Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream

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.

A plant-derived fatty oil or butter used mainly as an emollient, conditioning ingredient or texture agent. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed plant-derived fatty acid oils are safe in current practices of use and concentration. This conclusion applies to cosmetic-grade fixed oils rather than similarly named volatile essential oils. Seed or food allergy may still matter for a susceptible person.

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.

Propylene glycol is a common solvent and humectant with a long history of use; it is not considered a pregnancy or breastfeeding concern in topical cosmetics, though some individuals may experience irritation in leave-on products.

A fatty ester, lipid-derived emulsifier or emollient used for texture and skin conditioning. These materials have low expected systemic exposure, and no pregnancy-specific reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical cosmetic use.

Amino acid used as a humectant, skin-conditioning agent, and pH-adjusting support ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

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.

A magnesium salt of stearic acid used for texture, adhesion and slip. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that magnesium stearate is safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitising. Loose powders should still be used without deliberately inhaling them.

Highly refined mineral wax used to thicken and stabilise formulas. Cosmetic-grade microcrystalline wax has minimal skin absorption and no known pregnancy-specific concerns in topical use as intended. Concerns raised online typically relate to unrefined mineral oil impurities or dietary exposure, not cosmetic-grade topical use.

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.