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 Nécessaire as of 6/24/2021. 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 Nécessaire
• The Body Bar
• The Body Lotion (at Sephora): Fragrance Free
• The Body Oil (at Sephora)
• The Body Serum (at Sephora): Fragrance Free
• The Body Wash (at Sephora): Fragrance Free, Sandalwood, Eucalyptus, Bergamot
• The Conditioner
• The Hand Cream (at Sephora)
• The Neck Serum
• The Shampoo
• The Sunscreen (at Sephora)
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• The Body Exfoliator (at Sephora): Fragrance Free, Sandalwood, Eucalyptus; all have Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid and Gluconolactone
• The Deodorant (at Sephora): Eucalyptus and Fragrance Free- Mandelic Acid
• The Deodorant Gel (at Sephora): Eucalyptus and Fragrance Free- Mandelic Acid, Gluconolactone
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
• None
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I just wanted to say a very belated ‘thank you’ for posting about Nécessaire!! Excited to try some of these products!
Merci!!
Love this website, thanks for putting it together.
Is this Nécessaire Hand Cream safe to use during pregnancy?
Ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Trigliceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Gylceryl Caprylate, Niacinamide, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caprylyl Glycol
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi! I was wondering the difference between Vitamin A in these products and the Retinol A I know you are supposed avoid during pregnancy. Why is Vitamin A safe? Thank you! 🙂
There’s some discussion about retinoids/Vitamin A in here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
In general, products that call out Vitamin A as a key ingredient don’t always have it in their ingredient lists. Often it’s something in an extract for example, and ingredients aren’t really thought to “count” in that form, typically they’re of a much lower concentration and often in a very different chemical form. Vitamin A is considered to be “dangerous” when in a retinoid form, as the oral version has been strongly linked to birth defects. There’s been some effort to figure out if you need to worry about topical forms, but the best studies to determine this would be unethical to perform. And since retinoids are absorbed through the skin to circulate throughout the body (and absorption can increase under conditions like skin irritation), we advise that it is best to avoid all retinoids during pregnancy.
There’s some evidence out there that the other version of Vitamin A, Beta-Carotene, is actually safe in pregnancy. It’s rarely used alone in skincare products, but you don’t need to worry about that one. Typically the vitamin A found in extracts is actually beta-carotene.
Thank you so much!
Hi! Do you know how much salicylic acid is in the necessaire exfoliator? I realized I used it a couple of times and didn’t realize it had this in it.
I don’t know. This might be helpful: You’ve been using a product with a “bad” ingredient
Are the fragranced lotion/serums (eucalyptus, sandalwood) not pregnancy safe? It looks like you only recommended the fragrance-free versions.
They’re in the list under ok for nursing but not pregnancy, the reasons why are listed.
Have you reviewed the new necessaire fragrance free deodorant yet? Is it safe?
It’s already in the list under not safe for pregnancy.
Hi Doctor, thank you for adding this brand. They just released The Body Oil:
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazelnut) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Is this one safe you use?
This is fine for pregnancy and nursing
What about the vitamin A?
None of these products contain direct Vitamin A or derivatives. They may have some ingredients that are naturally higher in Vitamin A, but as they’re not retinoids directly added to the formulation they’re considered safe.
Hi,
Thanks for your work on all this! it’s such a helpful resource.
I was wondering if the Necessaire Deodorant is safe for pregnancy and nursing?
Necessaire
The Deodorant – With AHA
-AHA/Mandelic Acid: Deodorizes.
-AHA/Lactic Acid: Soothes.
-Mineral Complex: Comforts.
Water, Tapioca Starch (Non-GMO), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Sustainable Palm Source), Behenyl Alcohol, Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract (Non-GMO), Lactic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Non-GMO), Mandelic Acid (Non-GMO), Pentylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glyceryl Stearate (Sustainable Palm Source), Silica (Non-Nano), Palmitic Acid (Vegan), Potassium Hydroxide Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Kaolin, Zinc Oxide (Non-Nano), Helianthus Anuus (Sunflower) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Tocopherol (Non-GMO), Stearic Acid (Vegan), Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum (Non-GMO), Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Benzoate, Cetyl Alcohol (Vegan), Lauryl Alcohol (Sustainable Palm Source), Lecithin (Non-GMO), Myristyl Alcohol (Sustainable Palm Source), Pullulan (Non-GMO), Xanthan Gum (Non-GMO), Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Abies Sibirica (Siberian Fir) Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil.
It’s in the list under ok for nursing but not pregnancy, sorry.
Hi! Could you let me know if the company’s new shampoo is pregnancy safe? Thank you so much!
Aqua/Water/Eau
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Propanediol
Niacinamide
Sodium Hyaluronate
Panthenol
Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Extract
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Glycerin
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Citric Acid
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Chloride
1,2-Hexanediol
Caprylyl Glycol
Sodium Benzoate
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hello!
Is their new conditioner pregnancy safe?
CONDITIONER:
Aqua/Water/Eau
Cetearyl Alcohol
Glycerin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Niacinamide
Panthenol
Sodium Hyaluronate
Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Extract
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Citric Acid
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
1,2-Hexanediol
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hey for nessessaire, you have the body wash ‘ Eugcalyptus’ as safe but the deodorant as unsafe and one of the two ingredients there is ‘ Eugcalyptus’ .. do you mean the only deorderant that’s not safe is the Eugcalyptus one because of the acid ingredient ? Thanks!!!
No, it’s a typo, but it’s saying that the Eucalyptus version has mandelic acid in it and not safe. At the time of my review the unscented was out but I didn’t have access to the ingredient list. I needed to point out that the 1 version wasn’t safe (though I must have typed it quickly, sorry I had a typo!). The unscented version’s ingredients are on the website now, so I’ve just added it.
Hi there! Thank you so much for this guide, it has been really helpful.
I realised the packaging for the Body Lotion states Vitamin A. After doing some research, I am assuming the source of abundant Vitamin A it is coming from the ‘Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil’, which has 3x more natural Vitamin A than Rosehip Oil.
Would you say this oil is okay to use during pregnancy? Can you also explain the difference between natural Vitamin A and retinol? Thank you so much!!
That discussion is in here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
I’ve already reviewed all of the ingredients lists for what I’m worried about, the lists reflect my opinion.
Is the necessarie body lotion in eucalyptus scent pregnancy safe? I see here it says the unscented body lotion is but I’m wondering about the new eucalyptus scent thanks
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!
Sharing the ingredients:
Aqua/Water/Eau
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Glycerin
Shea Butter Glycerides
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Cetearyl Olivate
Niacinamide
Cetearyl Alcohol
Glyceryl Stearate
Sorbitan Olivate
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminonhydroxybutyrate
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
Tocopherol
Linoleic Acid
Linolenic Acid
Propanediol
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
Oleic Acid
Palmitic Acid
Stearic Acid
T-Butyl Alcohol
Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Abies Sibirica (Siberian Fir) Oil
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil
Limonene
Linalool
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Is necessarie the body lotion in the new eucalyptus scent safe for pregnancy? I see here you have the unscented listed as safe but specifically wondering about the eucalyptus scent of the body lotion. Here is the list of ingredients:
Aqua/Water/Eau
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Glycerin
Shea Butter Glycerides
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Cetearyl Olivate
Niacinamide
Cetearyl Alcohol
Glyceryl Stearate
Sorbitan Olivate
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminonhydroxybutyrate
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
Tocopherol
Linoleic Acid
Linolenic Acid
Propanediol
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
Oleic Acid
Palmitic Acid
Stearic Acid
T-Butyl Alcohol
Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Abies Sibirica (Siberian Fir) Oil
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil
Limonene
Linalool
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Necessaire just launched a new Mineral Sunscreen. Is it safe for nursing?
Active Ingredient: 20% Zinc Oxide. Other Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Propanediol, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Pullulan, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Silica, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid. The Sunscreen is Reef-Safe as per the Sephora guideline. The formula does not contain: Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, PABA, 4-methyylbenzylidene camphor, Parabens, Triclosan, nanoparticles, microplastics
Thank you!
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Is the new sunscreen by Necessaire pregnancy safe?
-Non-Nano Zinc Oxide 20% and Algae Extract: Help neutralize free radicals and protect skin from UV rays and pollution.
-Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E: Help hydrate, protect skin, and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
-Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Helps support the skin’s protective barrier.
Active Ingredient: 20% Zinc Oxide. Other Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Propanediol, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Pullulan, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Silica, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid. The Sunscreen is Reef-Safe as per the Sephora guideline. The formula does not contain: Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, PABA, 4-methyylbenzylidene camphor, Parabens, Triclosan, nanoparticles, microplastics.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi! Is the new sunscreen safe?
The Sunscreen SPF 30 PAt++
Active Ingredient:
20% Non-Nano Zinc Oxide
Other Ingredients:
Aqua/Water/Eau
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Squalane
Propanediol
Triheptanoin
Glycerin
Cetearyl Alcohol
C13-15 Alkane
Coco-Glucoside
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Laminaria Saccharin Extract
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide
Tocopherol
Bisabolol
Panthenol
Pullulan
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Cetearyl Glucoside
Silica
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Isostearic Acid
Lecithin
Sclerotium Gum
Xanthan Gum
Citric Acid
Sodium Hydroxide
Glyceryl Caprylate
Caprylyl Glycol
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi,
Can you please review the new Necessaire Sunscreen SPF 30 PA+++ ?
20% Zinc Oxide. Other Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Propanediol, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Pullulan, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Silica, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid. The Sunscreen is Reef-Safe as per the Sephora guideline. The formula does not contain: Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, PABA, 4-methyylbenzylidene camphor, Parabens, Triclosan, nanoparticles, microplastics.
It’s fine for pregnancy and nursing
Hi there! Thoughts on the new SPF 30 PA+++? https://necessaire.com/collections/new/products/the-sunscreen
Active Ingredient:
20% Non-Nano Zinc Oxide
Other Ingredients:
Aqua/Water/Eau
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Squalane
Propanediol
Triheptanoin
Glycerin
Cetearyl Alcohol
C13-15 Alkane
Coco-Glucoside
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide
Tocopherol
Bisabolol
Panthenol
Pullulan
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Cetearyl Glucoside
Silica
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Isostearic Acid
Lecithin
Sclerotium Gum
Xanthan Gum
Citric Acid
Sodium Hydroxide
Glyceryl Caprylate
Caprylyl Glycol
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
It’s fine. It’s here in the comments and in the post.
Hi! The body serum has glycerin in it. I’ve read that glycerin is not safe while pregnant but I see that you have marked the body serum as pregnancy safe. Just want to confirm! Thank you !
You can pretty much find info out there about avoiding everything possible, much of which isn’t based on much. It’s not considered an ingredient to avoid by the medical community. My list of ingredients that I screen out is very conservative and it’s here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Hi, I know you have the sunsreen above listed as safe, however I am worried about the “microplastics” in the ingredients for pregnancy and nursing. Do you recommend a better one? I am looking at the EltaMD UV Pure SPF 47 also.
20% Zinc Oxide. Other Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Propanediol, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Pullulan, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Silica, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid. The Sunscreen is Reef-Safe as per the Sephora guideline. The formula does not contain: Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, PABA, 4-methyylbenzylidene camphor, Parabens, Triclosan, nanoparticles, microplastics.
There’s no concern about these ingredients by the medical community, there are NO well done studies that indicate they’re an actual problem.
These will help:
Pregnancy Safe Sunscreens
Pregnancy Safe Facial Sunscreens, BB and CC Creams
Pregnancy Safe Skincare from Elta MD
Is the new scalp serum pregnancy and nursing safe? Thank you!!
Aqua / Water / Eau
Butylene Glycol
Propanediol
Sodium Hyaluronate
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Niacinamide
Panthenol
Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract
Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 sh-Polypeptide-86
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 sh-Polypeptide-9
Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 sh-Oligopeptide-2
Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate
Dextran
1,2-Hexanediol
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glycerin
Safe for pregnancy and nursing