Birch Moisture Boosting Toner

Betaine is a humectant/osmolyte used to support hydration and reduce irritation potential in formulas; it is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks in topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Allantoin is a soothing skin protectant commonly used to help reduce irritation and support comfort, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

A cucumber fruit extract used for skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Cucumis sativus-derived ingredients are safe in current cosmetic practices of use and concentration when formulated to avoid sensitisation. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure, although irritation or allergy to a botanical-containing formula remains possible.

Sources: CIR: Final Safety Assessment of Cucumis sativus (Cucumber)-Derived Ingredients https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/final-safety-assessment-cucumis-sativus-cucumber-derived-ingredients

gluconic acid is a cosmetic formulation, mineral, sugar-derived or organic-acid ingredient. Available identity, use and related safety evidence did not identify a pregnancy-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic exposure. Cosmetic-grade purity and ordinary irritation precautions remain applicable.

Sources: CIR organic-acid and related salt safety assessments; European Commission CosIng; CIR Quick Reference Table https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/quick-reference-table-december-2025

Humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient in the hyaluronate family. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Hyaluronates as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

High-water-binding humectant used to support hydration at the skin surface. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Hyaluronates as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid salt) is used for hydration and cushioning, with very low systemic absorption from topical use and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns at cosmetic concentrations.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Crosslinked hyaluronate humectant used to support hydration at the skin surface. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Hyaluronates as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Hydrolysed carbohydrate-rich skin components used for hydration and conditioning. Systemic exposure from topical cosmetic use is expected to be low, and no pregnancy-specific concern was identified. Source-dependent allergy remains possible.

Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; peer-reviewed literature on topical glycosaminoglycans and cosmetic skin hydration.

Solvent and humectant commonly used in leave-on products. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure levels.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

A fruit, seed or food-plant extract used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support. No pregnancy-specific signal was identified for the low topical exposure expected from a finished cosmetic. Direct pregnancy studies are generally unavailable, and botanical allergy remains possible.

Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; CIR botanical safety framework and relevant fruit-derived ingredient assessments; peer-reviewed cosmetic and phytochemical literature for the named plants.

A small alkane diol used as a solvent, humectant and preservative-support ingredient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that alkane diols, including isopentyldiol, are safe in current practices of use and concentration. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkane Diols as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/ADIOLS062016rep.pdf

Polymer thickener and stabiliser used in creams and sunscreens. Low systemic exposure expected.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

pH adjuster and buffer used to stabilise formulations. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

pH adjuster used in small amounts to maintain product stability. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); European cosmetics regulatory framework

Solvent and humectant used to improve texture and ingredient solubility. Low systemic exposure expected from topical cosmetic use.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

A solvent or preservative-support ingredient used to dissolve actives and stabilise a formula. No reproductive or pregnancy-specific signal was identified for the low concentrations used in finished topical cosmetics. Solvents can still increase local irritation or the delivery of other formula ingredients.

Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; European Chemicals Agency substance information; published dermal and cosmetic-use data for dimethyl isosorbide, phenylpropanol and benzyl glycol.

Preservative booster and skin-conditioning agent. Considered safe for cosmetic use with low systemic exposure when used as intended.

Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US)

Raspberry ketone is used at low levels as a fragrance or skin-conditioning material. Concerns reported for high-dose oral supplements and screening models do not establish a reproductive hazard at normal topical cosmetic exposure. High local concentrations may stress melanocytes, so this assessment does not cover concentrated treatment use.

Sources: PubMed: high-dose food-supplement toxicology discussion https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26160596/; PubMed: in-vitro melanocyte effects https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26867644/; RIFM toxicological assessment of related fragrance ketones https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24246175/.