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Water (Aqua) is the standard purified water used as a cosmetic solvent. It has no pregnancy-specific risk in normal topical use.

An anionic surfactant used mainly to cleanse and create foam in shampoos, washes and facial cleansers. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that sodium alpha-olefin sulfonates are safe as used in rinse-off products and safe at low concentrations in leave-on products when formulated to be non-irritating. Concentrated surfactant can irritate skin or eyes, but no pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal use of a correctly formulated finished cosmetic.

A fatty-acid monoethanolamide used mainly to boost foam, condition hair or control viscosity. CIR concluded that the reviewed ethanolamides, including Cocamide MEA, Cocamide Methyl MEA, Acetamide MEA and related MEA amides, are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating and should not be used where N-nitroso compounds may form. Available systemic, genotoxicity and cosmetic-exposure evidence did not identify a pregnancy-specific concern. This assessment assumes compliant impurity control and is not an assessment of concentrated occupational inhalation exposure.

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.

Mild amphoteric surfactant used in cleansers and shampoos to boost foam and reduce harshness. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support present cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified; the main practical caveat is irritation or allergy in some users, sometimes linked to sensitising impurities.

A fatty-acid ester used for opacifying, emolliency and texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that glycol distearate is safe as used; available cosmetic exposure does not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern.

An anionic cleansing surfactant. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that sodium lauroyl sarcosinate is safe in rinse-off cosmetics and in leave-on products up to 5%, provided it is not used in ways that promote nitrosamine formation or inhalation. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified under those conditions.

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.

pH adjuster used in small amounts to maintain product stability. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

pH adjuster used in very small quantities to balance formulations. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

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.

An ethoxylated propylene-glycol fatty-acid ester used as a surfactant or emollient. CIR reviewed PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate within the PEG propylene-glycol derivative family and concluded the assessed ingredients are safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating. Ethoxylation impurity controls apply; no pregnancy-specific topical concern was identified.

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.

A cleansing and foam-supporting surfactant made from coconut-derived fatty chains. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that alkyl betaines, including coco-betaine, are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. Surfactant-containing products may still sting eyes or irritated skin.

Preservative widely used in foods and cosmetics. Considered safe at regulated concentrations with low systemic exposure from topical use.

A cationic guar polymer used for hair and skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed guar hydroxypropyltrimonium ingredients are safe in current practices. Absorption of the intact polymer is expected to be limited.

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

Preservative acid used to help control microbial growth and support formula stability. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern identified in the material reviewed; some users may still notice local irritation or stinging, especially on compromised skin.

A large conditioning and film-forming polymer used mainly in hair and cleansing products. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Polyquaternium-7 is safe in current cosmetic use at the reviewed concentrations. Its polymeric nature limits systemic exposure, and no pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical use.

Linalool is a common fragrance component used at low levels in cosmetics; it is not a pregnancy-specific concern in topical use, but it is a recognised fragrance allergen and may trigger irritation or sensitisation in some people, especially if the product oxidises over time.

Limonene is a common fragrance component used at low levels in cosmetics; it is not a pregnancy-specific concern in topical use, but it is a recognised fragrance allergen and may trigger irritation or sensitisation in some people, especially if the product oxidises over time.

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.

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.

Botanical skin-conditioning ingredient used in soothing and barrier-support formulas. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-sensitising, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern identified in the material reviewed.

Also known as D&C Red No. 33, this certified colour additive is used in cosmetics subject to product-area, concentration, identity, purity and batch-certification requirements. FDA permits specified cosmetic uses but not every route or application area. No pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal use in a compliant finished cosmetic.

Also known as FD&C Yellow No. 5 or tartrazine, this certified colour additive is used in cosmetics and other regulated products. FDA permits its use in cosmetics, including the eye area, when identity, purity, certification and use requirements are met. Rare allergy-like reactions can occur, but no pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal use in a compliant finished cosmetic.