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 True Botanicals as of 2/8/2022. If it is not safe, I’ll tell you why. All of the products meet my pregnancy safe criteria. Note I will link to every product directly to avoid confusion. You’ll know exactly which product I mean.
Don’t See Your Product? Read This Before You Ask About It…
Please read the Pregnancy Beauty Guide intro first, where you will learn which products you actually need to worry about (spoiler alert, you don’t need to worry about all makeup or hair products). I will not review products that fall into the “don’t worry about it” categories. If you want to ask about a specific product, I require that you follow these guidelines for asking about pregnancy/nursing safety. You can also learn more about how to use these pregnancy safety lists. I will delete questions that don’t follow the guidelines or are rude.
Pregnancy and Nursing Safe Products from True Botanicals
• Antioxidant Booster
• Calm Ginger Turmeric Cleansing Balm (at Nordstrom)
• Calm Nutrient Mist (at Nordstrom)
• Deep Repair Eye Serum (at Nordstrom)
• Moisture Lock Glossy Lip Balm
• Moisture Lock Overnight Mask (at Nordstrom)
• Nature Bathing Forest Bath Soak Body Love
• Nourishing Conditioner
• Nourishing Lotion
• Nourishing Shampoo
• Nourishing Wash (at Nordstrom)
• Pacific Glacial Clay Detoxifying Mask (at Nordstrom)
• Phyto-Retinol Vitamin A Booster (yes, even with retinol in the name! It’s Rosehip, which is safe)
• Renew Chebula Active Serum (at Nordstrom)
• Renew Chebula Extreme Cream (at Nordstrom)
• Renew Nourishing Cleanser (at Nordstrom)
• Renew Nutrient Mist (at Nordstrom)
• Vitamin C Booster (at Nordstrom)
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• Body Love Bum Scrub (at Nordstrom): Willow Bark
• Body Love Boob Cream (at Nordstrom): Gluconolactone
• Body Love Bush Oil (at Nordstrom): Willow Bark
• Clear Nourishing Cleanser (at Nordstrom): Willow Bark
• Clear Nutrient Toner (at Nordstrom): Willow Bark
• Clear Repair Nightly Treatment (at Nordstrom): Willow Bark
• Renew Repair Nightly Treatment (at Nordstrom): Gluconolactone
• Renew Resurrection Radiance Eye Cream (at Nordstrom): Licorice Root
• Resurfacing Moisture Mask (at Nordstrom): Salicylate
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
• Body Love Body Butter (at Nordstrom): Hemp
• Calm Pure Radiance Oil (at Nordstrom): Hemp
• CBD 500 Anti-Inflammaging Treatment Oil (at Nordstrom): Hemp, CBD
• Clear Pure Radiance Oil (at Nordstrom): Hemp
• Pure Radiance Body Oil (at Nordstrom): Hemp
• Pure Radiance Sugar Exfoliating Body Scrub (at Nordstrom): Hemp
• Renew Pure Radiance Oil (at Nordstrom): Hemp
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Hi! Thank you for all of your work to compile this info! On True Botanical site they have a list of pregnancy safe products – The Renew Repair Serum is not listed on that list, while they actually have the Renew Pure Radiance Oil as a package for moms to be… curious on your thoughts, and if there are any concerns with the Serum? Namely, Jasmine Oil?
Their site says that certain products in their collection contain ingredients that some choose to avoid during pregnancy, namely jasmine oil, carrot seed oil, black cumin seed oil, and willow bark extract.
I have info on these situations in this post:
pregnancy beauty FAQ
I also have a post here on the ingredients I screen for. No evidence supporting avoiding jasmine, carrot seed or black cumin, I do screen out willow bark.
skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Hi, wondering about this mask:
PACIFIC GLACIAL CLAY DETOXIFYING MASK
undaria pinnatifida (wakame) extract, sea silt (glacial clay), kaolin (white clay), glycerin (vegetable glycerin)*, squalane (from olives), avena sativa (oat) bran extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel extract, hydrogenated lecithin, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), phenethyl alcohol**, ethylhexylglycerin**, lactobacillus ferment, lactobacillus, cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit extract, allantoin, camellia oleifera (camellia) seed oil*, sclerotium gum, activated (bamboo) charcoal powder, sodium phytate, citric acid
Looks fine for pregnancy and nursing
Hi! Was wondering if the true botanicals renew pure radiance oil is safe while breastfeeding? Also is hyaluronic acid safe while breastfeeding? Thank you!!
That oil is already listed above under not safe for pregnancy or nursing
HA is fine while nursing and pregnant, info in here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Oh wow thank you and my apologies! There’s so many products it’s daunting. I appreciate it!!
Do you mind looking at the ingredients for their new Resurrection Radiance Eye Cream? I appreciate your input!
Resurrection Radiance Eye Cream
INGREDIENTS (*Organic, **Wildly Harvested )
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*
Citrus Aurantium (Neroli) Flower Distillate*
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
Glycerin*
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract*
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle) Ethyl Ester
Lactobacillus Ferment
Cetearyl Olivate
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil
Sorbitan Olivate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Selaginella Lepidophylla (Resurrection Plant) Extract
Terminalia Arjuna Extract
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Oil**
Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Seed Oil*
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Sodium Hyaluronate
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
Lactobacillus
Oleic Acid
Populus Tremuloides (Aspen) Bark Extract
Citric Acid
Sodium Phytate
Tocopherol
Sclerotium Gum
Lecithin
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root
Hi, I was wondering about the new:
RENEW CHEBULA ACTIVE IMMUNITY SERUM
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea)*, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice*, Citrus aurantium (Neroli) Distillate*, Glycerin*, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Echinacea purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract*, Zingiber Officinale Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate. *organic
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hi! Really appreciate your site. True Botanicals just released a new Chebula Active Immunity Serum. Wondering your take on whether it’s safe? Full ingredient list below. Thanks!
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice
Citrus Aurantium (Neroli) Flower Distillate
Glycerin
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Xanthan Gum
Sodium Phytate
Water
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
Echinacea Purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Alcohol
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Phenethyl Alcohol
Ethylhexylglycerin.organic
Looks ok to me for pregnancy and nursing 🙂
Hi, I can’t thank you enough for creating this resource. I just took a look at the full ingredient list for the Clear Pure Radiance Oil, and I do not see Willow Bark listed. Perhaps reformulated since your review, or can be found under another name? Just curious if this product is safe, now?
Are you referring to a different product? Clear Pure Radiance Oil is under avoid in pregnancy and nursing due to Hemp, not willow bark.
What do you think about tuberose (polianthes tuberosa callus extract)? It’s in the Deep Repair Eye Serum, which I see that you said is fine. I’m just finding on different websites that it should be avoided while pregnant and nursing but they don’t give any reasons behind them. I was wondering if you have any more information?
This discussion is relevant: What about X ingredient in this product??
True Botanicals still advertise that you can use the Calm Pure Radiance Oil while pregnant. Am I missing something?
Relevant discussion here: Why does X Brand say this product is safe but you don’t think it is safe? (or Vice Versa)
And my hemp/CBD info statement here:
There isn’t info out there on the safety of Cannabis used topically during pregnancy or nursing. We do know smoking marijuana with THC has bad effects and should be avoided, though it hasn’t been fully decided if it is just the THC or something else as well.
Note that in theory Hemp and CBD do not have THC in them, it’s breed out of the plant is the official status. However, depending upon how it was processed many CBD oils will test positive for THC. But there are still the unknowns we haven’t decided about. I would not recommend using Hemp or Cannabis products while nursing or pregnant for that reason.
Thanks!
True Botanicals replied to me:
Hi there! Thanks for reaching out! We use hemp oil that is made by cold-pressing the hemp seeds into omega-rich oil. This oil can be used as a culinary or cosmetic ingredient. Cold-pressed hemp seed oil is pregnancy safe by FDA standards and does not pose harm. Our hemp oil is good grade, FDA approved and is no different than eating hemp seeds or drinking hemp milk.
Whats your professional opinion on their reply?
I think it’s up to you. I know physicians who say hemp needs to be avoided completely during pregnancy/nursing, and I know some who recommend eating it to their patients. Personally I’m in the avoid category, which is why I screen it out for ingredients on my site.
It looks like True Botanicals renamed and perhaps reformulated ? their Repair Serum, now called Repair Nightly Treatment. Is this version still pregnancy safe? Ingredients below:
camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract*
aqua/water/eau – As a component of camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract and other natural extracts
saccharomyces ferment filtrate
glycerin*
undaria pinnatifida extract**
glucosamine
squalane
tocopherol
sodium hyaluronate
niacinamide
lecithin*
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
tripeptide-29
polianthes tuberosa extract
simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*
sodium lauroyl lactylate
laminaria digitata extract
camellia sinensis (white tea) leaf extract
haematococcus pluvialis powder*
decyl glucoside
ceramide 1
tocopheryl acetate
lauryl glucoside
leontopodium alpinum extract
tamarindus indica extract
caesalpinia spinosa gum
superoxide dismutase
ceramide 3
sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan
glutamic acid
glycoproteins
ubiquinone
ceramide 6
cholesterol
phytosphingosine
leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
carbomer
palmitoyl tripeptide-5
carnosine
citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) flower oil*
morinda citrifolia fruit extract*
pichia/resveratrol ferment extract
cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil
citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) flower extract
jasminum sambac (jasmine) flower oil
jasminum officinale (jasmine) oil
threonine
valine
sodium metabisulfite
gluconolactone
canarium luzonicum gum nonvolatiles
phenoxyethanol
ethylhexylglycerin
xanthan gum
phenethyl alcohol
potassium sorbate
sodium benzoate
ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract*
glycerin*
undaria pinnatifida extract**
lecithin*
simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*
haematococcus pluvialis powder*
citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) flower oil*
morinda citrifolia fruit extract*
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to gluconolactone
Hello! What about their Ginger Turmeric Cleansing Balm?
helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil*
hydrogenated vegetable oil
polyglyceryl-4 oleate
persea gratissima (avocado) oil
hydrogenated jojoba oil
cetearyl olivate
sorbitan olivate
citrus reticulata (tangerine) peel oil*
argania spinosa (argan) kernel oil*
avena sativa (oat) kernel oil
cucumis sativus (cucumber) oil*
zingiber officinale (ginger) root oil*
vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract
curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract
saccharum officinarum (sugarcane) extract
citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract
citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract
acer saccharum (sugar maple) extract
yucca schidigera extract
tocopherol
citrus aurantium (neroli) oil
azelaic acid
lactic acid
phosphoric acid
sodium benzoate
aqua/water/eau – As a component of lactic acid and yucca schidigera extract
limonene
geraniol
linalool
ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil*
citrus reticulata (tangerine) peel oil*
argania spinosa (argan) kernel oil*
cucumis sativus (cucumber) oil*
zingiber officinale (ginger) root oil*
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi there. I know you already reviewed the Moisture Lock glossy lip balm, but True Botanicals is advertising the product as “new” on their website so I’m wondering if they changed some ingredients?
In your review, you classified it as unsafe for pregnancy/nursing due to hemp. However, I’m not seeing hemp in the ingredient list? Here it is:
Punica Granatum Sterols
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/OleicPolyglycerides
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
HydrogenatedJojoba Oil
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Sodium Hyaluronate
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Tocopherol
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Thanks for your help!
I don’t see it either! They must have taken it out, and hence the “new” 🙂 This is safe for pregnancy and nursing.
True Botanicals just released the Chebula extreme cream. Is this safe for pregnancy/nursing ? Thanks for your help!
INGREDIENTS
camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract*
aloe barbadensis leaf juice*
glycerin*
mangifera indica (mango) seed butter
hydrogenated vegetable oil
hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate
cetearyl olivate
sorbitan olivate
silybum marianum ethyl ester
lactobacillus ferment
terminalia chebula fruit extract
sodium hyaluronate
calendula officinalis flower extract*
rosa rubiginosa (rosehip) seed oil*
rubus ideaus (raspberry) seed oil*
hippophae rhamnoides (seabuckthorn) seed oil*
sclerocarya birrea (marula) kernel oil
lactobacillus/acerola cherry ferment
hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract
persea gratissima (avocado) oil
simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*
lecithin*
caprylic/capric triglyceride
carthamus tinctorius (safflower) oil*
eclipta prostrata extract
melia azadirachta leaf extract
moringa oleifera seed oil
lactobacillus
cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit extract
populus tremuloides bark extract
juniperus virginiana oil
cananga odorata flower oil
amyris balsamifera bark oil
juniperus mexicana schiede
lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil*
tocopherol
hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables
leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
xanthan gum
sodium phytate
phenethyl alcohol
ethylhexylglycerin
citric acid
water/aqua/eau
caprylyl glycol
1-2-hexanediol
limonene
linalool
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi there! Is there new product, Phyto-Retinol Vitamin A Booster, safe for breast feeding? Thank you!
It’s ok! I was in the process of updating the brand today, you should find everyone on their site up above if you refresh the page.