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 Averr Aglow as of 9/25/2022. 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.
Pregnancy and Nursing Safe Products from Averr Aglow
• Completely Clear Gelée Makeup Remover (at Amazon)
• Essential Renewing Serum (at Amazon)
• Luminous Complexion Toner (at Amazon)
• Maskne Face Spray (at Amazon)
• No.1 Clarifying Hydration Dew (at Amazon)
• No.1 Opulent Hydration Dew (at Amazon)
• No.2 Radiant Cleansing Nectar
• No.3 Clear Skin Elixir (at Amazon)
• No.4 Decadent Restoring Cream
• No.4 Flawless Nourishment Cream (at Amazon)
• No.4 Flawless Water Crème (at Amazon)
• Pure Protection Invisible Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30 (at Amazon)
• Rejuvenating Essence Body Polish (at Amazon)
• Simply Pure Whipped Body Butter
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• Illuminating Essence Exfoliating Mask (at Amazon): Salicylic Acid
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
• Ageless Eyes Day Cream (at Amazon): Bakuchiol, Licorice Root
• No.2 Refining Cleansing Nectar (at Amazon): Hemp
• No.3 Invigorating Renewing Elixir (at Amazon): Bakuchiol
• Perfectionist Overnight Serum (at Amazon): Hemp
• Satin Eyes Night Mask (at Amazon): Bakuchiol, Licorice Root
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Have you had a chance to review the Forever Radiant kit products line? If not, can I request please? The do have the sign for pregnancy women’s in these products. But figure I ask your opinion on them. Thank you in advance.
The list is updated! Only half of the kit is safe.
Info on when I disagree with brands here: Why does X Brand say this product is safe but you don’t think it is safe? (or Vice Versa)
Hello! I love these products, but have found some issues with a few ingredients. The radiant cleansing nectar is one of my favorite products, but it contains colloidal silver, which is contraindicated in pregnancy. Also, the luminous complexion toner has comfrey in it and that’s strongly contraindicated in pregnancy and nursing. Do you have any information on those ingredients? Thank you!
Things that I am worried about and screen out are here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
You can find evidence out there to avoid pretty much anything except water (I’m waiting for that one to show up somewhere). What you need to keep in mind is that many websites out there aren’t using evidence from the medical literature, and even if they are, the medical community has to look at how the study is done (in a person/animal or in a petri dish), is that level of the ingredient achievable in an actual person, IV vs oral vs topical use, etc.
You have listed as safe the radiant cleansing nectar, but it contains colloidal silver. I’ve searched your website for your views on colloidal silver and can’t find anything. I was going to switch to the other cleanser they offer but you have that as having a no-no ingredient. Now I’m not sure what to use. I’m about to start ivf after several losses, so I want to be careful, but not unnecessarily remove products from use.
Topical colloidal silver is considered fine, though I admit that guy who made himself turn into a smurf by ingesting a huge amount every day is a bit worrisome. If you’re worried then I wouldn’t use that product, but if I was concerned about an ingredient enough, then I wouldn’t say it’s ok on the site. If that makes sense.
Thanks! Since I couldn’t find it called out on your site, but I know it’s been rearranged recently, I wanted to get confirmation. If there is a page on it that I missed, please direct me to it as I’d love to learn more. I love being able to cleanse my acne prone face without having to make a mess at the sink every morning, so I’ll be happy to not have to drop this product.
Hello, I am also curious about the topical use of colloidal silver during pregnancy. I am a bit confused on your position, as I saw another comment from 2018 by you on a different post that says, “Honestly the colloidal silver makes me nervous. It doesn’t have skin care benefits, and doing pubmed searches brings up a bunch of articles only on toxicity.” Has there been newer data released that now makes you comfortable with colloidal silver? Thanks!
I’ve just talked to more physicians about it, and none of them are worried about it with topical use. I think I’m still just swayed by the guy in Kansas who basically turned himself into a smurf with it, though he was ingesting huge amounts orally.
Hi there,
Curious about the Flawless water creme safety in pregnancy. Ingredient list below:
Deionized Water (Aqua), Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Brassica Alcohol, Propanediol (Vegetable Derived), Glyceryl Stearate SE, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate (Vegetable Derived), Glycerin (Organic), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Inulin, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Camellia Oleifera (Tea) Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit (Rose Hip) Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Astrocaryum Vulgare (Tucuma) Kernel Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Sclerotium Gum, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment, Fructan, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Glucose, Xylitol, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Fructose, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Flower Cell Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Sucrose, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Caprylic Acid, Alpha-glucan Oligosaccharide (Sugar Beet Derived), Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hello! Is the Essential Renewing Serum safe?
Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry) Seed Oil*, Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Seed Oil*, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil*, Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil*, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Hylocereus Undatus (Dragon Fruit) Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Oil*, Prunus Domestica (French Plum) Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed (Dongbaek Tsubaki) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Lemon Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract, Amyris Oil Haiti, Bergamot Oil, Bois de Rose Natural, Cypress Oil, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Vetiver Oil Haiti, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Chamomile Oil Moroccan, Peppermint Oil, Ylang Ylang 1 Oil, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Amino-Esters-1 *Certified Organic Ingredient
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Just curious, Why should we avoid Bakuchiol during pregnancy or nursing ? what are the side affects? I honestly couldn’t find it online
It’s hitting the same receptors and acting as a retinoid. Discussion here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Is this Averr Aglow Essential Renewing Serum safe?
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!
Hi Doctor- I see you already reviewed the Simply Pure Whipped Body Butter, but I want to clarify if it’s ok to use in pregnancy and nursing because next to this product link it says “Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing”. It may just be something funky on my end, so I apologize if that’s the case. Your site is truly exceptional. I’m grateful for your time and efforts to educate us. I will direct my lady friends to your site.
Much appreciated, T
Looks like something strange happened with the back end coding on it, that’s the next line but the body butter is fine for pregnancy. I’ve just fixed it.
Hi, I was just wondering if the body polish and body butter are still safe because I noticed the polish has hemp seed oil in it now?
List of Ingredients
Rejuvenating Essence Body Polish: Purified Water (Aqua), Kaolin, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Hydrated Silica, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Sclerotium Gum, Betula Alba Juice, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Leaf Extract, Betula Alba (Birch) Leaf Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Volcanic Ash, Volcanic Sand, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil.
Simply Pure Whipped Body Butter: Deionized Water (Aqua), Pinus Sibirica (Siberian Pine Nut) Seed Oil, Ficus Carica (Fig) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea (Lingonberry) Seed Oil, Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Brassica Alcohol (Vegetable Derived), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate / Eicosadioate (Vegetable Derived), Propanediol (Vegetable Derived), Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Betula Alba (Birch) Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis (Arctic Algae) Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Vetiver Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil , Maltodextrin, Amyris Oil, Cypress Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Boise de Rose, Caprylhydroxamic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower
#1 I’d avoid in pregnancy and nursing due to hemp
#2 Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Thank you SO much for all that you do to make finding skincare products for pregnancy and nursing easier.
I was just curious to know your stance on the essential oils. Elsewhere on your website, you’ve noted that you’ve seen babies in the PICU due to tea tree oil, so I just wanted to confirm that the Averr Aglow products that contain tea tree oil, and are on your approved list, are definitely okay when nursing. Thanks so much!!
They’re on my approved list (hence, why the list is written this way). There’s discussion in the ingredients post, but the essential oils are all fine to use as long as you’re being a reasonable person, and in products where they’re mixed in it’s actually a very small amount. They’re an issue when used in excessive amounts (such as completely slathering up a toddler and using an entire bottle of pure tea tree oil. That kid ended up fine after a few days, BTW.)
Hi!
It looks like they updated their line since you reviewed in 2022. (The packaging has changed). Can you please confirm that the following are still pregnancy and nursing safe? (THANK YOU SO MUCH!)
No. 1 Clarifying Hydration Dew
Aqua/Water/Eau, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Distillate, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Water, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol (Vegetable Based) , Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Chinaberry) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit (Ivy Gourd) Extract, Corallina Officinalis (Red Alga) Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Chinaberry) Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum (Holy Basil) Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Propanediol
No. 2 Radiant Cleansing Nectar
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Aqua/Water/Eau, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Matricaria Recutita Flower (Chamomile) Water, Colloidal Silver, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water, Propanediol, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Oil, Leptospermum Scoparium (Manuka) Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Crataegus Monogyna (Hawthorn) Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata (False Daisy) Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid
No. 3 Clear Skin Elixir
Aqua/Water/Eau, Zinc Oxide (Non-Nano), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Bentonite (French Pink Clay), Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Matricaria Recutita Flower (Chamomile) Water, Glycerin, Coral, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Leptospermum Scoparium (Manuka) Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Sodium Levulinate, Crataegus Monogyna (Hawthorn) Fruit Extract, Sodium Anisate, Propanediol
No. 4 Flawless Nourishment Cream
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil, Astrocaryum Vulgare (Tucuma) Kernel Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Butter, Tocopherol (Vitamin E) , Glyceryl Behenate, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Eclipta Prostrata (False Daisy) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
No. 4 Flawless Water Cream
Aqua/Water/Eau, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Brassica Alcohol, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Inulin, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Camellia Oleifera (Tea) Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit (Rose Hip) Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Astrocaryum Vulgare (Tucuma) Kernel Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Sclerotium Gum, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment, Fructan, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Glucose, Xylitol, Tocopherol, Fructose, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Flower Cell Extract, Sucrose, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract, Eclipta Prostrata (False Daisy) Extract, Caprylic Acid, Alpha-glucan Oligosaccharide (Sugar Beet Derived), Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate , Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
1, 2, 3, 4 Safe for pregnancy and nursing
5 Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to ? stem cells (the Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Flower Cell Extract is worded like stem cells). If they don’t say stem cells somewhere though I’d consider it fine for pregnancy and nursing