Avène
Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
No known risks99/100
Avène
Cicalfate Lips Repair Balm
Lip Moisturizers
No higher-risk flags in the assessed ingredients. This is a screening result, not a guarantee of pregnancy safety.
15 of 15 ingredients rated
Is it suitable during pregnancy?
MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for Avène Cicalfate Lips Repair Balm 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.
15 of 15 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.
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
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
No known risks
Plant-derived emollient oil used to soften skin and improve product texture. 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 Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil and related castor-derived ingredients; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
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
Beeswax
No known risks
This wax is used as an emollient and structuring ingredient. Cosmetic Ingredient Review assessments support current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified; uncommon contact allergy can occur, particularly with natural wax components.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Beeswax Carnauba Wax and Candelilla Wax https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/RR_Waxes.pdf
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
No known risks
Common emollient derived from fatty acids and glycerin. Used to soften skin and improve texture without pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
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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).
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
No known risks
Emollient ester used in lip, makeup and skin-care formulas for cushion, gloss and barrier feel. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.
Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for glyceryl esters/emollient esters; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
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
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
No known risks
A solid wax-like derivative made by hydrogenating castor oil and used to thicken, stabilise or condition cosmetic formulas. Cosmetic safety reviewers included hydrogenated castor oil in the castor-oil ingredient family and concluded that these ingredients are safe in current cosmetic practices of use and concentration. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.
Sources: CIR: Final Safety Assessment of Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil and Related Ingredients https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/Castor%20Oil.pdf; CIR ingredient record https://www.cir-safety.org/ingredient/hydrogenated-castor-oil
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
No known risks
Inert synthetic emollient used as a glossing and occlusive agent. 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 Polyene Group as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
No known risks
A large polyether cosmetic emulsifier. Its structure and related final cosmetic safety evidence support no known pregnancy-specific risk from normal topical use. Contact allergy has been reported, so avoid it if you have a known reaction.
Sources: https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/ingredReq?id=18053, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1091581812444141, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cod.14369
Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate
No known risks
Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate is the sucralfate complex. Its very limited oral absorption and reassuring animal reproduction data support no identified pregnancy-specific concern from ordinary finished topical cosmetic use, including incidental lip exposure. Human pregnancy studies of these cosmetic preparations are limited. This does not assess substantial ingestion or extensive use on damaged skin, particularly in severe kidney disease.
Sources: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=e7364686-3638-4061-ae4a-62b1df7af9d0, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK501350/?report=reader, https://precision.fda.gov/ginas/app/ui/substances/3ec4f48f-a4e5-4f42-971a-e658ea394347
Zinc Oxide
No known risks
Mineral ingredient used as a UV filter and skin protectant in many creams and mineral sunscreens. For typical topical use, systemic absorption is very low and it is generally considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you prefer a cautious approach, avoid inhaling loose powders or spray formats.
Sources: General dermatology/obstetric guidance commonly lists mineral sunscreens (zinc oxide) as acceptable in pregnancy; exposure route considerations for powders/sprays.
Magnesium Sulfate
No known risks
Inorganic salt used as a viscosity-control, bulking or stabilizing ingredient in cosmetics. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.
Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for inorganic salts; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Zinc Sulfate
No known risks
An inorganic mineral salt used for formula support, pH adjustment or skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that zinc sulfate and sodium carbonate are safe in current cosmetic practices, with non-irritating formulation conditions where specified.
Sources: CIR: Zinc Sulfate final assessment, March 2018; Sodium Carbonate conclusions, JACT 6(1), 1987 and IJT 44(Suppl. 3), 2025; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
Full recorded ingredient list
Glycerin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Water, Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Paraffinum Liquidum, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Isopropyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, PEG-45/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate, Zinc Oxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate
Ingredient ratings refreshed 15 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.
Questions about this assessment
Why does Avène Cicalfate Lips Repair Balm 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.
Has every ingredient in Avène Cicalfate Lips Repair Balm been assessed?
15 of 15 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 Avène Cicalfate Lips Repair Balm?
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.
