MediCube Zero Foam Cleanser

This naturally occurring fatty acid is used for emolliency, cleansing support or texture. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that assessed fatty acids are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing; some can increase penetration of other formula ingredients.

Sugar alcohol humectant used to help maintain water content at the skin surface. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Fatty acid used as an emollient, cleansing-support and texture ingredient. It is not associated with pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concerns in normal topical cosmetic use.

A strongly alkaline raw material used mainly in small amounts to adjust pH or during soap manufacture. Concentrated potassium hydroxide is corrosive, but that raw-material hazard is not representative of a correctly formulated finished cosmetic. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that inorganic hydroxides are safe in current cosmetic uses when products are formulated to be non-irritating, with special handling conditions for depilatories and hair straighteners. No pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal use of a compliant finished product.

Stearic acid is a fatty acid used to stabilise emulsions and improve texture; it is considered low concern in topical cosmetics with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at typical concentrations.

This naturally occurring fatty acid is used for emolliency, cleansing support or texture. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that assessed fatty acids are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing; some can increase penetration of other formula ingredients.

Emollient ester/emulsifier used to improve skin feel and stabilise emulsions. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support topical cosmetic use; the relevant practical caveat is formulation irritation potential rather than a pregnancy-specific concern.

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.

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a cleansing surfactant. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that isethionate salts are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating, and reviewed reproductive and developmental data did not identify a pregnancy-specific signal.

Olive-derived sorbitan ester used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic safety references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.

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.

A coconut-derived fatty ingredient used for cleansing, emollience or formula texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that coconut acid, hydrogenated coco-glycerides and the supported coconut-derived group are safe as cosmetic ingredients. Coconut allergy may still matter for a susceptible person.

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

An isethionate salt used for cleansing or formula support. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that isethionate salts, including sodium isethionate, are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating.

Polymer used for texture and absorbency. Large-molecule ingredient with low systemic exposure.

A purslane extract used mainly for skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Portulaca oleracea extract is safe in current cosmetic practices when formulated to be non-sensitising. Botanical irritation or allergy remains possible, but no pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical use.

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.

A flower-derived cosmetic extract used for conditioning or antioxidant support. Available botanical and cosmetic-use information does not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific hazard from normal topical exposure. Extract composition and concentration vary, so this conclusion does not extend to concentrated oral herbal preparations; local plant allergy remains possible.

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

An ester of a dicarboxylic acid used as an emollient, solvent or texture agent. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed alkyl dicarboxylic acid esters are safe in current practices of use and concentration. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical exposure.

Emulsifier and skin-conditioning ingredient composed of phospholipids. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

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.

A synthetic antioxidant used to protect skin and formulas from oxidative stress. Available cosmetic-use evidence did not identify a reproductive or developmental hazard from normal topical exposure.

Emollient, co-emulsifier and preservative-support ingredient used 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.

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

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

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

chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract is a botanical-derived cosmetic conditioning ingredient. The reviewed identity is not a concentrated 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.