Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion by Aveeno
Aveeno

Daily Moisturizing Lotion

General Moisturizers

79/100
Low risk

Pregnancy-focused rating

Some ingredients carry a low-risk flag. Read the formulation context before deciding.

10 of 10 ingredients rated

Is it suitable during pregnancy?

MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion as Low risk (79/100). Review the ingredient context and any manual-review explanation before deciding.

Why this rating?

The recorded formula includes 1 ingredient entry with a risk flag: Dimethicone (Low risk). These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail.

10 of 10 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 products

Ingredient 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.

Dimethicone

Low risk

Dimethicone is a silicone polymer used as a skin protectant and slip/conditioning agent. It is considered inert with minimal dermal absorption; the main practical issues are cosmetic (feel) and occasional irritation in very sensitive users. It is not a pregnancy-specific concern in topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Dimethicone, Methicone, and Substituted-Methicone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/amended-safety-assessment-dimethicone-methicone-and-substituted-methicone-polymers-2

Water

No known risks

Water (Aqua) is the standard purified water used as a cosmetic solvent. It has no pregnancy-specific risk in normal topical use.

Sources: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Water, https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database/cosing-glossary-ingredients_en

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

Distearyldimonium Chloride

No known risks

A cationic fatty conditioning and antistatic ingredient used mainly in hair products. CIR concluded that the assessed fatty quaternary ammonium ingredients are safe in current cosmetic practices when formulated to be non-irritating. Concentrated raw material may irritate skin or eyes, but no pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal use of a finished cosmetic.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Trimoniums as Used in Cosmetics; CIR December 2025 Quick Reference Table entry for Steartrimonium Chloride https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf; European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory.

Petrolatum

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)

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Isopropyl Palmitate

No known risks

This emollient ester improves slip and skin feel. Cosmetic Ingredient Review assessments support use in current cosmetic concentrations when formulated to be non-irritating; topical use is not identified as a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern. Some alkyl esters can increase penetration of other formula ingredients.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-alkyl-esters-used-cosmetics

Cetyl Alcohol

No known risks

Fatty alcohol used to improve texture and skin feel. Considered safe for cosmetic use without pregnancy-specific concerns.

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

Avena Sativa Kernel Flour

No known risks

Finely milled oat kernel material used for soothing, absorbency and skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Avena sativa kernel flour is safe in current practices when formulated to be non-sensitising. People with oat sensitivity may still react, and loose powder should not be deliberately inhaled.

Sources: CIR: December 2025 Quick Reference Table, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour conclusion, IJT 38(Suppl. 3), 2019 https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

Benzyl Alcohol

No known risks

Benzyl alcohol is used as a preservative and fragrance component in cosmetics; it is not a pregnancy-specific concern at typical topical exposure, but it can be irritating or sensitising for some individuals, particularly in leave-on products.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation; toxicology reviews

Sodium Chloride

No known risks

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

Full recorded ingredient list

Water, Glycerin, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Dimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride

Ingredient ratings refreshed 1 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.

Questions about this assessment

Why does Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion have a Low risk rating?

The recorded formula includes 1 ingredient entry with a risk flag: Dimethicone (Low risk). These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail. The product score is a stored assessment, not a clinical safety guarantee.

Has every ingredient in Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion been assessed?

10 of 10 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 Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion?

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.