Pregnancy Safe Products from Sun Bum

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1. 6.24.20

   Mel said:

   Hi! What about their revitalizing conditioner?
   Ingredients
   Aqua (Water), Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Flower Extract, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Leaf Extract, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Peel Extract, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Pulp Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Methylchlorisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance (Parfum), Yellow 5/Cl 19140/Ki4

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   • 6.25.20

     Christine said:

     You don’t need to worry about conditioners, your hair is dead protein and can’t absorb anything.

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2. 7.21.20

   LK said:

   Hi! Don’t see this above, sorry if I missed it. Thank you!

   Baby Bum Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
   Ingredients
   Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide (20%) Other Ingredients: 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

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   • 7.21.20

     Christine said:

     This one has a salicylate, so I would avoid while pregnant

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3. 7.23.20

   Zainab said:

   Hi dont see this above sorry if I missed it in the list Sun Bum SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion is it safe in pregnancy i attached the link as well i mean I checked on Google read all the ingredients which u should avoid in pregnancy n it doesn’t have any of that ingredients in this so kinda confused
   Thankyou x

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   • 7.23.20

     Christine said:

     That’s the original SPF 50 lotion that’s under ok for nursing but not pregnancy.
     These are the chemical sunscreens: octocrylene, homosalate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
     These are the salicylates: ethylhexyl salicylate, butyloctyl salicylate

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4. 8.13.20

   Elle said:

   Would their heat protectant spray be ok? I wasn’t sure if spray hair products were safe or not either in general because a lot of things say to avoid aerosols but this one is just a regular spray bottle.

   Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Hexylene Glycol, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Pulp Extract, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Peel Extract, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Leaf Extract, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, PerseaGratissima (Avocado) Oil, Poloxamer184, Polysilicone-15, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Yellow 5, Blue 1 (CI 42090).

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   • 8.13.20

     Christine said:

     It doesn’t go on your scalp, only your hair. Your hair can’t absorb anything, it’s dead protein. You only need to worry about hair products that are applied to your scalp.

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5. 10.31.20

   Andrea said:

   Hi, thanks for the list it’s wonderful!!! What is your opinion about the product Sun bum blonde formula hair lightener in pregnancy?

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   • 10.31.20

     Christine said:

     You don’t need to worry about hair products that are just applied to the shaft of the hair, not near the roots. Your hair can’t absorb anything. I will say that these kind of sun in type products are really harsh on your hair and the results aren’t very predictable, so I would avoid it and just head to the salon for some highlights.

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     • 11.1.20

       Danielle said:

       Different brand, but how about the John Frieda Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray? When I was little I had the lightest blonde hair, and now that I’m older and spend so much less time in the sun, it’s become fairly dishwater – ugh. The top of my hair is of course the worst, so I definitely would be spraying this close to my roots:

       INGREDIENTS: WATER, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, POLYSORBATE 20, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, FRAGRANCE, VP/VA COPOLYMER, POLYQUATERNIUM-47, POLYQUATERNIUM-55, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, EXT. VIOLET 2, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE)JUICE EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA(MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER)SEED EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL.

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       • 11.2.20

         Christine said:

         This is fine for pregnancy and nursing

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         • 11.2.20

           Danielle said:

           Thank you!
     • 11.3.20

       Andrea said:

       Thank you very much!!!

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6. 3.7.21

   Lisa said:

   Is the Sun Bum hair lightening spray okay to use on the root of the hair and scalp? Ingredients are: hydrogen peroxide, polysorbate-20, silicon quaternium-8, trisodium ethylenediamine discucinate, phosphoric acid, disodium phosphate, ext. violet 2. Are these ingredients okay to put directly on your scalp all day or even overnight if I don’t wash my hair til the next day?

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   • 3.7.21

     Christine said:

     It’s fine. I wouldn’t suggest it though, it’s not good for your hair to use lightening sprays.

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7. 4.7.21

   Thulasi said:

   Hi Doctor,
   You have been amazing and your time and help is very much appreciated. Wanted to run these 3 products by you and check if they are safe for pregnancy.

   1) Kinship
   Supermello Hydrating Gel Cream Moisturizer

   aloe barbadensis leaf juice*, water (aqua), glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, sodium acrylates copolymer, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, squalane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, althaea officinalis root extract, lecithin, cocos nucifera (coconut) liquid endosperm, lactobacillus ferment, sodium hyaluronate, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, citrullus lanatus (watermelon) fruit extract, lens esculenta (lentil) fruit extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, vanilla planifolia fruit extract, calophyllum inophyllum seed oil*, tocopherol, phytic acid, sodium lactate, sodium pca, citric acid, tapioca starch, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate

   2) Ilia
   Flow-Thru Radiant Translucent Powder – SPF 20

   mica, zea mays (corn) starch*, zinc oxide, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil*, kaolin, zinc stearate, aqua/water, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, citric acid, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf powder*, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf powder*, thymus vulgaris (thyme) leaf oil

   3)
   Moon Juice
   Milk Cleanse Gentle Wash

   water/aqua/edu, coco-betaine, coco-glucoside, betaine, bentonite, lactobacillus, glycerin, coconut alcohol, citric acid, cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, polyglyceryl-10 oleate, oryza sativa (rice) bran oil, tocopherol, tocotrienols, ganoderma lucidum (mushroom) extract, xanthan gum, tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) peel oil, geraniol, mentha piperita (peppermint) flower/leaf/stem, phenethyl alcohol, rosa damascena flower extract, salvia sclarea (clary) oil, triethyl citrate, vetiveria zizanoides root oil, lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract, lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower extract

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   • 4.7.21

     Christine said:

     #1 and 3 Safe for pregnancy and nursing

     #2 is a powder, which you don’t need to worry about.
     Info here: Pregnancy Safe Makeup Post
     Also, Ilia page here: Pregnancy Safe Products from Ilia Beauty

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     • 4.25.21

       joselyn said:

       Hi, question on the sun bum original sunscreen 50. I looked on there website and said safe for pregnancy and a few websites not sure if i just missed it on your page. Than in you so much.

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       • 4.25.21

         Christine said:

         I don’t think it was on their site when I looked at everything, but all of their products are chemical sunscreen based so I’m not going to think it’s safe. It’s worth reading this: Why does X Brand say this product is safe but you don’t think it is safe? (or Vice Versa)

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8. 5.18.21

   Tanya said:

   Hello,

   Can you tell me if Sun Bum Baby Bum broad spectrum SPF 30 water resistant sunscreen is pregnancy safe?

   Thank you!!
   Ingredients:
   Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, vitis vinifera (grape seed oil), silica, butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter), aluminum starch ocenylsuccinate, euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, cera alba, glyceryl isostearate, poly-hydroxystearic acid, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba seed oil), tocopherol, carthamus tinctorius (safflower seed oil) cucumis stativus (cucumber) fruit extract, Rosa canina (rose hip fruit oil), persea gratissima, avacado oil, glycine soya (soybean oil), glycerin, water, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract, beta-carotene, parfum.

   Active Ingredient: zinc oxide 22%

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   • 5.18.21

     Christine said:

     Safe for pregnancy and nursing

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9. 8.11.21

   Christine McCormack said:

   Hi,
   Can you please tell me if the “Baby Bum Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick SPF 50 Fragrance Free” is safe for pregnancy?

   Ingredients:
   Broad Spectrum UVA / UVB Protection, Vegan, Cruelty Free, Gluten Free, PABA Free, Hypoallergenic, Reef Friendly / Oxybenzone Free & Octinoxate Free, Paraben Free, Phthalate Free, Plant Based, Fragrance Free, Sulfate Free, Dye Free, Preservative Free, Silicone Free, Dermatologist Tested, Chemical Sunscreen Free, Petroleum Free, Talc Free, Formaldehyde Donor Free, Glycol Free, Mineral Oil Free, Pediatrician Tested, Petrolatum Free, Non-Nano Zinc, Propylene Glycol Free, Retinyl Palmitate Free, Water Resistant (80 Minutes), Product of USA

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   • 8.11.21

     Christine said:

     Sorry, these are not the ingredients. This is everything they say it is free from. I need the actual list, note I do NOT follow links from readers, more info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety.

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     • 8.11.21

       Christine McCormack said:

       So sorry –
       Zinc Oxide (19.2%), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice Bran) Wax, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ozokerite, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Oryzanol, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Bisabolol

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       • 8.11.21

         Christine said:

         Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate

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10. 11.20.21

    Maria said:

    Can you please review the Sun Bum Face Mist.
    Face Mist Refreshing Face Mist Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF45

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    • 11.20.21

      Christine said:

      As mentioned in the post, I need a full ingredient list to review your product as I’ve reviewed all of the ones I have access to. More info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety. Note, I do not follow links from readers, I need the actual list.

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    • 1.27.23

      Melissa said:

      What about Sun Bum Revitalizing Dry Shampoo

      Ingredients:
      Isobutane, Propane, Alcohol Denat, Tapioca Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isopropyl Myristate, Silica, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Fragrance.

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      • 1.27.23

        Christine said:

        That’s fine for pregnancy and nursing

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        • 3.5.23

          Natalie said:

          Hi,
          The SunBum cool down after sun ingredients seem a bit different for the UK version. Is it still safe?

          Aqua, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Sorbitol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Benzoate, Coumarin.

          Also I thought Aloe Vera wasn’t safe during pregnancy. Thank you

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          • 3.5.23

            Christine said:

            This is Safe for pregnancy and nursing

            You can pretty much find info out there about avoiding everything possible, much of which isn’t based on much. Aloe Vera is not considered an ingredient to avoid by the medical community. My list of ingredients that I screen out is very conservative and it’s here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
11. 3.20.22

    Kayla said:

    Is the Sun Bum Browning Lotion Pregnancy Safe?

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    • 3.20.22

      Kayla said:

      water, ethylhexyl palmitate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate, fragrance, cetyl alcohol, stearic acid, phenoxyethanol, caramel, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hydroxide, polysorbate 60, tocopherol, daucus carota sativa (carrot) seed oil, hydrolyzed algin, coffea arabica (coffee) seed oil, glycerin, tocopheryl acetate, salvia hispanica (chia) seed oil, magnesium sulfate, manganese sulfate, cocos nucifera oil, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, argania spinosa kernel oil, caffeine, aleurites moluccana seed oil, coffea arabica (coffee) seed extract, carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract, zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, panthenyl triacetate, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, ascorbyl palmitate, ethyl linoleate, oleyl alcohol, magnesium aspartate, zinc gluconate, copper gluconate, yellow 6 (CI 15985), red 4 (CI 14700), red 33 (CI 17200), blue 1 (CI 42090)

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    • 3.20.22

      Christine said:

      That’s in the list already under pregnancy safe

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12. 5.5.22

    Mallory said:

    The purple shampoo contains “ Methylisothiazolinone “ is it still safe to use? I’ve read mixed reviews on it 🙁 and I’ve been using it… currently 15 weeks

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    • 5.6.22

      Christine said:

      This will help: discussion on Lilial

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13. 7.28.22

    Roxanne R. said:

    Is this safe both for pregnancy & nursing? Thank you!

    Product: Sun Bum Mineral Face Stick Sunscreen – SPF 50
    Ingredients:
    Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 19.2%
    Inactive Ingredients: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice Bran) Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Ozokerite, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Oryzanol, Carthamu Tinctorium (Safflower) Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Bisabolol

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    • 8.1.22

      Christine said:

      Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate, it’s actually in the list above.

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14. 7.31.22

    Brianna said:

    Is this product nursing and pregnancy safe?

    This has the updated ingredients:

    Zinc Oxide 8%, Prunus Amydalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Flavor, Argania Spinosa Kernel (Argan) Oil, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Copernica Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Bisabolol, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3-polyrincoleate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Glyceryl Undecylenate.

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    • 8.1.22

      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

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15. 1.27.23

    Laura said:

    Hi, I was hoping to get some clarification for the 3 in 1 spray, it is listed under safe for preg/nursing, but also listed under unsafe (due to hemp).

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    • 1.27.23

      Christine said:

      So, those were previously 2 separate products I think. I just fixed the post (it’s safe) but there was a 3 in 1 Leave in and a different 3 in 1 repair that had hemp. Only the leave in seems to be an option now.

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      • 1.27.23

        Laura said:

        Thank you!!

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16. 2.12.24

    Alyssa deLara said:

    Hello! Thank you for your wonderful blog! Question about the Sun Bum tinted SPF30 face lotion … it has dimethicone cross polymer and hydrogen dimethicone. Are those okay during pregnancy and nursing ? Thank you for the help!

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    • 2.12.24

      Christine said:

      Yes, silicones are safe (they basically sit there on the surface of your skin), but that’s different from whether you really want to be applying a lot of silicones to your face and hair…

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17. 3.22.24

    Taylor said:

    Thank you for everything you do! I’ve been trying to be extra (maybe overly) conscious about everything that goes on my skin. Would you mind reviewing this Sun Bum brightening face scrub?

    PROPANEDIOL, SUCROSE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT, CARICA PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, CARBOMER, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, FRAGRANCE, WATER, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

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    • 3.22.24

      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

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