Is LUSH Safe During Pregnancy?
LUSH is known for fresh, fragrant formulas and playful bath products. In our database, many cleansers and body products sit in the low-risk band, which is reassuring for everyday use.
Some treatment masks and scalp products score high risk, and fragrance-heavy items can be irritating for sensitive skin. If you are unsure, scan the item in MamaSkin before use.
Quick verdict
- Safe-leaning: most cleansers and body staples are low risk.
- Use with caution: fragrance-rich masks or powders if you are reactive.
- Avoid: high-risk treatment masks and scalp treatments.
Safe LUSH picks (brand - name - safety score - notes)
- LUSH Let The Good Times Roll Body Spray (score 78) - body care staple.
- LUSH Amazon Primer Oil Bar (score 76) - makeup base or finish step.
- LUSH American Cream Bath Bomb (score 76) - barrier-friendly moisture.
- LUSH American Cream Perfume (score 76) - barrier-friendly moisture.
- LUSH American Cream Solid Perfume (score 76) - barrier-friendly moisture.
- LUSH Aqua Marina Face And Body Cleanser (score 76) - gentle daily cleanse.
- LUSH Aqua Marina Facial Cleanser (score 76) - gentle daily cleanse.
- LUSH Argan Oil Bar (score 76) - nourishing oil step.
Products to use with caution
- LUSH Emotional Brilliance Face Powder (score 59, medium risk).
- LUSH Beauty Sleep (score 58, medium risk).
- LUSH Birth Of Venus (score 58, medium risk).
Products to avoid in pregnancy
- LUSH Ahaa Scalp Treatment (score 26, high risk).
- LUSH Ayesha (score 26, high risk).
- LUSH BB Seaweed (score 26, high risk).
Ingredient watchlist from our library
- Retinoids (high risk): avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Hydroquinone (medium risk): higher absorption; commonly avoided.
- Strong exfoliating acids (medium risk): limit leave-on AHAs/BHAs and skip peels.
- Chemical sunscreen filters (medium risk): choose mineral filters if you want the lowest absorption.
Simple LUSH routines
- AM: Aqua Marina cleanser -> light moisturiser -> mineral SPF if you are going outside.
- PM: Aqua Marina cleanser -> Argan Oil Bar on dry patches -> simple moisturiser.
- If you wear makeup: remove it fully before bed and keep your base routine minimal.
FAQs
- Is LUSH safe while pregnant? Many LUSH cleansers and body products are low risk. Avoid high-risk treatment masks and check strong actives.
- Which LUSH products should I avoid? Skip high-risk items like Ayesha or Ahaa Scalp Treatment and avoid strong peel-style formulas.
- Are LUSH bath bombs safe during pregnancy? Most bath bombs are low risk, but fragrance can be irritating; rinse well and moisturise afterward.
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
- DermNet NZ on topical retinoids: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/topical-retinoids
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FAQs
Is LUSH safe while pregnant?
Many LUSH cleansers and body products are low risk. Avoid high-risk treatment masks and check strong actives.
Which LUSH products should I avoid?
Skip high-risk items like Ayesha or Ahaa Scalp Treatment and avoid strong peel-style formulas.
Are LUSH bath bombs safe during pregnancy?
Most bath bombs are low risk, but fragrance can be irritating; rinse well and moisturise afterward.
