Kérastase Genesis Bain Hydra-Fortifiant Shampoo by Kérastase
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Kérastase Genesis Bain Hydra-Fortifiant Shampoo

Shampooshair care

Safety score

Pregnancy-focused assessment

Medium Risk58/100
Higher concernLower concern

This formula contains an ingredient that needs extra caution in MamaSkin's pregnancy-focused assessment.

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Ingredient safety review updated 23 November 2025. Product formulas can change, so compare the ingredients shown here with the packaging you have.

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Ingredient breakdown

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

23

No known risks

3

Low risk

1

Medium risk

0

High risk

Ingredients

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

Benzyl Salicylate

Medium Risk

Benzyl salicylate is a fragrance ingredient that is also evaluated for potential endocrine activity and sensitisation. SCCS notes some indications for endocrine mode of action, and fragrance allergens are relevant for contact allergy risk; pregnancy-specific human outcome data for topical exposure are limited. The medium-risk signal is endocrine-related uncertainty and sensitisation potential rather than a defined pregnancy-specific toxicity dataset.

Sources: EU SCCS Final Opinion on Benzyl Salicylate (SCCS/1656/23; sccs_o_277.pdf, 2023); EU fragrance allergen labelling framework (EU Cosmetics Regulation).

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Low Risk

Rinse-off surfactant; main issue is irritation, not systemic toxicity. Irritant surfactant; no specific teratogenic signal but can disrupt skin barrier – use gently or avoid if sensitive.

Sources: PubMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), DermNet NZ

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: EU/UK cosmetics (fragrance allergen labelling); IFRA

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Salicylic Acid

Low Risk

Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid used for exfoliation. Low-strength topical use (up to 2%) on limited areas is generally considered low risk. Higher concentrations, large-area use, or professional peels are avoided during pregnancy due to systemic absorption concerns.

Sources: PubMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), NHS, MotherToBaby (OTIS), UKTIS (BUMPS)

Water

No Known Risks

Citric Acid

No Known Risks

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

Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); European cosmetics regulatory framework

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

No Known Risks

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.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Related Amidopropyl Betaines as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

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

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 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

Sodium Benzoate

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

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

Polyquaternium-10

No Known Risks

A large cationic cellulose polymer used to condition hair and improve product texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Polyquaternium-10 is safe in current cosmetic use; human testing did not indicate irritation or sensitization at reviewed concentrations. No pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical exposure.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Polyquaternium-10, cited in the CIR Quick Reference Table https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/safe-092017posted122017.pdf

Limonene

No Known Risks

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.

Sources: EU/UK cosmetics (fragrance allergen labelling); IFRA; toxicology reviews

Linalool

No Known Risks

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.

Sources: EU/UK cosmetics (fragrance allergen labelling); IFRA; toxicology reviews

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

Coumarin

No Known Risks

An aromatic fragrance ingredient found naturally in some plants and also manufactured. It is subject to fragrance-allergen labelling because it can sensitise susceptible users; no pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical cosmetic use.

Sources: European Commission: Fragrance allergens labelling https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-products-specific-topics/fragrance-allergens-labelling_en; SCCS fragrance-allergen opinions

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

No Known Risks

A ginger root extract used mainly for skin conditioning and fragrance support. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed Zingiber officinale root-derived ingredients are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-sensitising. This topical cosmetic conclusion should not be read as advice about ingesting concentrated ginger supplements.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Zingiber officinale (Ginger)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-zingiber-officinale-ginger-%E2%80%93-derived-ingredients-used-cosmetics-0

Citral

No Known Risks

A lemon-scented mixture of the aldehydes geranial and neral used in fragrance. Citral is a recognised skin sensitiser, but current cosmetic concerns relate to allergy and concentration rather than a pregnancy-specific hazard from normal topical use.

Sources: European Commission: Fragrance allergens labelling https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-products-specific-topics/fragrance-allergens-labelling_en; SCCS fragrance-allergen opinions

Benzyl Alcohol

No Known Risks

Benzyl alcohol is used as a preservative and fragrance component in cosmetics; it is not a pregnancy-specific concern at typical topical exposure, but it can be irritating or sensitising for some individuals, particularly in leave-on products.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation; toxicology reviews

Citronellol

No Known Risks

A rose-like fragrance ingredient that occurs naturally in many essential oils and may also be manufactured. Its main cosmetic concern is contact allergy in susceptible users; no pregnancy-specific hazard is identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.

Sources: European Commission: Fragrance allergens labelling https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-products-specific-topics/fragrance-allergens-labelling_en; SCCS fragrance-allergen opinions

Xylitylglucoside

No Known Risks

A sugar-derived humectant commonly used with xylitol and anhydroxylitol to support skin hydration. Exact pregnancy-specific topical data are limited. Cosmetic safety assessments of the related saccharide mixture and xylitol did not identify a reproductive or pregnancy-specific concern at cosmetic exposure; available data primarily support local tolerance rather than proving pregnancy safety. No topical contraindication was identified in the reviewed material.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Saccharide Isomerate and Related Saccharides https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-anhydrogalactose-anhydroglucitol-anhydroxylitol-arabinose-psicose-; CIR: Safety Assessment of Mannitol, Sorbitol, and Xylitol https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/xylito122019FR.pdf

Anhydroxylitol

No Known Risks

Sugar-derived humectant used to support hydration, often as part of saccharide blends. 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 Saccharide Humectants / Saccharide Isomerate, etc.; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract

No Known Risks

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

Xanthan Gum

No Known Risks

Natural polysaccharide thickener used for stability and texture. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: European cosmetics regulatory framework

Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate

No Known Risks

Synthetic peptide mimetic used in topical cosmetic anti-aging formulas, often described as a neurotransmitter-inhibiting or expression-line peptide. Available cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic use.

Sources: Schagen SK. Topical Peptide Treatments with Effective Anti-Aging Results. Cosmetics. 2017;4(2):16. doi:10.3390/cosmetics4020016; EU CosIng / INCI cosmetic ingredient references.

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.

How to use this assessment

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.

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