Pregnancy Safe Products from Pyunkang Yul

24 Comments

1. 2.5.21

   Priyasha Girish said:

   Hi Doc!
   Is Sesderma Azelac RU Serum safe for use during pregnancy and nursing?

   The composition is- 4-Butylresorcinol , azelaic acid, diacetyl Boldina, undecylenoyl phenylalanine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glicirritinico Acid, Retinol, Niacinamide.

   TIA
   • 2.5.21

     Christine said:

     This has a retinoid. Avoid in pregnancy and in nursing if you’re conservative
2. 3.25.21

   Jess said:

   Hey Dr!

   Can you please review products from ‘I’M From’? I have both the honey and mugwort face mask which I really love!

   Thank you!
   • 3.25.21

     Christine said:

     I’ll add them to my to do list
3. 6.2.21

   Anna said:

   Hi there,
   First of all, I love this site! It’s such a resource and huge time saver for me.
   I read somewhere rosemary oil can cause contractions for pregnant women, and the Pyunkang Yul oil has rosemary oil in it, but it is on your safe for pregnancy list. Can I check if this is to do with the amount or delivery of rosemary oil?
   • 6.2.21

     Christine said:

     You need a HUGE amount of rosemary to do that. Eating rosemary is a much bigger exposure than topical and we still say it’s safe to eat it.
4. 10.23.21

   Padmaja said:

   Hello,
   Is Pyunkung yul ATO wash and and Shampoo blue label safe for pregnancy and nursing?

   Ingredients:
   Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphoacetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
   • 10.23.21

     Christine said:

     Safe for pregnancy and nursing
5. 2.15.22

   Flora said:

   Hi Doctor,

   Can you please review this product?

   ATO LOTION BLUE LABEL (BABY)

   Water, Glycerin, Urea, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Ozokerite, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Stearic Acid, Arginine, Carbomer, Beeswax, Stearyl Stearate, Hydrogenated Palm Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Oleic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
   • 2.16.22

     Christine said:

     Safe for pregnancy and nursing
     • 3.10.22

       Jazlyn said:

       New product:

       Rich Hydrating Toner

       Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters, Diisostearyl Malate, Behenyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Simethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Methylpropanediol, Panthenol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Caramel, 1,2-Hexanediol, Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Scrophularia Buergeriana Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract Piper Methysticum Root Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Cholesterol, Coptis Japonica Extract, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Fructose, Glucose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP
       • 3.11.22

         Christine said:

         Safe for pregnancy and nursing
         • 7.2.22

           Irina said:

           Hi, please help with sun screen: Pyunkang Yul ATO Mild Sun Cream SPF50 PA++++

           Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Homosalate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Titanium Dioxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenyl Trimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP (Ceramide 3), Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract
         • 7.2.22

           Christine said:

           Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreens, salicylate, licorice root
6. 7.21.22

   RowenaP said:

   Hello Doc!

   Thank you for this very helpful article. Just wondering if their sunscreen is safe as well? Thank you.
   • 7.22.22

     Christine said:

     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!
7. 8.6.22

   Emilie said:

   Hello! Would I be able to have these three pyunkang yul products reviewed for safety in pregnancy and nursing! Thank you!

   Black Tea Boosting Serum:

   Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysilicone-15, Caramel, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate, Xanthan Gum, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Methylpropanediol, Panthenol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Scrophularia Buergeriana Extract, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Cholesterol, Piper Methysticum Root Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Fructose, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glucose, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ceramide NS, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Ceramide EOP

   Black Tea Deep Infusion Toner:

   Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Trehalose, Pentylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Panthenol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Coptis Japonica Extract, Scrophularia Buergeriana Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Piper Methysticum Root Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glucose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Cholesterol, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Trideceth-10, Caramel, Fructose, Maltodextrin, Polysilicone-15, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin

   Black Tea Enriched Cream:

   Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters, Diisostearyl Malate, Behenyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Simethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dipropylene
   • 8.6.22

     Christine said:

     All 3 are Safe for pregnancy and nursing 🙂
8. 8.8.22

   Pauline said:

   Really love your site and appreciate your help while I navigate loving skin care while pregnant.
9. 3.1.23

   ALLY said:

   Hi! Can you confirm if this is safe for pregnancy and nursing for the PYUNKANG YUL Concentrated Eye Cream? See below Thanks!

   And will you also consider to add a couple of Korean Brands (TOCOBO and MEDICUBE) to your list? Thanks for all you do! 🙂

   Ingredients:
   Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Carbomer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Potassium Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Temifolia Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxy acetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cholesterol, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP
   • 3.2.23

     Christine said:

     Safe for pregnancy and nursing

     those brands are both on my giant to do list 🙂
     • 3.2.23

       ALLY said:

       Awesome! I look forward to seeing those brands on your list! Thanks so much <3
10. 3.31.23

    Kara said:

    Hi, I am wondering your opinion on Coptis Japonica root- I have read if it’s taken orally it is a risk during pregnancy for CNS disorders of the fetus. Is it safe topically? It is the #1 ingredient in the moisture cream.
    • 4.1.23

      Christine said:

      It’s thought to be fine topically, I don’t know any physicians that recommend avoiding it topically. Oral vs topical are very different routes.