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 pregnancy safe skincare product sfrom Cetaphil as of 5/4/2020. 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.
Please note, it can take up to an hour to review the ingredient lists of each product. I review with my own list of pregnancy safe criteria. I obtain my ingredient lists from the brands and major retailers (typically Nordstrom and Sephora), and I review the US versions. Please do not ask me to re-review the same products over and over, I do not have the time to do so, and many people have been rude about this. For more brands, please head over to the list of pregnancy safe products.
Pregnancy Safe Products from Cetaphil
• Baby Daily Lotion (at Amazon, Walmart, Target)
• Baby Eczema Soothing Lotion (at Amazon, Walmart)
• Baby Gentle Wash (at Amazon, Walmart, Target)
• Baby Moisturizing Oil (at Walmart)
• Baby Soothing Wash (at CVS)
• Baby Ultra Soothing Lotion with Shea Butter (at Amazon, Walmart)
• Baby Wash & Shampoo (at Amazon, Walmart, Target)
• DailyAdvance® Lotion (at Amazon, Walmart, Target)
• Daily Facial Cleanser (at Amazon, Walmart, Target)
• Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid (at Amazon, Walmart)
• Deep Cleansing Bar (at Amazon, Walmart, Target)
• DermaControl Purifying Clay Mask (at Target)
• Extra Gentle Daily Scrub (at Amazon, Walmart, Target)
• Gentle Cleansing Bar (at Amazon, Walmart, Target)
• Gentle Foaming Cleanser (at Amazon, Walmart, Target)
• Gentle Makeup Remover (at Amazon, Walmart, Target)
• Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes (at Walmart)
• Gentle Skin Cleanser (at Amazon, Walmart, Target)
• Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths (at Amazon, Target)
• Intensive Moisturizing Cream (at Amazon, Walmart)
• Moisturizing Cream (at Amazon, Walmart, Target)
• Moisturizing Lotion (at Amazon, Walmart, Target)
• Restoraderm Eczema Soothing Moisturizer (at Walmart, Target)
• Restoraderm Soothing Wash (at Target)
• Restoring Lotion (at Amazon)
• Ultra Gentle Body Wash – Fragrance Free (at Amazon)
• Ultra Gentle Refreshing Body Wash (at CVS)
• Ultra Gentle Soothing Body Wash (at Amazon)
• Ultra-Healing Lotion (at Amazon, CVS)
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 (at Amazon, Target): Chemical Sunscreen
• Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 20 for Redness Prone Skin (at Amazon, Walmart): Licorice Root
• Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 50+ (at Amazon, Walmart): Chemical Sunscreen
• DermaControl Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 (at Walmart, Target): Chemical Sunscreen, Licorice Root
• DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash (at Walmart, Target): Licorice Root
• Foaming Face Wash for Redness Prone Skin (at Amazon, Walmart, Target): Licorice Root
• Hydrating Eye Gel-Cream (at Amazon, Walmart, Target): Licorice Root
• Night Moisturizer for Redness Prone Skin (at Amazon, Walmart, Target): Licorice Root
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
Note I’m including products with retinoids here, as those are a bit iffy. It depends on how conservative you want to be while nursing (still absolutely contraindicated while pregnant). Refer to my post on ingredients to avoid while nursing for more discussion.
• Rich Hydrating Night Cream with Hyaluronic Acid (at Amazon, Walmart, Target): Retinoid
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Hi! Love your site! Is Cetaphil Daily Facial moisturizer with SPF 15 safe? I figure not because the SPF not having zinc oxide it titanium dioxide but wanted to check!
Active Ingredients
Avobenzone 3%, Octocrylene 10%
Inactive Ingredients
Water, Diisopropyl Adipate, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer 940, Disodium EDTA, Triethanolamine.
No, I wouldn’t use this with the chemical sunscreen.
If you’re nursing (not pregnant)is this product consider safe?
Yes
Hi,
Is Cetaphil Oil Skin Cleanser safe during pregnancy?
I have already reviewed all products in this brand that I have access to their ingredient list. I need a full ingredient list to review your product, more info here:
why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety
I would love to see which products from Paula’sChoice are safe as they are the ones I mostly use. I understand it’s very time consuming but just thought I would suggest it 🙂 Thanks!!
It’s already on my list of brands to review 🙂
Hi. Is the new line of cetaphil, bright healthy radiance, safe during pregnancy?
why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety
Is the Bright Healthy Radiance, Brightening night and day cream safe for pregnant?also the same with the soap bar of cetaphil bright healthy radiance?
I have already reviewed all products in this brand that I have access to their ingredient list. I need a full ingredient list to review your product, more info here:
why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety
Hi doc. Thank you so much for helping us. I would like to know if this is safe during pregnancy.
Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion
Aqua, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl Laurate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycine Soja Oil, Heliotropine, Parfum, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol
This is fine
Hi is the Cetaphil® PRO Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30 safe to use during pregnancy?
No, it has chemical sunscreens and licorice root
Thank you!!
Which Cetaphil moisturizer is pregnancy safe? I have combination skin so sometimes my skin is dry (rare) and then it gets very oily throughout the day.
There are 2 lotions and a cream listed under safe above.
Hi! I was wondering if this was safe during pregnancy
I looked under all the Cetaphil products and Did not see this one listed
Cetaphil Redness Relieving daily facial moisturizer with sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 20 -neutral tint
Titanium dioxide 10.1%
Zinc oxide 7.8%
Allantoin, benzoyl alcohol, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, caffeine, caprylyl methicone, Cetyl diglyceryl, tris(trimethylsiloxy)- silylethyl dimethicone, chromium oxide greens, dicaprylyl carbonate, dimethicone dipotassium glycyrrhizate, ethylhexyglycerin, glycerin, hydrogenated lecithin, iron oxides, isohexadecane, magnesium sulfate, methylpropanediol, silica, tocopherol, triethoxycaprylylsi-lane, trisiloxane, water
This has licorice root (dipotassium glycyrrhizate) to avoid while pregnant. Should be ok for nursing.
Hello!
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) Cosmetics Database lists Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser and cleansing cloths as having ingredients that are considered “level 7-high hazard” when it comes to developmental and reproductive toxicity (see links below). The ingredients are PROPYLPARABEN and BUTYLPARABEN. Can you please provide your take on this? I’ve been using these products daily for the last 6 months of my pregnancy and am now concerned of the potential effects they could have on my baby’s development. Thank you in advance!
http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/8634/Cetaphil_Gentle_Skin_Cleanser/
http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/599688/Cetaphil_Gentle_Skin_Cleansing_Cloths/
I address parabens in the post on ingredients to avoid during pregnancy. They really are found naturally in things like blueberries, and studies don’t show definitive links to anything. The associations they thought were there were later disproven. All we can prove is that they are absorbed. You can avoid parabens more easily now than a few years ago, but you should know that the preservative that is usually used instead is prone to reactions and doesn’t have safety data.
The EWG isn’t a scientific group, they’re a lobbyist group. The scientific and medical community have major issues with them, they often take studies and come to very different conclusions than even the scientists that actually did the studies themselves. I don’t listen to anything they say truthfully.
Hi please suggest something to apply on pimples during pregnancy they r huge n painful.. And i am scared of all the products lately…
Please check my post on acne during pregnancy
Hi doc , I would like to know is this is safe for pregnant,
Daily Advance Ultra Hydrating lotion For my Face
Ingredients
Aqua/water, Glycerin,Hyrdogenated,Polyisobutene,Cetearyl alcohol,Butyrospermum parkii Butter, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil/ Macadamia nut oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Pca , Tocopheryl acetate , Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Benzyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Citric acid , Dimethicohol , Farnesol, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol sodium , Hydroxide, Sodium polyacrylate , Stearoxytrimethysilane, Stearyle Alcohol.
And Oily Skin cleanser Cetaphil for my Face
INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Purifed Water/eau putifee ), PEG-200 Hydrogenaled Glyceryl Palmate (and) PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Acrylates/ Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum (Masking Fragrance/fragrance masquante), Panthenol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben. Imported
Thanks. I wait your answer doc
Both of these are fine
Thank you so much for your rply really appreciate doc .
Hi, I would like to know if this is safe during pregnancy.
Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid
Ingredients
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Homarine HCI, Sodium PCA, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Erythritol
Looks safe to me!
Hi! Is cetaphil Gentle cleansing antibacterial bar safe for pregnant?
Active ingredient: Triclosan 0.3%
Inactive ingredients:
Sodium Cocoyl isethionate,
Stearic acid,
Sodium Tallowate,
Water Sodium stearate,
Sodium cocoate,
Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate,
Sodium chloride,
PEG-20,
Glycerin,
Masking fragnance,
Sodium isothionate,
Petrolatum,
Sodium isostearoyl lactylate,
Sucrose cocoate,
Titanium dioxide,
Pentasodium pentetate,
Tetrasodium etidronate,
May also contain palm kernelate
It’s fine 🙂
Hi doc, I would like to know if Cetaphil SPF 50+Very sensitive / oily skin Light gel Sun Protection for Body & Face safe for pregnancy?
Aqua, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dibutyl Adipate, Titanium Dioxide (nano), Dimethicone, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Cyclodextrin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutyl-phenol (nano), Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Silica, Decyl glucoside, Triethanolamine, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lauryl glucoside, BHT,Propylene glycol
I wouldn’t use this while pregnant due to the chemical sunscreen. It’s ok for nursing.
Hello. Thank you for your time to answer queries! Would like to ask if the cetaphil sun kids spf 50+ uvb uva liposomal lotion is pregnancy safe:
Aqua
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Dibutyl Adipate
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Pentylene glycol
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano)
Dimethicone
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Alcohol
Cetyl Phosphate
glycerin
Cetyl Alcohol
Triethanolamine
Panthenol
Tocopherol
Lecithin
Decyl glucoside
Carbomer
Propylene glycol
Xanthangum
BHT
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Thank you!
Sorry, it has chemical sunscreens to avoid
Hi what are cetaphil product that is safe for lactating mother? Thanks
Everything listed under pregnancy safe as well as safe for nursing but not pregnancy.
I’m going to update this list for you this weekend, stay tuned!
Hi I just want to confirm if this is safe to use while pregnant?
CETAPHIL GENTLE SKIN CLEANSER
Ingredients: water, cetyl alcohol, prpphylene glycol, sodium lauryl, sulfate, stearyl alcohol, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN.
Thanks
This is fine
Thanks!
I just want to confirm if paraben containing ingredients must be avoided during pregnancy or it is fine to use? Some website claimed that it must be avoided during pregnancy.
They’re considered fine by the medical community. More information in my post on ingredients to avoid during pregnancy.
Hi! I would like to know if this is safe during pregnancy.
Cetaphil Ultra-Gentle Body Wash
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Fragrance, Glycol Distearate, Lauryl Lactate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Laureth-4, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Heliotropine, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Hydroxide
This is ok
I saw the cetaphil have recently changed their ingredients in the gentle daily cleanser to this:
Ingredients
Purified Water, Cetyl Alcohol Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Methyl Hydroxybenzoate, Propyl Hydroxybenzoate, Butyl Hydroxybenzoate
I read another of your articles and thought I saw the last 3 ingredients aren’t safe but just wanted to double check?
They’re all fine actually 🙂
Hi! Is the new Cetaphil Pro DermaControl Purifying Clay Mask safe? https://www.ulta.com/pro-dermacontrol-purifying-clay-mask?productId=pimprod2006567
Ingredients:
Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Bentonite, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Butyrospermum Parkll (Shea) Butter, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissma (Avocado) Oil, Xanthum Gum, Sorbitan Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Tocopherol Acetate, Phytosterols.
Ooooh this looks good!!! I will need to add it to my shopping list.
Pregnancy and nursing safe
Awesome, thank you Doctor! By the way, your website is amazing and has been incredibly helpful.
Hello, we have a different ingredients for the cetaphil oil control down wash in Australia. Could you please review the below list.
I’ve looked through lots of your other posts and matched some ingrediants and can see most are ok but can’t find them all. I really hope it’s ok because I’m 22 weeks and been using it all along.
Aqua, Zinc Coceth Sulfate, Glycerin, PEG-75, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, PEG-7 Glyceral Cocoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceril Palmate, Sodium Benzoate, Zinc Gluconate, Parfum
The Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is licorice root. I’d likely switch to something else, sorry!
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Oh no. I’ve been using it for my whole pregnancy 🙁 I looked on your website at cetaphil months ago but didn’t realise until the weekend that Australia had a different ingredient list. All I can do now is hope that it doesn’t impact. Lucky it’s a wash too so it’s off and on. I might move to the more natural sukin range. Would this one be ok?
Thanks again for your helo.
Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (Chamomile), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tea), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Glycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil (Rosehip), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Vanillin, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene*, Linalool*.
*Natural component of essential oils.
This one looks ok!
I have info about if you’ve been using an “unsafe” product in my pregnancy beauty FAQ too.
Thanks SO much
Hi, First of all, I want to say thank you so much for taking the TIME and energy todo this.
we never really think about what we put in our skin until we are pregnant.
I have 3 questions for you .
1) Can I use Cetaphil Hydrating eye gel cream with Hyaluronic acid
2) can I use Differin 0.1%
3) what about clindamycin ?
Thank you so muchh and I am huge fannnnnnnnnn of your page
Do you have an ingredient list for the Cetaphil? I can’t find that one.
Differin is a retinoid, so definitely do not use that while pregnant. Many recommend avoiding while nursing as well.
Clindamycin should be fine, but as it is a prescription I would discuss with your doctor, they may want to change things up due to pregnancy.
Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel cream:
Ingredients
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Dihydroxyisopropyl Capryloylcaprylamide, Niacinamide, Polysorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Sucrose Cocoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Bisabolol, Dimethicone, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Serine, Phytosterols, Alanine, Glycine, Trideceth-6, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA, Biotinoyl Hexapeptide-2 Amide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Fragrance
https://www.cetaphil.com/products/hydrating-eye-gel-cream
This has a licorice root extract I would avoid while pregnant. It is ok for nursing.
Hello! I just bought Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream (face and body) as I know that this will be safe to use during pregnancy but got confused because of the different ingredients compared to the one listed above. Below are the ingredients:
Aqua,
Glycerin,
Petrolatum,
Dicaprylyl Ethel,
Dimethicone,
Glyceryl Stearate,
Cetyl Alcohol
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil,
PEG-30 Stearate,
Acrylatrs/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer,
Benzyl Alcohol,
BHT,
Carbomer,
Dimethiconol,
Disodium EDTA,
METHYLPARABEN,
Phenoxyethanol,
Propylene Glycol,
PROPYLPARABEN,
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil,
Sodium hydroxide
Tocopherol
Tocopheryl Acetate. FIL.1625.V00
Is still safe to use while pregnant?
Thank you.
Sometimes they change things a bit depending on the country. This looks ok to me!
Hi. The moisturizing lotion has other ingredients in it on the package. Is this still ok???
Aqua
Glycerin
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Cetearyl Alcohol
Persea Gratissima Oil
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Benzyl Alcohol
Caprylyl Glycol
Ceteareth-20
Citric Acid
Dimethicone
Panthenol
Sodium Anisate
Sodium Levulinate
Stearoxytrimethylsilane
Stearyl Alcohol
Tocopheryl Acetate
still ok!
Hello,
Wondering about the new Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily scrub I just bought but haven’t used yet. Wondering if I should return and get the basic gentle cleanser instead.
WATER, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, SODIUM COCOAMPHOACETATE, GLYCERIN, PANTHENOL (VITAMIN B5), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA STEM EXTRACT, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM CITRATE, XANTHAN GUM, HELIOTROPINE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, CITRIC ACID, MASKING FRAGRANCE. FIL 1553.
Thanks!
Looks ok!
Hi! I have ben using Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream I see that its
ok for pregnancy in the list above however the link to the item sends me to Ulta and it has a little different ingredients listed. The one I have is from Target with these listed as ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Peg-30 Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Dimethiconol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Propylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide
Is this ok? thank you!
It’s ok!
Hi. Is cetaphil gentle foaming cleanser safe while pregnant?
Cocamidopropyl
Betadine
Coco-glucoside
Betaine
Glycerin
Panthenol(vitamin b5)
Tocopheryl
Acetate (vitamin e)
Sodium benzoate
Polysorbate 20
Polyquaternium-10
Phenoxyethanol
Citric acid
Yes, this is fine
Is Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream safe to use for pregnancy
The ingredients are
Aqua (Purified Water), Glyceryl Polymethacrylate (and) Propylene Glycol, Petrolatum, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-30 Stearate, Glycerin, Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol, Cetyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Benzyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide.
This is already in the list above under safe for pregnancy
Hi is the Cetaphil Rich Hydrating Night Cream with Hyaluronic Acid safe to use during pregnancy? Thanks!
Water, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phospholipids, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacrylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isohexadecane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Methicone, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Stearate, Stearteth-2, Stearteth-21, Retinyl Palmitate, Linoleic Acid, Lycopene
No, this has a retinoid. Avoid in pregnancy and in nursing as well if you’re conservative
Hi doc! What if you have used it for almost a month during 1st trimester 🙁 Without knowing it is a retinoid 🙁
More info on this kind of situation here:
pregnancy beauty FAQ
Is cetaphil moisturizing cream safe?
Agua,glycerin,paraffinum liquidum, dicaprylyl ether, glyceryl stearate, dimenthicone, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, cetyl alcohol, peg-30 strearate, benzyl alcohol, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, dimethiconol,disodium edta, glyceryl acrylate/ acrylic acid copolymer, methyparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sodium hydroxide, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate. Fil.0066.V03
This is already in the list under pregnancy safe
Hi! Your site has been extremely helpful, and thank you for taking the time to look into these products!
Could you assist in confirming if the Cetaphil Redness Relief Night Moisturizer is pregnancy safe? From the Cetaphil website, Ingredients are:
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Caffeine, Citric Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, BHT
Thank you!!!
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root
Hello, I’ve looked at your safe in pregnancy list for Cetaphil products however there new gentle exfoliating cleanser isn’t included as this came out in 2019, could you please let me know whether this would also be safe to use in pregnancy?
List on ingredients as follows
Aqua, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Citric Acid, Heliotropine, Panthenol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum. Fil. 1553.V00.
Thank you
This is fine
Is the Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar safe for pregnancy? Someone did already ask about a Cetaphil bar soap but that was the antibacterial version. Thank you!
Sodium Cocoyl lsethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Tallowate, Water, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Stearate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, PEG-20, Masking Fragrance, Petrolatum, Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate, Sucrose Cocoate, Titanium Dioxide, Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, May also contain Sodium Palm Kernelate
This is ok 🙂
I just bought the intensive moisturizing cream with meadowfoam oil as I can’t use dermovate anymore with ingredient list:
Water, behenyl alcohol, limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, mineral oil, glycerin, ethylhexyl palmitate, ceteraryl alcohol, niacinamide, panthenol (vitamin B5), squalane, ceteth-10, steareth-20, tocopherol (vitamin E), dimethicone, disodium edta, sodium dydroxide, polyaminopropyl biguanide..
My fingers are unbearable….
Looks ok!
Hello, please is the new Cetaphil Pro DermaControl Purifying Clay Mask safe?
Ingredients:
Aqua, Kaolin*, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Bentonite, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Butyrospermum Parkll (Shea) Butter, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissma (Avocado) Oil, Xanthum Gum, Sorbitan Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, quartz, titanium dioxide FIL 1670
*Amazonian white clay
Looks ok!
Hello, is the Cetaphil PRO DermaControl Oil Moisturizer SPF 30 safe to use when pregnant?
Active ingredients
Avobenzone 3%
Octisalate 5%
Octocrylene 7%
Uses
Broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection
SPF 30
Inactive ingredients
Aqua, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, glycerin, diisopropyl sebacate, Aluminum starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone and Dimethiconol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Sucrose Tristearate, Silica, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 61, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Zinc Gluconate, Ceramide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Allantoin, Carbomer Homopolymer Type C, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum. FIL 0494
Thank you
No, this has licorice root and chemical sunscreens. Ok for nursing though
Hi doctor! Would like to ask if the Cetaphil Pro Ad Derma Skin Restoring Moisturizer is safe for pregnancy? Thank you in advance!
Ingredients:
Aqua, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Allantoin, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dimethiconol, Disodium Edta, Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide Peg-15 Disulfate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Pca, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopheryl Acetate
This is ok
Hello, is the Cetaphil PRO Oil Removing Foam Wash safe during pregnancy? I scrolled through to see if others asked about this and didn’t see it. Thank you!!
INGREDIENTS: WATER, ZINC COCETH SULFATE, GLYCERIN, PEG-75, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, ZINC GLUCONATE, PEG-200 HYDROGENATED GLYCERYL PALMATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, MASKING FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM EDTA
This has licorice root so ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hi Doctor,
Thank you for the list. WOuld like to check if ingredients below are safe, please.
CETAPHIL BABY
Baby Daily Lotion With Shea Butter 400ml
Ingredients
AQUA
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL
SORBITOL
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE
OCTYLDODECANOL
POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE
GLYCERIN
PANTHENOL
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER
HEXYLDECANOL
HEXYLDECYL LAURATE
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
CARBOMER
PARFUM
DIMETHICONE
SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE
HELIOTROPINE
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
TOCOPHEROL
CITRIC ACID
DISODIUM COCYL GLUTAMATE
GLYCINE SOJA OIL
Thank you, doctor.
This is ok
Is Cetaphil DAM Daily Advance ultra hydrating lotion safe in pregnancy?
I have currently reviewed all products in this brand that I can. I require a full ingredient list to review your product, more info here:
why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety
Is Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser safe for pregnancy and nursing? Many thanks in advance.
Product Specification
Aqua, Glycerin, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Disodium EDTA, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Methylparaben, Panthenol, Parfum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Laurate, Sodium Sulfate, FIL.0107.V03
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doctor, I am form London and the ingredients are bit different compared to USA. Could you please guide if these products of Cetaphil Brand are safe to use during pregnancy and later during nursing
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser : Aqua, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Butylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, FIL 0214.V00
Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Moisturiser : AQUA, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYETHYL UREA, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, ERYTHRITOL, GLYCINE SOJA OIL, HOMARINE HCL, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM PCA, TOCOPHEROL
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ :
Aqua, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane,Propylene Glycol, Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Octocrylene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Nylon-12, Petrolatum, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Disodium Edta, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ethylparaben, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Methylparaben, Myristyl Myristate, Peg-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Propylparaben, Sodium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine, FIL 0982.V00
Appreciate your response 🙂
The first 2 are fine for both pregnancy and nursing
The sunscreen has chemical sunscreens and a salicylate, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hi doc,
Please could you let me know if the following are okay to use:
*Cetaphil® Pro Acne-Prone Skin Foam Wash:
Aqua, Zinc Coceth Sulfate, Glycerin, Peg-75, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Dipotassium, Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Edta, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Peg-7, Glyceryl Cocoate, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Sodium Benzoate, Zinc Gluconate, Parfum
* Cetaphil® Pro Acne-Prone Skin Moisturizing Lotion:
Aqua, Octocrylene, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Sucrose Tristearate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 61, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Dimethiconol, Disodium Edta, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Gluconate.
Thank you so much x
The face wash has licorice root and the lotion has a chemical sunscreen and salicylate in addition to the licorice root. So, both are ok for nursing but not pregnancy.
Dear Dr:
is cetaphil sun kids liposomal lotion safe for pregnancy?
ingredients:
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bemotrizinol, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Purified Water, Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Pentylene Glycol, Dimeticone 5, Ethanol, Cetyl Phosphate, Glycerol, Cetyl Alcohol, Trolamine, Dexpanthenol, Dl-Alpha-Tocopherol, Lecithin, Decyl Glucoside, Polyacrylic Acid (Carbomer), Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf juice powder
thanks so much!
No, this has chemical sunscreens. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy
thanks so much Dr Christine!
Hi there,
Wondering how Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser is safe? I purchased it feeling safe, then read the ingredients which include propylene glycol, sulfates and parabens.
Thanks,
Sarah
Those aren’t ingredients you need to worry about in pregnancy. The ingredients I think you need to worry about are here:
skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
I have info on these situations in this post:
pregnancy beauty FAQ
Hi Doc,
Thanks for this helpfull website.
Can you please check if this ingredientss is ok for pregnancy or not:
1. Cetaphil UVA/UVB Defense SPF 50+/UVA 28
Aqua, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Propylene Glycol, Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Octocrylene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Nylon-12, Petrolatum, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Disodium EDTA, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ethyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Methyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate, Myristyl Myristate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Propyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate, Sodium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine
2. Sensatia Botanicals – Seastem Marine Essence
– Aqua
– Niacinamide
– Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
– Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
– Sodium Citrate
– Citric Acid
– Benzyl Alcohol & Benzoic Acid & Dehydroacetic Acid
– Sodium Hyaluronate (Vegetable Derived)
3. Sensatia Botanicals – Sandalwood Dream Facial Toner
– Aqua
– Aloe Barbadensis leaf Extract
– Sodium Citrate
– Carica Papaya (Papaya0 fruit Extract
– Pachyrhizus Erosus Root Extra
– Citric Acid
– Benzyl Alcohol & Benzoic Acid & Dehydroacetic Acid
– Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil
– *Geraniol
– Rosa Damascena Extract
– Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract
– Centella Asiatica Extract
– Cymbopogon Martini Oil
– *Citronellol
– *Linalool
– *Farnesol
– *Citral
– *Eugenol
– *Limonene
– *Occurs naturally in essential oils
#1 has chemical sunscreens and salicylate, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
#2 has licorice root, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
#3 ok for both pregnancy and nursing
hi is Deep Hydration 48 Hour Activation Serum is safe for pregnancy and nursing
WATER, GLYCERIN, SORBITOL, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, GLYCERYL CITRATE/LACTATE/LINOLEATE/OLEATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, OCTYLDODECANOL, HEXYLDECANOL, HEXYLDECYL LAURATE, DISTARCH PHOSPHATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ANHYDROXYLITOL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII(SHEA)OIL, CITRIC ACID, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, GLOBULARIAALYPUM LEAF EXTRACT(BLUE DAISY), HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, PANTHENOL(VITAMIN B5), PANTOLACTONE, FRAGRANCE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, TOCOPHEROL (VITAMIN E), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E ACETATE), XYLITOL, XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi there! Wondering if you’d consider reviewing if arbonne skin care products are safe? Specifically looking at the Age Well and Prep Work lines. Thank you!!
That’s on my to do list already
Hi, Doctor. I’ m from the Philippines and I am always checking your website as my guidance to choose proper skin care routine while nursing.
Please advise if the new line of Cetaphil are okay to use during pregnancy and nursing.
1. ) Bright Healthy Radiance Brightness Reveal Bar
Ingredients: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Cocoate, Aqua, Sodium Stearate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, PEG-20, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, BHT, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Niacinamide, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Parfum, Pentasodium Pentetate, Petrolatum, Sodium Ferrocyanide, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sucrose Cocoate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Titanium Dioxide
2.) Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser
Ingredients: GLYCERIN, AQUA, STEARIC ACID, MYRISTIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, LAURIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, ANHYDROXYLITOL, ARACHIDIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRIC ACID, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, NIACINAMIDE, OLEIC ACID, PANCRATIUM MARITIMIJM EXTRACT, POLYQUATERNlUM-7, POTASSIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SORBITOL, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, XYLITOL, XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE
3.) Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Brightness Refresh Toner
Ingredients: AQUA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN, 1 ,2-HEXANEDlOL, ANHYDROXYLITOL, CITRIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HYDROLYZED CICER SEED EXTRACT, PANCRATIUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT, RHODODENDRON CHRYSANTHUM LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM CITRATE, TOCOPHEROL, TRICHOLOMA MATSUTAKE EXTRACT, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, XYLITOL, XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE
4.) Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Brightening Night Comfort Cream
Ingredients: AQUA, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, I ,2-HEXANEDlOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL OLIVATE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, BEESWAX, VINYL DIMETHICONE, ANHYDROXYLITOL, CITRIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE, HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED CICER SEED EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, PANCRATIIJM MARITIMIJM EXTRACT, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, PROPANEDIOL, RHODODENDRON CHRYSANTHUM LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, TOCOPHEROL, TRICHOLOMA MATSUTAKE EXTRACT-10, XYLITOL, XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE
5.) Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Brightening Day Protection Cream SPF 15
Ingredients: AQUA, HOMOSALATE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, NIACINAMIDE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, ISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, OCTOCRYLENE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ANHYDROXYLITOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE, HYDROLYZED CICER SEED EXTRACT, PANCRATIUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, RHODODENDRON CHRYSANTHUM LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TRICHOLOMA MATSUTAKE EXTRACT, XYLITOL, XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE
Thank you so much.
Ok for pregnancy and nursing:
2, 3, 4
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy:
1: Salicylate
5: Chemical Sunscreen
Thank you Doctor
Hi, Doctor.
I’m currently looking for exfoliating cleanser under this brand and I saw Cetaphil Daily Exfoliating Cleanser.
Is this safe to use while nursing?
Ingredients:
Water, Cocamidopropylbetaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Glycerin, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Bambusa Arudinacea Stem Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Heliotropine, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-10, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Masking Fragrance
Hoping for your advise soon. Thank you so much.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Thank you Doctor 🙂
Hi there,
I noticed a lot of cetaphil’s products (and products in general) contain the ingredient SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE. There are articles online that say this ingredient isn’t safe for pregnancy so wanted to get your view on this ingredient. Thanks so much!
That ingredient is fine. It can be a bit harsh and drying to the skin, but there’s no concern for safety during pregnancy.
What about X ingredient in this product??
Thanks Dr Christine! Your website is super helpful!!
Hi Dr,
Is this product safe:
Cetaphil Pro Eczema Prone Skin Face Moisturizing Cream 50ml
Active Ingredient: Colloidal Oatmeal 1%
Inactive Ingredients: Allantoin, Arginine, Behenyl AlcoholButyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric, Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Ethylene, Dicocamide PEG-15, Disulfate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Helianthus Annuus, (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
How about the new Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance cleanser, toner and cream? Thanks.
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
cetaphil new Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 35 (SUNSCREEN), ZINC OXIDE 10% (SUNSCREEN) INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ALOE BARBADENSIS, LEAF JUICE, ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL, ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, C30-38 OLEFIN/ISOPROPYL MALEATE/MA COPOLYMER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, CITRIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT,MAGNESIUM SULFATE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYSORBATE 60, SILICA, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL/OCTYLDODECYL CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER, TOCOPHEROL (VITAMIN E), VP/HEXADECENE COPOLYMER, WATER
This has salicylate. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Cetaphil Rich Hydrating Cream – 1.7oz
ngredients: Water, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phospholipids, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacrylate, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isohexadecane, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Methicone, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-40 Stearate, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Retinyl Palmitate, Linoleic Acid, Lycopene
This has a retinoid. Avoid in pregnancy and in nursing if you’re conservative
Thank you for taking the time to do this!
Is Cetaphil Rich Night cream ok to use?
AQUA, GLYCERIN, PETROLATUM, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, PEG-30 STEARATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, BENZYL ALCOHOL,BHT, CARBOMER, DIMETHICONOL, DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS, DULCIS OIL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hello Doc, is Cetaphil Oily Skin cleanser safe during pregnancy? Thank you!
Here are the ingredients:
AQUA (PURIFIED WATER/EAU PURIFIÉE), PEG-200 HYDROGENATED GLYCERYL PALMATE (AND)PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, ACRYLATES/STEARETH-20 METHACRYLATE COPOLMER, GLYCERIN, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PARFUM (MASKING FRAGRANCE/FRAGRANCE MASQUANTE), PANTHENOL, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, DISODIUM EDTA, METHYLPARABEN.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hi, thank you so much for your work. It is really really helpful. Could I please request you to review the below ingredients in Cetaphil Acne Prone moisturiser SPF 25 for pregnancy and nursing.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Octyl Salicylate, Allantoin, Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Disodium Edetate, Dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerol, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylic Acid, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polysorbate, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sucrose Tristearate, Triethanolamine, Purified Water, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Gluconate
This has chemical sunscreens and a salicylate. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Wondering how you think the moisturizing cream is safe when it has dimethicone and propylene glycol, two things that we are told to avoid in pregnancy.
Those actually are not considered ingredients 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 Christine,
Is this safe for pregnancy?
Cetaphil Body Cream
Ingredients
Aqua, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Dicaprylyl Ether, , Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Peg-30 Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Cross Polymer, Benzyl Alcohol, BHT, Carbomer, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Tocpherol Acetate
Many thanks
Yes. This is the classic moisturizing cream that’s already in the list.
Amazing website and much appreciated! Broke out in a terrible rash on my hands – peeling, itchy, red – from the Cetaphil Daily Advance Ultra Hydrating with Shea Butter and Vitamin E. I wonder what ingredient could be bothering me? I’m usually fine with products.
Thank you!
Cetaphil has much fewer ingredients than other brands, it is one of the reasons that many derms recommend it. Pregnancy is a “sensitizing” time, meaning it’s a time many people start to have reactions to topical ingredients that they are usually fine with. I’d discuss with an allergist.