Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol

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.

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.

Solvent and humectant commonly used in leave-on products. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure levels.

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.

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.

Polymer thickener and stabiliser used in creams and sunscreens. Low systemic exposure expected.

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.

Betaine is a humectant/osmolyte used to support hydration and reduce irritation potential in formulas; it is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks in topical cosmetic use.

Preservative booster and skin-conditioning agent. Considered safe for cosmetic use with low systemic exposure when used as intended.

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.

A botanical extract or plant water used for conditioning, soothing or antioxidant support. Direct pregnancy studies of this exact cosmetic material were not identified, but no reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical exposure. Oral herbal or medicinal use is outside this classification.

A high-molecular-weight polymer used to hold water and stabilise texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer is safe in current cosmetic practices. Dermal absorption of the finished polymer is expected to be limited; residual monomers should be controlled by cosmetic manufacturing standards.

Neem leaf extract is used topically for skin conditioning and antimicrobial support. Reproductive concerns reported for concentrated neem seed preparations, intrauterine exposure, or high oral doses do not establish a hazard from normal topical cosmetic exposure to a leaf extract.

A large phosphorylcholine-containing conditioning polymer. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that acryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine polymers, including polyquaternium-51, are safe in current practices. Available testing did not indicate sensitisation, and dermal absorption of the finished polymer is expected to be limited.

A cosmetic extract from an edible fruit, seed, grain, root or mushroom used for conditioning or antioxidant support. Normal topical cosmetic exposure is much lower than ordinary dietary exposure to the source material, and no pregnancy-specific hazard signal was identified. Exact extract composition varies, so source quality and individual food or plant allergy remain relevant.

Neem flower extract is used as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient. A high-dose oral rat study altered the oestrous cycle and ovulation but did not show anti-implantation, abortifacient, or teratogenic effects. That oral dose does not establish a hazard from normal topical cosmetic exposure.