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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