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One or more ingredients have a low-risk flag in MamaSkin's current assessment. Review the notes and your own circumstances.
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Ingredient safety review updated 7 January 2026. Product formulas can change, so compare the ingredients shown here with the packaging you have.
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MamaSkin currently classifies Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam as Low risk, with a stored score of 78/100. This is a precautionary classification, not an unqualified pregnancy-safe recommendation. Read the ingredient context and any manual-review explanation below.
The recorded formula includes 2 ingredient entries with risk flags: betaine salicylate (Low risk), capryloyl salicylic acid (Low risk). These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail.
38 of 40 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. 2 entries do not have all of those fields. Unmatched entries retain the default No known risks label but are not independently assessed here; missing evidence does not establish safety.
See how the listed formula falls across MamaSkin's pregnancy-focused risk bands.
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Ingredients with a higher risk flag appear first, followed by the rest of the formula.
Ester form of salicylic acid; hydrolyses to SA, low-strength topical use shows negligible systemic absorption - chemical peels ≥30 % should be avoided.
Sources: MotherToBaby: Topical acne treatments including salicylic acid https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK582985/
Salicylate derivative used in cosmetics; low-strength topical use has low systemic absorption and is generally considered low risk in pregnancy. Avoid high-strength peels/large-area use.
Sources: MotherToBaby: Topical acne treatments including salicylic acid https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK582985/
1,2-Hexanediol is commonly used as a solvent and preservative booster; topical exposure is low and it has no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns at cosmetic concentrations, though very sensitive skin may occasionally react.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Polymer thickener and stabiliser used in creams and sunscreens. Low systemic exposure expected.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
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)
This glucose-derived nonionic surfactant or emulsifier is used in cleansers and emulsions. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that alkyl glucosides are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating; sensitive skin can still react to surfactants.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=9810a771-8e74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6
Mild nonionic surfactant used in cleansers and emulsions. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references support normal topical rinse-off and leave-on use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified; sensitive skin may still react to surfactants.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Starch-derived polysaccharide used as a binder, film former and texture support ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.
Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for polysaccharides/starch-derived ingredients; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
A mild amphoteric cleansing surfactant. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that disodium cocoamphodiacetate is safe as used; the original conclusion was reaffirmed on re-review, while the current group reassessment proposes non-sensitising formulation controls. Impurities may contribute to occasional irritation or allergy.
Sources: CIR: Final Report on Cocoamphoacetate and Related Ingredients, J Am Coll Toxicol 9(2):121-142, 1990; current CIR reassessment and original-report history https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment?id=650ade8c-833f-a428-bb22-fa7740c7229b
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent used to improve formula stability and performance; it is considered low concern in topical cosmetic use, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at typical concentrations.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
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)
A volatile oil from eucalyptus leaves used mainly for fragrance and skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Eucalyptus globulus-derived ingredients are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-sensitising. Essential oils can irritate sensitive skin and should not be swallowed or used undiluted.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Eucalyptus globulus-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-eucalyptus-globulus-derived-ingredients-used-cosmetics
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.
Glycerin is a widely used humectant that supports hydration and the skin barrier, with a long safety record and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
A naturally sourced clay used as an absorbent, bulking agent or texture aid. CIR concluded that Hectorite, Illite and Montmorillonite are safe in current cosmetic practices, except that available data are insufficient for products that may be incidentally inhaled. No pregnancy-specific systemic concern was identified for topical use; cosmetic-grade sourcing should control crystalline silica, heavy metals and microbial contamination.
Sources: CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Naturally-Sourced Clays https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=d5fd5bfa-685d-6aab-94d5-67acbc8713fb; CIR Final Amended Report https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/FAR_Clays_032023.pdf.
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
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
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
Cationic hyaluronate derivative used as a humectant and conditioning ingredient. Reviewed topical hyaluronate safety sources support cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Hyaluronates as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
A volatile solvent used to improve drying and dissolve other ingredients. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that isopropyl alcohol is safe in current cosmetic practices. The main practical concern is local dryness, stinging or barrier irritation rather than a pregnancy-specific hazard.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Acetic Acid and Related Simple Alcohols and Esters, IJT 31(Suppl. 1), 2012; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
An evening-primrose flower extract used for skin conditioning. No pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific hazard was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure. Direct ingredient-specific pregnancy studies were not identified, so this assessment does not extend to oral supplements or medicinal use.
Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; Cosmetic Ingredient Review botanical safety-assessment framework and relevant ingredient-family assessments. No ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.
Humectant and preservative booster. Considered safe for cosmetic use with low systemic exposure.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
A longleaf-pine leaf extract used for skin conditioning and fragrance. No pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific hazard was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure. Direct ingredient-specific pregnancy studies were not identified, so this assessment does not extend to oral supplements or medicinal use.
Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; Cosmetic Ingredient Review botanical safety-assessment framework and relevant ingredient-family assessments. No ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.
A numbered cationic polymer used for hair conditioning, antistatic effects, film formation or formula texture. The Polyquaternium number identifies a distinct polymer, so evidence from one number is not treated as proof for every other number. For this ingredient, no pregnancy, reproductive or breastfeeding hazard signal was identified in the cosmetic-use and substance information reviewed. Its polymeric size makes meaningful absorption through intact skin unlikely; local irritation and control of residual monomers remain formulation-quality considerations.
Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; CIR safety assessments and December 2025 Quick Reference Table for structurally and functionally related polyquaternium cosmetic polymers https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf; publicly available supplier safety data and ECHA substance information where available for the named polymer. No ingredient-specific pregnancy studies were identified.
A functional cosmetic ingredient used for preservation support, pH control, chelation, solvent action or formula stability. Concentrated material may irritate skin or eyes, but no pregnancy-specific reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal use in a compliant finished cosmetic.
Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory and applicable cosmetic restrictions; relevant CIR ingredient and functional-family safety assessments.
Potassium hyaluronate is a salt of hyaluronic acid used as a surface humectant and skin conditioner. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that reviewed hyaluronates are safe in current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified for normal topical exposure.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Hyaluronates as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-hyaluronates-used-cosmetics
Kudzu root extract is a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient that may contain isoflavones including puerarin, daidzin and daidzein. Oral supplement exposure is not equivalent to the small amount used topically in a finished cosmetic. No evidence establishing a pregnancy or breastfeeding hazard from normal topical cosmetic use was identified.
Sources: PubMed: Chemical constituents of Pueraria lobata root extracts, including puerarin and isoflavones https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41900064/; European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory. No ingredient-specific topical pregnancy studies were identified.
quercetin is an antioxidant or vitamin-related cosmetic conditioning ingredient. Available ingredient and family evidence did not identify a pregnancy-specific concern at normal topical cosmetic exposure. This classification does not extend to oral supplements or medicinal doses.
Sources: CIR safety assessments of ascorbates and related antioxidant ingredients; European Commission CosIng; CIR Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
A small organic acid, salt or ester used as a solvent, pH adjuster or formula aid. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that acetic acid and the assessed related simple alcohols and esters are safe in current practices.
Sources: CIR: Acetic Acid and related simple alcohols and esters, IJT 31(Suppl. 1), 2012; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
Modified hyaluronate humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support topical hyaluronate ingredients, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified for normal cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Hyaluronates as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Sodium chloride is used to adjust viscosity and texture in formulations; topical cosmetic use is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
An amino-acid-derived surfactant or conditioning ingredient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that amino acid alkyl amides are safe in current cosmetic practices when formulated to be non-irritating. Manufacturing and formulation should control nitrosamine formation where relevant.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-amino-acid-alkyl-amides-used-cosmetics-0
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
An amino-acid-derived surfactant or conditioning ingredient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that amino acid alkyl amides are safe in current cosmetic practices when formulated to be non-irritating. Manufacturing and formulation should control nitrosamine formation where relevant.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-amino-acid-alkyl-amides-used-cosmetics-0
Vitamin E antioxidant used to protect oils and support the skin barrier. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
A Japanese elm root extract used as a skin-conditioning botanical. No pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific hazard was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure. Direct ingredient-specific pregnancy studies were not identified, so this assessment does not extend to oral supplements or medicinal use.
Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; Cosmetic Ingredient Review botanical safety-assessment framework and relevant ingredient-family assessments. No ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.
Water (aqua) is the purified solvent used as the base of many cosmetics. MamaSkin classifies plain water as No known risks for normal topical use. Cosmetic water quality must be controlled to prevent contamination; this entry does not cover botanical waters or establish the safety of the finished formula.
Sources: Personal Care Products Council, CosmeticsInfo: Water https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/water/; FDA: Cosmetic Ingredient Names (Water/Aqua identity) https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-labeling/cosmetic-ingredient-names
Formulations can change without notice. For the most accurate result, compare this list with your packaging and scan the exact ingredient label in MamaSkin when you repurchase.
38 of 40 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. 2 entries do not have all of those fields. Unmatched entries retain the default No known risks label but are not independently assessed here; missing evidence does not establish safety.
Only if the ingredient list on your packaging matches the recorded formula shown here. Formulas can differ by market and change over time. Compare the full list, not just the product name; report a mismatch if it differs.
No. This page presents a pregnancy-focused product assessment. Do not infer a breastfeeding conclusion from its score or label; breastfeeding requires a separate assessment of the formula and how it is used.
The risk band is the primary conclusion. The score adds detail within that band and should not be used to compare products as if a one-point difference were clinically meaningful.
MamaSkin provides pregnancy-focused information, not medical advice. Your midwife, GP, pharmacist or dermatologist should take priority when your circumstances differ from typical cosmetic use.
