Safety score
Pregnancy-focused assessment
One or more ingredients have a low-risk flag in MamaSkin's current assessment. Review the notes and your own circumstances.
Formula and assessment check
Ingredient safety review updated 28 January 2026. Product formulas can change, so compare the ingredients shown here with the packaging you have.
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No known risks
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Low risk
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Medium risk
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High risk
Ingredients with a higher risk flag appear first, followed by the rest of the formula.
Endogenous alpha-hydroxy acid and humectant; at modest cosmetic concentrations (≈5% and below, and generally <10%) topical lactic acid is considered compatible with pregnancy. Main risks are local irritation and increased photosensitivity rather than systemic toxicity or fetal effects.
Sources: MotherToBaby: Topical acne treatments in pregnancy and breastfeeding https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK582985/
Emulsifier and emollient used to stabilise creams and lotions. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
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)
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)
Solvent and humectant used to improve texture and ingredient solubility. Low systemic exposure expected from topical cosmetic use.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
A sugar or carbohydrate-derived conditioner used for hydration and texture. No reproductive or developmental concern was identified for normal topical exposure.
Sources: European Commission CosIng; biochemical and cosmetic literature on saccharides.
Simple sugar used as a humectant and skin-conditioning support ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, and Related Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
glucuronic acid is a sugar-derived humectant, polysaccharide or gum used for hydration and texture. Relevant cosmetic assessments and low expected dermal absorption did not identify a pregnancy-specific concern for normal topical use. Cosmetic-grade purity and ordinary sensitivity precautions remain applicable.
Sources: CIR saccharide-humectant and polysaccharide ingredient assessments; CIR Quick Reference Table https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/quick-reference-table-december-2025.
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Germ) Oil is a fixed plant oil used mainly as an emollient. CIR's plant-derived oil assessment supports cosmetic use, with refining, oxidation control and possible residual allergenic proteins remaining relevant. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical exposure; this does not extend to concentrated essential oils or ingestion.
Sources: CIR Safety Assessment of Plant-Derived Fatty Acid Oils https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/118_final_oils_web.pdf; European Commission CosIng
Humectant and buffer that also forms part of the skin's natural moisturising factor. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support topical cosmetic use; irritation and sun-sensitivity considerations relate more to formula context than to pregnancy-specific risk.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Alpha Hydroxy Acids as Used in Cosmetics; CIR: PCA and Its Salts as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
An ethoxylated fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier, surfactant or solubiliser. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that these named alkyl PEG ethers are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. Manufacturing controls should limit residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane.
Sources: CIR: Alkyl PEG/PPG Ethers conclusions, including C11-15 Pareth-7, C12-14 Pareth-12, Octyldodeceth-16 and Ceteareth-12; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
An ethoxylated fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier and surfactant. Cosmetic safety reviewers support use in properly formulated products, with cautions regarding damaged skin and control of ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane impurities. These are formulation and manufacturing considerations rather than a pregnancy-specific hazard.
Sources: CIR ingredient record and safety assessment: Ceteareth-20 https://cir-safety.org/ingredient/ceteareth-20
Solubilizer and emulsifier used to disperse oils and fragrance components in cosmetic formulas. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified.
Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for PEG castor oil derivatives; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Preservative widely used in foods and cosmetics. Considered safe at regulated concentrations with low systemic exposure from topical use.
Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); European cosmetics regulatory framework
Preservative widely used in foods and cosmetics. Considered safe at regulated concentrations with low systemic exposure from topical use.
Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); European cosmetics regulatory framework
Formulations can change without notice. For the most accurate result, compare this list with your packaging and scan the exact ingredient label in MamaSkin when you repurchase.
The risk band is the primary conclusion. The score adds detail within that band and should not be used to compare products as if a one-point difference were clinically meaningful.
MamaSkin provides pregnancy-focused information, not medical advice. Your midwife, GP, pharmacist or dermatologist should take priority when your circumstances differ from typical cosmetic use.
