Pregnancy safe skincare can be super difficult and confusing. I have an entire guide devoted to what products are safe to use while pregnant including information on what ingredients to avoid while pregnant and a huge list of pregnancy safe skincare products. The list has gotten so large that I’ve decided to start listing brands in their own individual posts.
Here you’ll find every pregnancy safe skincare product from Derma e as of 6/23/2019. 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.
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Please read the Pregnancy Beauty Guide intro first, where you will learn which products you actually need to worry about (spoiler alert, you don’t need to worry about all makeup or hair products). I will not review products that fall into the “don’t worry about it” categories. If you want to ask about a specific product, I require that you follow these guidelines for asking about pregnancy/nursing safety. You can also learn more about how to use these pregnancy safety lists. I will delete questions that don’t follow the guidelines or are rude.
Pregnancy Safe Products from Derma e
• Firming DMAE Cleanser
• Firming DMAE Eye Lift
• Firming DMAE Serum
• Firming DMAE Toner
• Firming Mask
• Hydrating Mist
• Illuminating Rosehip & Cranberry Face Oil
• Jasmine & Vanilla, Hydrating Shea Body Lotion
• Lemongrass & Thyme, Restoring Shea Body Lotion
• Microdermabrasion Scrub
• Nourishing Rose Cleansing Oil
• Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask
• Purifying Daily Detox Scrub
• Radiant Glow Face Oil
• Rejuvenating Sage & Lavender Face Oil
• Rosehip & Almond, Protecting Shea Body Lotion
• Rosehip & Almond, Protecting Shea Hand and Cuticle Cream
• Scar Gel
• Sensitive Skin Cleanser
• Skinbiotics® Rescue Cream
• Sun Defense Mineral Oil-Free Sunscreen Face
• Sun Defense Mineral Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 30 Body
• Tea Tree and Vitamin E Oil
• Tea Tree and Vitamin E Relief Cream
• Tinted Moisturizing BB Cream SPF 30+: Light, Fair, Medium, Tan, Deep
• Ultra Hydrating Serum
• Vitamin C Mask
• Vitamin C Micellar Cleansing Water
• Vitamin C Concentrated Serum
• Vitamin E Fragrance-Free Therapeutic Shea Body Lotion
• Vitamin E Fragrance-Free, Therapeutic Moisture Shea Hand Cream
• Vitamin E Lavender & Neroli Therapeutic Moisture Shea Hand Cream
• Vitamin E Lavender & Neroli Therapeutic Shea Body Lotion
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• Acne Blemish Control Treatment Serum: Salicylic Acid, Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• Acne Deep Pore Cleansing Wash: Salicylic Acid, Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• Deep Pore Acne Scrub: Salicylic Acid, Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• Essentials Radiance Toner: Glycolic Acid
• Even Tone Brightening Day Cream SPF 15: Licorice Root
• Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Wipes: Licorice Root
• Kids Active Spray Sunscreen SPF 50: Chemical Sunscreen
• Overnight Peel: Glycolic Acid
• Sensitive 3-in-1 Sunscreen SPF 30: Chemical Sunscreen, Licorice Root
• Ultra Sheer Mineral Body Sunscreen Mist SPF 30: Gluconolactone, Licorice Root
• Vitamin C Instant Radiance Citrus Facial Peel: Glycolic Acid
• Water Resistant Sport Face Sunscreen SPF 30: Chemical Sunscreen
• Water Resistant Sport Spray Sunscreen SPF 50: Salicylate, Chemical Sunscreen
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.
• Advanced Peptide and Collagen Eye Cream: Retinoid
• Advanced Peptide and Collagen Moisturizer: Retinoid
• Advanced Peptide and Collagen Serum: Retinoid, note the website does NOT list this ingredient but it shows up on the box
• Anti-Aging Regenerative Day Cream: Retinoid
• Anti-Aging Regenerative Night Cream: Retinoid
• Anti-Aging Regenerative Serum: Retinoid, Glycolic Acid
• Anti-Wrinkle Advanced Antioxidant Moisturizer: Retinoid
• Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream: Retinoid
• Anti-Wrinkle Scrub: Retinoid, Glycolic Acid
• Anti-Wrinkle Toner: Retinoid, Glycolic Acid
• Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Oil: Retinoid
• Arnica Warming Sore Muscle Rub: Cannabis, Salicylate
• Anti-Wrinkle Cleanser: Retinoid, Glycolic Acid
• Anti-Wrinkle Scrub: Retinoid, Glycolic Acid
• Dark Circle Reducing Eye Cream: Retinoid
• Even Tone Brightening Cleanser: Retinoid, Licorice Root, Glycolic Acid
• Firming DMAE Moisturizer: Retinoid
• Hydrating Day Hyaluronic Acid Cream: Retinoid
• Hydrating Eye Cream: Retinoid
• Hydrating Gentle Cleanser: Retinoid
• Hydrating Night Cream: Retinoid
• Psorzema® Cream: Retinoid, Neem
• Radiance Brightening Serum: Retinoid, Arbutin, Willow Bark (salicylate), Licorice Root
• Sensitive Skin Moisturizing Cream: Retinoid
• Sensitive Skin Oil-Free Moisturizer: Retinoid
• Skin Brighten: Arbutin, Retinoid, Licorice Root
• Soothing Relief Lotion: Retinoid
• Vitamin C Intense Night Cream: Retinoid, Licorice Root
• Vitamin C Renewing Moisturizer: Retinoid
• Vitamin E 12,000 IU Cream: Retinoid
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Absolutely so happy that I found your blog. I’m pregnant with baby number 2 and have been searching high and low for skin care that is safe for me to use. With my first I was so clueless about skincare that I didn’t use any my entire pregnancy and my skin really suffered. With this second pregnancy I actually own more than half the pregnancy safe products on the derma e list and it makes me so happy that I can still use them!
Hello, you say you can’t use the hydrating gentle cleanser because of retiniod, but I don’t see that listed in their ingredients.
It’s the Retinyl Palmitate in the complete ingredient list.
Hello! Amazon sent me the wrong eye cream but this one is not on the list and wondering if I can keep it to use in pregnancy? Thank you!
Purified Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Plant Derived), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Stearyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Coco-Caprylate (Coconut Derived), Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable Derived), Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Diheptyl Succinate, Dimethyl MEA (DMAE), Lycium Barbarum (InstaLift® Goji) Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 (Matrixyl® synthe’6®), Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline®NP), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid; Actimoist®Bio-1), Thioctic (Alpha-Lipoic) Acid, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Resveratrol, Copper PCA, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Caffeine, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
I’m not certain if the Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture is a stem cell ingredient. Sometimes stem cells are listed this way, but not always. I would check into what the brand is claiming about stem cells in the product. My concerns are in this post: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy.
It’s otherwise ok for pregnancy and nursing, so it’s really up to you.
Is the vitamin C No dark circles perfecting eye cream ok?
Purified Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Mica, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Caffeine, Jojoba Esters, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Steviol Glycoside/Curcuma Long (Tumeric) Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycolipids, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Spirulina, Lavendula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium, Citrus Grandis.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Thanks a lot for all the efforts!
Hello, I just wanted to raise your attention to something- I bought the advanced peptide and collagen serum thinking it was pregnancy safe. On their website the ingredients look fine, but then it arrived and retinyl palminate is listed as one of the ingredients on the box. Is this ingredient safe still for pregnancy or should I not use this serum? Thankyou so much for your time and putting this list together.
Oh no! They must have reformulated but not updated info anywhere, I agree with you, I don’t see it listed in the ingredients on their website. I’m glad you checked! It isn’t safe. I’ve updated the post to reflect this info.
Hi im wondering about the Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Body? (Since I cant find the oil free body one!) thanks so much for your page!
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 20%
Inactive Ingredients:
Purified Water, Coco-Caprylate (Coconut Derived), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Lauryl Glucoside (Plant Derived), Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Microcrystalline Cellulose (Plant Derived), Cellulose Gum (Plant Derived), Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Phytic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C)
Looks ok to me
Dear Doctor, can you please let me know if this product is safe? Thank you!
DERMA KIDS SUN LOTION HIGH SPF30
Ingredients:
Aqua, Octocrylene, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Decyl Glucoside, Ceteareth-20, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Saccharide Isomerate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceteareth-12, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid.
This has chemical sunscreens, it’s ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hello,
Love that you have this-it is so helpful!
I am not seeing the Derma E products: Blue Light Shield Concentrated Serum or Ultra-Hydrating Alkaline Overnight Facial.
Thank you 🙂
I have currently reviewed all products in this brand that I can. If I have not reviewed your products, I require a full ingredient list to review your product, more info here:
why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety
How about the Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Water Eye Gel??
Purified Water, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Panthenol, Allantoin, Copper PCA, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Natural Fragrance Oils.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Would the safe products be the same as of today? I use the vitamin c cleanser and I just ran out and found out I was pregnant. Being the second pregnancy, I remembered not all facial cleansers and creams are allowed.
Anyways, would the DMAE cleanser and the vitamin c serum be safe still? How about vitamin E IU 14000 plus safflower seed oil (its an oil product) ingredients state: carthamus tinctures (safflower) seed oil and tocopherol acetate (vitamin e)?
I’ve been using the derma e line for the past year and it has changed my skin for the better, so I want to make sure I dont let my skin get bad again even though I know my pregnancy is number 1. Thank you so much!!!!
If the products haven’t been reformulated they should be the same safety category
Hi! How about this Derma E – Sun Protection Mineral Face Powder SPF 30?
Ingredients
Active: Titanium Dioxide 17.29%, Zinc Oxide 20%. Inactive: Mica, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Capryloyl Glycine, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Iron Oxides (CI 77492, CI 77489).
I don’t screen powders at all because you don’t need to worry about them. Info here: Pregnancy Safe Makeup
Thank you so much!
WATER (AQUA) BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, CAPRIC/CAPRYLIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL STARCH, PHENYLPROPANOL, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, XANTHAN GUM, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, FERULIC ACID, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE (VITAMIN C), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLUCOSE, ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (MATCHA TEA) LEAF EXTRACT.
Yes, this is fine for pregnancy and nursing
What are your thoughts on these?
#1 Derma E – Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Water Eye Gel
Ingredients
Purified Water, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Panthenol, Allantoin, Copper PCA, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Natural Fragrance Oils.
#2 – Derma E – Ultra-Hydrating Alkaline Gel Booster Serum
Ingredients
Purified Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium PCA, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Cellulose Gum, Copper PCA, Superoxide Dismutase, Sodium Bicarbonate, Natural Fragrances Oil, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ergothioneine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-28.
Both look ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi!
I’m wondering if you can review DermaE’s product “purifying oil free moisturizer”
Ingredients: Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Gel Extract*, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Coco-Caprylate (Coconut Derived), Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Undaria Pinnatifida (Wakame, Kimarine®) Extract, Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Fucus Vesiculosus (Bladderwrack) Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium (Canadian Willowherb?) Extract, Xanthan Gum, Charcoal Powder, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable Derived), Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Iron Oxides, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Thank you in advance!
This is fine for pregnancy and nursing
hello! I love the website, it is really well laid pout and easy to search for stuff. The one question I had is that you say you will note why the item is not pregnancy safe but I can’t seem to see where you have written that? Or is it that the ingredient you write next to the product not in bold, is the one that should be avoided?
I am specifically looking at some of the Derma E Acne serums / creams, are the ingredients to avoid Salicylic Acid and Willow Bark (Salicylate)?
The Acne Rebalancing Cream isn’t on here (I think it may be fairly new this summer) but I assume that is one to avoid while pregnant as it’s active ingredient is Salicylic Acid?
Thanks so much!
Yes, the ingredient next to each product is the one to avoid. Sometimes people disagree with me and don’t care about Licorice root for example, so if they know I was only worried about licorice root in a product it would be important. I tried to make it pretty obvious for each product.
The acne rebalancing cream may have been released after my last full brand review, but if it has salicylic acid I wouldn’t recommend using it while pregnant.
Hi! Can you review this for safety?
“derma e blue light shield serum“
Purified Water, Cetyl Alcohol (Vegetable Derived), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable Derived), Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Capryloyl Glycerin/sebacic Acid Copolymer, Diheptyl Succinate, Salicylic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Charcoal Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Rhodiola Rosea (Rhodiola) Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Xanthophylls (Lutein), Panax (Ginseng) Root Extract, Trehalose, Aphanizomenon Flos-aquae (Blue Green Algae) Powder, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Also, I’ve used Honest wipes on my babies for years but I just read a comment that you said licorice root was not good while preggo. Is it also not good for babies skin?
Thanks so much!!
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylic acid
Licorice root is fine for babies, though I would be careful with products with many extracts, they tend to cause reactions and babies tend to be very sensitive.
Hi, I just found out I’m pregnant, and have been using Derma E for awhile now (without knowing I’m pregnant). I just tossed aside the products I know I absolutely cannot use anymore, but, not sure of a few of these, if you wouldn’t mind taking a look. Thank you!!
Vitamin C Gently Daily Cleansing Paste:
Purified Water, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Sodium Methyl Cococyl Taurate, Potassium Hydroxide, Myristic Acid, Behenic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Lauric Acid, Kaolin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder, Stearic Acid, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Lauryl Lactyl Lactate, Bentonite, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Iron Oxide, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vegetable Derived), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol.
Anti-Blemish Clarifying Bi-Phase Toner:
WATER PHASE: Purified Water, Glycolic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Sodium Hyaluronate, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol. OIL PHASE: Isopropyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Vegetable Derived), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Melaleuca Altrernfolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Paprika Extract.
Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches:
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Niacinamide, Carrageenan, Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether, Allatoin, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arginine, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Glucomannan, Cellulose Gum, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Mica, Iron Oxides (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 80, Sucrose, Phenoxyethanol.
Ok for pregnancy and nursing: 1, 3
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy:
2: Blycolic Acid
Hello, I’m wondering if the vitamin E IU 14000 and safflower seed oil is safe for pregnancy?
Ingredients: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
Thanks 😊
Look ok for pregnancy and nursing
Revolution vtamin c serum.INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS (INGRÉDIENTS): Aqua (Water, Eau), Propylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Laureth-7, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Limonene, Sodium Hydroxide, Citral, Linalool. CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide).is this safe during pregnancy
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Good morning!
I have a couple of products I was curious about:
Acure Radically Rejuvenating Dual Phase Bakuchiol Serum:
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Bakuchiol, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract*, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol. *Organic Ingredient.
Derma E Eczema Relief Cream:
Active Ingredient: Collodial Oatmeal 1%
Inactive Ingredients: Allantoin, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Arctostaphylos, Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Chamomila Recutita (Matricaria) Flower, Coco-Caprylate, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fagara Zanthoxyloides Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Purified Water, Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate.
Thanks!
The Acure has bakuchiol, which is like a retinoid. Avoid in pregnancy and in nursing if you’re conservative.
Pregnancy safe products from Acure
The Derma e Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Thank you!
Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate-20 (Vitamin C-20), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Rose Canina Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum.Is this serum safe for pregnancy
This has licorice root and salicylic acid. Ok for pregnancy and nursing.
Hi There! I am currently trying to get pregnant and have loved using Derma E’s Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Cloud Cleanser, but wanted to know if it was pregnancy safe?
Ingredients: Purified Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Sodium Bicarbonate, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Potassium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Natural Fragrance Oils.
Thank you so much!!!
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hi, I’m wondering about the Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads?
Purified Water, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Lactic Acid, Ferulic Acid (Plant Derived), Dimethyl MEA, Resveratrol, Mandelic Acid, Gluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid, Allantoin, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Prunus Domestica (Plum) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Leaf Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Lycium Chinensis (Goji) Fruit Extract, Lepidium Meyenii (Maca) Root Extract, Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Potassium Sorbate, Phytic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol. *Certified Organic
This has mandelic acid, and gluconolactone. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Is the Derma E Vitamin E Safflower oil pregnancy safe? The only two ingredients are carthamus tinctorius (safflower oil) and Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e)
Thank you!!
This is fine for pregnancy and nursing
Hi, which of the peptide eye cream ingredients are retinoid? Asking just to be informed thru my pregnancy
Retinyl Palmitate
Thank you so much! I’ve thrown the eye cream. Used it without realizing it’s got retinol/retinoids :(:( very very nervous now.
Discussion here that might help: You’ve been using a product with a “bad” ingredient
Hi Doctor! Could you please review the Scar Cream Sun Protectant SPF 35? Thank you!
Active: Zinc Oxide 11.7% Inactive: Allantoin, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, C30-45 Olefin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Behenate, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi! I didn’t find the “Derma E
Vitamin C Weightless Moisturizer SPF 45” in your list. Is this safe for pregnancy? I listed the ingredients below.
Thank you very much,
Karen.
Ingredients: Active: Zinc Oxide 20%. Inactive: Apium Gravelones (Celery) Seed Extract, Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocoglycerides, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glycerin, Isostearic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Lauryl Glucoside, Lecithin, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract, Natural Fragrance Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi doctor, thanks for your help! How about the derma e scar gel?
Ingredients:
Purified Water, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Carbomer, Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract, Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine, Allantoin, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Natural Fragrance Oils.
Thanks!!
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi! Love this blog. What about the Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Overnight Facial?
Purified Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Vegetable Derived), Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Allantoin, Sodium PCA, Pullulan, Copper PCA, Sodium Bicarbonate, Lecithin, Algin, Sclerotium Gum, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Natural Fragrance Oil.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi! Could you please review the following product? I’m nursing and wondering if it’s safe to use. Thank you!
Derma e Stem Cell Lifting Eye Treatment
Ingredients: Purified Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Plant Derived), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Stearyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Coco-Caprylate (Coconut Derived), Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable Derived), Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Diheptyl Succinate, Dimethyl MEA (DMAE), Lycium Barbarum (InstaLift® Goji) Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 (Matrixyl® synthe’6®), Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline®NP), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid; Actimoist®Bio-1), Thioctic (Alpha-Lipoic) Acid, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Resveratrol, Copper PCA, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Caffeine, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to stem cells
Hi Doctor,
Thanks so much for your site. Just checking if the current ingredient list for the Vitamin C serum is still ok as it has Green Tea extract? Are you alos able to review the second ingredient list for Tru Skin vitmin c serum? I can’t find it anywhere else on your site.
Thanks so much.
1) Purified Water, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C, Stay-C 50), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Microcrystalline Cellulose (Plant Derived), Cellulose Gum (Plant Derived), Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide (Vegetable Derived), Polymnia Sonchifolia (Yacon) Root Juice, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus (Probiotic), Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil, Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Extract *, Allantoin, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Plant Derived), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Natural Fragrance Oils.
2) Organic Deionized Herbal Infusion *, Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane), Botanical Hyaluronic Acid, Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana), Vitamin E (d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate), Kosher Vegetable Glycerol, Carbomer, (2s)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic Acid, Organic Jojoba Oil (Organic Simmondsia Chinensis), Phenoxyethanol, Ethyl Hexyl Glycerol * Water, Organic Aloe, Organic Gotu Kola, Wildcrafted Organic Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail), Wildcrafted Organic Dandelion, and Wildcrafted Organic Geranium
Green tea extract is fine. I wouldn’t have screened it as safe otherwise. What you need to worry about is here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Both of these products are fine for pregnancy and nursing.
Hello and thanks for all of the resources you provide. Wondering if you could review the Derma E Thickening Shampoo. Especially wondering about the ingredient Tocopheryl Acetate (since it’s sometimes connected to Hydroquinone). Thanks so much!
Water (Aqua), Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Panthenol, Sea Salt, Menthol, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Bakuchiol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Vegetable Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E on it’s own, if hydroquinone was involved it needs to be labelled as such. The bakuchiol is a retinoid though, I would avoid in pregnancy and nursing.
Hi! Your site is SO helpful!!! Thank you so much!!
I have a quick question about the Derma-E DMAE firming eye cream you have listed on the “safe” list. When I click on it, it takes me to Amazon but it’s the Derma-E Stem Cell lifting eye cream. (I don’t see it listed as safe or not safe.) Can you help clarify, please…..which is safe or are both safe? 🙂
Thanks again!
They likely reformulated or discontinued the product and redirected the link to the new product that they recommend to replace it. If you look in the post, I always post the date of my last review, which in this case was 2 years ago. A stem cell product wouldn’t be safe for pregnancy, sorry!
Gentle Enzyme Peel
Ingredients:
Purified Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Cetrimonium Chloride, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Silybum Marianum Seed (Milk Thistle) Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris (Mugwort) Extract, Astaxanthin, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Potassium Sorbate, Menthol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Bromelain (Pineapple Fruit Enzyme), Papain (Papaya Fruit Enzyme), Phenoxyethanol.
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root
The struggle out there is real! I have gone through my beauty and skincare supplies more than once to get rid of toxins, but now that I am pregnant, I am ruthless with ingredient lists. Most things are straight forward, but there is other conflicting information. I feel really good using your list to cross reference with my information and my increasing mama-intuition. Thank you so much for doing the research and having this all in an easy-to-use place.
I’m so glad it was helpful 🙂
I love referencing your site for safe products!
Derma E Scalp a
Relief Treatment
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Purified Water, Glycerin, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Sea Kelp) Extract, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae (Blue Algae) Powder, Emblica Officinalis (Amla) Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Fagara Zanthoxyloides Bark, Menthol, Methone Glycerin Acetal, Niacinamide, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Leaf/Stem Oil, Caffeine, Epilobium Angustifolium (Willowherb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Willow (Salix Alba) Bark Extract, Copper PCA, Leuconostoc /Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to willow bark
Hi, I’ve been using the Advanced Peptide and Collagen Mosturixer and am currently breastfeeding. I looked at all the ingredients before I bought to ensure there was no retinol or retinoids in it but above it states that there is.
Am I missing it in the ingredient list? Want to stop using if so!
Purified Water, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Vegetable Derived), Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Dimethicone, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Pinus Pinaster (Pycnogenol®) Bark Extract, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract (Plant Derived Collagen), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Natural Fragrance Oil.
These are the full ingredients pulled from many websites. I would check your box.
Purified Water, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Vegetable Derived), Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil, Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Cetyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable Derived), Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 (Matrixyl synthe’6), Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline NP), Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Pinus Pinaster (Pycnogenol) Bark Extract, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract (Plant Derived Collagen), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Organic Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Allantoin, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Oxide, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavender Essential oil.
Hi Doctor! Is Derma E Advanced Peptides and Flora-Collagen Night Moisturizer safe?
Purifed Water, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride ( Vegetable Derived), Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Dimethicone, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Protein, Pinus Pinaster (Pycnogenol) Bark Extract, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract (Plant Derived Collagen), Vegetable Collagen, Melatonin, Tocopheryl Acetate ( Vitamin E), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Organic Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hey! I love your page it’s been so helpful! I was wondering if Derma E purifying gel Cleanser is pregnancy safe? This is copied from targets website: INGREDIENTS:ORGANIC ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) EXTRACT*, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE (COCONUT DERIVED), GLYCERIN (VEGETABLE DERIVED), SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (PLANT DERIVED), CELLULOSE GUM (PLANT DERIVED), CHARCOAL POWDER, FUCUS VESICULOSUS (BLADDERWRACK) EXTRACT, UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA (WAKAME, KIMARINE®) EXTRACT, EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (CANADIAN WILLOWHERB) EXTRACT, ORGANIC CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT*, XANTHAN GUM, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN. *CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Derma E- Scar Cream Sun Protectant SPF 35.
Safe for pregnancy?
Active: Zinc Oxide 11.7% Inactive: Allantoin, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, C30-45 Olefin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Behenate, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica.
Thank you for your time. I appreciate it.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing