Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser by Dr. Althea
Dr. Althea

Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser

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Safety score

Pregnancy-focused assessment

No Known Risks99/100
Higher concernLower concern

No higher-risk ingredients were identified in MamaSkin's current assessment. Check the latest package before deciding.

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Ingredient breakdown

See how the listed formula falls across MamaSkin's pregnancy-focused risk bands.

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Ingredients

Ingredients with a higher risk flag appear first, followed by the rest of the formula.

Water

No Known Risks

Coco-Glucoside

No Known Risks

This glucose-derived nonionic surfactant or emulsifier is used in cleansers and emulsions. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that alkyl glucosides are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating; sensitive skin can still react to surfactants.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=9810a771-8e74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6

Glycerin

No Known Risks

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.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

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Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

No Known Risks

A mild amphoteric cleansing surfactant. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that disodium cocoamphodiacetate is safe as used; the original conclusion was reaffirmed on re-review, while the current group reassessment proposes non-sensitising formulation controls. Impurities may contribute to occasional irritation or allergy.

Sources: CIR: Final Report on Cocoamphoacetate and Related Ingredients, J Am Coll Toxicol 9(2):121-142, 1990; current CIR reassessment and original-report history https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment?id=650ade8c-833f-a428-bb22-fa7740c7229b

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)

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

Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids

No Known Risks

sodium cocoyl apple amino acids is used as a cosmetic surfactant, emulsifier or conditioning agent. Relevant cosmetic-safety assessments support use when formulated to be non-irritating and with appropriate impurity controls. Local skin or eye irritation is possible at higher concentrations, but no pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical or rinse-off use.

Sources: CIR safety assessments of alkyl PEG ethers, N-acyl taurates, fatty amidopropyl amines and related cosmetic surfactants https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/taurat122015FR.pdf; CIR 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 Cocoyl Glycinate

No Known Risks

An amino-acid-derived surfactant or conditioning ingredient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that amino acid alkyl amides are safe in current cosmetic practices when formulated to be non-irritating. Manufacturing and formulation should control nitrosamine formation where relevant.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-amino-acid-alkyl-amides-used-cosmetics-0

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

No Known Risks

A mild amino-acid-derived cleansing surfactant. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that amino acid alkyl amides, including sodium cocoyl glutamate, are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal use of a finished cosmetic.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/alkyl_amides_0.pdf

Potassium Cocoate

No Known Risks

A fatty-acid salt used mainly as a soap, cleanser, emulsifier or formula structurant. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that sodium palmate and potassium cocoate are safe in current cosmetic practices, with non-irritating formulation conditions where specified.

Sources: CIR: Sodium Palmate conclusion, IJT 36(Suppl. 3), 2017; Potassium Cocoate conclusions, IJT 30(Suppl. 1), 2011 and IJT 34(Suppl. 2), 2015; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

Hexylene Glycol

No Known Risks

Solvent and humectant used to improve texture and ingredient solubility in topical cosmetics. 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/glycols; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

No Known Risks

Polyglycerin fatty-acid ester used as an emulsifier and solubilizer. Reviewed cosmetic safety references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for polyglyceryl fatty acid esters; 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)

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

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

No Known Risks

Chelating agent used to bind trace metals and improve formula stability. CIR concluded it is safe as used in cosmetics; normal topical use is not associated with a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate and Beta-Alanine Diacetic Acid as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Sodium Hyaluronate

No Known Risks

Sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid salt) is used for hydration and cushioning, with very low systemic absorption from topical use and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns at cosmetic concentrations.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract

No Known Risks

Glycine

No Known Risks

Amino acid used as a humectant and skin/hair-conditioning support ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified.

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

Bambusa Vulgaris Water

No Known Risks

bambusa vulgaris water is a botanical-derived cosmetic conditioning ingredient. The reviewed identity is not an essential oil or an oral herbal preparation. Available cosmetic evidence and expected topical exposure did not identify a pregnancy-specific contraindication, although botanical irritation or allergy remains possible.

Sources: CIR ingredient-specific and botanical-family safety assessments; CIR Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf; European Commission CosIng

Serine

No Known Risks

Amino acid used as a humectant and skin/hair-conditioning support ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified.

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

Glutamic Acid

No Known Risks

This naturally occurring alpha-amino acid is used for humectancy and skin or hair conditioning. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review found alpha-amino acids safe in current cosmetic use; the low concentrations and limited dermal uptake are not expected to create a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of alpha-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-%CE%B1-amino-acids-used-cosmetics

Aspartic Acid

No Known Risks

This naturally occurring alpha-amino acid is used for humectancy and skin or hair conditioning. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review found alpha-amino acids safe in current cosmetic use; the low concentrations and limited dermal uptake are not expected to create a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of alpha-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-%CE%B1-amino-acids-used-cosmetics

Leucine

No Known Risks

This naturally occurring alpha-amino acid is used for humectancy and skin or hair conditioning. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review found alpha-amino acids safe in current cosmetic use; the low concentrations and limited dermal uptake are not expected to create a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of alpha-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-%CE%B1-amino-acids-used-cosmetics

Alanine

No Known Risks

Amino acid used as a humectant and skin/hair-conditioning support ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified.

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

Lysine

No Known Risks

This naturally occurring alpha-amino acid is used for humectancy and skin or hair conditioning. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review found alpha-amino acids safe in current cosmetic use; the low concentrations and limited dermal uptake are not expected to create a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of alpha-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-%CE%B1-amino-acids-used-cosmetics

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

Tyrosine

No Known Risks

This naturally occurring alpha-amino acid is used for humectancy and skin or hair conditioning. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review found alpha-amino acids safe in current cosmetic use; the low concentrations and limited dermal uptake are not expected to create a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of alpha-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-%CE%B1-amino-acids-used-cosmetics

Phenylalanine

No Known Risks

This naturally occurring alpha-amino acid is used for humectancy and skin or hair conditioning. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review found alpha-amino acids safe in current cosmetic use; the low concentrations and limited dermal uptake are not expected to create a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of alpha-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-%CE%B1-amino-acids-used-cosmetics

Proline

No Known Risks

Amino acid used as a humectant and skin/hair-conditioning support ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified.

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

Threonine

No Known Risks

Amino acid used as a humectant and skin/hair-conditioning support ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified.

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

Valine

No Known Risks

This naturally occurring alpha-amino acid is used for humectancy and skin or hair conditioning. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review found alpha-amino acids safe in current cosmetic use; the low concentrations and limited dermal uptake are not expected to create a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of alpha-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-%CE%B1-amino-acids-used-cosmetics

Isoleucine

No Known Risks

This naturally occurring alpha-amino acid is used for humectancy and skin or hair conditioning. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review found alpha-amino acids safe in current cosmetic use; the low concentrations and limited dermal uptake are not expected to create a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of alpha-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-%CE%B1-amino-acids-used-cosmetics

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

No Known Risks

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)

Histidine

No Known Risks

This naturally occurring alpha-amino acid is used for humectancy and skin or hair conditioning. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review found alpha-amino acids safe in current cosmetic use; the low concentrations and limited dermal uptake are not expected to create a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of alpha-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-%CE%B1-amino-acids-used-cosmetics

Cysteine

No Known Risks

An amino acid or amino-acid salt used for conditioning, buffering or hydration. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed animal- and plant-derived amino acids are safe in current practices of use and concentration. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical exposure.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Animal- and Plant-Derived Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

Methionine

No Known Risks

An amino acid or amino-acid salt used for conditioning, buffering or hydration. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed animal- and plant-derived amino acids are safe in current practices of use and concentration. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical exposure.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Animal- and Plant-Derived Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

Bisabolol

No Known Risks

A terpene alcohol used for skin conditioning and soothing. Cosmetic safety reviewers reaffirmed bisabolol as safe at current cosmetic concentrations, and reproductive and developmental testing did not identify adverse effects. Bisabolol can increase skin penetration, so formulators should consider the safety of other ingredients in the same product.

Sources: CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Bisabolol https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=6fcf160b-8e74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6; CIR re-review material https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/bisabolol.pdf

Hydrogenated Lecithin

No Known Risks

Hydrogenated emulsifier used to support skin barrier feel. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US)

Ceramide NP

No Known Risks

Skin-identical barrier lipid used to support the stratum corneum and reduce dryness. 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 Ceramides as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

No Known Risks

An amino-acid-derived emollient and conditioning ingredient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed amino acid alkyl amides are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating.

Sources: CIR: Amino Acid Alkyl Amides final assessment, June 2023; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

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