Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel by Beauty of Joseon
Beauty of Joseon

Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel

Exfoliators

99/100
No known risks

Pregnancy-focused rating

No higher-risk flags in the assessed ingredients. This is a screening result, not a guarantee of pregnancy safety.

18 of 19 ingredients rated1 not assessed

Is it suitable during pregnancy?

MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel 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.

18 of 19 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. 1 entry does not have all of those fields. Unmatched or unrated entries are marked Not assessed in grey; missing evidence does not establish safety.

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.

Prunus Mume Flower Water

Not assessed

No matched ingredient rating is available yet. Not assessed does not mean safe or unsafe.

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

Cellulose

No known risks

This cellulose or modified-cellulose polymer is used as a thickener, film former or stabilizer. Cosmetic Ingredient Review data indicate that cellulose polymers do not appreciably penetrate skin and are safe in current cosmetic use, with at most minimal irritation reported.

Sources: CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Cellulose and Related Polymers as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=2e65c18f-8c74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6

Methylpropanediol

No known risks

Solvent and humectant used to improve texture and ingredient delivery in topical cosmetic formulas. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.

Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for alkane diols; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

1,2-Hexanediol

No known risks

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

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Carbomer

No known risks

Polymer thickener used to create gel textures. Large-molecule ingredient with negligible systemic absorption.

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

Arginine

No known risks

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.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Ethylhexylglycerin

No known risks

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)

Allantoin

No known risks

Allantoin is a soothing skin protectant commonly used to help reduce irritation and support comfort, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Sorbitol

No known risks

Sugar alcohol humectant used to help maintain water content 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 Mannitol, Sorbitol, and Xylitol as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Disodium EDTA

No known risks

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

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

No known risks

An apple fruit extract used mainly for skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Pyrus malus fruit extract and the other supported apple-derived ingredients are safe in current cosmetic practices of use and concentration. The conclusion does not extend to several separately identified root, stem, callus or oil ingredients for which evidence was insufficient. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical use of the fruit extract.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Apple-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=6376dcde-b1aa-f075-b67c-6f6773d065ce

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

No known risks

Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract is used as an antioxidant botanical; topical cosmetic use is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks, though rare sensitivities are possible.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

No known risks

A heartleaf extract used for skin conditioning and soothing. 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.

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

No known risks

A lotus flower extract used for skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Nelumbo nucifera-derived ingredients are safe in current practices of use and concentration.

Sources: CIR: Nelumbo nucifera-derived ingredients final assessment, September 2025; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

Oryza Sativa Extract

No known risks

A rice-derived extract or wax used for skin conditioning, absorbency or texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed Oryza sativa-derived ingredients are safe in current cosmetic practices. Rice allergy remains possible in a susceptible person.

Sources: CIR: Rice-derived ingredients conclusions, IJT 25(Suppl. 2), 2006; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

Prunus Mume Fruit Extract

No known risks

A botanical extract, juice or water used primarily for skin conditioning, moisturising, soothing or antioxidant support. Direct pregnancy studies of the named cosmetic material were not identified. No reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical exposure to a compliant finished cosmetic; oral herbal or medicinal use is outside this classification.

Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; Cosmetic Ingredient Review botanical safety-assessment framework and relevant plant-family assessments. No ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

No known risks

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.

Butylene Glycol

No known risks

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)

Full recorded ingredient list

Water, Prunus Mume Flower Water, Cellulose, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Sorbitol, Disodium EDTA, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol

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

Questions about this assessment

Why does Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel 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. Incomplete ingredient documentation does not establish safety; see the coverage answer and grey entries below.

Has every ingredient in Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel been assessed?

18 of 19 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. 1 entry does not have all of those fields. Unmatched or unrated entries are marked Not assessed in grey; missing evidence does not establish safety.

Does this assessment apply to my Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel?

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.