La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+
Low risk79/100
Aquaphor
Healing Ointment
General Moisturizers
No higher-risk flags in the assessed ingredients. This is a screening result, not a guarantee of pregnancy safety.
7 of 7 ingredients rated
Is it suitable during pregnancy?
MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for Aquaphor Healing Ointment as No known risks (99/100). This screening result is not a guarantee of safety for every pregnancy.
Why this rating?
No higher-risk ingredient flags are shown in the assessed entries. Ingredients without a matched rating are marked Not assessed, not No known risks.
7 of 7 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.
How we assess productsIngredient breakdown
The recorded formula, with evidence behind each rating. Unmatched ingredients are marked Not assessed in grey.
Ingredient ratings and evidence
Higher-risk flags first. Open an ingredient for evidence.
Petrolatum 41%
No known risks
Highly refined petrolatum (petroleum jelly) is a skin protectant/occlusive with minimal dermal penetration; safety depends on refining/PAH impurity controls and cosmetic/medical grades meet established standards.
Sources: USP White Petrolatum monograph (2021); Petry et al., Food and Chemical Toxicology (2017); PubMed (dermatology review)
Paraffinum Liquidum
No known risks
Highly refined mineral oil (occlusive emollient). Cosmetic-grade mineral oil has very low skin absorption and is widely considered safe for topical use during pregnancy when used as intended. Concerns raised online typically relate to unrefined/poorly refined mineral oils and dietary mineral oil hydrocarbons, not regulated cosmetic-grade topical use.
Sources: BfR (Federal Institute for Risk Assessment), Highly refined mineral oils in cosmetics: Health risks are not to be expected according to current knowledge (2018). ; Petry et al., Review of data on the dermal penetration of mineral oils and waxes used in cosmetic products (Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2017). ; EFSA, Scientific Opinion on Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons in Food (2012).
Ceresin
No known risks
A purified mineral wax used to thicken and structure cosmetic formulas. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that ceresin and the assessed mineral waxes are safe in current practices of use and concentration.
Sources: CIR: Ceresin and mineral waxes conclusion; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
Lanolin Alcohol
No known risks
lanolin alcohol 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 ingredient and related-family safety assessments; CIR Quick Reference Table https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/quick-reference-table-december-2025; European Commission CosIng
Panthenol
No known risks
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) is used for soothing and barrier support and is generally well tolerated, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
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Glycerin
No known risks
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
Bisabolol
No known risks
A terpene alcohol used for skin conditioning and soothing. Cosmetic safety reviewers reaffirmed bisabolol as safe at current cosmetic concentrations, and reproductive and developmental testing did not identify adverse effects. Bisabolol can increase skin penetration, so formulators should consider the safety of other ingredients in the same product.
Sources: CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Bisabolol https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=6fcf160b-8e74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6; CIR re-review material https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/bisabolol.pdf
Full recorded ingredient list
Petrolatum 41%, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ceresin, Lanolin Alcohol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Bisabolol
Ingredient ratings refreshed 1 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.
Questions about this assessment
Why does Aquaphor Healing Ointment have a No known risks rating?
No higher-risk ingredient flags are shown in the assessed entries. Ingredients without a matched rating are marked Not assessed, not No known risks. The product score is a stored assessment, not a clinical safety guarantee.
Does a barrier-care product name establish pregnancy suitability?
No. This recorded formula contains Panthenol or Madecassoside, but a barrier-care claim does not establish the assessment of all its other ingredients. Read the individual ingredient evidence and any manual-review explanation, and compare the recorded list with your packaging.
Has every ingredient in Aquaphor Healing Ointment been assessed?
7 of 7 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.
Does this assessment apply to my Aquaphor Healing Ointment?
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.
Does this pregnancy assessment also establish breastfeeding suitability?
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.
