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 Stratia as of 2/25/2022. If it is not safe, I’ll tell you why. All of the products meet my pregnancy safe criteria. Note I will link to every product directly to avoid confusion. You’ll know exactly which product I mean.
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Please read the Pregnancy Beauty Guide intro first, where you will learn which products you actually need to worry about (spoiler alert, you don’t need to worry about all makeup or hair products). I will not review products that fall into the “don’t worry about it” categories. If you want to ask about a specific product, I require that you follow these guidelines for asking about pregnancy/nursing safety. You can also learn more about how to use these pregnancy safety lists. I will delete questions that don’t follow the guidelines or are rude.
Pregnancy and Nursing Safe Products from Stratia
• C+C Serum
• Fortify
• Liquid Gold
• Velvet Cleansing Milk
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• Rewind: Licorice Root
• Soft Touch AHA: Mandelic Acid
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
• Night Shift: Retinoid
I’m a doctor, a mommy and a bit of a beauty addict. If you let me, I can take 2 hours to get ready in the morning. Really. I'm on a quest for faster beauty that works!
Can I ask why mandelic acid is unsafe for pregnancy? I was told by stratia that this was pregnancy safe.
Some discussion here: Why does X Brand say this product is safe but you don’t think it is safe? (or Vice Versa)
And Mandelic acid is an AHA, discussion here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Hello Christine,
Thank you for your great website!
Stratia recently updated their products and I was looking to confirm if the following two products were pregnancy safe? Thank you in advance and have a wonderful day!
1) Stratia Lipid Gold Eye Cream:
Water (Aqua)
Glycerin
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Rosa Mosqueta (Rose) Hip Oil
Dimethicone
Stearic Acid
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Seed Oil
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil
Petrolatum
PetrolatumA widely-used occlusive and emollient that’s best-in-class at locking in moisture.
Squalane
Cetearyl Alcohol
Panthenol
Ethoxydiglycol
Cholesterol
Ceramide NP
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Phytosphingosine
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Chrysin
Algae Extract
Tocopherol
Allantoin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Carbomer
Xanthan Gum
Steareth-20
Hexylene Glycol
Caprylyl Glycol
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Methylparaben
Propylparaben
Diazolidinyl Urea
Disodium EDTA
2) Stratia Lipid Gold
Water (Aqua)
Propylene Glycol
Ethoxydiglycol
Niacinamide
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Rosa Mosqueta (Rose) Hip Oil
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Seed Oil
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil
Panthenol
Dimethicone
Glycerin
Squalane
Cetyl Alcohol
Tocopherol
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Ceramide NP
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Phytosphingosine
Cholesterol
Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Carbomer
Xanthan Gum
Diazolidinyl Urea
Methylparaben
Propylparaben
Disodium EDTA
Both are Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Christine,
Thank you so much for your valuable resource and the time you put into it! I am wondering if you can tell me if Stratia’s Interface Peptide Cream is safe for nursing:
Water (Aqua)
Water (Aqua)
Water: bringer of life, solvent, penetration enhancer, and vital skincare ingredient.
, Glycerin
Glycerin
Skincare’s most popular humectant, drawing moisture to the skin’s surface.
, Squalane
Squalane
A moisturizing, non-comedogenic oil derived from plants.
, Hydrogenated Polydecene
Hydrogenated Polydecene
A hypoallergenic emollient that helps soften skin and lock in moisture.
, Panthenol
Panthenol
A moisturizing and skin-barrier strengthening pro-vitamin.
, Ethoxydiglycol
Ethoxydiglycol
Solvent and penetration enhancer to help get actives deeper in the skin.
, Propylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol
A common and effective humectant, solvent, and penetration enhancer.
, Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsifier made from combining cetearyl alcohol with the fatty acids of olive oil.
, Sorbitan Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifier made from combining sorbitol, a natural sugar alcohol, with the fatty acids of olive oil.
, Dimethicone
Dimethicone
A silicone-based polymer that helps lock in moisture and protect the skin.
, Rosa Mosqueta (Rose) Hip Oil
Rosa Mosqueta (Rose) Hip Oil
A plant oil rich in linoleic and linolenic acid, pro-vitamin A, and antioxidants.
, Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Alcohol
A skin-loving emollient and thickener that helps keep lotions and creams stable.
, Lecithin
Lecithin
A multi-functional ingredient that hydrates, moisturizes, and helps keep emulsions stable.
, Acetyl Glutamine
Acetyl Glutamine
A stabilized form of the amino acid glutamine, the most abundant amino acid in the body.
, Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
A unique peptide known as Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) that stimulates skin cell growth and strengthens the skin barrier.
, Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
A growth factor peptide that stimulates cell regeneration and wound healing.
, Sh-Polypeptide-1
Sh-Polypeptide-1
A growth factor peptide that stimulates the growth and proliferation of fibroblasts, the dermal cells that make collagen.
, Sh-Polypeptide-9
Sh-Polypeptide-9
A growth factor peptide that targets capillaries, helping to provide nutrients to fibroblasts within the dermis.
, Sh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-11
A growth factor peptide that stimulates the growth and proliferation of fibroblasts, the dermal cells that make collagen.
, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
Peptide that stimulates production of collagen and elastin, increasing skin’s firmness and elasticity.
, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Peptide that targets fibroblasts, the dermal cells that generate collagen and elastin.
, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Plant extract known for its brightening, anti-inflammatory, and hyperpigmentation-fading properties.
, Allantoin
Allantoin
A soothing ingredient that can improve skin healing and moisture content.
, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
An extract of the filtrate of vitamin B9 that’s been stabilized through microbial fermentation using Bacillus microorganisms.
, Caprylyl Glycol
Caprylyl Glycol
A humectant, solvent, and preservative booster.
, Butylene Glycol
Butylene Glycol
A multi-functional ingredient that can function as humectant, solvent, and slip agent.
, Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate
The sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, a skin-identical hydration hero.
, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
A biocompatible and biodegradable material used to encapsulate active ingredients.
, Disodium EDTA
Disodium EDTA
Neutralizes metal ions, helping products to remain fresh and stable.
, Polyacrylamide
Polyacrylamide
A thickener and stabilizer that keeps skincare products stable and elegant.
, Potassium Sorbate
Potassium Sorbate
A food-grade preservative that’s especially strong against mold.
, Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Benzoate
, Tocopherol
Tocopherol
Also known as vitamin E; one of the strongest antioxidants used in skincare.
, C13-14 Isoparaffin
C13-14 Isoparaffin
A thickener and stabilizer that keeps skincare products stable and elegant.
, Polyvinyl Alcohol
Polyvinyl Alcohol
A water-soluble polymer used in Interface as part of its peptide encapsulation system.
, Methylparaben
Methylparaben
A safe, non-irritating, and effective preservative that prevents bacteria, mold, and yeast growth.
, Propylparaben
Propylparaben
A safe, non-irritating, and effective preservative that prevents bacteria, mold, and yeast growth.
, Laureth-7
Laureth-7
A thickener and stabilizer that keeps skincare products stable and elegant.
, Diazolidinyl Urea
Diazolidinyl Urea
A safe and effective preservative that prevents the growth of bacteria.
, Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum
A natural polysaccharide that thickens formulas and helps keep them stable.
Thank you for your help in advance!
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Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root