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 Elta MD as of 7/23/2021. 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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Pregnancy and Nursing Safe Products from Elta MD
• Barrier Renewal Complex (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• Deep Pore Facial Cleanser (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• Dermal Wound Cleanser (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• Foaming Facial Cleanser (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• Laser Balm Post-Procedure Healing Ointment (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• Laser Enzyme Gel (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• Lotion (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• Moisture-Rich Body Crème (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• Moisturizer (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• PM Therapy Facial Moisturizer (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• Skin Recovery Light Moisturizer (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• Skin Recovery Serum (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• Skin Recovery Toner (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• So Silky Hand Crème (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• UV Elements Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• UV Glow Broad-Spectrum SPF 36 (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• UV Glow Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 36 (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• UV Pure Broad-Spectrum SPF 47 (at DermStore, SkinStore)
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer (at DermStore, SkinStore): Willow Bark
• UV Active Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ (at DermStore, SkinStore): Malic Acid
• UV Aero Broad-Spectrum SPF 45 (at DermStore, SkinStore): Chemical Sunscreen
• UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 (at DermStore, SkinStore): Chemical Sunscreen
• UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 (at DermStore, SkinStore): Chemical Sunscreen
• UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 (at DermStore, SkinStore): Chemical Sunscreen
• UV Daily Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 (at DermStore, SkinStore): Chemical Sunscreen
• UV Facial Broad-Spectrum SPF 30+ (at DermStore, SkinStore): Chemical Sunscreen
• UV Lip Balm Broad-Spectrum SPF 36 (at DermStore, SkinStore): Chemical Sunscreen
• UV Lotion Broad-Spectrum SPF 30+ (at DermStore, SkinStore): Chemical Sunscreen
• UV Replenish Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 (at DermStore, SkinStore): Salicylate
• UV Restore Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 (at DermStore, SkinStore): Salicylate
• UV Restore Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 (at DermStore, SkinStore): Salicylate
• UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ (at DermStore, SkinStore): Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylate
• UV Shield Broad-Spectrum SPF 45 (at DermStore, SkinStore): Chemical Sunscreen
• UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 (at DermStore, SkinStore): Chemical Sunscreen
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
• Renew Eye Gel (at DermStore, SkinStore): Retinoid
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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?
Clary safe is fine during pregnancy. You need such giant amounts to do anything that the medical community doesn’t say to avoid it.
Thank you!
Hi! Is the skin recovery light moisturizer pregnancy safe?
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Isododecane, Propanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Sucrose Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sea Water, Taurine, Xanthan Gum, Behenyl Behenate, Arginine, Tribehenin, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Sulfite, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycine.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
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.
This has malic acid, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Thanks!
Hi, would EltaMD SilverGel Antimicrobial Bellow be safe to use during pregnancy?
Ingredients:
Carbomer, Glycerin, Purified Water, Silver Nitrate, Sodium Chloride And Triethanolamine
Looks ok to me
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.
All 3 are fine for pregnancy and nursing
Thank you so much
Hi! What ingredient(s) is not pregnancy safe in uv clear broad spectrum spf 46 tinted sunscreen?
Chemical sunscreen
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
Sorry, this is already listed above under not safe for pregnancy but ok for nursing
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.
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)
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
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
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.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
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
This has chemical sunscreens and salicylate. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy
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
It has a mineral sunscreen, but it also has Octinoxate.
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
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Both are Safe for pregnancy and nursing
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..
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?
Elta MD just released the new Dermstore Exclusive UV Glow Broad-Spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen, is this pregnancy safe?
Ingredients:
Active: Zinc Oxide 20.15%.
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Mica, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Undecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tridecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isostearic Acid, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lactic Acid, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Ergothioneine
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi, is the new UV glow tinted pregnancy safe?
Active: Zinc Oxide 20.15%.
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Mica, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Undecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tridecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isostearic Acid, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lactic Acid, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Ergothioneine, Iron Oxides.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi doctor – thanks for all that you do, your website has been a lifesaver for me. I’m wondering about the EltaMD UV Glow (I believe it’s a new release). Here are the ingredients:
Active: Zinc Oxide 20.15%.
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Mica, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Undecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tridecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isostearic Acid, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lactic Acid, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Ergothioneine
Thank you in advance!
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi,
First I just want to say thank you so much for all the hard work you have put into this extremely comprehensive website. The amount of products out there is overwhelming and I now I use your research before I buy anything! EltaMD just released a new all physical sunscreen on Dermstore. At your convenience, can you please let me know if this is safe for pregnancy and nursing?
UV Glow Broad-Spectrum SPF 36 – Untinted
Active: Zinc Oxide 20.15%
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Mica, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Undecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tridecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isostearic Acid, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lactic Acid, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Ergothioneine
Thank you!
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hello,
Is EltaMD UV Elements Tinted Moisturizer with Broad-Spectrum SPF 44, Mineral Face Sunscreen, Water-Resistant, Oil-Free, Face Moisturizer pregnancy safe?
Here is the ingredient list:
Active Ingredients: 10.0% Zinc oxide, 5.5% Titanium dioxide Inactive Ingredients: 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, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Iron Oxides.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Was wondering if the new UV Glow is safe. It says it’s a mineral sunscreen. Thanks!
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (20.15%)
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Mica, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Undecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tridecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isostearic Acid, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lactic Acid, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Ergothioneine
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi!
Is the EltaMD UV Sheet Face Sunscreen lotion broad-spectrum SPF 50 safe for pregnancy?
I have already reviewed all products in this brand that I have access to their ingredient list, please refer to the 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