Pregnancy Safe Skincare from Elta MD

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1. 1.13.20

   Danielle said:

   Hi, I have a question about the So Silky Hand Creme; it has sclareolide, which it says is derived from clary sage – which I believe is not safe during pregnancy(?) What are your thoughts?

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   • 1.13.20

     15mins said:

     Clary safe is fine during pregnancy. You need such giant amounts to do anything that the medical community doesn’t say to avoid it.

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     • 1.13.20

       Danielle said:

       Thank you!

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2. 6.17.20

   Jennifer said:

   How about EltaMD UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+?

   Active: Zinc Oxide 19%, Titanium Dioxide 4.0%.

   Inactive: Water/Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, C15-19 Alkane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, Glyceryl Behanate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolized Jojoba Esters, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Sclerotium Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lecithin, Pullulan, Jojoba Esters, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Tocopherol, Malic Acid.

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   • 6.18.20

     Christine said:

     This has malic acid, ok for nursing but not pregnancy

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     • 6.18.20

       Jennifer said:

       Thanks!

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3. 7.2.20

   Alissa said:

   Hi, would EltaMD SilverGel Antimicrobial Bellow be safe to use during pregnancy?

   Ingredients:
   Carbomer, Glycerin, Purified Water, Silver Nitrate, Sodium Chloride And Triethanolamine

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   • 7.2.20

     Christine said:

     Looks ok to me

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4. 7.30.20

   Danielle said:

   Hello! Could I please double check the ingredients on these three sunscreens, in case Elta MD has reformulated anything since this post? Thanks so much in advance.

   UV Elements:
   Active: Zinc Oxide 10.0%, Titanium Dioxide 5.5%.

   Inactive: Purified Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Iron Oxides.

   UV Physical:
   Active: Zinc Oxide 9.0%, Titanium Dioxide 7.0%.

   Inactive: Alumina, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Iron Oxide, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Octyl Stearate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Perfluorononyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate 13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Purified Water, Quercetin, Sodium Hydroxide, Thioctic Acid (Alpha Lipoic Acid), Triethoxycaprylylsilane.

   UV Pure:
   Active: Zinc Oxide 10%, Titanium Dioxide 5.5%.

   Inactive: Purified Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polymethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica.

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   • 7.30.20

     Christine said:

     All 3 are fine for pregnancy and nursing

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     • 8.1.20

       Danielle said:

       Thank you so much

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5. 9.1.20

   Kristine said:

   Good day Dr. Is this safe for pregnant?
   Elta md uv clear spf 46
   Ingredients:

   Active Ingredients: 9.0% Zinc oxide, 7.5% Octinoxate
   EltaMD UV Clear Inactive Ingredients: Purified Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium
   Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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   • 9.1.20

     Christine said:

     Sorry, this is already listed above under not safe for pregnancy but ok for nursing

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6. 10.26.20

   Monica said:

   Hi doctor- is the Eltamd UV restore pregnancy and nursing safe?

   Active: Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide.

   Inactive: Water, CocoCaprylate/Caprate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG- 100 Stearate, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Glyceryl Behenate, Xanthan Gum, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Ethylhexyl.

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   • 10.26.20

     Christine said:

     This has a salicylate and should be avoided in pregnancy for sure. I can’t comment on nursing safety as I think this isn’t a full ingredient list (that’s only half of an ingredient name at the end)

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7. 11.2.20

   Hannah said:

   Hello, is skin recovery serum safe? Thank you
   Water, Propanediol, Isododecane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-11, Panthenol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Taurine, Sodium Acrylate/ Sodium, Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arginine, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isohexadecane, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Car Boxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Glucoside, Polysorbate 80, Decyl Glucoside, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glycine, Sodium Hyaluronate

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   • 11.2.20

     Christine said:

     Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing

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8. 12.30.20

   Jenna said:

   Hello. I am inquiring on if the EltaMD Skin Recovery Toner is pregnancy safe? Thank you!!!
   Ingredients: Water, Propanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycerin, Taurine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Citric Acid, Malachite Extract, Glycine.

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   • 12.31.20

     Christine said:

     Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing

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9. 3.3.21

   Diala said:

   Hello, I have a question on one of the Elta MD sunscreens: Octocrylene 10%, Zinc Oxide 15% Inactive:Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol,Isododecane, Phenoxyethanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Acacia Senegal Gum, Polysilicone-11, Xanthan Gum, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide.

   Thank you

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   • 3.3.21

     Christine said:

     This has chemical sunscreens and salicylate. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy

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10. 3.22.21

    LT said:

    I see that you listed the UV Clear Tinted Sunscreen SPF 44 as a chemical sunscreen but they have it as mineral based? Is that

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    • 3.22.21

      Christine said:

      It has a mineral sunscreen, but it also has Octinoxate.

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11. 4.21.21

    Tayrsa said:

    Hello! I’m curious about my current cleansers. Are these safe for pregnancy?

    First cleanser…

    Ingredients:
    Aqua (Water)
    Angelica Archangelica (Angelica) Extract
    Avena Sativa (Oat) Straw Extract
    Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract
    Yucca Aloifolia Extract
    Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
    Decyl Glucoside
    Cetearyl Glucoside
    Glyceryl Stearate
    Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
    Glycerin
    Cetearyl Alcohol
    Cetearth 20
    Xanthan Gum
    Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
    Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) Oil
    Caprylic Acid
    Glycine
    Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
    Lecithin
    Sorbitol
    Calcium Ascorbate (Vitamin C)
    Diazolidinyl Urea
    Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

    Second cleanser in question..

    Ingredients:
    Aqua (Distilled Water)
    Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate*
    Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine*
    Lauryl Glucoside*
    Cocamidopropylamine Oxide*
    Caprylyl/ Capryl Glucoside*
    Glycerin*
    Hyaluronic Acid*
    Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
    lecithin*
    Organic Citrus Reticulata – Aurantium fruit Extract*
    Caprylyl Glycol*
    Lavandula Angustifolia Oil (Lavender)*
    Pelargonium Graveolens Oil (Geranium)*
    Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil (Rosemary)*
    Thymus Vulgaris Oil (Thyme)*
    Cupressus Sempervirens Oil (Cypress)*.
    *Plant Derived

    Thank you so much! I just subscribed to your newsletter!

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    • 4.21.21

      Christine said:

      Both are Safe for pregnancy and nursing

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12. 5.3.21

    Alexsandra Lerner said:

    Hi, why is Elta Md UV clear tinted sunscreen not considered safe for pregnancy? It says that they use a mineral based Zinc Oxide Formula..

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    • 5.3.21

      Christine said:

      They do, they use the amount they need to hit their goal SPF. But they also add in chemical sunscreens to improve shelf life. This discussion is relevant: Why did you say this product has sunscreen when there isn’t an SPF?

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