Is The Body Shop Safe During Pregnancy? #

The Body Shop has a mix of gentle basics and stronger active treatments. The safest options in our database include tea tree and aloe staples, while a few oils and anti-aging creams are higher risk. Here is a simple, data-backed guide.

Quick verdict #

• Safe-leaning: tea tree and aloe staples.
• Use with caution: some SPF moisturisers.
• Avoid: high-risk oils and anti-aging sleeping creams.

Safe The Body Shop picks (brand - name - safety score - notes) #

• The Body Shop Camomile Waterproof Eye & Lip Make-Up Remover (score 99) - gentle makeup removal.
• The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil (score 99) - targeted spot care.
• The Body Shop Aloe Calming Toner (score 99) - soothing toner.
• The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Sheet Mask (score 79) - hydration boost.
• The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Mattifying Toner (score 79) - gentle clarifying toner.
• The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Rescue Cream Mask (score 79) - calming mask for dryness.

Products to use with caution #

• The Body Shop Vitamin E Sink In Moisture Sleeping Mask (score 50, medium risk).
• The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ (score 50, medium risk).

Products to avoid in pregnancy #

• The Body Shop Oils Of Life Intensely Revitalising Sleeping Cream (score 26, high risk).
• The Body Shop Almond Nail And Cuticle Oil (score 26, high risk).

Ingredient watchlist from our library #

• Retinol (high risk): avoid during pregnancy.
• Hydroquinone (medium risk): higher absorption, commonly avoided.
• Oxybenzone and avobenzone (medium risk): chemical filters, mineral filters are preferred by some.
• Salicylic acid (low risk): generally ok in low concentrations, avoid high strength leave-on peels.

Simple routines using The Body Shop #

• AM: Aloe Calming Toner -> light moisturiser -> mineral SPF.
• PM: Camomile Makeup Remover -> Tea Tree Oil on spots -> Aloe Soothing Rescue Cream Mask 1-2x weekly.
• Quick calm: Aloe Sheet Mask -> moisturiser.

FAQs #

• Is tea tree oil safe in pregnancy? In our database it is low risk; use sparingly on spots.
• Can I use The Body Shop Vitamin E range? Some Vitamin E items are medium risk; keep use moderate.
• Is The Body Shop SPF ok? Some SPF products are medium risk; mineral SPF is the safest option.

References #

• ACOG on skin changes in pregnancy: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/skin-conditions-during-pregnancy
• DermNet NZ on skin changes in pregnancy: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/skin-changes-in-pregnancy
• FDA on sunscreen basics: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/understanding-over-counter-medicines/sunscreen-how-help-protect-your-skin-sun

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