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 Skinfix as of 2/7/2022. 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.
Don’t See Your Product? Read This Before You Ask About It…
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 Skinfix
• Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser (at Sephora)
• Barrier+ Lip Repair Balm (at Sephora)
• Barrier+ Lipid-Boost Body Cream (at Sephora)
• Eczema+ Dermatitis Face Balm (at Sephora)
• Eczema+ Extra Strength Body Cream (at Sephora)
• Eczema+ Foaming Oil Body Wash (at Sephora)
• Eczema+ Hand Repair Cream (at Sephora)
• Eczema+ Targeted Body Balm (at Sephora)
• Inked+ Tattoo Aftercare Balm
• Redness Recovery+ Antioxidant Eye Treatment (at Sephora)
• Redness Recovery+ Antioxidant Redness Treatment Overnight Mask (at Sephora)
• Remedy+ 911 Ointment (at Sephora)
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• Acne+ 2% BHA Cleanser (at Sephora): Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid
• Acne+ 2% BHA Spot Treatment (at Sephora): Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser (at Sephora): Gluconolactone
• Barrier+ Nutrient Water Misting Tonic (at Sephora): Gluconolactone
• Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Boost 360° Eye (at Sephora): Gluconolactone
• Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Hyaluronate Serum (at Sephora): Gluconolactone
• Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream (at Sephora): Gluconolactone
• Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Lotion (at Sephora): Gluconolactone
• Correct+ Dark Spot Corrector (at Sephora): Glycolic Acid, Licorice Root
• Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads (at Sephora): Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• Resurface+ AHA/BHA Renewing Cream (at Sephora): Willow Bark
• Resurface+ Glycolic Renewing Scrub (at Sephora): Glycolic Acid, Willow Bark
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
• None
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Hi! I’m curious about the SkinFix Redness recovery as it contains honey. Would this be safe to use while breastfeeding? Would there be any concern about “cross contamination” using it around an infant under 1 year of age? Might be a silly question! Thanks so much.
The reason to avoid honey under a year (esp raw/unpasteurized honey) is due to the risk of botulism. While the spores are pretty hardy and can survive a lot of things, it’s pretty unlikely they would survive in a skincare product, and then that your baby would somehow get enough from your face to be affected by botulism. It isn’t something that would enter your skin and then be in the breast milk. We think it is also fine for mom to eat the honey while nursing. Just don’t feed it directly to baby.
Hi there! Thank you so much for these lists! I really appreciate the amount of work and effort that you have put in! Just a quick question, I see that the Oil Foaming Cleanser is under safe for pregnancy and nursing and double checked the ingredients and there is gluconolacctone which you have mentioned to avoid. Is this still safe since its a wash off product? Thank you very much again!
It’s possibly a reformulation since my last review
Thank you for the response! So its not safe anymore?
It wouldn’t be if it has gluconolactone, but I haven’t looked at the full ingredient list. It takes a while to hunt things down and I’ve been at work…
Would you be able to review skinfix’s resurface AHA/BHA exfoliating pads? I’m pregnant and just purchased them but am concerned it may not be safe to use them
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.
Could you please review the skinfix resurface AHA/BHA exfoliating pads? Thank you in advance.
Water/Eau, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Bromelain, Papain, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polydextrose, Dextrin, Amylopectin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Propanediol, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to glycolic acid, salicylic acid, licorice root
Would you mind reviewing SKINFIX Acne+?
Ingredients: -2% Salicylic Acid: Decongests pores to help eliminate
excess oil and surface debris.
-10% Azelaic Acid: Helps fade the look of post-acne
hyperpigmentation (acne marks/scars) while visibly
improving uneven skin tone.
-2% Niacinamide: Helps minimize the appearance of pores
and regulate sebum.
Water (Aqua), Azelaic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride,
Kaolin, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols,
Niacinamide, Bentonite, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf
Extract Glycyrrhiza labra (Licorice) Root Extract, Zinc PCA,
Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl
Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Citric
Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate,
Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Amylopectin,
Dextrin, Polydextrose, Glucose, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan
Gum, Glycerin
(only 0.005% Glycerin).
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to Salicylic Acid, licorice root
Hi, would you mind reviewing SkinFix Barrier+ – Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream?
Ingredients:
water, squalane, propanedial, niacinamide, tripheptanoin, saccharide isomerate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/ vp copolymer, zinc pca, hydrolized hyaluronic acid, allantain, camellia sinesnsis seed extract, leptospermone, flavesone, isoleptospermone, acetyl epltapeptide-4, citric acid, sodium citrate, caprylyl glyco,, trisodium ethylenediammine disuccinate, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, c14-22 alcohols, ethylhexylglycerin, potassium sorbate, phenoxyethanol.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Thanks a lot, Christine!
Can you go over why the Skinfix resurface+ glycolic renewing scrub is ok for nursing with the willow bark? I was having trouble finding a good source. Thanks!
Willow bark isn’t something to avoid in nursing.
Ingredients to avoid in nursing
Hello Doctor would you be able to tell us if the Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Activating Serum is okay for pregnancy and nursing? Thank you!
Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Squalene, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Amylopectin, Lecithin, Phytostery Macadamiate, Collagen Amino Acids, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oligopeptide-3, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Folic Acid, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactic Acid, Phospholipids, Ceramide NP, Phytosterols, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP,
Cholesterol, Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Extract, Akebia Quinata Stem Extract, Prunus Lannesiana (Cherry Blossom) Flower Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Tripeptide-1, Ceramide EOP, Polyglutamic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Acetyl Glutamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dextran, Phenoxyethanol.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Can you review the ingredients for the Skinfix barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen Brightening Eye Treatment :
Water/Aqua/Eau, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Collagen Amino Acids, Squalane, Caffeine, Squalene, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Acetyl Glutamine, Lecithin, Phospholipids, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polyglutamic Acid, Phytosterols, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Ceramide NP, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Oligopeptide-3, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Folic Acid, Amylopectin, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Lactic Acid, Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract, Akebia Quinata Stem Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Ceramide EOP, Tripeptide-1, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dextran, Phenoxyethanol.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hello!
I just researched skifix resurface+ scrub and it has glycolic acid, which is topically safe for pregnancy according to several resources. The Willow Bark is safe topically as well, it just cannot be ingested. Why are these two listed as unsafe for pregnancy in a skincare item?
Thank you!
They’re not universally considered safe, discussion in here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Could you explain why we need to avoid Gluconolactone?
skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
However I read that it is pregnancy safe?
If you want to be really cautious and stay on the safe side, since your skin is often more sensitive during pregnancy, it’s best to use products with lactobionic acid or gluconolactone. These are polyhydroxy acids (PHA). Are these PHA safe during pregnancy? Yes, they are much more gentle and less irritating on the skin and as a bonus, they also act as a humectant and a powerful antioxidant.
PHAs are more readily absorbed so I screen them out, discussion here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
This is also helpful: Why does X Brand say this product is safe but you don’t think it is safe? (or Vice Versa)
Hello Doctor! It looks like the hand cream from skinfix has been reformulated with new ingredients with B-L3, please let me know if this is pregnancy safe. Thank you!
Active Ingredient: Colloidal Oatmeal 1%
Inactive Ingredients: Water/Eau/Aqua, Vegetable Oil/Huile Végétale, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Squalene, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Amylopectin, Phytosterols, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Folic Acid, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Oligopeptide-3, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Lactic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Benzoate, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doctor,
What are your thoughts on this product during breastfeeding?
Skinfix
acne+ adapinoid Gel with Niacinamide + Squalane
-Adapinoid 0.16%: Is a new, powerful retinoid that is slow-released into skin to visibly reduce acne.
-Niacinamide 2%: Is a potent antioxidant that absorbs oil and visibly reduces redness.
-Strataphix Poly: Is shown to counteract dryness from retinoid use, boosting hydration.
Water/Aqua/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Squalane, Solanum Tuberosum (Potato) Pulp Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Oleyl Adapalenate, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Tocopherol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Galactoarabinan, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Maltodextrin, Schizophyllan, Polylysine, Tripeptide-1, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Magnesium Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dextran, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol.
This has a retinoid. Avoid in pregnancy and nursing
Can you please tell me if this new hand cream is safe in pregnancy?
Skinfix Eczema+ Ceramide Hand + Foot Relief Cream
Ingredients:
Colloidal Oatmeal 1%, Water/Eau/Aqua, Vegetable Oil/Huile Végétale, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Squalene, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Amylopectin, Phytosterols, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Folic Acid, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Oligopeptide-3, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Lactic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Benzoate, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Dear Christine,
I think Skinfix may have reformulated their Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream. The ingredients listed on their website are different from the one you have reviewed. I was wondering if I could check with you if the new formulation is safe for pregnancy and nursing?
Water/Eau/Aqua, Squalane, Propanediol, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Triheptanoin, Niacinamide, Saccharide Isomerate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Squalene, Zinc Pca, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, Allantoin, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Phytosterols, Acetyl Glutamine, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Amylopectin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Folic Acid, Oligopeptide-3, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Hexapeptide-11, Tocopherol, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Lactic Acid, Glucose, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol.
Thank you very much!
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi! Looks like they reformulated the skinfix+ dermatitis face balm to the eczema+ Dermatitis Ceramide Face + Body Cream. Could you please review the ingredients?
Colloidal Oatmeal 5%, Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sorbitan Olivate, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Octyldodecanol, Triheptanoin, Allantoin, Zinc Oxide, Squalene, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Phytosterols, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Amylopectin, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Folic Acid, Hexapeptide-11, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oligopeptide-3, Tocopherol, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, C9-12 Alkane, Polyurethane-100, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenylpropanol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Thank you!!!
Hi, can you please tell me if this is safe for pregnancy and nursing?
Skinfix
barrier+ Skin Barrier + Lightweight + Pore-Refining Refillable Gel Cream with B-L3™
-3.75% Patented* B-L3™ Barrier Lipid Complex: Replenishes natural lipids to repair skins moisture barrier in as little as one hour.
-1.84% Saccharide Isomerate: Soothes and supports the skin barrier to deliver long-term hydration.
-2% Niacinamide: Evens the look of skin tone, absorbs excess oil, and refines the appearance of pore size.
*Patent pending
Water/Eau/Aqua, Squalane, Propanediol, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Triheptanoin, Niacinamide, Saccharide Isomerate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Squalene, Zinc Pca, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, Allantoin, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Phytosterols, Acetyl Glutamine, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Amylopectin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Folic Acid, Oligopeptide-3, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Hexapeptide-11, Tocopherol, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Lactic Acid, Glucose, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing