One of the hardest to find products in pregnancy safe skincare is sunscreen. Today I’m sharing the results of an exhaustive search for pregnancy safe sunscreens.
All of these sunscreens are physical sunscreens, with Zinc Oxide and/or Titanium Dioxide. If your sunscreen as anything else listed under “Active Ingredients” then I would not use it.
Learn more about full spectrum UV coverage here, pregnancy safe facial sunscreens are here.
Note, I have not tried all of these products. Once I started finding products that were full spectrum and pregnancy safe, I decided I would just list every product that I found! I know this list will be helpful to many of my readers. If you have tried any of these products, let me know how you liked it in the comments below. There’s also a list of pregnancy safe facial sunscreens.
You can find many more pregnancy safe sunscreens listed in my big list of pregnancy safe skincare products. Please look there for your brand before commenting.
Aveeno
Babo Botanicals
Blue Lizard
Clarins
Coola
Coppertone
EltaMD
La Roche-Posay
Neutrogena
Shiseido
Sol de Janeiro
Sun Bum
SuperGoop
Vichy Laboratories
Pregnancy Safe Sunscreens
• Babyganics SPF 50+ Sunscreen Stick (at Target)
• Badger Baby Sunscreen Cream, SPF 30 (at Amazon, Target)
• Badger Clear Zinc Face Stick – SPF 35 (at Target)
• Badger Sport Broad Spectrum Sunscreen – SPF 35 (at Target)
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• Babyganics BKid’s SPF 50+ Sunscreen Lotion (at Target): Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylate
• Babyganics BKid’s SPF 50+ Non-Aerosol Sunscreen Spray (at Target): Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylate
• Babyganics SPF50+ Sunscreen Lotion (at Target): Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylate
• Babyganics SPF50+ Sunscreen Spray (at Target): Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylate
• Banana Boat Ultra Sport Sunscreen Lotion – SPF 50+ (at Amazon, Target): Chemical Sunscreen
• Black Girl Sunscreen Broad Spectrum – SPF 30 (at Target): Chemical Sunscreen
• Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance Lotion Sunscreen – SPF 30 (at Amazon, Target): Chemical Sunscreen
• Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Clear Spray Sunscreen – SPF 30 (at Amazon, Target): Chemical Sunscreen
• Kiehl’s Super Fluid Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ (at Sephora): Chemical Sunscreen
• Lancome UV Expert Aquagel Defense Primer & Moisturizer SPF 50 (at Sephora): Chemical Sunscreen
• Tacha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ (at Sephora): Chemical Sunscreen, Licorice Root
• Up&Up Kids Sunscreen Lotion – SPF 50 (at Target): Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylate
• Up&Up Kids Sunscreen Sticks – SPF 55 (at Target): Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylate
• Up&Up Sport Sunscreen Continuous Spray – SPF 30 (at Target): Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylate
• Up&Up Sport Sunscreen Lip Balm – SPF 50 (at Target): Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylate
• Up&Up Sport Sunscreen Lotion – SPF 30 (at Target): Chemical Sunscreen
• Up&Up Sport Sunscreen Lotion – SPF 50 (at Target): Chemical Sunscreen
• Up&Up Sport Sunscreen Sticks – SPF 55 (at Target): Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylate
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.
• Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ (at Sephora): Retinoid
• Up&Up Kids Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 (at Target): Retinoid, Chemical Sunscreen
• Up&Up Sport Sunscreen Continuous Spray – SPF 50 (at Target): Chemical Sunscreen, Retinoid
Don’t forget to check out the other articles in my Pregnancy and Nursing Skin Care Guide!
Pregnancy Safe Skin Care– Check the brand pages for your sunscreens as well!
Pregnancy Safe Facial Sunscreens, BB & CC Creams
Hi Doctor,
is this safe please to use during pregnancy? I use it for dark pigmentation on my face. If it is not safe, what would you suggest to use during pregnancy please?
Thank you
Uriage Depiderm Anti-Brown Spot Daytime Care SPF50+ 30ml
AQUA (WATER, EAU) ● ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE ● LACTIC ACID ● BUTYLENE GLYCOL ● MALTODEXTRIN ● ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE ● SALICYLIC ACID ● STEARETH-2 ● STEARETH-21 ● SODIUM HYDROXIDE ● SUCROSE DILAURATE ● GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID ● POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6 ● POLYACRYLATE-13 ● TOCOPHERYL ACETATE ● SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE ● POLYISOBUTENE ● XANTHAN GUM ● PISUM SATIVUM EXTRACT (PISUM SATIVUM (PEA) EXTRACT) ● POLYSORBATE 20 ● SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE ● CARAMEL ● t-BUTYL ALCOHOL
Thanks,
This has salicylic acid and licorice root in it which you should avoid during pregnancy. The sunscreen ingredients also aren’t listed, but those may also be unsafe. I’d look for a vitamin C serum, check the big list of pregnancy safe products, I’m pretty sure there are options from Paula’s Choice, Murad and Dermalogica?
Hi! May i know if these ingredients are safe for pregnant and or for nursing.
SCENTIO MILK PLUS FACIAL FOAM
Aqua (water), Glycerine, Stearic acid, Lauric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Lyristic Acid, Glycol Disterate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Fragrance, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Propylparaben, Alcohol, Lecithin, Capyrylic/capric triglyceride, Ubiquinone (Co-enzyme Q10), Diisopropyl Adipate, Nicotinamide.
BIORE WATERY ESSENCE
Ingredients: Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Xylitol, Dextrin Palmitate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-9, Glyceryl Stearate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Agar, Isoceteth-20, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Polyvinyl Alcohol, C30-45 Olefin, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Royal Jelly Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Edta 2Na, Bht, Fragrance
Thank you!
The first is ok
The Biore has a chemical sunscreen to avoid while pregnant. It is ok for nursing.
Hi Dr. Christine, is this pregnancy safe?
Thanks for your help and effort 😊
SafeProtect SPF30 Sunscreen
Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, hydrogenated castor oil, zinc oxide, Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dicaprylyl ether, Cera alba (beeswax), Glycine soja (soybean) oil, fragrance (all-natural), glyceryl caprylate, tocopherol (vitamin E), p-anisic acid
Looks good to me!
Hi Dr. Christine,
Trying to explore my options for pregnancy safe sunscreen! Can you please review these ingredients?
1. Etude House Mild Watery Light SPF 50+
Water Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octocrylene, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Lipids, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Carex Humillis Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Cellulose Gum, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Isoceteth-10, Isoceteth-25
2. Innisfree Triple Care Sunscreen SPF 50+
SEE FULL INGREDIENTS
WATER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ZINC OXIDE (CI 77947), DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, NIACINAMIDE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, MICA (CI 77019), DIMETHICONE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, METHICONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, FRAGRANCE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, STEARIC ACID, POLYGLYCERYL-6 POLYRICINOLEATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ADENOSINE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, CAMELLIA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT, ORCHID EXTRACT, CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL EXTRACT, OPUNTIA COCCINELLIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT LYSATE FILTRAT
3. Innisfree Long Lasting Sunscreen SPF 50+
WATER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ZINC OXIDE (NANO), ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, HOMOSALATE, GLYCERIN, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, MICA, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHICONE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, POLYGLYCERYL-6 POLYRICINOLEATE, PROPANEDIOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, FRAGRANCE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, ECHIUM PLANTAGINEUM SEED OIL, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (CI 77288), CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, CARDIOSPERMUM HALICACABUM FLOWER/LEAF/VINE EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) LEAF EXTRACT, CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL EXTRACT, CAMELLIA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT, OPUNTIA COCCINELLIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT, ORCHID EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE
4. Mamonde Everyday Aqua Sun Cream
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Cinoxate, Iron Titanium Oxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Stearic Acid, Silica, Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Carbomer, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance
#1, 3, 4 have chemical sunscreens, #1 and 3 both have salicylates otherwise. So, lots of reasons for all of those to be avoided during pregnancy, but they’re all ok for nursing.
#2 looks pregnancy safe to me! Winner! LOL
Very helpful doctor!!! May God bless u for your kindness to replying tons of question..
Hi Dr. Christine,
Is this pregnancy safe?
NEOGEN Day Light Protection Sunscreen SPF 50
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hexanediol, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus(Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Carbomer, Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Alumina, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Disodium Edta, Potassium Hydroxide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis(Orange) Oil, Aluminum Stearate.
Thank you 🙂
Sorry, this has chemical sunscreens which I would avoid during pregnancy. Ok for nursing though.
Hi Dr. Christine,
Please can you review below sunscreen if okay to be used while pregnant.
Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Face Liquid Suncreen
Active ingredients
Titanium Dioxide 4.9%, Zinc Oxide 2.9%
Inactive ingredients
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Bisabolol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, DMDM Hydantoin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, BHT
Looks ok
Hi Dr. Christine!
Still on a hunt for a safe pregnancy sunscreen. What do you think of Shigaisen Yohou non chemical uv cream 50 Spf? Thank you!
Ingredients:
2019 Formulation
Water,, cyclopentasiloxane,, ethylhexyl palmitate,, zinc oxide,, butylene glycol,, titanium dioxide,, dimethicone,, PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone,, sodium chloride,, disteardimonium hectorite,, hydrolyzed collagen,, sodium acetylated hyaluronate,, acerola fruit extract,, aloe barbadensis leaf extract,, scutellaria baicalensis root extract,, ratzillacosme.com do.not.copy,, chamomilla recutita flower extract,, vitis vinifera (grape) fruit extract,, morus bombycis bark extract,, saxifraga sarmentosa extract,, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone,, sorbitan sesquiisostearate,, phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate,, aluminum hydroxide,, stearic acid,, PEG-3 dimethicone,, diglycerin,, trimethylsiloxysilicate, hydrogen dimethicone,, phenoxyethanol,, glycerin.
Looks ok
Hi Doctor Christine,
Would you please check these ingredients for me, if it’s safe for pregnancy?
Thank you!
PACK EVERYDAY BOUNCY FACIAL MASK
Water, MethylPropanediol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Arginine, HydroxyEthylCellulose, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Honey Extract, Propolis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, PVM/MA Copolymer, Trehalose, Panthenol, Allantoin
This has licorice root, I wouldn’t use it while pregnant but it is ok for nursing
Hello, as I have not seen any reviews for Nuxe cosmetics, I want to ask if the Nuxe Sum Melthing Spray High Protection SPF50 is safe during pregnancy. The ingredients are as follows :
AQUA/WATER, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, GLYCERIN, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, DIMETHICONE, TOCOPHEROL, CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRIC ACID, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, EICHHORNIA CRASSIPES EXTRACT, P-ANISIC ACID, SODIUM GLUCONATE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, DIMETHICONOL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, ETHYL FERULATE, POLYGLYCERYL-5 TRIOLEATE, SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM (TOMATO) FRUIT EXTRACT, FAGRAEA BERTEROANA FLOWER EXTRACT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, DISODIUM URIDINE PHOSPHATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN [N2613/A].
Thank you in advance! Also thank you for all the pregnancy safe review!
I would avoid this while pregnant due to the chemical sunscreens and salicylate. It’s ok for nursing though.
Hi Doctor,
I have been using this one, can you tell me if it’s safe for pregnancy?
Supergoop! Smooth & Poreless 100% Mineral Matte Screen SPF 40
Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 0.7%, Zinc Oxide 17%Inactive Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Coco-Caprylate, Isododecane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cyclohexasiloxane, Tocopheryl Acetate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Dimethicone, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Water (Aqua), Isostearic Acid, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Bisabolol, Alumina, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrangea Arborescens Root Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Polysorbate 20, Resveratrol, Scutellaria Lateriflora Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Pentapeptide-21
Thank you.
This one is ok, there’s a full list of pregnancy safe products from SuperGoop
Hi I’m just curious why is this product just “ok”. Is there a questionable ingredient?
If there was a questionable ingredient I would tell you. I’ve told thousands of people, I’m not sure why you think I would keep that information from you specifically. Ok means it is fine to use….
Hi there! I love this page and am so glad I found it. Currently on the search for a usable sunscreen, and I actually own #3 above, the Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 50. I’ve had it for a while but haven’t used it because it lists “C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate” as the second inactive ingredient, after water. Is it still safe? Thanks!
Here’s my full ingredient list for reference
Active Ingredient:Zinc oxide 21.6% (sunscreen)Inactive Ingredients:Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, styrene/acrylates copolymer, octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer, phenyl trimethicone, cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, dimethicone, polyhydroxystearic acid, glycerin, ethyl methicone, cetyl dimethicone, silica, phenethyl alcohol, colloidal oatmeal, chrysanthemum parthenium flower/leaf/stem juice, caprylyl glycol, glyceryl behenate, sodium chloride, acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, cetyl dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone crosspolymer, chlorphenesin, phenoxyethanol.
Yes, it’s safe
Hi,
I was wondering if Pacifica mineral bronzing sunscreen coconut probiotic spf 30 is safe to use during pregnancy?
Zinc oxide 12%
Bentonite, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caffeine, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Heptyl Undecylenate, Iron Oxide, Jojoba Esters, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Parfum (natural), Silica, Sodium Phytate, Water
No, it has a salicylate I would avoid while pregnant. It’s ok for nursing.
Hello, i was unable to find the brand Biore listed in your big list of skincare so i would like to ask about my sunscreen – Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence.
The ingredients list is as follows:
Ingredients: Water, Alcohol,Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine,Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Silica Dimethyl Silylate,Dipropylene Glycol, Xylitol, Dextrin Palmitate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer,Polysilicone-9, Glyceryl Stearate,Aminomethyl Propanol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Agar, Isoceteth-20,C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Polyvinyl Alcohol, C30-45 Olefin, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol,Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Royal Jelly Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract,Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract,Phenoxyethanol, Edta 2Na, Bht,Fragrance
Is this safe for use during pregnancy?
No, sorry. It has chemical sunscreens that I would avoid while pregnant. It’s ok for nursing though.
Thank you for informing! I really appreciate your hard work and effort in collating such a massive database of products!!
Once again, thank you!!!
Eek… I used this while pregnant. Does that explain why he has baby acne? I feel so bad! Or fussy? What happens when you use this while pregnant?
None of those are related to anything you used while pregnant, all of what you’re describing is normal, healthy baby stuff.
More info here: pregnancy beauty FAQ.
Hi Doctor,
Could you help to check if below sunscreens are safe?
Thank you so much.
1) Avene Day Protector UV EX SPF30 PA+++ Ingredients :
AVENE THERMAL SPRING WATER, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, OCTOCRYLENE, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, CYCLOMETHICONE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, BENZOIC ACID, BETA-SITOSTEROL, BHT, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CARBOMER, CHLORPHENESIN, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT, HYDROGENATED COCO-GLYCERIDES, LECITHIN, PEG-32, PEG-400, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLOXAMER 188, SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TOCOPHERYL GLUCOSIDE, XANTHAN GUM
2)AVENE
Very High Protection Mineral Cream SPF50 50ml
Ingredients
Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua), Titanium Dioxide, Isodecyl, Neopentanoate, Triethylhexanoin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclomethicone, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Alumina, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Water (Aqua), C30-45 Olefin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta, Iron Oxides (Cl 77492), Iron Oxides (Cl 77491), Octyldodecanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Sorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan Gum, Pentaerithrityl, Tetradibutyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate.
The first has chemical sunscreens and shouldn’t be used while pregnant. The 2nd is ok for pregnancy. There is a full page of Avene pregnancy safe products here.
Hi doctor,
Really appreciate this article as pregnancy safe sunscreens are so hard to find! Could you please advise if these products are safe?
1) Mecca SPF30 mineral sunscreen:
Active ingredients: Titanium Dioxide [3.00%w/w], Methylene Bis-benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [2.25%w/w], Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate [1.600%w/w]. Free from parabens, sulfates, preservatives, fragrance, alcohol, gluten, mineral oil and talc. Vegan.
2. Neutrogena Sheer Zinc SPF50
Active ingredient – Zinc oxide 21.6% (sunscreen).
Inactive ingredients – Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Styrene/acrylates Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glycerin, Ethyl Methicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Silica, Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Flower/leaf/stem Juice, Glyceryl Behenate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Acrylates/dimethicone Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
3) Sukin toner
Water (Aqua), Rosa Damascena Flower Water (Rose), Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (Chamomile), Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol.
Many thanks!
#1 isn’t a full ingredient list, but has 2 chemical sunscreens already listed and won’t be pregnancy safe. I can’t comment on nursing safety.
#2 and 3 are fine
Hello! Is the following Sunblock safe during pregnancy? Cell Fusion C Sunblock
WATER, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, PROPANEDIOL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, POLYSILICONE-15, ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, SILICA, ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, ECHIUM PLANTAGINEUM SEED OIL, ROSE FLOWER OIL, JUNIPERUS MEXICANA OIL, CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) ROOT EXTRACT, SALVIA HISPANICA SEED EXTRACT, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, CARDIOSPERMUM HALICACABUM FLOWER/LEAF/VINE EXTRACT, ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 CAPRATE, PANTHENOL, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, SACCHARIDE HYDROLYSATE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, SUCROSE STEARATE, XANTHAN GUM, STEARIC ACID, ALLANTOIN, ALUMINA, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, SQUALANE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, CERAMIDE NP, CHOLESTEROL, CHOLESTERYL MACADAMIATE, PALMITIC ACID, SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE, HYDROLYZED LUPINE PROTEIN
This has chemical sunscreens and a salicylate that I would avoid during pregnancy. Should be ok during nursing
Hello,
Can you please see if these are safe? Thank you!
1. Baby Bum Mineral Sunscreen
Zinc Oxide (20%), Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Diheptyl Succinate, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Coco-Glucoside, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
2. Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
Zinc Oxide 20.0%, Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Diheptyl Succinate, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Fragrance, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Coco-Glucoside, Tocopherol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Bisabolol, Cetyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid.
3. Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray
Zinc Oxide 14.0%, Water, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bentonite, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Fragrance, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Gum, Cocoglucoside, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Jojoba Esters, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid.
All of these have a salicylate that I would avoid during pregnancy. Ok for nursing.
As an aside, I used #1 on my girls (and myself) to go swimming this week and threw the tube away afterwards. We were outside about an hour and my 4 yo and myself were really burnt, it looked like we hadn’t used anything! I’m peeling like crazy now.
Oh no! I’m sorry! I won’t be trying this brand now. Thank you.
Is Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion safe?
Active Ingredients
Titanium Dioxide 4%
Zinc Oxide 4%
Inactive ingredients
Alumina, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Fragrance, Glycerin, Hexyl Laurate, Panthenol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Porphyra Umbilicalis (Red Algae) Extract, Silica, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate*, Water
*Vitamin E
Looks fine to me
Hi Dr. Christine,
Can you please let me know if the below sunscreen’s are safe to use during pregnancy. Thank you!
1) Sun Bum Mineral Tinted SPF 30:
Active Ingredients- Titanium Dioxide 3.2%, Zinc Oxide 1.8%
Inactive Ingredients Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyamide-5, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Plankton Extract, Glycerin, Mica, Iron Oxides, Propylene Carbonate, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Isopropyl Titianium Triisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide , Silica Silylate.
2) CVS Clear Zinc Lotion SPF 50
Active Ingredients: Octocrylene (4.0%), Zinc Oxide (5.0%).
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Beeswax, Isohexadecane, Sodium Chloride, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.
Both look ok to me
Thank you! I noticed that the CVS Clear Zinc Lotion SPF 50 sunscreen has Octocrylene (4.0%), is that OK? Thanks for your help.
Ack! I honestly read the ingredients list but skipped over the active ingredients, I must have been talking to my daughter who was home with me. sigh. You’re right, that makes it ok for nursing but not pregnancy.
Hi doctor,
Can you pls check this for me.
Active Ingredients: Purpose Octinoxate 7.4%, Sunscreen Octocrylene 3.0%, Sunscreen Titanium Dioxide 4.6%, Sunscreen; Inactive Ingredients: Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Silica, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Trehalose, Dextrin Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Uncaria Gambir Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Bark Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Ppg-17, Hydrated Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene Glycol, Trisodium Edta, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polysilicone-2, Alcohol, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Bht, Tocopherol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Talc, Theanine, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Mica.
Thanks:)
I would avoid this during pregnancy due to chemical sunscreens and licorice root. Ok for nursing
What about this one? Thanks!
Fotoprotector ISDIN®Fusion WaterSPF 50+
Presentación.
Envase de 50 ml, textura Fusion Water.
Ingredientes.
Aqua (water). Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. Butylene glycol. Propylene glycol. Polymethyl methacrylate. Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane. Dimethicone. PEG-8. Ethylhexyl triazone. Silica. Phenoxyethanol. Titanium dioxide. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer. Tocopheryl acetate. Allantoin. Ethylhexylglycerin. Parfum (fragrance). Sodium hyaluronate. Sodium hydroxide. Carbomer. Disodium EDTA. Tocopherol. BHT. Ascorbyl palmitate. Ascorbic acid. Citric acid.
Sorry, this has a chemical sunscreen so I wouldn’t use it while pregnant. It is ok for nursing.
Hello! I was searching for information about sunscreens by ISDIN as they are sold in pharmacies here, but I have only found this comment. I fear that I may have purchased and been using something that may not be suitable for pregnancy. If so, that is quite deceptive due to where I purchased it and the website stating “Daily photoprotection for all skin types. Suitable for the whole family.”
https://www.isdin.com/en/product/fotoprotector-isdin/gel-cream-spf-50-spf-30-eng
Aqua (Water), Alcohol Denat., Octocrylene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dibutyl Adipate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tromethamine, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano], Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Polyacrylamide, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoparaffinn, Carbomer, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum (Fragrance), Decyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Retinyl Palmitate, Laureth-7, BHT, Linalool, Propylene Glycol, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Tocopherol, CI 77492 (Iron Oxides).
If it does contain chemical sunscreens, can you tell me which ingredient in the above is the chemical sunscreen so I will be able to know what to look for in the future? I know you must be busy…thank you for your kind assistance.
There are a couple of chemical sunscreens in this product. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone), Octocrylene, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (Tinosorb S), Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol all jump out at me immediately.
Hi Doctor,
Would you help me to confirm that this product is safe for a pregnant woman.
MADAGASCAR CENTELLA ASIATICA CREAM
Ingredients:
Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Niacinamide, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Squalane, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine
Panthenol, Sodium Carbomer, Erythritol, Trehalose, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Madecassoside, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sprout Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Linoleic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Linolenic Acid
Thank you
I would avoid this during pregnancy due to the licorice root. It’s ok for nursing though.
Hello! Im wondering about the brand BALIBODY and their BB creams.
Here is the ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Tapioca Starch, Cetearyl Alcohol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Marine Collagen, Polysorbate 20, Fragrance (Parfum), Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides.
Actives: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone-3, Octocrylene.
I wouldn’t use it while pregnant due to the chemical sunscreens. It is ok for nursing though.
Hi Doc! Is the following safe to use while pregnant?
Thank you.
1. BELO ESSENTIALS SUNEXPERT transparent mist
ingredients: Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Mynstate, Methoxycinnamate, C-12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane,Glycerin, Cyclotetrasiloaxane, Chamomile Extract, Extract Menthol, Methyl Lactate Fragrance, Benzylidene, Benzyl AlcoholMethylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
2. Belo Sun Expert Hair and Scalp Shield
Capric/Caprylic/Lauric Triglyceride; Isopropyl Myristate; Cyclotetrasiloxane; Cyclopentasiloxane; Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride; Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil; Benzophenone-3; Fragrance; Ethylhexyglycerin; Tocopheryl; Acetate; Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone
3. Hada Labo Gokujyun Uv White Gel
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Polysilicone-15, Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polysilicone-13, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium Edta, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrated Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Methylparaben
#1 and #3 both have chemical sunscreens to avoid during pregnancy, ok for nursing.
#2 doesn’t seem to have any sunscreens? Does it have SPF on the label?
Hi doc,
First of all thank you for your reply. To answer your question, no it only says with UV filters. 🙂
Huh…. Ok, I have to admit I find the whole “uv filters” thing a bit odd. There are some other ingredients that the FDA hasn’t recognized as actual sunscreens yet, but do have some of that benefit (Mango is one of them actually). As long as there aren’t other ingredients that we’re missing! That’s my main concern.
Hello,
Can you please let me know if this is safe during pregnancy?
Thank you!
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 16% (Non-nanoparticle)
Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice*, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Bisabolol*, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Diheptyl Succinate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil*, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Seed Extract*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil*, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Tocopherol, Water.
I would avoid it due to the salicylate. Should be ok for nursing though.
Hi Dr,
i am so glad that i found your website, especially for a new mom to be like myself.
can you please advise if the below SHISEIDO sunscreen is save to use while pregnancy.
SHISEIDO
Sports BB SPF 50+
Purpose Octinoxate 4.9%, Titanium Dioxide 15.0%, Silica, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer, Isopropyl Myristate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Dextrin Palmitate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, Lauroyl Lysine, Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Pca Dimethicone, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Lecithin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Talc, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Alumina, Polysilicone-2, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Bht, Ethylparaben, Fragrance, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Mica.
I wouldn’t use it while pregnant due to chemical sunscreens and licorice root. It is ok for nursing.
Hi Dr. Christine,
I absolutely love your site! Is this safe for pregnancy?
Tizo3 Primer/Sunscreen Tinted SPF 40
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Titanium Dioxide 8%
Zinc Oxide 3.8%
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Alumina, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Iron Oxide (CI77491), Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18-Hydrogen Dimethicone, Hydrogen Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Tetrahexldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Thank you so much!!
Looks ok!
Hi Dr. Christine,
Can you please review this sunscreen stick? Thank you:)
Banila Co Hello Sunny Essence Sunscreen Stick Aqua (Moist) – SPF 50+
Octyldodecanol , Propylheptyl Caprylate , Octocrylene , Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate , Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate , Dicaprylyl Carbonate , Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide , Ethylhexyl Salicylate , Dextrin Palmitate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide , Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate , Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine , Silica Silylate , Tocopheryl Acetate , Bisabolol , Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil , Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil , Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil , Dehydroacetic Acid , Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil , Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil , Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil , Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables , Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract , Tocopherol , Water, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice , Butylene Glycol , Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract , 1,2-Hexanediol , Hypnea Musciformis Extract , Ulva Lactuca Extract , Ecklonia Cava Extract , Codium Tomentosum Extract, Agarum Cribrosum Extract , Enteromorpha Compressa Extract , Laminaria Japonica Extract , Dunaliella Salina Extract , Sargassum Fulvellum Extract , Sargassum Muticum Extract , Porphyra Yezoensis Extract , Fucus Vesiculosus Extract , Laminaria Saccharina Extract , Spirulina Maxima Extract , Jania Rubens Extract , Gelidium Amansii Extract , Euglena Gracilis Extract , Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract , Kjellmaniella Gyrata Extract , Codium Fragile Extract , Kelp Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract , Chlorella Ferment , Chlorella Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract , Salicornia Herbacea Extract , Phenoxyethanol , Plankton Extract , Pikea Robusta Extract , Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract , Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract , Laminaria Digitata Extract , Disodium EDTA , Ethylhexylglycerin , Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Protein , Hydrolyzed Enteromorpha Compressa
I’d avoid this while pregnant due to the chemical sunscreens. It’s ok for nursing
Thank you very much for the reply 🙂 Your website is a HUGE help hands down. I appreciate it!
Hi,
I wanted to know if this sunscreen could be safe to use during pregnancy. This is an Indian brand and product.
Aroma Magic Sunblock Lotion SPF++30 UVA/UVB
Ingredients list:
Purified Water, Organic Beeswax, Zinc Oxide, Daucus Carota Seed Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Tritium Vulgare Germ Oil, Camellia Simensis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Gel, Simmondsia Chinesis Seed Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Essential Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Helichrysum Flower Essential Oil, Calendula Officinalis Essential Oil, Sodium Ribofavin Phosphate, Panthenol.
This looks ok to me
Hi Doctor,
Can you please tell if Ultrasun produsts are safe to use during pregnancy? for example the ones below:
Ultrasun Mineral Body SPF 30
Aqua, Zinc Oxide, Coconut Alkanes, Isocetyl Stearate, Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Undecane, Silica, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Titanium Dioxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Hectorite, Tridecane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Zinc Stearate, Maltodextrin, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract.
Ultrasun Extreme SPF50
Aqua, Octocrylene, Alcohol, Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzolymethane, Titanium Dioxide (Nano), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, VP/Eicosense Copolymer, Diethylhexyl Butamida Triozone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Lactoperoxidase, Lecithin, Superoxide Dismutase, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentadecalactone, Silica, Dimethicone.
Thank you,
Sema
The first is ok, but the 2nd has chemical sunscreens and I would avoid it while pregnant. Ok for nursing.
Hi Christine,
Can you please tell me if The bare Minerals Prep Step SPF 50 pregnancy Safe ?
Inactive Ingredients: Coconut Alkanes, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Water, Squalane, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Silica, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Isostearic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Triethoxy-caprylylsilane, Gentiana Urnula Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Magnesium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Polyester-1, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Disodium Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
This list of ingredients looks ok, but there aren’t sunscreens here. What do they list as the active ingredients?
Hi Doctor,
Is this product safe for pregnancy?
Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun SPF50+ PA++++
Ingredients:
Water, Cyclomethicone, Zinc Oxide, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Pullulan, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Marrubium Vulgare Extract
Thank you!
Looks fine
Hi Doctor,
Can you please tell if this sunscreen produs is safe to use during pregnancy or nursing?
Anessa whitening uv sunscreen gel
Cinoxate
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Tranexamic Acid
Diisopropyl Sebacate
Alcohol
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Dimethicone
Butylene Glycol
Sucrose Distearate
Hydrated Silica
Glycerin
PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Isostearic Acid
BHT
Succinoglycan
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract
Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Potentilla Erecta Root Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Soluble Collagen
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance
Zinc Oxide
Thank you.
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreens
Thank you so much. I love this sunscreen a lot. I intended to witch to Sheer Zinc of Neutrogena in your list of safe sunscreens. 🙂
Hello, Is this sun stick safe?
AHC Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++
Ingredients:
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate ,Cetyl Ethylhexanoate ,Polyamide-8 ,Octocrylene ,Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate , ,Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate ,Ethylhexyl Salicylate ,Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide ,Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide ,Dipropylene Glycol ,Diisostearyl Malate ,Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine ,Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride ,Silica Silylate ,Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Leaf Extract ,Pentylene Glycol ,Adenosine ,Carboxymethyl Chitin ,Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) ,Niacinamide ,Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract ,Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract ,Butyl Lactate ,Water ,Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 ,Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate ,Diaminopropionoyl Tripeptide-33 ,Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 ,Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate ,Panthenol ,Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) ,Sea Water ,Carbonated Water ,Oxygen ,Mineral Water ,Ethylhexylglycerin
Thank you!
I found the full ingredient list. Is this product ok?
This product has a lot of ingredients:
Octyldodecanol, butyleneglycol dicaprylate / dicaprylate, cetylethylhexanoate, polyamide-8, octocrylene, ethylhexylmethoxycinnamate, diethylaminohydroxybenzoylhexylbenzoate, Polyamide-3, ethyl hexyl hexyl silicate, dibutyl ethyl hexanoyl glutamide, dibutyl lauroyl glucamide, dipropylene glycol, diisostearyl maleate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl Triazole, caprylic / capric triglyceride, orange peel oil, silica silylate, soluble licorice extract, pentyleneglycol, adenosine, lavandin oil, tocopheryl acetate, niacinamide, Butyleneglycoly, Purified water, Bombyx mori extract, Spanish licorice root extract, Hwanggi root extract, Chrysanthemum root extract, Broiler tree bark extract, Siberian root extract Ginseng root extract, ginseng root extract, ginseng extract, bamboo shoot root extract, gherkin root extract, sorghum rootstock extract, American morning glory seed extract, mulberry root extract, silkworm extract, fructan, 1,2-hexanediol, Extracts, Root Extracts, Golden Extracts, Matricaria Leaf Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Bacillus / Apricot Seed Extract, Red Bean, Bean, Mushroom extract, mushroom extract, mud mushroom extract, mulberry bark extract, mushroom extract, mushroom extract, mushroom extract, mushroom extract, mushroom extract, mushroom extract, mushroom extract, fermented mushroom extracts, sunflower seed oil, yeast / green tea / Ganoderma lucidum / ginseng fermented filtrate, , Root Extract of Ganoderma lucidum, Laemmosa Root Extract, Black Sesame Extract, Root Extract of Chrysanthemum angustifolia, Extract of Rootgrape Callus, Noni Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Broccoli Extract, Lucerne Extract, Cabbage Extract, Wheat Embryo Extract, Rapeseed Extract, Radix Extract, Echinacea Leaf / Stem / Fragmented Cell Culture Extract, Taiwan Golden Dragon Extract, Argan Kernel Oil, Coconut palm oil, tocopherol, aloe vera leaf extract, glycerin, notidark extract, everlasting extract, hydrogenated vegetable oil, rosemary fire extract, woolleaf leaf / root / stem extract, mulberry extract, horsetail kelp extract, yam Root Extract, Lactobacillus / Pomegranate Extract, Camucame Fruit Extract, Edelweiss Extract, Ibrite Extract, Pomegranate Extract, Fig Extract, Mulberry Fruit Extract, Bank Extract, Peppermint Extract, Red Ginseng Extract, Salvia Leaf Extract, Speedwell Extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, caprylyl glycols, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzyl amide diacetate, diaminopropionyl tripeptide-33, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, panthenol, Retinyl palmitate, cucumber grass root extract, lotus extract, mugwort extract, rice extract, yeast Extract of mother liquor, Lemon balm extract, Usnia extract, Heather extract, Barbados cherry extract, Itejaya fruit oil, Propolis extract, Ice water, Sea water, Carbonated water, Oxygen, Mineral water, Ethylhexyl glycerin, Buckwheat extract, buckwheat seed extract, buckwheat leaf extract, magnolia branch / flower / leaf extract, magnolia flower extracts, sugarcane extract, sugar pumpkin seed extract, sugar pumpkin seed extract, dodok root extract, mulberry bark extract, mulberry leaf extract, Extracts, Magnolia bark extract, Mugunghwa bark extract, Mugunghwa seed extract, Apple bark extract, Apple tree flower extract, Apple tree leaf extract, Apple cell culture extract, Apple seed extract, Apple extract, Root Extract, Burdock Seed Extract, Manchuria Birch Bud Extract, Manchuria Birch Oil, Birch Leaf Extract, Pellet Tree Branch / Leaf Extract, Sandalwood Herb Extract, Charm Bud extract, sesame oil, sesame extract, Angelica gigas Nakai extract, tomato extract, Calyx, tomato fruit / leaf / stem extract, tomato leaf cell extracts, tomato extracts, Extracts of Hovenia dulcis, Lycopersicon esculentum, Leaf Extract, Hwanggi Leaf Extract, Leaf Extract, Potato Extract, Potato Extract, Potato Extract, Capsicum Extract, Green Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Extract , Yellow leaf cosmos flower / leaf / stem extract, strawberry extract, porcine potato root extract, strawberry extract, quercetin / fruit / leaf extract, lavender flower / leaf / stem extract, lavender flower extract, prickly tree bark extract, Extract of Ash, Leaf Extract of Kishi, Leaf Extract of Kishi, Leaf Extract of Kishi, Leaf Extract, Leaf Extract, Leaf Extract, Wheat Extract, Leaf Extract, Leaf Extract, Ashley Leaf Extract, Ashley Extract, Wheat Extract , Baekseong leaf extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa / leaf / stem extract, Cyperaceae root extract, Cyperaceae extract, Pine bark extract, pine tree bark extract, pine bark extract, pine bark extract, pine bark extract, pine bark extract, cerulata bark extract, cerulata bellflower extract, Hydrangea root extract, Hydrangea leaf extract, Spruce cucumber extract, Rhizome extract, Syrup extract / stem extract, Spinach extract, Siberian bark extract, Mulberry bark extract, Mulberry root extract, Mulberry tree stem extract, Extracts, cucumber extracts, corn chestnut extract, corn oil, corn leaf extract, corn stalk extract, corn kernel extract, wild geranium extract, Wang Cherry tree branch / leaf extract, Manganese extract, manganese leaf extract, yulmu seed extract, crude extract, azalea flower extract, minced flower / leaf / stem extract, Extract, Toona sinensis sprout extract, Toona sinensis leaf extract, gardenia flower extract, gardenia leaves the cell extract, gardenia extract, chicory flower extract, chicory root extract, Walnut Extract, Walnut Extract, Walnut Extract, Azalea Extract, Dahlia Root Extract, Acanthopanax sp. Extract, Chrysanthemum Leaf Extract, Mugwort Extract, Persimmon Extract, Persimmon Extract, Persimmon Leaf Extract, Persimmon Extract, Kidney Bean Extract, Dogwood Mugwort Extract, Dogwood Leaf Extract, Dogwood Leaf Extract, Mistletoe Fruit Extract, Mistletoe Leaf Extract, Mistletoe Extract, Extract of mung bean, extract of mung bean, extract of mung bean, extract of mung bean, mung bean extract, mung bean extract, mung bean extract, mung bean extract, mung bean extract , Buttercup extract, bonsai flower extract, bonsai extract, bonsai extract, bee casualty fruit extract, Extract of beet, extract of beetroot, extract of apricot leaf, apricot tree leaf, extract of beech tree leaf, extract of beech tree leaf, extract of radish tree leaf, peach extract, balsam flower extract, balsam leaf extract, leek seed extract, Extracts, Apricot Tree Leaf Extract, Western Syrup Extract, Lobule Leaf Extract, Lobule Seed Extract, Lobster Extract, Lobule Extract, Lobster Extract, Solanum pine Extract, Solanum bark Extract, Solanum tuberosum Extract, Solanum tuberosum Extract, Pollen Extracts, Watermelon seed extract, Watermelon extract, Apple mint leaf extract, Anchovy tree fruit extract, Sheep blackcurrant seed extract, Sheep blackcurrant tree fruit extract, Sheep blackcurrant leaf extract, Yanghwa extract, Youngsan mulberry extract, Pea seed extract, ginger extract, motherwort flower / leaf / stem extract, silk tree bark extract, silk tree flower extract, silk tree stem / leaf Chulmul, milk vetch seed extract, milk vetch extract, peony flower extract, plantain extract, fruit extract Xanthium strumarium, carnation flower extract, kale leaf extract, cotton flower extract, Cotton root extract, Cotton seed extract, Cotton extract, Grape skin extract, Grape root extract, Grape seed oil, Grape seed extract, Grape leaf oil, Grape leaf extract, Grape stem extract, Grape juice extract, Grape extract, Extracts, Oriental root extracts, Oriental root stem extract, Oriental root extract, Oriental japanese extract, Japanese Magnolia bark extract, Radish extract, Rose flower extract, Rose extract, Sweet potato root extract, Sweet potato leaf extract, Extracts, Carrot Extracts, Peanut Extracts, Peanut Shell Extracts, Peanut Extracts, Garlic Extracts, Fennel Extracts, Ramifrass Extract, Ramis Grass Extract, Cedar Branch / Leaf Extract, Cedarwood Extract, Cedar Leaf Extract, Cedar Bark Extract, Spain Licorice leaf extract, Spanish licorice stem extract, rice leaf / stem extract, rice leaf extract, rice bran oil, rice bran extract, rice Onion extract, onion extract, onion extract, chrysanthemum / leaf / stem extract, 칡 root extract, 칡 roots extract, tarry root extract, taro leaf extract, papaya fruit extract, papaya leaf extract, clove extract Leaf Extract Seed Extract Seed Extract Seed Extract Seed Extract Seed Extract Seed Extract Seed Extract Seed Extract Seed Extract Seed Extract Seed Extract Seed Extract Seed Extract Seed Extract Seed Extract Plum Extract, Aralia root Extract, Araliaceae Leaf Extract, Red Chalk Berry Extract, Plum Tree Branch Extract, Plum Tree Flower Extract, Plum Tree Root Extract, Plum Tree Extract, Plum Tree Seed Extract, Plum Tree Leaf Extract, Plum Extracts, peony branches / flower / leaf extracts, peony bark extracts, peony extracts, peony root extracts, fig bark extracts, fig tree bud extracts, Flower / Leaf / Stem Extract, night shoots vice vulgaris extract, chestnut vice vulgaris leaf extract, chestnut vice vulgaris stem extract, raspberry seed extract bokbunja, Bamboo leaf extract, bamboo leaf extract, bamboo leaf extract, bamboo leaf extract, wild strawberry leaf extract, wild strawberry extract, cabbage bud extract, yuzu fruit extract, yuzu extract, ginkgo root extract, ginkgo biloba leaf extract Extract of bamboo shoots, extract of bamboo shoots, extracts of bamboo shoots, extracts of mushrooms, extracts of mosses, extracts of mosses, extracts of rosemary, extracts of rosemary extract, Extracts of orange marigold, extracts of pot marigold, pot marigold extract, guava fruit extract, guava leaf extract, tangerine peel extract, tangerine peel extract, citrus leaf extract, mandarin orange extract, green tea flower extract, green tea root extract, green tea bud extract, Green tea seed extract, Evening primrose root extract, Evening primrose seed extract, Evening primrose extract, Evening primrose extract, Petal extract, Camellia seed mist extract, Camellia seed oil, Camellia seed extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lemon juice extract, Low sweet blueberry leaf extract, Low sweet blueberry extract, Rosemary flower extract, Rosemary extract, Mango seed extract Mango leaf extract, mango extract, mango pulp extract, banana flower extract, banana leaf extract, banana extract, banana pulp extract, bottle grass / leaf / stem extract, bottle grass root extract, bottle grass leaf extract, barley root extract, barley seed extract Leaf extract, broccoli sprout extract, broccoli sprout extract, broccoli sprout extract, Biparanthus japonica extract, Biparacho leaf extract, Mugwort extract, Dead mugwort flower extract, Mulberry leaf extract, Mulberry leaf extract, Seed Oil, Western Rapeseed Extract, Western Rapeseed Flower Extract, Rapeseed Extract, Daffodil Stem Extract, Daffodil Extract, Aloe Vera Extract, Aloe Vera Extract, Candida Extract, Phalaenopsis Extract, Tangerine Tree Extract, Citron Bark Extract, Citron Extract, Citron Extract, Extract of Vinegar, Extract of Vine Vine, Extract of Vine of Vine, Extract of Vine Vine, Extract of Vine Vine, Extract of Vine Vine, Extract of Vine Vine, Extract of Skeet, Extract of Skeet Seed, Extract of Skeet, Extract of Extract of Squeeze, Extract of Extra Seed, Extracts of kiwi, kiwi extract, whitish branch / leaf extract, linseed oil, linseed oil extract, sunflower flower extract, flower extract, cochinil cactus fruit extract, cola bean extract, soybean bark extract, Sunflower seed extract, sunflower seed extract, sunflower leaf / stem extract, sunflower extract, periwinkle root extract, siberian sprout extract, rhododendron root extract, myrtle leaf extract, myrtle extract, myrrh extract, Tree root extract, Gugija leaf extract, Gugija tree trunk extract, Gugija callus extract, Gugija extract, oat flour Water, Oat Extract, Oat Protein Extract, Oat Leaf Extract, Oat Straw Extract, Oat Kernel Extract, Phytophthora Blossom / Leaf / Stem Extract, Phytophthora Blossom Extract, Leaf Tree Leaf Extract, Darwin Tulip Flower Extract, Tulip Extract Basil extract, Basil extract, Basil extract, Cone mint flower, Perilla leaf extract, Perilla oil extract, Perilla oil extract, Perilla oil extract, Perilla extract, Mandra flower extract, Mandrake extract, Melon seed extract, Melon extract, Basil root extract Leaf / Stem Extract, Cone Mint Leaf Extract, Chestnut Bark Extract, Chestnut Branch / Leaf Extract, Chestnut Flower Extract, Chestnut Tree Extract, Chestnut Extract, Chestnut Extract, Baishan Tea Extract, Currant Bark Extract, Currant Extract, Lettuce Extract, Mulberry Leaf Extract, Mulberry stem extract, Western Songak Leaf Extract, Western Songrok stem Extract, Western Songak Extract, Pepper flower / Leaf / Stem Extract, Thistle Flower / Leaf / Stem Extract, Lotus Flower Embryo Extract Water, lotus root extract, lotus seed extract, lotus seed extract, lotus leaf extract, okra seed extract, okra fruit extract, lacquer shell extract
Ok, this looks like someone listed out every extract that it is possible to put into 1 product! I cracked up when I saw this list 🙂 Thank goodness there are a couple of chemical sunscreens in the first line (so it isn’t pregnancy safe), I couldn’t read the list anymore after that because I was going cross eyed (insert face palm emoji here!) I do have to admit that I’m curious about the “lobster extract” I saw listed at one point!
I would avoid this while pregnant due to chemical sunscreen, salicylate, retinoid and licorice root. It is not ok for nursing due to the retinoid.
Hello doctor!
Can you please tell me if all the ingredients in this sunscreen are pregnancy safe?
Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen Face Tinted Mineral Lotion SPF50
Ingredients:
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Silica, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, Disteardimonium hextorite, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, PEG-10 dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Iron oxides (CI 77492), Alumina, Tocopheryl acetate*, Panthenol, Butyrospermum parkii shea butter, Squalane, Iron oxides (CI 77491), Disodium EDTA, Iron oxides (CI 77499), Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Porphyra umbilicalis (Red algae) extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Terminalia ferinandiana (kakadu plum) Fruit extract.
Thank you a lot in advance!
Sincerely regards, Diana.
This looks ok to me! I’m assuming that the zinc oxide and titanium dioxide toward the beginning of the list are the sunscreens
Hi, Dr. Christine,
Is Colorescience SUNFORGETTABLE® TOTAL PROTECTION™ BODY SHIELD SPF 50 safe to use during pregnancy?
Thank you!
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 12%
Inactive Ingredients: Dimethicone, Behenyl Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica Silylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Bisabolol, Physalis Angulata Extract, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, C16 Alpha Olefin, Isoceteth-10, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
I wouldn’t use it while pregnant due to the salicylate. It is ok for nursing.
Very helpful doctor!!! May God bless u for your kindness to replying tons of question..
Hi Doctor, are these safe for pregnancy
1)Mary Kay sun protector spf35
WATER, HOMOSALATE, DIMETHICONE, OCTISALATE, OXYBENZONE, STYRENE/ACRYLATES
COPOLYMER, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, OCTOCRYLENE, AVOBENZONE, GLYCERIN, CETEARETH-25, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER,
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL DIBENZOATE, ACRYLATES/C12-22 ALKYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM ETHYLENE
DICOCAMIDE PEG-15 DISULFATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL
ACETATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, XANTHAN GUM, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER
BENZOATE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-4 LAURATE, SORBIC
ACID, ISOBUTYL METHYL TETRAHYDROPYRANOL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, ETHYL
LINALOOL, METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL METHYLPROPANAL, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, PHENYLISOHEXANOL, CYCLAMEN ALDEHYDE.
Thank you
No, this has chemical sunscreens. It’s ok for nursing though
Hi dr ,
Can you help me check this one , canmake mermaid uv gel, thanks 🙂 -Ingredients: Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Aka Octinoxate), Butylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (Aka Uvinal A Plus), Zinc Oxide, Methylheptyl Ester Of Lauric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Bis Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (Aka Tinosorb S), Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Hydroxyethyl Acrylate / Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Diisostearyl Malate, Hydroxide Al, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxiethyl Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearyl Acid, Jojoba Ester, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Hyaluronic Acid, Alpha-Glucan, Phytic Acid, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Glucosylceramide, Cherry Leaf Extract, Job’s Tears Seed Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Onethera Biennis Seed Extract, Silver Oxide, Queen Of The Meadow Flower Extract, Bilberry Leaf Extract, Artichoke Leaf Extract
This has chemical sunscreens that I would recommend avoiding during pregnancy. But ok for nursing
Hi Dr. Thank you for the great info. It is very helpful. Can you please review the content of this lipstick if it is safe for pregnancy? Thank you so much for your help 🙂
Jefree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick
Ingredients: lsododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Synthetic Beeswax, Kaolin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol.
May Contain (+/-) Mica (CI 77091) Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), lron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (Cl 45410), Yellow 5 Lake (Cl 19140)”
Kindly please check also these products. Thank you…
1. Vaseline Intensive Care Advance Repair Unscented Body Lotion
Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycol Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Petrolatum, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Methylparaben, Triethanolamine, Propylparaben, Stearamide AMP, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Myristate, Cedrol.
2. Vaseline Lip Therapy
Ingredients: Petrolatum, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate.
3. Pond’s Age Miracle BB Cream
Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Potassium Chloride, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearic Acid, Cholesterol, Bisabolol, Perfume, DMDM Hydantonin, Dimethicone, Sucrose Distearate, Ammonium Lactate, Acetamide MEA, Disodium EDTA, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, BHT, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) root extract, Isomerized Linoleic Acid, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
#1 and 2 are pregnancy safe
#3 has chemical sunscreens and a retinoid, so avoid for sure during pregnancy and during nursing if you’re being conservative
Sorry, this has a chemical sunscreen. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hi Doctor,
1. Is this a prenancy safe suncreen?
NAME: Rosa Seoul Rose Perfect Whitening S+ Cream SPF 35 PA+++
INGREDIENTS: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Isohexadecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysorbate 80, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Arbutin, Glutathione, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethiconol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Adenosine, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Fragrance.
2. I have acnes and acne scars during pregnancy, I’m in the first trimester, what ingredients will help me please Doctor? Is centella essence ok?
Thanks a lot for replying me!
I would avoid that sunscreen during both pregnancy and nursing. It has chemical sunscreens, but the real issue is the Arbutin.
Centella Essence is ok. I have a post on pregnancy acne that might help
Hello. Thank you for such a comprehensive website for pregnancy safe skincare products!
I did my best to make sure you had not already reviewed this product elsewhere. Wondering if this appears safe for pregnancy:
Colorscience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50
Active: Zinc Oxide, 12%.
Inactive: Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isododecane, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Allantoin, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Bisabolol, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isoceteth-10, Silica, Betaine, Capryl Glycol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, PEG-10, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
Thank you!
This has a salicylate that I would avoid during pregnancy.
Hi Dr. Christine, would you please let me know if this is a safe body sunscreen during pregnancy? Thank you!
Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen SPF 70 mineral lotion. Ingredientes:
Active: Titanium Dioxide 4%, Zinc Oxide 4%. Inactive: Alumina, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Eucapyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Fragrance, Glycerin, Hexyl Laurate, Panthenol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polymthylsilsesquioxane, Porphyra Umbilicalis (Red Algae) Extract, Silica, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate*, Water (aqua).
Looks good!
Great! Thank you!!
Hi Dr, can u pls review the below sunscreen is safe to be used during pregnancy:
1) Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF 50 PA++++
Aqua (Water), Dimethicone, Isododecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Butyl octyl salicylate, Alumina, Styrene/Acrylates copolymer, Phenethyl benzoate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsilixyethyl dimethicone, Nylon-12, Polypodium Leucotomos leaf extract, Ethyl hexyl ferulate, Ferulic acid, Caffeic acid, Physalis Angulata Extract, Caprylyl glycol, Melanin, Camelia Sinensis Extract, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, 3-O-Ethyl ascorbic acid, Isohexadecane, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Phenylpropanol, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Magnesium sulfate, Tocopheryl acetate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 crosspolymer, Propanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylene carbonate, Caprilic/Capric triglyceride, Panthenyl triacetate, Butylene glycol, Ethyl linoleate, Oleyl alcohol, Pentylene glycol, Oxothiazolidine, Dipropilene Glycol, Sodium citrate, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Clycerin crosspolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Lecithin, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated lecithin, CI77492, CI77491, CI77499.
2) Purito Comfy Water Sun Block
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Silica, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol,
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Titanium Dioxide(CI 77891), Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cetearyl Olivate,
Sorbitan Olivate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauroyl Lysine, Disodium EDTA,
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Thanks.
#1 has a salicylate to avoid during pregnancy, but ok for nursing.
#2 is pregnancy and nursing safe
Thank you so much for the reply. Love from Malaysia!
Dr. C,
Is this sunscreen safe to use during pregnancy ? Your effort, time, and valuable advice are sincerely appreciated!
This is a mineral formulation from COTZ, called Pure botanicals SPF45 Lightly Tinted. Are any of the inactive ingredients consisting of essential oils and plant formulations of any serious concern?
Active Ingredients:
• Titanium Dioxide 3.0%
• Zinc Oxide 10%
Purpose: Sunscreen
Inactive Ingredients:
• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (Shea Tree Extract)
• C Alkyl Benzoate (from Cranberries & Coconut)
• Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (Japanese Green Tea)
• Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride (From Coconut)
• Glyceryl Caprylate (From Coconut),
• Glyceryl Undecylenate (From Castor Bean & Coconut),
• Iron Oxides (Natural Mineral),
• Melissa Officinalis (Balm Mint) Extract (Natural Herb),
• Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters (From Glycerin & Olive Oil),
• Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate (From Glycerin & Olive Oil), Polyhyroxystearic Acid (From Castor Plant),
• Propanediol (From Corn),
• Rosemarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract (Natural Herb),
• Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract (Natural Herb),
• Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil (Tree Fruit Extract),
• Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba), Esters (From Natural Plant),
• Sodium Chloride (Natural Mineral),
• Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate (From Coconut & Amino Acid),
• Tetradecane (Derived from Vegetable Oil),
• Tocopherol (From Mixed Fruit & Seed Extracts),
• Tocopheryl Acetate (From Mixed Fruits & Seed Extracts),
• Water
Thank you very much!
Nothing here is of concern to me: ) Enjoy!
Thank you for such a quick response! I was worried about the Rosemary oil because there is a suggestion( that it induces uterine contractions and/or can be teratogenic, haven’t seen any scientific papers on the subject). I am guessing the amount must be rather minuscule to be of real concern.
Thanks once again for the great clarity you provide in navigating the complexities of pregnancy!
I think you need extremely large amounts to induce any of those issues. Topical use is much less exposure than you’d be getting by eating Rosemary, and OB is ok with that.
Hello,
Could you please confirm if the below sun screen product ‘Natural Instinct Kids Natural Sunscreen SPF 30 200g’ is safe to use whilst pregnant? Many thanks.
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 220 mg/g Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera (Grape seed) Seed Oil, Silica, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera (Candelilla wax), Cera Alba, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Carthamus Tinctorius (safflower) Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Water (Aqua), Camellia Sinensis Leaf (Green tea) Extract, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil.
This is ok
Hi doctor ,
Can you please look at this sunscreen for me .
Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk ,
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE, WATER (AQUA), ZINC OXIDE, ALCOHOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, TALC, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ISODODECANE, OCTOCRYLENE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, GLYCERIN, DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA, DEXTRIN PALMITATE, XYLITOL, PPG-17, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, ISOSTEARIC ACID, DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, STEARIC ACID, TRISODIUM EDTA, PEG/PPG-14/7 DIMETHYL ETHER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), BHT, TOCOPHEROL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, PRUNUS SPECIOSA LEAF EXTRACT, ROSA CANINA FRUIT EXTRACT, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, POTENTILLA ERECTA ROOT EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT,PHENOXYETHANOL, SOLUBLE COLLAGEN,
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Sorry, this has chemical sunscreens that I would avoid during pregnancy. It is ok for nursing
Hello , I was unfortunately using a daily moisturiser with chemical sunscreen ( and a salicylate ) nearly everyday for the first five months of my pregnancy and then one for all over my body on holiday . It just didn’t occur to me that these may not have been pregnancy safe !
I the fact that you’ve put the time in to help women navigate the thousands of products and all their ingredients .
Do you know what damage I could of potentially of caused ? There is little in the way of information about that on the net.
I’m being much more scrupulous now but it’s hard not to have anxiety with wondering what I may have done to the tiny thing .
Any advice greatly welcome .
Many thanks
Stevie
Please refer to my Pregnancy Beauty FAQ, where I address exactly this situation.
Hi Christine,
Your posts have been very helpful! I am wondering if the following sunscreen is safe for pregnancy.
Shiseido Perfect UV Protector Sensitive
Ingredients:
DIMETHICONE, ZINC OXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, CYCLOMETHICONE, PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, BIS-BUTYLDIMETHICONE POLYGLYCERYL-3, ALUMINUM DISTEARATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE, PEG-6, ISOSTEARIC ACID, PEG-32, PEG/PPG-14/7 DIMETHYL ETHER, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, HYDRATED SILICA, SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, DEXTRIN PALMITATE, STEARIC ACID, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, THYMUS SERPILLUM EXTRACT, SYZYGIUM JAMBOS LEAF EXTRACT.
Thank you,
Janice
This is ok
Hi Dr. Christine,
Is this sunscreen pregnancy safe? Thank you so much for your help. =)
Cetearyl Olivate/ Sorbitan Olivate/ Dimeticone/ Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter)/ Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine/ Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoxyl Hexyl Benzoate/ Octyl Triazone/ Octylmethoxycinamate/ Butilhidroxi tolueno/ Tocopheryl acetate/ Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride/ Canola Oil/ Oliva Oil/ Titanium Dioxide/ Xanthan Gum/ Dissodium EDTA/ glycerin/ Panthenol/ Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer/ Cyclomethicone and Dimethicone Crosspolymer/ Ciclimeticone/ Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol/ Aminomethylpropanol/ Water
Sorry, this has chemical sunscreens that I would avoid while pregnant. Ok for nursing
Hello!
Could you help to review if the following product is pregnancy safe, please. Thanks a lot!
#1 Rovectin Aqua Soothing UV Protector Sun Cream SPF50 + PA ++++
purified water, cyclomethicone, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, propanediol, polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, dibutyl adipate, niacinamide, caprylmethicone, 1,2- Hexanediol, Disteadimonium hectorite, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Centella asiatica extract, Chia Seed Extract, Fish Herb Extract, Balloon Vine Flower / Leaves / vine Extract, Undecane, Aluminum Hydroxide, C30-45 Alkylcetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2dipolyhydroxystearate, Tridecane, Stearic Acid, Fructooligosaccharide, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Ethylhexylglycerine, Pullulan, Octyldodecanol, Sunflower Seed Oil non-compound, biosaccharide gum-4, magnesium sulfate, hydrogen methicone, blueweed seed oil, sunflower seed oil, lavender oil
#2 Rovectin Double Tone-Up UV Protector Sun Cream SPF50 + PA ++++
purified water, cyclomethicone, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, propanediol, polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, dibutyl adipate, niacinamide, caprylmethicone, 1,2- Hexanediol, disteadimonium hectorite, magnesium sulfate, hydrogendimethicone, aluminum hydroxide, C30-45 alkylcetearyldimethicone crosspolymer, polyglyceryl-2dipolyhydroxystearate, styrene / Acrylate Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Diisostearyl Maleate, Lavender Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin, Iron Oxide, Octyldodecanol, Adenosine, Red Iron Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Blue With seed oil, Chia seed extract, Centella asiatica extract, Fish vinegar extract, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Fructooligosaccharide, Saccharide hydrolysate, Pullulan, Pung Tulip Flower / Leaves / Vine Extract, Sunflower Seed Oil Non-Glybate, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Tocophero
Appreciate greatly.
Both look ok to me
Hi doctor,
Please check this product for me whether it is pregnancy safe or not. Thank u so much.
Bare skin face and body sun mist
INGREDIENTS: DI Water, Rose Water, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Octyl Salicylate, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Vitamin B3, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Aloe Vera Extract, Isopropyl Myristate, Phenoxythanol, Benzophenone 4, Ppg, Citric Acid, Glycerine, Matricaria Recutita, Benzophenone 3, Avobenzone, Ethyl Hexyl Triazone, Titanium Dioxide, Octocrylene, Grape Seed Oil, Fragrance, Color
Sorry, this has chemical sunscreens and salicylate. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy.
Hi Christine
Would you mind having a look at the ingredients of the following sunscreen please
Medikaid sunscreen
Aqua (Water), Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Carnosine, Coco-Glucoside, Cera Microcristallina, Ergothioneine, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dipteryx Odorata (Tonka) Bean Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyquaternium-10, Alumina, Xanthan Gum, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Coumarin, Citric Acid.
Looks ok to me
Hi,
Can you help me review these ingredients whether they’re safe for pregnancy?
Water
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
Titanium dioxide
Aluminum hydroxide
Lauroyl lysine
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Cyclopentasiloxane
Cetyl alcohol
Glyceryl stearate
Ceteareth 20
Ceteareth 12
Cetearyl alcohol
Cetyl palmitate
Butylene glycol
Bee venom
Dimethicone
Cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer
Methylsisesquioxane resin
Niacinamide
Alumina
Simethicone
Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
Butyrospermum parkii
Hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl
Dimethylcarbonate copolymer
Octocrylene
Sorbitan palmitate
Sorbitan olivate
Benzyl alcohol
Glyceryl caprylate
Glyceryl undecylenate
Iron oxides c177492
Fragrance
CI 77491
CI 77499
Bisabolol
Tetrasodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylidanone
I would avoid this during pregnancy due to the chemical sunscreens. Not sure about that bee venom really either, but with the chemical sunscreens avoid it for sure. Ok for nursing though.
Hi doctor, thanks for the very useful info! Can you please review the following? Thank you!
Forever Living Protecting Day Lotion
Ingredients:
Aqua, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Tricaprylin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Zinc Oxide, Hemisqualane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Coconut Alkanes, Stearyl Alcohol, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Callus Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) seed oil, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA , Allantoin, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ascorbic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Galactoarabinan, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Panthenol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Gluconolactone, Pyridoxine Cyclic Phosphate, Calcium Gluconate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Myristic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
This looks fine