Bioderma
Bioderma Atoderm Ultra Cream
No known risks99/100
Bioderma
Sébium Gel Moussant
Face Cleansers
This formula needs extra consideration during pregnancy. Review the flagged ingredients with your healthcare professional.
17 of 18 ingredients rated1 not assessed
Is it suitable during pregnancy?
MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant as Medium risk (58/100). Discuss the flagged ingredients with a qualified healthcare professional before using this formula during pregnancy.
Why this rating?
The recorded formula includes 4 ingredient entries with risk flags: Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (Medium risk), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (Low risk), Lactic Acid (Low risk), plus others listed in the breakdown. These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail.
17 of 18 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 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.
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Medium risk
A primary rat study of standardized oral Ginkgo biloba leaf extract found reduced fetal weights at 7 and 14 mg/kg/day without observed maternal toxicity. Health Canada's draft assessment models potentially inadequate margins for several cosmetic exposure scenarios, although its dermal uptake assumption is conservative and another high-dose mouse study was negative. CIR's final cosmetic review found assessed leaf-derived ingredients safe in current practices when formulated non-sensitizing and with ginkgolic-acid controls. Medium is a precautionary pregnancy rating for this extract, not proof that a particular finished cosmetic harms pregnancy.
Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17287108/, https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/evaluating-existing-substances/draft-assessment-fourteen-terpene-terpenoid-substances-group.html, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/10915818231210792, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501809/
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Low risk
Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) is a cleansing surfactant used mainly in rinse-off products. CIR concluded sodium and ammonium laureth sulfate safe in current cosmetics when formulations are non-irritating; skin and eye irritation is the main identified concern. The review does not identify a pregnancy-specific restriction for normal cosmetic use. MamaSkin retains Low Risk, with extra care for sensitive or damaged skin.
Sources: CIR: Final report on sodium and ammonium laureth sulfate https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20634505/
Parfum
Low risk
Umbrella term for an undisclosed fragrance blend. It’s not usually a pregnancy-specific concern at normal cosmetic use levels, but the exact components and concentrations aren’t fully disclosed on the label, so we score it more conservatively. If you prefer maximum transparency (or you’re sensitive to fragrance compounds), choose fragrance-free/unscented products.
Sources: SCCS: Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products https://health.ec.europa.eu/latest-updates/sccs-new-opinion-fragrance-allergens-cosmetic-products-2012-07-31_en
Lactic Acid
Low risk
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/
Copper Sulfate
Not assessed
No matched ingredient rating is available yet. Not assessed does not mean safe or unsafe.
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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
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
No known risks
An amphoteric surfactant used for mild cleansing and foam support. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that sodium cocoamphoacetate is safe in current practices of use and concentration. Surfactant-containing products may still sting eyes or irritated skin.
Sources: CIR: December 2025 Quick Reference Table, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate conclusion https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
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
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
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
Sodium Chloride
No known risks
Sodium chloride is used to adjust viscosity and texture in formulations; topical cosmetic use is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Potassium Sorbate
No known risks
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
Xylitol
No known risks
Sugar alcohol humectant used to help maintain hydration and improve skin feel. 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
Fructooligosaccharides
No known risks
Short plant-derived carbohydrate chains used for skin conditioning and formula support. Cosmetic safety reviewers assessed fructooligosaccharides with plant polysaccharide gums and concluded that the group is safe in current practices. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Plant Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/plpogu092014slr.pdf
Mannitol
No known risks
This sugar or sugar alcohol is used as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient. Cosmetic Ingredient Review assessments support these saccharides in current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified for normal topical exposure.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Monosaccharides Disaccharides and Related Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-monosaccharides-disaccharides-and-related-ingredients-used-cosmeti
Rhamnose
No known risks
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.
Propylene Glycol
No known risks
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.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Sodium Hydroxide
No known risks
pH adjuster used in very small quantities to balance formulations. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); European cosmetics regulatory framework
Full recorded ingredient list
Water, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Methylpropanediol, Disodium EDTA, Lactic Acid, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Sorbate, Xylitol, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Rhamnose, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Parfum
Ingredient ratings refreshed 1 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.
Questions about this assessment
Why does Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant have a Medium risk rating?
The recorded formula includes 4 ingredient entries with risk flags: Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (Medium risk), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (Low risk), Lactic Acid (Low risk), plus others listed in the breakdown. These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail. Incomplete ingredient documentation does not establish safety; see the coverage answer and grey entries below.
Has every ingredient in Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant been assessed?
17 of 18 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 Bioderma Sébium Gel Moussant?
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.
