Is Beauty of Joseon Safe During Pregnancy?
Beauty of Joseon has several pregnancy-friendly formulas, but not every product in the range is scored the same.
Quick summary: In our current snapshot, Beauty of Joseon includes many no-known-risk products, plus medium and high-risk entries in selected serum and sunscreen variants.
Why some Beauty of Joseon products may not be recommended during pregnancy
In the tracked formulas, most cleansers, toners, and core hydration products score very well. Higher-concern entries are mainly concentrated in retinal-focused products and selected sunscreen variants.
Quick verdict
- Safe-leaning: low-risk and no-known-risk products in the current snapshot.
- Use with caution: medium-risk products, especially active-focused formulas.
- Avoid: high-risk products in the current snapshot.
Safe Beauty of Joseon picks (brand - name - safety score - notes)
Want the full list? These are example products from our current snapshot, not every product we track.
- Beauty of Joseon Low pH Rice Face and Body Cleansing Bar (score 99) - gentle daily cleanse.
- Beauty of Joseon Pure Cloud Bubble Toner (score 99) - lightweight hydration.
- Beauty of Joseon Glow Replenishing Rice Milk (score 99) - barrier-support toner milk.
- Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser (score 99) - daily cleanse option.
- Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ (score 99) - no-known-risk sunscreen in current snapshot.
- Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask (score 99) - low-irritation mask profile.
Products to use with caution
- Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin (score 58, medium risk).
- Beauty of Joseon Rice Radiance Serum (score 58, medium risk).
- Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ (score 58, medium risk).
- Beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen SPF 50 (score 51, medium risk).
Products to avoid in pregnancy
- Beauty of Joseon Daily Relief Sunscreen SPF 40 (score 29, high risk).
- Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal (score 26, high risk).
- Beauty of Joseon Revive Under Eye Patch: Ginseng + Retinal (score 26, high risk).
- Beauty of Joseon Plum Blossom Skin Renewal Serum (score 26, high risk).
Ingredient watchlist from our library
- Retinoids (high risk): avoid in pregnancy.
- Stacked active systems (medium risk): check product-level context, not ingredient names alone.
- Formula changes: always verify the current INCI list when you repurchase.
FAQs
- Is Beauty of Joseon safe during pregnancy? Many products are, but product-level checking is still essential.
- Which Beauty of Joseon products should I avoid? Retinal-focused and high-risk variants in the current snapshot should be avoided.
- Do all BOJ sunscreens score the same? No. Sunscreen variants can score differently, so check each exact SKU.
Important notes
- This guide is informational only and not medical advice.
- Scores are product-specific, not brand-wide guarantees.
- Formulations can change by region and batch.
Related reading
- How to Read an Ingredient Label When You're Pregnant
- Is Retinol Safe During Pregnancy?
- Pregnancy Ingredient Checker App: How to Choose One
References
- ACOG on skin changes in pregnancy: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/skin-conditions-during-pregnancy
- American Academy of Dermatology on pregnancy skin care: https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/pregnancy/skin-care/skin-care-pregnancy
- NHS guidance on medicines in pregnancy: https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/medicines/
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FAQs
Is Beauty of Joseon safe during pregnancy?
Many products are, but product-level checking is still essential.
Which Beauty of Joseon products should I avoid?
Retinal-focused and high-risk variants in the current snapshot should be avoided.
Do all BOJ sunscreens score the same?
No. Sunscreen variants can score differently, so check each exact SKU.
