conditioning Agent), PEG-100 Stearate (Surfactant), Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (Emollient), Cetearyl Alcohol (Emulsifier), Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter/Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter (Emollient), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance), Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning Agent), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Maltodextrin (Skin Conditioning Agent), Xanthan Gum (Viscosity Modifier), Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde (Fragrance Ingredient), Hydroxycitronellal (Fragrance Ingredient), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Hexyl Cinnamal (Fragrance Ingredient), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (Fragrance Ingredient), Coumarin (Fragrance Ingredient), Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract (Fragrance Ingredient).
Thank you so much!
Pregnancy and nursing safe! 🙂
First of all, thanks for what you are doing! This website is so helpful!
I am a little bit confused about the pregnancy safe hair products. What is your thoughts and rules on shampoo/conditioner?
I am asking here because I was searching for pregnancy safe shampoo and the Body Shop ginger shampoo is one of the products I used to like. Also brands like Aveda, Lush, etc.
Or do you have any personal favorites that you would recommend?
Thank you so much!
The ingredient list of the body shop ginger:
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Piroctone Olamine, Panthenol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone Propyl PG-Betaine, Mel/Honey/Miel, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Salicylate, Salix Alba Bark Extract/Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Parfum/Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Limonene, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Sodium Acetate, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil/Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Citronellol, Citral, Citric Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Eucalyptol.
Per my discussions with OBs, you don’t need to worry about hair products at all, hair is basically dead protein and can’t absorb anything.
The only caveat that I usually add is that if you’re one who applies shampoo directly to your scalp and lets it sit there for a few minutes it isn’t that much different from a face wash. So I would check shampoos then. This shampoo has willow bark, a salicylate. And a 2nd salicylate. So, I wouldn’t apply it that way if you want to continue using it. It would be fine during nursing. I hope that helps!
Until a few days ago I didn’t even know that some skin products are not safe during the pregnancy (so I used products with salicylic acid until almost 7 weeks pregnant 😭) and since then I’ve been stressing so much about what I can and cannot put in my face.. Thank you so much for this! ❤️
I’m glad it was helpful! You can learn more about what to worry about if you’ve been using a “bad” product in my pregnancy beauty FAQ.
Spa of the world Egyptian milk and honey powder.
Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Parfum, Avena Sativa Kernel Meal, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Mel, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Aqua, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Citronellol, Glycerin, Coumarin, Sucrose Stearate, Geraniol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, p-Anisic Acid, Tocopherol, CI 77891.
This has a salicylate I would avoid during pregnancy. It is ok for nursing
Hi Doctor,
I really love your site and thank you for helping us find what we can use during such an amazing time in our life. I am ALWAYS referring back to your website to ensure I am using pregnancy safe products.
Can you help to tell me if this is safe.
Thank you!!!
Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturizer
Aqua/Water (Solvent), Alcohol Denat. (Solvent), Glycerin (Humectant), Propanediol (Viscosity Modifier), Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer (Viscosity Increasing Agent), Ethyl Macadamiate (Skin Conditioning Agent), Isostearyl Lactate (Emollient/Skin Conditioning Agent), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance Ingredient), Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil/Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Antioxidant), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Benzyl Salicylate (Fragrance Ingredient), Hexyl Cinnamal (Fragrance Ingredient), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Skin Conditioning Agent), Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning Agent), Citral (Fragrance Ingredient), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Malic Acid (pH Adjuster), CI 15510/Orange 4 (Colorant), CI 15985/Yellow 6 (Colorant).
I’d avoid this one during pregnancy due to the salicylate. It’s ok for nursing 🙂
Thank you for this response Dr. really glad I found this site. Coz, I’ve been worried on what products should I use while nursing. Thanks again.
Thank you for your previous answer on the moisturizer! Is their foundation safe?
Matte Clay Foundation
ua/Water/Eau, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Nylon-12, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Bis-Peg/Ppg-14/14 Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloridecopolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Calcium Gluconate, Silica Silylate, Perlite, Magnesium Gluconate, Moroccan Lava Clay, Tocopherol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Isobutane, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil / Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract – Thyme Flower Leaf Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, [+/- Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77491/Iron Oxides, Ci 77492/Iron Oxides].
Looks ok!
I’d like your opinion on the Skin Defence Multi-protection Face Mist
Alcohol Denat., Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diisopropyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Parfum/ Fragrance, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Aqua/Water/ Eau,Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Linalool, Palmaria Palmata Extract, BHT, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol.
I wouldn’t use this during pregnancy due to the chemical sunscreens, it’s ok for nursing though
Hi,
Can you please let me know if Tea Tree Oil Targeted Gel Blemish Stick is safe?
https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-ca/face/acne-blemish-treatments/tea-tree-oil-targeted-gel-blemish-stick/p/p000695
Ingredients:
Aqua, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil, Citral, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Denatonium Benzoate, Tocopherol.
Thanks a lot!
No, the Salix Alba is the willow to avoid, it’s considered a salicylate. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy.
Good day, Doc! Just realized I’m preggy last week. I’ve been using The Body Shop Fresh Nude Foundation on a daily basis and just want to know if it’s safe to use. Hope to hear from you soon. God bless. Here are the ingredients: Aqua, Diheptyl Succinate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Octocrylene, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Silica, Cetyl Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Magnesium Sulfate, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium C6-16 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, p-Anisic Acid, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Alba Flower Extract, BHT, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499.
I’d find a different foundation during pregnancy, this one has chemical sunscreens. Ok for nursing
Hi! I noticed that the TTea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash is listed not safe for pregnancy because it contains Avobenzone.
However, I recently browse through their ingredients and I find these:
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polysorbate 20, Alcohol Denat., Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil/Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Menthol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 19140/Yellow 5, Caramel, CI 42090/Blue 1.
I don’t know if they are changing some of their ingredients, but is it safe for pregnancy?
Thank you
No, the Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is avobenzone. Sorry
Hi
Are these products safe?
1. Almond body butter
Aqua/Water/Eau, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter/Cocoa Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract/Shea Butter Extract, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil/Sesame Seed Oil, Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire d’abeille, Dimethicone, Parfum/Fragrance, Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil/Sweet Almond Oil, Xanthan Gum, Linalool, Limonene, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Coumarin, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Caramel.
2.Aloe soothing rescue cream Mask
All Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil/Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Lanolin, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Levulinic Acid, p-Anisic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract/Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol.
3.Tea Tree Pore Minimiser
All Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau (Solvent), Glycerin (Humectant), Alcohol Denat. (Solvent), Silica (Absorbent), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Emollient), Isododecane (Solvent), Talc (Absorbent/Bulking Agent), Pentylene Glycol (Solvent), Sodium Polyacrylate (Film Former/Viscosity Increasing Agent), Glyceryl Stearate (Emulsifying Agent), PEG-100 Stearate (Surfactant), Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer (Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient), Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil (Emollient), Caprylyl Glycol (Skin Conditioning Agent), Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Emulsifier/Stabiliser), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil/Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (Natural Additive), Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent), Xanthan Gum (Viscosity Controlling Agent), Epilobium Fleischeri Extract (Skin Conditioning Agent), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster), Citral (Fragrance Ingredient), Citronellol (Fragrance Ingredient), Leptospermum Petersonii Oil (Fragrance Ingredient), Tocopherol (Antioxidant).
4.Pink Grapefruit Energising Gel-Lotion
All Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Citrus Grandis Fruit Water/Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Water, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Carbomer, Parfum/Fragrance, Cyclohexasiloxane, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Seed Oil/Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Sweet Orange) Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil/Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Oil, Carbomer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Linalool, Methylparaben, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Propylene Glycol, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Hexyl Cinnamal, Propylparaben, Citral, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, CI 14700/Red 4, CI 15985/Yellow 6.
5.Vitamin C Skin Reviver
All Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Ascorbic Acid, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Parfum, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Polysilicone-11, Linalool, Limonene, Silica, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Aqua, Hexyl Cinnamal, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Citronellol, CI 77891.
Thanks a lot for your time and consideration.
1, 2, 3, 5 all ok for pregnancy and nursing
4- ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreen (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane)
Hi doctor,
Is the Shea Nourishing Whipped Lotion safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Aqua, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Talc, Glycerin, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Parfum, Tapioca Starch, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Methylparaben, PEG-100 Stearate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Disodium EDTA, Butylparaben, Linalool, Ethylparaben, Coumarin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylparaben, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Caramel, CI 19140.
Thank you so much!
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreen
Hi, dr this site is really helpful. I also want to ask of this product is safe.
British rose petal- soft gel toner
Here are the ingredients;
Panthenol, Sodium hydroxide, Methylpropanediol, trisodium ethylenediamine Disuccinate, rose extract, P E G-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Trideceth-6, Benzyl Salicylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice powder, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Citric acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
Thanks Dr.
This has a salicylate, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hi could you tel me if this is safe to use:
Ingredients
SPA OF THE WORLD™ ETHIOPIAN GREEN COFFEE CREAM FIRMING BODY CREAM
Aqua, Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Parfum, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Caffeine, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Geraniol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Citral, Linalool, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Isoeugenol, CI 19140, CI 42090.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hi !
Are these product safe for pregnancy & nursing?
1. Drops of light facial foam
Ingredients:
Aqua/Water (Solvent), Myristic Acid (Emulsifier/Surfactant), Glycerin (Humectant), Stearic Acid (Emulsifying Agent), Lauric Acid (Surfactant – Cleansing Agent), Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate (Surfactant), Potassium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Glycol Distearate (Viscosity Controlling Agent), Butylene Glycol (Humectant), Acrylates Copolymer (Stabiliser), Sodium Cocoamphoacetate (Surfactant), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Caprylyl Glycol (Skin Conditioning Agent), Polyquaternium-39 (Film Former), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance Ingredient), Sodium Chloride (Viscosity Controlling Agent), Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient), Tetrasodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Skin Conditioning Agent), Palmaria Palmata Extract (Skin Conditioning Agent).
2. Drops of light serum
Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-20, Methyl Gluceth-20, Alcohol Denat., 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Hydrolyzed Soy Flour, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rosa Centifolia Extract /Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Parfum/Fragrance.
3. Drops of light liquid peel
Ingredients
Aqua, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Carbomer, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Quaternium-80, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Parfum, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Chloride, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol.
4. Strawberry body yoghurt
Ingredients:
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragaria Vesca Juice/Strawberry Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Limonene, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract/Sweet Almond Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 14700/Red 4, CI 19140/Yellow 5.
5. Banana body yoghurt
Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract/Banana Fruit Extract, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Linalool, Coumarin, Eugenol, Ascorbic Acid, Isoeugenol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract/Sweet Almond Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 15985/Yellow 6.
6. Banana shower cream
Ingredients:
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract/Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Parfum/Fragrance, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Coco-Glucoside, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Denatonium Benzoate, Ascorbic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 15985/Yellow 6.
#2, #4- Salicylic Acid, so ok for nursing but not pregnancy
All the rest are fine for pregnancy and nursing
Hi doc,
Is moringa softening body milk is safe to use during pregnancy and nursing?
Ingredients are- aqua/water/ eau,ethylhexyl palmitate, glycerine, cyclopentasiloxane, orbigyna oleifera seed oil, glyceryl stearate, moringa oleifera seed oil, PEG-100 stearate, sesamum indicum seed oil, dimethicone, PEG-40 stearate, phenethyl alcohol, perfume/ fragrance,caprylyl glycol, cetearyl alcohol, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, xanthan gum, linalool,hexyl cinnamal,disodium EDTA, sodium carbomer, butylphenyl methylpropional, sodium hydroxide, benzyl salicylate, geraniol, hydroxycitronellal, isoeugenol, tocopherol,citric acid, CI 19140/yellow 5.
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to the salicylate
Thank you very much for your post !
I would like to ask about this product please:
Tea tree clearing foaming cleanser
Ingredients:
Aqua, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Coco-Glucoside, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Sodium Chloride, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Glycerin, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Myristamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, PVP, p-Anisic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Menthol, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil, Citral, Limonene, Tocopherol, Citric Acid.
This has willow bark (a salicylate). Ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hello doctor, how about Spa of the world green coffee? Is it safe for pregnancy?
The ingredients:
Aqua, Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Parfum, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Caffeine, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Geraniol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Citral, Linalool, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Isoeugenol, CI 19140, CI 42090.
Thank you! 🙂
This is ok 🙂
Thank you! 😊
Hi Dr,
Please could you tell me if this product from Body Shop is safe to use during pregnancy? Many thanks!
Honey Bronze™ Drops of Sun
Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Alcohol Denat., Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Methoxy PEG-10, Phenoxyethanol, Mel/Honey/Miel, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum/Fragrance, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, t-Butyl Alcohol, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 17200/Red 33, CI 42090/Blue 1, CI 15510/Orange 4.
No, I would avoid this due to the salicylate. Ok for nursing
Hi Doctor, can help me review below ingredients from French Grape seed scrub: Glycerin, Sucrose, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Parfum/Fragrance, Polyacrylamide, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Aqua/Water/Eau, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil/Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oenothera Biennis Seed/Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Seed, Laureth-7, Geraniol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Powder/Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Powder, Limonene, Vitis Vinifera Bud Extract/Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Bud Extract, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 19140/Yellow 5 Lake, CI 77288/Chromium Oxide Greens.
And Japanese Camilla cream: Aqua/Water (Solvent), Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter (Emollient), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (Skin Conditioning Agent), Olus Oil/Vegetable Oil (Emollient), Sodium Polyacrylate (Viscosity Increasing Agent), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance Ingredient), Pentylene Glycol (Solvent), Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Caprylyl Glycol (Skin Conditioning Agent), Mangifera Indica Seed Oil/Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil (Emollient), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Emollient), p-Anisic Acid (pH Adjuster), Benzyl Salicylate (Fragrance Ingredient), Candelilla Cera (Emollient), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Citronellol (Fragrance Ingredient), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster).
Thank a lot
Also ok for pregnancy and nursing
This is ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi doc
is their “Matte Clay Pressed Powder” safe for pregnancy?
alc, Mica, Silica, Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Magnesium Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyisobutene, Phenoxyethanol, Aqua / Water / Eau, Caprylyl Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Moroccan Lava Clay, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil / Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Glycerin. [+/- CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide].
You don’t need to worry about powders. Info here: Pregnancy Safe Makeup
Is this product safe for pregnancy? Because i was told at watsons that it is. But i wanna be sure. I hope you can send me a reply thru email. Thanks.
Product: instant argan glow body butter.
Ingredients: Water, Butyrospermum ParkII (Shea Butter), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Cera Alba, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, PEG-100 Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethiconol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Alumina Magnesium Metasilicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 19140, CI 15985.
This has licorice root. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Thanks
Hi doctor is this safe
The body shop
Thai makurt lime firming oil
All Ingredients
Glycine Soja Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Parfum, Limonene, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Citrus Hystrix Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citral, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Geraniol.
Looks safe for pregnancy and nursing
Can we use hemp overnight rescue moisturising mask during pregnancy?
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Myristyl Myristate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Limonene, Linalool, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Geraniol, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Citral, CI 77288/Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 19140/Yellow 5.
Here’s my info on hemp:
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.
The other ingredients are all ok. I don’t feel comfortable saying this is safe due to the hemp, so it’s up to you.
Hi Dr. Would like to ask if The Body Shop Matte Clay Powder Full Coverage Pressed Powder is safe for pregnant?
Talc, Mica, Silica, Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Magnesium Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyisobutene, Phenoxyethanol, Aqua / Water / Eau, Caprylyl Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Moroccan Lava Clay, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil / Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Glycerin. [+/- CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide].
This is fine, but you don’t need to worry about powders:
Pregnancy Safe Makeup
Hello doctor!
Want to ask you (at Ulta) means…ulta stands for whattt???
ULTA is a very popular beauty store in the US. That’s the link for where you can buy the product.
Ok.Thanks…!
Hi Dr!This blog super helpful and thank you so much.
Can you just let me the below body shop product is safe during pregnancy.
Matte Lip Liquid
Isohexadecane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cera Alba, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Talc, Propylene Carbonate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Aqua, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, CI 15850, CI 77120, CI 45410, CI 15850.
Looks ok!
Hi Dr, Can you let me know the below body shop product is safe for pregnancy.
Thank you so much !!
Moringa Nourishing Dry Oil For Body and Hair
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Emollient), Dicaprylyl Carbonate (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil/Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Moringa Pterygosperma Oil/Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Oil (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil (Emollient), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (Antioxidant), Geraniol (Fragrance Ingredient), Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (Emollient), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Antioxidant).
Looks ok
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this!
Do you by chance know if Ambi Skincare Fade Cream or the Ordinary Azaelic Acid Suspension are okay for pregnant women to use? Trying to find some to reduce acne scarring.
Ambi
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GD5LY6/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
Active Ingredients: Hydroquinone 2%, Octinoxate 2%. Inactive: Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclomethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylparaben, Fragrance, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Soybean Protein, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Isopropyl Myristate, Lactic Acid, Methylparaben, Peg-100 Stearate, Peg-16 Soy Sterol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Propylparaben, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water.
https://www.sephora.com/product/the-ordinary-deciem-azelaic-acid-suspension-10-P427411
Ingredients: Azelaic Acid: Visibly brightens the skin tone, improves the evenness of skin texture, reduces the look of blemishes, and offers antioxidant support.
Water, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Azelaic Acid, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Isohexadecane, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Triethanolamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
The first has hydroquinone, which you need to avoid while pregnant and nursing. It also has chemical sunscreens, which you need to avoid while pregnant.
The 2nd is ok for pregnancy and nursing.
Hi Doc
Is the below the body shop product is pregnancy safe?
Thank you!!
Skin Defence Multi-Protection Lotion SPF 50+
INGREDIENTS: Aqua/Water/Eau, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., PEG-100 Stearate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]/Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Parfum/Fragrance, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract/Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Rhizome/Root Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Propylene Glycol, Linalool, BHT, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Citronellol, Sodium Hydroxide.
No, this has chemical sunscreens and a salicylate. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy.
hi doc,is this safe?
the body shop white musk deodorant.
ingredients:
Alcohol Denat., Aqua, Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Hydroxycitronellal, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Sodium Hydroxide, Coumarin, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract.
This is fine!
hi doctor can I use marsh mallow hearts hand cream? The ingredients are listed below: aqua, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, grapeseed oil, glyceryl streate SE, shea butter, parfum, phenonyethanol, capric tryceride, ceteareth 20,citric acid, xanthan gum, ethylhexyglycerin, sodium hydroxide, apricot oil, tocopheryl acetate.
Ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doctor can I just say your we site is my reference bible since I was pregnant and up to now that I am nursing. So a big thank you to you!
Can you help to review if Vitamin C Microdermabrasion is safe for nursing pls?
All Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau (Solvent), Solum Diatomeae/Diatomaceous Earth/Terre de diatomées (Absorbent/Bulking Agent), Glycerin (Humectant), Aluminum Silicate (Abrasive), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil/Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent – Occlusive), Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning Agent), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient), Cetearyl Alcohol (Emulsifying Agent), Glyceryl Stearate (Emulsifying Agent), PEG-100 Stearate (Surfactant), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Polysorbate 60 (Surfactant), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Stabiliser/Viscosity Modifier), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Xanthan Gum (Viscosity Controlling Agent), Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Antioxidant), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance Ingredient), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate (Emulsifying Agent), Trideceth-6 (Surfactant – Emulsifying Agent), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning Agent), Citral (Fragrance Ingredient), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster).
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing 🙂
Hi Doctor,
I have one more to ask. I see Peppermint Cooling Foot Spray and Peppermint Foot Scrub on the list but I do not see this one and the ingredients not exactly the same. So not sure this one safe for nursing. Could you please confirm? Thank you so much.
Peppermint Intensive Cooling Foot Rescue
Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate, Glycine Soja Oil, Propylene Glycol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Cera Alba, Lanolin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Mentha Piperita Oil, Levulinic Acid, p-Anisic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Levulinate, Acidophilus/Grape Ferment, Disodium EDTA, Menthol, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Butylene Glycol, Propyl Gallate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, BHT, CI 17200, CI 15985.
This list is safe for pregnancy and nursing
hi, it’s me again.. i want to ask about 2 product, safe for pregnancy or nursing?
1. The body Shop x house of holland : white musk body lotion
ingredients: aqua/water/eau, ethylhexy palmitate, ceteareth-20, glycerin, orbignya oleifera seed oil, steareth-2, bertholletia excelsa seed oil, parfume/fragrance, cetearyl alcohol, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, butyrospermum parkii butter/butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, maltodextrin, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, disodium EDTA, hydroxycitronellal, sodium hydroxide, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, alpha-isomethyl lonone, coumarin, hibiscus abelmoschus seed extract, citric acid.
2. The body Shop x house of holland : black musk body lotion
ingredients: aqua/water/eau, ethylhexy palmitate, ceteareth-20, glycerin, orbignya oleifera seed oil, steareth-2, bertholletia excelsa seed oil, parfume/fragrance, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, cetearyl alcohol, dimethicone, butyrospermum parkii butter/butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, maltodextrin, benzyl salicylate, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, hydroxycitronellal, disodium EDTA, limonene, sodium hydroxide, alpha-isomethyl lonone, coumarin, citral, hibiscus abelmoschus seed extract, citric acid.
thanks
#1 is fine for pregnancy and nursing
#2 has a salicylate, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
thanks a lot, doc..
Hi, I was wondering if you could review the following. Thanks so much 🙂
LEMON PROTECTING HAND & BODY LOTION
Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil/Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Carbomer, Parfum/Fragrance, Limonene, Citral, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, Geraniol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil/Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citric Acid, CI 19140/Yellow 5.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doctor!
I’d like to know whether the new (summer limited edition) zesty lemon body yogurt is pregnancy safe, please. I think it looks like it is but better to be safe.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer,
Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl
Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum/Fragrance, Limonene, Citral, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract/Citrus Limon
(Lemon) Fruit Extract, Linalool, Citric Acid, Geraniol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract/Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet
Almond) Seed Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 19140/Yellow
5, CI 15985/Yellow 6.
Ok for pregnancy and nursing
Yay! Thanks so much
Hi there! I’d love to know if the Green Tea Fuji Refreshingly Purifying Cleansing Hair Scrub is safe for use in pregnancy? Ingredient list:
Sodium Chloride, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/Fragrance, Caprylyl Glycol, Menthol, Mel/Honey/Miel, Linalool, Limonene, Citric Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 42090/Blue 1
Thank you so much!
Sarah
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi
Could you please help me verify if the Bodyshop Aloe Vera Deodorant and Fuji Green Tea™ Refreshingly Purifying Shampoo safe for pregnancy?
1. Bodyshop Aloe Vera Deodorant for Sensitive Skin
All ingredients :
Aqua, Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Steareth-2, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Steareth-21, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Benzoate, Bisabolol, BHT.
2.Fuji Green Tea™ Refreshingly Purifying Shampoo
All ingredients :
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Citric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate, Hexylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Salicylic Acid, Linalool, Limonene, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mel/Honey/Miel, Sodium Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate.
It has salicylic acid in the shampoo 🙁
Thank you so much
Yeah, I wouldn’t use the shampoo while pregnant. It’s ok for nursing though.
the deodorant is fine for pregnancy and nursing
Thank youuuu so muuuccchhhh
Hi I wondered if the body shop vanilla body spray is safe in pregnancy? Also the banana hair mask
Thankyou
Body spray is basically perfume and a hair mask is a conditioner. I don’t review either product category. Perfumes should just be sprayed on your clothes instead, and your hair can’t absorb anything so no need to worry.
Hi, I don’t suppose you know if the hemp overnight rescue mask is suitable for pregnant women. Many thanks xx
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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.
Is the drops of light range ok to use while pregnant?
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The Body Shop
Spa Of The World™ African Ximenia Scrub
Glycerin (Humectant), Sodium Chloride (Viscosity Controlling Agent), Cera Alba/Beeswax (Viscosity Controlling Agent), Cetearyl Alcohol (Emulsifying Agent), Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate (Surfactant), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (Surfactant), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (Skin Conditioning Agent), Zea Mays Starch/Zea Mays (Corn) Starch (Absorbent), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance Ingredient), Aqua/Water (Solvent), Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Emollient), Ximenia Americana Seed Oil (Emollient), Hexyl Cinnamal (Fragrance Ingredient), Butylphenyl Methylpropional (Fragrance Ingredient), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Benzyl Salicylate (Fragrance Ingredient), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (Fragrance Ingredient), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster), CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide (Colorant).
This has a salicylate, so ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hi Dr,
Hawaiian Kukui Rich Nurturing Body Cream safe for pregnancy?
Aqua/Water (Solvent), Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil (Emollient), Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter/Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter (Emollient), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (Skin Conditioning Agent), Cetearyl Alcohol (Emulsifying Agent), Glyceryl Stearate (Emulsifying Agent), PEG-100 Stearate (Surfactant), Glycerin (Humectant), Cera Alba/Beeswax (Viscosity Controlling Agent), Ethylhexyl Palmitate (Skin Conditioning Agent), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (Emollient), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance Ingredient), Caprylyl Glycol (Emollient), Dimethicone ( Emollient), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil (Emollient), Benzyl Salicylate (Fragrance Ingredient), Xanthan Gum (Viscosity Controlling Agent), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Benzyl Benzoate (Fragrance Ingredient), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Potassium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Antioxidant), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster), CI 75120/Annatto (Colorant).
This has a salicylate, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hi Dr,
Almond Milk Body Yogurt? Is it safe for pregnancy?
Aqua, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid.
Ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Dr,
Almond Milk Body Yogurt, is it safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Ingredients:
Aqua, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid.
Ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hello, could you help me with a few products please?
1) Vitamin C liquid peel –
Aqua/Water/Eau, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Carbomer, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Quaternium-80, Parfum/Fragrance, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Mel/Honey/Miel, Limonene, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Isopropyl Alcohol, Linalool, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract.
2) Tea Tree Night Mask –
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Propanediol, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil/Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Algin, Limonene, Citral, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Trideceth-6, Zinc Sulfate, Citronellol, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil, Tocopherol, Caramel, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 42090/Blue 1.
Thank you, so helpful
#1 has a salicyalte and #2 has salicylic acid. Both are ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Banana bath blend from Body Shop
Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco Glucoside, Parfum/Fragrance, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil/Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Benzoate, Cocos Nucifera Oil/Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil/Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract/Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin, Denatonium Benzoate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Caramel, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 15985/Yellow 6.
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi,
Coming across your articles has been a life saver ! I didn’t even know half of these products would be dangerous !
Could you help me please And tel me if either of these products are safe ?
Thank you
Insta glow CC cream
Aqua, Diisopropyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polysilicone-11, Octocrylene, Nylon-12, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Pentylene Glycol, Mica, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Glucoside, PEG-100 Stearate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Chlorphenesin, Ethylene Brassylate, Xanthan Gum, Linoleic Acid, Laureth-12, Silica, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Alumina, Oleic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Palmitic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, BHT, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Linolenic Acid, Tocopherol, CI 77891.
Fresh nude BB cream
Aqua / Water / Eau, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Octocrylene, PEG-8, Argilla / Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Talc, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Alumina, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Citrate, Cellulose Gum, Parfum / Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, BHT. [+/- CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492 / Iron Oxides, CI 77491 / Iron Oxides, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides].
Both have chemical sunscreens, so ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hi, doc! Thanks, You are so helpful!
Could you help me if it’s safe?
– Amazonian Acai Energising Radiance Mask:
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Argania Spinosa Shell Powder, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Euterpe Oleracea Pulp Powder, Parfum/Fragrance, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Limonene, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Methylpropanediol, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citric Acid, Caramel, CI 17200/Red 33
Thanks!!!
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi,
Would you please be able to help me with this item ?
Body shop lip and cheek stain.
ALL INGREDIENTS
All Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Mel/Honey/Miel, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, PVP, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder. [+/- CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 17200/Red 33, CI 45410/Red 28, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 42090/Blue 1].
This has licorice root, so ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hi looking to find out if the ginger shampoo and conditioner is safe in pregnancy and the tea tree targeted gel? Thank you
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Body shop; Drops of light liquid peel
Ingredients;
Aqua, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Carbomer, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Quaternium-80, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Parfum, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Chloride, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol.
Looks pregnancy and nursing safe to me!
HI Doc can i use the below product during pregnancy ?
Thanks !!
all-in-One Face Base
Ingredients :
Talc, Dimethicone, Silica, Zea Mays Starch, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Zinc Stearate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Octyldodecyl Lactate, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl PCA, Tocopherol, Lauryl Alcohol, PCA, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
This is a powder, which you do not need to worry about. More here: Pregnancy Safe Makeup
Hi can you check if the body shop thai makrut lime firming oil is pregnancy safe please? Such a great reference guide you’ve created! Well done!
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Hello could please help me with this product.
The body shop vitamin C Daily Glow Cleansing Polish
Ingredients:
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Polylactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Gluconate, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Phosphoric Acid, CI 77492/Iron Oxides, CI 73360/Red 30.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
hi, how about the vitamin c Microdermabrasion cleanser? Problems about pimple marks.
Aqua/Water/Eau (Solvent), Solum Diatomeae/Diatomaceous Earth/Terre de diatomées (Absorbent/Bulking Agent), Glycerin (Humectant), Aluminum Silicate (Abrasive), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil/Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent – Occlusive), Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning Agent), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient), Cetearyl Alcohol (Emulsifying Agent), Glyceryl Stearate (Emulsifying Agent), PEG-100 Stearate (Surfactant), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Polysorbate 60 (Surfactant), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Stabiliser/Viscosity Modifier), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Xanthan Gum (Viscosity Controlling Agent), Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Antioxidant), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance Ingredient), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate (Emulsifying Agent), Trideceth-6 (Surfactant – Emulsifying Agent), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning Agent), Citral (Fragrance Ingredient), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster).
Looks fine for pregnancy and nursing
HI Doc can i use the below products during pregnancy ?
Thanks!!
Fresh Nude Foundation
Ingredients:
Aqua, Diheptyl Succinate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Octocrylene, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Silica, Cetyl Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Magnesium Sulfate, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium C6-16 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, p-Anisic Acid, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Alba Flower Extract, BHT, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499.
No, it has a chemical sunscreen. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hi Doctor
Can you tell me if those products are safe During pregnancy and nursing ?
1.Shea Shampoo
Ingredients
SHEA BUTTER RICHLY REPLENISHING SHAMPOO
Aqua/Water/Eau, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Parfum/Fragrance, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil/Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Linalool, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Coumarin, Benzoic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 17200/Red 33, CI 42090/Blue 1.
2.Olive soap
Ingredients
OLIVE SOAP
Sodium Palmate, Aqua, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Coconut Acid, Parfum, Triethanolamine, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Linalool, Etidronic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, CI 77492, CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 77007, CI 77499.
3.body list strawberry
Ingredients
STRAWBERRY BODY MIST
Alcohol Denat., Alcohol, Aqua, Parfum, Limonene, t-Butyl Alcohol, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Citronellol, Citral, Linalool, Denatonium Benzoate.
4.olive shower gel
Ingredients
OLIVE SHOWER GEL
Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Trisodium Sulfosuccinate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Mel, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Linalool, Disodium EDTA, Denatonium Benzoate, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 17200.
5.camomile eye make up remover
Ingredients
CAMOMILE GENTLE EYE MAKE-UP REMOVER
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Glucoside, p-Anisic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract.
6.aloe vera butter
Ingredients
ALOE SOOTHING BODY BUTTER
Aqua/Water/Eau, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil/Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter/Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Lanolin Alcohol, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Citric Acid.
7.pink grapefruit Body mist
Ingredients
PINK GRAPEFRUIT BODY MIST
Alcohol Denat., Alcohol, Aqua, Limonene, Parfum, Linalool, t-Butyl Alcohol, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Citral, Geraniol, Denatonium Benzoate.
8.almond hand cream
Ingredients
ALMOND HAND & NAIL CREAM
Aqua, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Myristyl Myristate, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja Oil, Squalane, Dimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Mel, Panthenol, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Trideceth-6, Coumarin, Citric Acid, CI 15985.
9.vitamin e face cream
Ingredients
VITAMIN E MOISTURE CREAM
Aqua/Water/Eau, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG- 100 Stearate, Cetyl Esters, Myristyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil/Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha- Isomethyl Ionone, CI 14700/Red 4, CI 19140/Yellow 5.
Thank you Doctor
This is all UK products ingredients List as i live in UK.
Many of the Body Shop products are the same between the US and UK (finally! a brand that is more consistent!) All of these products are ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hello Dr! I have this hand cream and its not listing in this blog yet. Would like to check if its safe for pregnancy. For your review please.
Wild Argan Oil Hand Cream
Aqua/Water (Solvent/Diluent), Glycerin (Humectant), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Emollient), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil/Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent – Occlusive), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance), Sodium Polyacrylate (Film Former/Viscosity Increasing Agent), Cetyl Alcohol (Emulsifier), Pentaerythrityl Distearate (Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Caprylyl Glycol (Skin Conditioning Agent), Cetearyl Alcohol (Emulsifier), Cetearyl Glucoside (Surfactant), Glycine Soja Oil/Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (Emollient/Skin Conditioner), Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil (Emollient), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Myristamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate (Skin Conditioning Agent), Xanthan Gum (Viscosity Modifier), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Myristyl Alcohol (Emulsifier/Emollient), Stearyl Alcohol (Emollient), Coumarin (Fragrance Ingredient), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster), CI 15985/Yellow 6 (Colorant), CI 19140/Yellow 5 (Colorant), CI 14700/Red 4 (Colorant).
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hello!
Is the Vitamin C skin boost instant smoother safe during pregnancy?
All Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Ascorbic Acid, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Parfum, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Polysilicone-11, Linalool, Limonene, Silica, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Aqua, Hexyl Cinnamal, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Citronellol, CI 77891.
Thank you!
Looks fine for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Dr.
Is the almond milk & honey body scrub safe for pregnancy and nursery?
INGREDIENTS: Water, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Fragrance, Dimethicone, Honey, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Myristamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Shell Powder, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Denatonium Benzoate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid.
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
Good day doctor,
Is this safe to use?
The body shop cool cucumber body yoghurt.
I could not find this product in your list.
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Menthol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract/Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Linalool, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract/Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 42090/Blue 1.
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi could you please check
ALOE CARING ROLL-ON DEODORANT
Aqua, Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Steareth-2, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Steareth-21, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Benzoate, Bisabolol, BHT.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hi doctor. Is it safe for pregnancy?
Body shop mango whipped lotion :
Aqua, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Talc, Glycerin, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Methylparaben, PEG-100 Stearate, Limonene, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Disodium EDTA, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Propylparaben, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Citral, Citric Acid, CI 19140, CI 15985.
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreen
Hi
I am actively trying to conceive, i see that you listed ‘Tea Tree Anti-Imperfection Night Mask’ as a No during pregnancy. Can i use it till I get pregnant and stop once i get a positive test, or should I stop using it from before?
Answer is here: What about if I’m trying to conceive?
Thank you so much for all you do reviewing so many products. I saw you listed the Body Shop Vitamin E Night Cream as safe for pregnancy. However the version sold in Europe has a different (longer) ingredient list. Would you be able to confirm if this ingredient list is safe (please, if you have time):
VITAMIN E NIGHT CREAM
Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Isocetyl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil/Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter/Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil/Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Panthenol, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citric Acid, CI 14700/Red 4, CI 19140/Yellow 5.
Thanks in advance!
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Thank you!
Sorry, I didn’t realize you had lists from several companies. The products mentioned above are all from Body shop. Here are the ingredients
• BANANA TRULY NOURISHING SHAMPOO
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Musa Sapientium Fruit Extract/Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Hydroxystearate, Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Mel/Honey/Miel, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-7, Citric Acid, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Myristic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 14700/Red 4.
• BANANA TRULY NOURISHING CONDITIONER
Aqua/Water/Eau, Musa Sapientium Fruit Extract/Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/Fragrance, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lecithin, Mel/Honey/Miel, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Linalool, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 15985/Yellow 6.
• HAPPY GO LASH MASCARA
Aqua/Water/Eau, Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire d’abeille, Pentylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax/Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Acacia Senegal Gum, Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cire de carnauba, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, Palmitic Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax/Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Glycerin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Cocos Nucifera Oil/Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Galactoarabinan, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract/Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract/Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract, Myristic Acid, Naringenin, Ascorbic Acid, Hesperidin, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract/Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract, Lactic Acid, CI 77499/Iron Oxides.
Mascara you don’t need to worry about, so I don’t screen those. Info here: Pregnancy Safe Makeup
The shampoo and conditioner are both fine for pregnancy and nursing, though note since you shouldn’t be applying the conditioner directly to your scalp (just to your hair) you don’t need to worry about it either as your hair can’t absorb anything itself.
Hi Doc, Can i use the below face powder during pregnancy ?
Thank you !!
All-in-One Face Base
Ingredients :
Talc (Absorbent/Bulking Agent), Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning Agent), Silica (Absorbent), Zea Mays Starch (Absorbent/Chelating Agent), Polymethyl Methacrylate (Emollient), Zinc Stearate (Binder), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Sunscreen), Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent), Octyldodecyl Lactate (Skin Conditioning Agent), Pentylene Glycol (Solvent), Tocopheryl Acetate (Antioxidant), Benzyl PCA (Humectant), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Lauryl Alcohol (Emulsifier/Emollient), PCA (Skin Conditioning Agent). [+/- CI 77891 (Colour), CI 77492 (Colour), CI 77491 (Colour), CI 77499 (Colour), CI 77742 (Colour)].
All powders are fine
Pregnancy Safe Makeup
Thank you so much doc for your instant reply!!!
Hi Dr.! Could you please let me know if The body shop honey bronze highlighting dome is safe for pregnancy. Thank you! God Bless.
Ingredients:
Silica (Absorbent), Octyldodecanol (Emollient), Triethylhexanoin (Fragrance Ingredient), Mica (Opacifying Agent), Isononyl Isononanoate (Emollient), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite (Viscosity Increasing Agent), Candelilla Cera (Stabiliser), Cera Microcristallina (Viscosity Increasing Agent), Cera Alba (Viscosity Controlling Agent), Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 (Emollient), Polyethylene (Binder/Stabiliser), Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient), Parfum (Fragrance Ingredient), Synthetic Wax (Binder/Emollient), Ricinus Communis Seed Oil (Emollient), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Tin Oxide (Opacifying Agent), Hexyl Cinnamal (Fragrance Ingredient), Benzyl Salicylate (Fragrance Ingredient), Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate (Emollient), Geraniol (Fragrance Ingredient), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Tocopheryl Acetate (Antioxidant), Mel (Humectant). [+/- CI 77891 (Colorant), CI 77491 (Colorant), CI 19140 (Colorant), CI 15850 (Colorant), CI 77499 (Colour)].
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate
hi Doctor,
I would like to ask these ingredients in All in one face base The Body Shop is safe for pregnancy? Thanks a lot!!
Talc, Dimethicone, Silica, Zea Mays Starch, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Zinc Stearate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Octyldodecyl Lactate, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl PCA, Tocopherol, Lauryl Alcohol, PCA, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499.
This is a powder, it’s fine. Info here: Pregnancy Safe Makeup
Can you check the bath blends & the brand new lemon range from the body shop at home please
I have already reviewed all products in this brand (I’m in the US) that I have access to their ingredient list, please refer to post about how to request a product review. I need a full ingredient list to review your product, more info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety
List of ingredients missed off my last post for the mango bath blend
Aqua/Water/Eau, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Glucoside, Parfum/Fragrance, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil/Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Benzoate, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil/Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil, Linalool, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil/Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract/Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Geraniol, Denatonium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Caramel, CI 15510/Orange 4.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hi Dr! Thankyou for reviewing so many products, it’s really helps me alot! But I didn’t find this product’s review about pregnancy anywhere, so I decided to ask for your help. What do you think about The Body Shop Mango Body Yogurt?
Here’s the ingridients:
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl Glycol, Mangifera Indica Juice/Mango Juice, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract/Sweet Almond Seed Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 15985/Yellow 6, CI 19140/Yellow 5.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
I would like to know if the new Lemon range is safe to use! Thanks!
LEMON PURIFYING HAIR & BODY WASH
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum/Fragrance, Limonene, Citric Acid, Sucrose, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citral, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Denatonium Benzoate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil/Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 15985/Yellow 6.
LEMON PROTECTING HAND & BODY LOTION
Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil/Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Carbomer, Parfum/Fragrance, Limonene, Citral, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, Geraniol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil/Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citric Acid, CI 19140/Yellow 5.
LEMON CLEANSING ANTI-BACTERIAL HAND SANITISER
Alcohol Denat., Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Parfum/Fragrance, Limonene, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Aminomethyl Propanol, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil/Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Denatonium Benzoate.
LEMON PURIFYING HAND WASH
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Chloride, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum/Fragrance, Limonene, Citric Acid, Sucrose, Citral, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzophenone-3, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Citrus Limon Peel Oil/Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 15985/Yellow 6.
LEMON PURIFYING FACE WASH
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Polysorbate 20, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Limonene, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Benzophenone-3, Citral, Citrus Limon Peel Oil/Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 15985/Yellow 6.
LEMON CARING & PURIFYING HAIR MIST
Alcohol Denat., Aqua/Water/Eau, Isopropyl Alcohol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Parfum/Fragrance, Limonene, Citral, Propylene Glycol, Linalool, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Geraniol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil/Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Denatonium Benzoate.
The hand wash and face wash both have Benzophenone-3, a chemical sunscreens. So ok for nursing, and not pregnancy.
The rest are ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi, thanks so much for these lists. Could you please tell me if these below are ok for pregnancy? Thanks!
ALMOND MILK & HONEY SOOTHING & RESTORING BODY LOTION, ingredients,
Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Mel, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Parfum, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid.
ALMOND MILK & HONEY GENTLY EXFOLIATING CREAM SCRUB
Ingredients,
Aqua, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Parfum, Dimethicone, Mel, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Myristamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Shell Powder, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Denatonium, Benzoate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid
Both look ok for pregnancy and nursing
Thanks so much! Sorry just one more if its ok for pregnancy. I think it’s ok but would rather be 100%!
Vitamin c skin reviver
Ingredients:
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Ascorbic Acid, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Parfum, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Polysilicone-11, Linalool, Limonene, Silica, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Aqua, Hexyl Cinnamal, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Citronellol, CI 77891.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Thanks so much! Merry Christmas 🎄 x
Hi Doc Can i use the below product during pregnancy ?
Happy New Year !!!
Thank you so much !!
Festive Berry Body Scrub
Ingredients :
Glycerin, Sucrose, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Parfum/Fragrance, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Rubus Idaeus Seed/Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed, Aqua/Water/Eau, Isohexadecane, Limonene, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil/Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Alumina, CI 15850/Red 7, CI 17200/Red 33 Lake.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hi. Is is pregnancy safe?
The Body shop – Winter jasmine bodyscrub.
Thank you in advance.
Sorry here is the list of ingredients:
Glycerin, Sucrose, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Parfum/Fragrance, Acrylamide/SodiumAcryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Aqua/Water/Eau, Phenoxyethanol, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Isohexadecane, BenzylSalicylate, Polysorbate 80, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Sorbitan Oleate, Nyctanthes Arbor-Tristis Flower Extract, Citric Acid, BenzoicAcid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 42090/Blue 1.
Thank you in advance.
This has salicylate, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hello 🙂
What about the new body shop banana shampoo and conditioner?
Ingredients
BANANA TRULY NOURISHING SHAMPOO
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Musa Sapientium Fruit Extract/Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Hydroxystearate, Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Mel/Honey/Miel, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-7, Citric Acid, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Myristic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 14700/Red 4.
Ingredients
BANANA TRULY NOURISHING CONDITIONER
Aqua/Water/Eau, Musa Sapientium Fruit Extract/Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/Fragrance, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lecithin, Mel/Honey/Miel, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Linalool, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 15985/Yellow 6.
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
Is the body shop aloe deodorant and Vitamin c instant smoother safe to use in pregnancy?
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Hi Doctor,
I’m loving this page, thank you so much. Could you please let me know if the following product is safe for use in pregnancy:
ALMOND HAND AND NAIL OVERNIGHT MANICURE BUTTER
Aqua (Solvent/Diluent), Glycerin (Humectant), Coco-Caprylate (Skin Conditioning Agent), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Propylene Glycol (Humectant), Myristyl Myristate (Emollient), Cetearyl Alcohol (Emulsifier), Butyrospermum Parkii (Skin-Conditioning Agent/Emollient), Glyceryl Stearate (Emulsifier), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (Emulsifier), PEG-100 Stearate (Surfactant), Glycine Soja Oil (Emollient/Skin Conditioner), Panthenol (Skin/Hair Conditioning Agent), Ceteareth-20 (Emulsifier), Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil (Emollient), Cera Alba (Emulsifier/Emollient), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster), Parfum (Fragrance), Xanthan Gum (Viscosity Modifier), Hexyl Cinnamal (Fragrance Ingredient), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Hydroxycitronellal (Fragrance Ingredient), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Coumarin (Fragrance Ingredient), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), CI 19140 (Colour), CI 15985 (Colour).
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Thank you, your recommendations are so useful! can you please recommend if the Body Shop Tahiti Hibiscus lipstick (Ingredients: Triisostearin (Skin Conditioning Agent), Hydrogenated Polydecene (Skin Conditioning Agent), Isocetyl Stearate, Mica (Opacifier), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Emollient), Cera Microcristallina (Stabiliser/Emollient), Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer (Film Former), Diisostearyl Malate (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Sorbitan Isostearate (Emulsifier), VP/Hexadecene Copolymer (Film Former), Cera Alba (Emulsifier/Emollient), Prunus Avium Seed Oil (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent), Stearalkonium Hectorite (Viscosity Modifier), Parfum (Fragrance), Propylene Carbonate (Solvent), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (Antioxidant), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Tin Oxide (Opacifying Agent), Citronellol (Fragrance Ingredient), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Hydroxycitronellal (Fragrance Ingredient), Alumina (Bulking Agent). [+/- CI 77891 (Colorant), CI 45410 (Colorant), CI 15850 (Colorant), CI 45380 (Colorant), CI 19140 (Colorant), CI 77491 (Colorant), CI 15985 (Colorant), CI 77492 (Colorant), CI 42090 (Colorant), CI 77499 (Colour)].
And The Body Shop Lip Care, Soin Des Levres (Ingredients: Hydrogenated Polydecene (Skin Conditioning Agent), Talc (Absorbent/Bulking Agent), Polyethylene (Opacifier), Hydrogenated Polyisobutene (Emollient), Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides (Emollient), Phenyl Trimethicone (Emollient/Hair Conditioner), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Sunscreen), Lanolin Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent), Ozokerite (Stabiliser/Binder), Mangifera indica (Emollient), Sclerocarya birrea (Skin Conditioning Agent), Boron Nitride (Bulking Agent), Octyl Salicylate (Sunscreen), Lecithin (Stabiliser/Emulsifier), Tocopheryl Acetate (Antioxidant), Panthenol (Skin/Hair Conditioning Agent), Propylparaben (Preservative), Methicone (Skin Conditioning Agent), Ricinus communis (Emollient), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), CI 77491 (Colour), CI 77492 (Colour).
Thank you in advance for your help.
The lipstick looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
The lip care has a chemical sunscreen and salicylate, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Is the drops of light face cleaner pregnancy safe?
Ingredients
BRIGHTENING CLEANSING FOAM
Aqua/Water (Solvent), Myristic Acid (Emulsifier/Surfactant), Glycerin (Humectant), Stearic Acid (Emulsifying Agent), Lauric Acid (Surfactant – Cleansing Agent), Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate (Surfactant), Potassium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Glycol Distearate (Viscosity Controlling Agent), Butylene Glycol (Humectant), Acrylates Copolymer (Stabiliser), Sodium Cocoamphoacetate (Surfactant), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Caprylyl Glycol (Skin Conditioning Agent), Polyquaternium-39 (Film Former), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance Ingredient), Sodium Chloride (Viscosity Controlling Agent), Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient), Tetrasodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Skin Conditioning Agent), Palmaria Palmata Extract (Skin Conditioning Agent).
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hey doctor unr doing an amazing job and we e so thankful for that ..
Here in australia we have diff ingredient for the current vita e moisture cream from body shop if u kindly can give it a look and see if its safe
Ingredients
VITAMIN E MOISTURE CREAM
Aqua/Water/Eau, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG- 100 Stearate, Cetyl Esters, Myristyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil/Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha- Isomethyl Ionone, CI 14700/Red 4, CI 19140/Yellow 5.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hello Doctor, could you please let me know if this hand cream safe during pregnancy?
Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclomethicone, Steareth-21, Tribehenin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Parfum (Fragrance), Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sambucus Nigra (Elder) Flower Extract, Rheum Undulatum (Rhubarb) Root Extract, Rubus Villosus (Blacberry) Fruit Extract, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Disodium EDTA, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Panthenol, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Limonene
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Huge thank you, for so quick replay! You are the best.
Hi, this page is so helpful!
Could you let me know if Drops of Light eye Cream is safe to use please:
Aqua / Water / Eau, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter, Tapioca Starch, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil / Soybean Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Niacinamide, Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract, Glycolic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract / Licorice Root Extract, Potassium Citrate, Silanetriol, Citric Acid.
Thanks
This has licorice root and glycolic acid. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hi, is NOW solutions / sweet almond oil.
safe for using as a moisturizer during pregnancy.
ingredients: 100 percent pure Prunus amygdalus dulcis Kernel Oil.
Thank you!
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hi I found your list of products safe to use during pregnancy extremely useful. I am so worried about using products that are not deemed safe, so keep coming back to this website to check. I use alot of body shop products so want to check what is safe from some that are not on your list.
1 DROPS OF YOUTH™ GENTLE FOAMWASH
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Sucrose, Coco-Glucoside, Propanediol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sucrose Laurate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum/Fragrance, Linalool, Citronellol, Citric Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Xanthan Gum.
2 DROPS OF LIGHT™ BRIGHTENING SERUM
Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-20, Methyl Gluceth-20, Alcohol Denat., 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Hydrolyzed Soy Flour, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rosa Centifolia Extract /Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Parfum/Fragrance.
3 DROPS OF LIGHT BRIGHTENING DAY CREAM
Aqua, Glycerin, Isopropyl Isostearate, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Cera Alba, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Stearic Acid, Rosa Centifolia Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Myristic Acid, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Palmitic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Parfum, CI 77891.
4 TEA TREE HAND WASH
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil/Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Sucrose, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzophenone-3, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Caramel, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 42090/Blue 1.
5 SHEA HAND WASH
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum/Fragrance, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Coco-Glucoside, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Linalool, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzoic Acid, Caramel, CI 15985/Yellow 6.
6 STRAWBERRY SOFTENING BODY POLISH
Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Actinidia Chinensis Seed, Mel, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Fragaria Vesca Juice, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Denatonium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, CI 14700, CI 17200.
7 BLACK MUSK NIGHT BLOOM SHOWER GEL
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum/Fragrance, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Sodium Benzoate, Trisodium Sulfosuccinate, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal.
I’ve added numbers to the products to make this easier. Answers below!
Ok for pregnancy and nursing:
5, 7
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy:
1, 2, 3: Salicylic Acid
4: Chemical sunscreen
6: Chemical sunscreen, salicylic acid