La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+

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.

Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter is an emollient/occlusive that supports the skin barrier; topical use is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks.

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) is used for soothing and barrier support and is generally well tolerated, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.

Corn starch, a plant-derived polysaccharide used to absorb moisture, reduce greasiness and improve texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that ingredients derived from Zea mays, including corn starch, are safe in current cosmetic use. No pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical exposure; avoid deliberately inhaling loose powder.

Solvent and humectant used to improve texture and ingredient solubility. Low systemic exposure expected from topical cosmetic use.

Solvent and humectant commonly used in leave-on products. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure levels.

A silicone polyether used mainly as an emulsifier and conditioning ingredient. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that this ingredient is safe in current cosmetic use. Concentrated-material tests found limited transient irritation, while a finished cosmetic containing 15% was non-irritating in human patch testing; no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern is identified for normal topical use.

A triglyceride-derived thickener and suspending agent. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that trihydroxystearin is safe as used; the assessment found low acute toxicity, no mutagenicity and little skin irritation in the reviewed tests. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical exposure.

A leaf extract used in soothing and skin-conditioning formulas. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Centella asiatica leaf extract is safe at current cosmetic exposure when products are formulated to be non-sensitising. The assessment considered systemic and reproductive findings reported at substantially higher oral exposures; these did not establish a pregnancy-specific concern for ordinary topical cosmetic use. Centella constituents can still cause contact sensitivity in some people.

A mineral salt of gluconic acid used for skin conditioning or formula support. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed gluconate salts are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating.

A triterpene glycoside associated with Centella asiatica and used in soothing and skin-conditioning formulas. Pregnancy-specific evidence for isolated topical madecassoside is limited. Cosmetic safety reviewers considered Centella-derived ingredients acceptable at current cosmetic exposure but noted that madecassoside and related triterpenes may contribute to sensitisation, so products should be formulated to avoid sensitising concentrations. No pregnancy-specific topical contraindication was identified in the reviewed material.

Mineral absorbent and texture aid used to mattify and improve slip. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical cosmetic use; this assessment does not cover deliberate inhalation of loose powder.

Mineral opacifier, absorbent and pigment-coating ingredient used in makeup, sunscreens and skin care. Low systemic exposure is expected from normal topical cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified in reviewed cosmetic references.

Inorganic salt used as a viscosity-control, bulking or stabilizing ingredient in cosmetics. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.

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.

Humectant and preservative booster used to support product stability. Low systemic exposure expected from topical cosmetic use.

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

Chelating ingredient used to improve formula stability by binding trace metals. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.

Polysaccharide carrier and bulking agent used for texture and delivery support. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

A polyglycerin fatty-acid ester used as an emulsifier, dispersant or emollient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed family of 274 polyglyceryl fatty acid esters is safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.

Vitamin E antioxidant used to protect oils and support the skin barrier. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.

Antioxidant and stabilizer used to protect cosmetic formulas from oxidation. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic use.