Pregnancy safe beauty products 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.
Here you’ll find pregnancy safe products from ESPA as of 12/24/2022. If it is not safe, I’ll tell you why. All of the products meet my pregnancy safe criteria. 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 and Nursing Safe Products from ESPA
• 24-Hour Balancing Moisturizer (at DermStore)
• 24-Hour Replenishing Eye Moisturizer (at DermStore)
• 24-Hour Replenishing Moisturizer (at DermStore)
• Age-Rebel Eye Hydrator
• Balancing Foam Cleanser (at DermStore)
• Balancing Herbal Spa-Fresh Tonic
• Balancing Treatment Oil
• Bergamot & Jasmine Bath & Shower Gel (at DermStore)
• Bergamot & Jasmine Body Lotion (at DermStore)
• Bergamot & Jasmine Hand Lotion (at DermStore)
• Bergamot & Jasmine Hand Wash (at DermStore)
• Bergamot & Jasmine No Rinse Hand Cleanser
• Bio-Active Eye Cleanser
• Body Smoothing Shower Gel (at DermStore)
• Clarifying Clay Mineral Mask (at Saks, DermStore)
• Clean & Green Detox Mask
• Cooling Body Moisturizer (at Saks)
• Depuff and Soothe Eye Gel (at DermStore)
• Detoxifying Bath & Body Oil
• Detoxifying Salt Scrub (at DermStore)
• Dual-Action Shavemud
• Energizing Bath & Shower Gel (at DermStore)
• Energizing Bath Oil
• Energizing Body Oil (at DermStore)
• Energizing Pulse Point Oil (at Saks)
• Eucalyptus & Tea Tree Cleansing Hand Spray
• Eucalyptus & Tea Tree Conditioning Hand Lotion
• Eucalyptus & Tea Tree Hand Balm
• Eucalyptus & Tea Tree Hand Wash
• Eucalyptus & Tea Tree No Rinse Hand Cleanser
• Eucalyptus & Tea Tree Nourishing Body Lotion
• Eucalyptus & Tea Tree Nourishing Conditioner
• Eucalyptus & Tea Tree Purifying Shampoo
• Exfoliating Body Polish (at Saks, DermStore)
• Fitness Bath Oil
• Fitness Bath Salts
• Fitness Shower Gel
• Fitness Shower Oil
• Fortifying Bath & Body Oil
• Fortifying Bath Oil
• Fortifying Mineral Bathing Salts
• Fruit Water Cleansing Gel
• Geranium & Petitgrain Cleansing Hand and Body Wash
• Geranium & Petitgrain Conditioning Hand Lotion
• Geranium & Petitgrain Hand Balm
• Geranium & Petitgrain Hand Wash
• Geranium & Petitgrain No Rinse Hand Cleanser
• Geranium & Petitgrain Nourishing Body Lotion
• Geranium & Petitgrain Nourishing Conditioner
• Geranium & Petitgrain Purifying Shampoo
• Ginger & Thyme Cleansing Hand and Body Wash
• Ginger & Thyme Conditioning Hand Lotion
• Ginger & Thyme No Rinse Hand Cleanser
• Ginger & Thyme Nourishing Body Lotion
• Ginger & Thyme Nourishing Conditioner
• Ginger & Thyme Purifying Shampoo
• Hydrating Cleansing Milk
• Hydrating Floral Spa-Fresh Mist
• Hydrating Floral Spa-Fresh Tonic (at DermStore)
• Invigorating Body Reviver (at Saks)
• Muscle Rescue Balm
• Neroli & Green Mandarin Conditioning Hand Lotion
• Neroli & Green Mandarin Hand Balm
• Neroli & Green Mandarin No Rinse Hand Cleanser
• Neroli & Green Mandarin Nourishing Conditioner
• Neroli & Green Mandarin Purifying Shampoo
• Neroli & Mandarin Nourishing Body Lotion
• Nourishing Body Oil (at Saks, DermStore)
• Nourishing Cleansing Balm (at DermStore)
• Nourishing Lip Treatment (at DermStore)
• Optimal Hair Pro-Conditioner
• Optimal Hair Pro-Shampoo
• Optimal Skin Instant Facial (at DermStore)
• Optimal Skin Nutrients Mist
• Optimal Skin Pro-Cleanser (at DermStore)
• Optimal Skin Rejuvenating Night Booster (at DermStore)
• Overnight Glow Enzyme Peel (at DermStore)
• Pomelo Lip Balm (at DermStore)
• Positivity Bath & Body Oil (at DermStore)
• Positivity Bath and Shower Gel (at DermStore)
• Positivity Pulse Point Oil (at Saks)
• Postshave Rescue
• Purifying Micellar Cleanser
• Purifying Tea Tree Gel (at DermStore)
• Refining Skin Polish (at DermStore)
• Relaxing Salt Scrub (at Saks, DermStore)
• Replenishing Treatment Oil (at DermStore)
• Restful Bath & Body Oil (at Saks)
• Restful Pulse Point Oil
• Restorative Bath Milk
• Restorative Bath Oil
• Restorative Cocooning Body Cream
• Restorative Pulse Point Oil
• Skin Rescue Balm
• Smooth & Firm Body Butter (at DermStore)
• The Anointing Oil
• The Cleansing Milk
• Tri-Active™ Lift & Firm Intensive Serum (at DermStore)
• Tri-Active™ Lift & Firm Mask (at DermStore)
• Tri-Active™ Regenerating Define & Tighten Body Serum
• Tri-Active™ Resilience Clarify & Fortify Scalp Serum
• Tri-Active™ Resilience Detox & Purify Scrub Shampoo
• Tri-Active™ Resilience Rest and Recovery Night Balm (at DermStore)
• Yuzu & Ginger Cleansing Sorbet (at DermStore)
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• Connection Bath & Body Oil: Salicylate
• Deeply Nourishing Body Cream: Licorice Root
• Gradual Tan Body Moisturizer (at Saks): DHA, Salicylate
• Isotonic Cooling Body Hydrator: Salicylate
• Isotonic Hydration Mask: Salicylate
• Optimal Body Tri-Serum (at DermStore): Salicylate
• Optimal Skin Pro-Serum (at DermStore): Salicylate
• Pro-Glow Gradual Tan Body Cream: DHA
• Pro-Glow Skin-Quenching Serum: DHA, Erythrulose
• Rejuvenating Hand Cream (at DermStore): Licorice Root
• Repair & Restore Intensive Serum (at DermStore): Gluconolactone, Salicylate
• Repair & Restore Moisturizer: Gluconolactone
• Soothing Bath Oil: Salicylate
• Soothing Pulse Point Oil: Salicylate
• Super Nourish Hair & Scalp Mask: Salicylate
• The Hydrating Lotion: Salicylate
• The Nourishing Balm: Salicylate
• The Purifying Polish: Licorice Root
• Tri-Active Lift & Firm Intensive Eye Serum (at DermStore): Salicylic Acid
• Tri-Active™ Lift & Firm Eye Moisturizer (at DermStore): Salicylic Acid
• Tri-Active™ Lift & Firm Face, Neck and Décolleté Balm: Salicylate
• Tri-Active™ Lift & Firm Moisturizer: Salicylate
• Tri-Active™ Regenerating Cellular Renewal Cleanser: Willow Bark, Salicylate
• Tri-Active™ Regenerating Cellular Renewal Liquid Exfoliator: Willow Bark, Salicylate
• Tri-Active™ Regenerating Resurface and Brighten Mask: Gluconolactone, Willow Bark
• Tri-Active™ Resilience Detox & Purify Cleanser: Salicylic Acid
• Tri-Active™ Resilience SOS Skin Clearing Serum: Willow Bark
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
• Optimal Skin Pro-Moisturizer: Retinoid, Gluconolactone
• Overnight Hydration Therapy (at DermStore): Retinoid
• Tri-Active ™ Advanced Pro-Biome Moisturizer (at DermStore): Retinoid, Salicylate
• Tri-Active™ Regenerating Bio-Retinol Sleeping Serum: Bidens Pilosa
• Tri-Active™ Regenerating Calming Cica Cleansing Balm: Bidens Pilosa
• Tri Active™ Regenerating Eye Complex: Bidens Pilosa
• Tri-Active™ Regenerating Moisture Complex (at DermStore): Bidens Pilosa, Willow Bark
• Tri-Active™ Regenerating Phyto-Collagen Plumping Cream: Bidens Pilosa
• Tri-Active™ Regenerating Phyto-Collagen Plumping Mask: Bidens Pilosa
• Tri-Active™ Regenerating Treatment Oil (at DermStore): Bidens Pilosa
• Tri-Active™ Resilience Pro-Biome Eye Treatment: Bidens Pilosa, Retinoid
• Tri-Active™ Resilience Pro-Biome Serum (at DermStore): Retinoid, Salicylate
• Triple Action Grooming Oil (at Saks): Retinoid
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Hi!
Regarding the ESPA 24hr replenishing moisturizer which is listed as safe for pregnancy, I noted it has myrrh in the cream. I understand myrrh is known to cause uterine contractions? Is still safe to use? Thank you.
It’s considered safe to use topically
Hi, is the ESPA Active Nutrient Clean & Green Detox Night Mask ok to use?
I need a full ingredient list to review your product as I’ve reviewed all of the ones I have access to. More info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety. I do NOT follow links from readers.
Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Kaolin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Benzyl Alcohol, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Levulinic Acid, Citric Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Tocopherol, Sodium Levulinate, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Geraniol, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Linalool, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea (Spinach) Leaf Extract, Fragrance* (Parfum), Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil, Linolenic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Sodium Hydroxide.
*100% Natural Fragrance.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Please can you check these ingredients,it sreally good product i dont know what to do😅
Ingredients]
Water, glycerin, PG, lauroylmethylalanine Na, lauramide propyl betaine, PEG-4, lauric acid, PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil, decyl glucoside, hydroxylated K, PEG-8 glyceryl isostearate, betaine, polyquaternium-7 , Polyquaternium-51, aloe vera leaf extract, grapefruit fruit extract, hawthorn extract, jujube fruit extract, apple fruit extract, barley seed extract, lime juice, orange juice, lemon juice, BG, EDTA-2Na, malic acid, citric acid, methyl Isothiazolinone, sodium benzoate
Its from a face wash i use.Thank you!
And these ingredients from a sake essence
Water, rice fermentation broth, glycerin, DPG, BG, camellia seed oil, rice bran oil, squalane, soybean seed extract, rosemary leaf extract, pearl seed extract, peony root extract, glycosyl trehalose, sesquioleate sorbitan, hydrolyzed hydrogenated Starch, pentylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexyl glycerin, PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil, carbomer, (acrylates / alkyl acrylate (C10-30)) crosspolymer, fragrance, hydroxylated K, xanthan gum, alginate PG, etidronate
Thank you very much!!
Both look ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Is overnight glow enzyme peel safe for pregnancy?
https://www.espaskincare.com/overnight-glow-enzyme-peel/12595881.html
Aqua (Water), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Myristyl Myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Coco-Caprylate, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Levulinic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance* (Parfum), Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Levulinate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Linalool, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Gluconate, Pullulan, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract, Silica, Linolenic Acid, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract.
This looks ok for pregnancy and nursing to me 🙂
Hi! I see you listed Energising Body Oil as safe. It contains essential oils which is usually a no-no during pregnancy. Can you confirm its safe to use on body while pregnant?
They’re fine. Discussion in here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
I can’t see restful bath & body oil or resistance body oil in the list. I don’t think there are any bad ingredients in either but wanted to check.
As mentioned in the post, I need a full ingredient list to review your product as I’ve reviewed all of the ones I have access to. More info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety. Note, I do not follow links from readers, I need the actual list. Thanks!
Sorry about that!
Restful bath and body oil – Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Fragrance* (Parfum), Linalool, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Limonene, Coumarin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract.
Resistance body oil – Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Smithii Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Linalool, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limonene, Geraniol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Radiata Leaf/Stem Oil, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate.
Both are Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi,
Please could you review Yuzu and Ginger Cleansing Sorbet. I can’t see it on here but apologies if I’ve missed it. Many Thanks.
Diana
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Glycerin, Aqua (Water), Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Limonene, Stearyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Tocopherol, Fragrance* (Parfum), Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Zanthoxylum Alatum Fruit Extract, Canarium Commune Gum Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Linalool, Sodium Mangoamphoacetate, Linolenic Acid, Citric Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate.
*100% Natural Fragrance.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi,
Are these espa products safe to use in pregnancy –
Restful Night Cream: Aqua (Water), Coco-Caprylate, Tapioca Starch, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Jojoba Esters, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance* (Parfum), Acacia Senegal Gum, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Xanthan Gum, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Maltodextrin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Geraniol, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Valeriana Officinalis Root Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Limonene, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Coumarin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Pinus Cembra Wood Extract, Citric Acid.
Restful Pillow Mist: Aqua (Water), Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Fragrance* (Parfum), Linalool, Citric Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Geraniol, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Limonene, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Coumarin, Farnesol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil.
Thanks 😊
Both are Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi is the Espa bergamot & jasmine body lotion safe to use ?
Aqua (Water), Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phenoxyethanol, C12-16 Alcohols, Limonene, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sucrose Cocoate, Xanthan Gum, Palmitic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Benzoic Acid, Fragrance* (Parfum), Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Phytic Acid, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Abies Sibirica Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Citral, Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Myrocarpus Fastigiatus Oil, Tocopherol, Cistus Ladaniferus Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Sodium Hydroxide.
*100% Natural Fragrance
Safe for pregnancy and nursing