Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask

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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.

Sources: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Water, https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database/cosing-glossary-ingredients_en

Naturally sourced clay used for absorbency and oil control. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical cosmetic use; this assessment does not cover deliberate inhalation of loose powder.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Naturally-Sourced Clays as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

An absorbent mineral clay used to thicken formulas and absorb oil. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that naturally sourced clays such as bentonite are safe in current topical practices, except that evidence is insufficient for products that may be incidentally inhaled. It is not expected to be meaningfully absorbed through intact skin.

Sources: CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Naturally-Sourced Clays https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=d5fd5bfa-685d-6aab-94d5-67acbc8713fb

Solvent and humectant used to improve texture and ingredient delivery in topical cosmetic formulas. 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; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

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 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

An algae-derived skin-conditioning ingredient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Fucus vesiculosus extract is safe in current practices, and available cosmetic use information does not identify a pregnancy-specific concern for Chlorella vulgaris extract. Algae allergy remains possible; this entry assesses topical cosmetics rather than concentrated oral seaweed supplements.

Sources: CIR: Fucus Vesiculosus Extract final report, September 2019; CIR December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf; European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory.

Bergamot essential oil used mainly for fragrance. No pregnancy-specific hazard is established for normal topical cosmetic exposure. Expressed bergamot oil can be phototoxic unless furocoumarins are controlled, so sun-exposed use should follow the finished product directions and applicable fragrance standards.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics; IFRA Standard for phototoxicity of bergamot oil

An exact label variant for lemon peel oil used mainly as a fragrance ingredient. At typical cosmetic concentrations there is no established pregnancy-specific concern. The main issues are oxidation, sensitisation and possible phototoxicity depending on composition, processing and use level.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics; IFRA Standards for citrus oils

Orange peel essential oil used mainly for fragrance. Normal topical cosmetic use has no established pregnancy-specific concern. The practical concerns are oxidation, irritation, sensitisation and, depending on composition and processing, light-related skin reactions.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics; IFRA Standards for citrus oils

A botanical extract, juice or water used primarily for skin conditioning, moisturising, soothing or antioxidant support. Direct pregnancy studies of the named cosmetic material were not identified. No reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical exposure to a compliant finished cosmetic; oral herbal or medicinal use is outside this classification.

Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; Cosmetic Ingredient Review botanical safety-assessment framework and relevant plant-family assessments. No ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.

An evening-primrose flower extract used for skin conditioning. No pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific hazard was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure. Direct ingredient-specific pregnancy studies were not identified, so this assessment does not extend to oral supplements or medicinal use.

Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; Cosmetic Ingredient Review botanical safety-assessment framework and relevant ingredient-family assessments. No ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.

A botanical extract or plant water used for conditioning, soothing or antioxidant support. Direct pregnancy studies of this exact cosmetic material were not identified, but no reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical exposure. Oral herbal or medicinal use is outside this classification.

Sources: European Commission CosIng; CIR botanical safety framework and relevant plant-family assessments; no ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.

For ordinary, correctly formulated topical cosmetic use, no pregnancy-specific harm has been identified for maranta arundinacea root extract. Maranta root extract differs from root powder, but low topical systemic exposure is expected. Direct pregnancy studies of this exact material are limited; this assessment does not cover ingestion, medicinal-strength use, damaged skin, or aerosol exposure.

Sources: https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/Botanical%20Decision%20Tree%20CIR%20June%202012%202.pdf

A Japanese elm root extract used as a skin-conditioning botanical. No pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific hazard was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure. Direct ingredient-specific pregnancy studies were not identified, so this assessment does not extend to oral supplements or medicinal use.

Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; Cosmetic Ingredient Review botanical safety-assessment framework and relevant ingredient-family assessments. No ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.

A botanical extract, juice or water used primarily for skin conditioning, moisturising, soothing or antioxidant support. Direct pregnancy studies of the named cosmetic material were not identified. No reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical exposure to a compliant finished cosmetic; oral herbal or medicinal use is outside this classification.

Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; Cosmetic Ingredient Review botanical safety-assessment framework and relevant plant-family assessments. No ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.

A grape fruit or seed extract used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed Vitis vinifera-derived ingredients are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitising. Botanical sensitivity remains possible.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Vitis vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-vitis-vinifera-grape-derived-ingredients-used-cosmetics

A fruit, seed or food-plant extract used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support. No pregnancy-specific signal was identified for the low topical exposure expected from a finished cosmetic. Direct pregnancy studies are generally unavailable, and botanical allergy remains possible.

Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; CIR botanical safety framework and relevant fruit-derived ingredient assessments; peer-reviewed cosmetic and phytochemical literature for the named plants.

Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract is used as an antioxidant botanical; topical cosmetic use is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks, though rare sensitivities are possible.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Chelating agent used to stabilise formulations; minimal dermal absorption and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Lauryl Phosphate is an emulsifying phosphate ester included in a final cosmetic safety assessment. Relevant toxicology supports non-irritating finished topical use. Direct pregnancy studies are limited. Concentrated material can irritate skin or eyes; this rating does not cover raw chemical application.

Sources: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1091581819856582

A mineral silicate used to thicken and suspend ingredients. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that silicates are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating, but naturally sourced silicates lack enough evidence for products that may be incidentally inhaled. It is not expected to be meaningfully absorbed through skin.

Sources: CIR: Final amended silicates conclusion, December 2021 https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/PMA_December_2021.pdf

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

Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US)

This cellulose or modified-cellulose polymer is used as a thickener, film former or stabilizer. Cosmetic Ingredient Review data indicate that cellulose polymers do not appreciably penetrate skin and are safe in current cosmetic use, with at most minimal irritation reported.

Sources: CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Cellulose and Related Polymers as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=2e65c18f-8c74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6

Simple sugar used as a humectant and skin-conditioning support ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, and Related Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

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)

Allantoin is a soothing skin protectant commonly used to help reduce irritation and support comfort, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Short plant-derived carbohydrate chains used for skin conditioning and formula support. Cosmetic safety reviewers assessed fructooligosaccharides with plant polysaccharide gums and concluded that the group is safe in current practices. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Plant Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/plpogu092014slr.pdf

This sugar or sugar alcohol is used as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient. Cosmetic Ingredient Review assessments support these saccharides in current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified for normal topical exposure.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Monosaccharides Disaccharides and Related Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-monosaccharides-disaccharides-and-related-ingredients-used-cosmeti

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)

Chelating agent used to improve formula stability. Used at low levels and not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: European cosmetics regulatory framework

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

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

Canadian Colloidal Clay is a mineral-rich marine clay used in cosmetic masks and other skin products. A representative supplier preparation contains illite and montmorillonite, allowing a limited comparison with assessed cosmetic clays. No pregnancy-specific harm has been identified from ordinary non-airborne use on intact skin; direct pregnancy data are lacking. Cosmetic-grade impurity and microbiological controls remain important. This rating does not cover inhaling dry powder, contaminated raw clay, oral use or enhanced medicinal delivery.

Sources: https://www.canadiancosmeticcluster.com/uploads/3/7/9/8/37984461/msds_ultra_fine_glacial_marine_powdered_clay_sept21.pdf, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10915818261455355, https://www.inchem.org/documents/ehc/ehc/ehc231.htm

Humectant and preservative booster. Considered safe for cosmetic use with low systemic exposure.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

A naturally sourced clay used as an absorbent, bulking agent or texture aid. CIR concluded that Hectorite, Illite and Montmorillonite are safe in current cosmetic practices, except that available data are insufficient for products that may be incidentally inhaled. No pregnancy-specific systemic concern was identified for topical use; cosmetic-grade sourcing should control crystalline silica, heavy metals and microbial contamination.

Sources: CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Naturally-Sourced Clays https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=d5fd5bfa-685d-6aab-94d5-67acbc8713fb; CIR Final Amended Report https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/FAR_Clays_032023.pdf.

A naturally sourced clay used as an absorbent, bulking agent or texture aid. CIR concluded that Hectorite, Illite and Montmorillonite are safe in current cosmetic practices, except that available data are insufficient for products that may be incidentally inhaled. No pregnancy-specific systemic concern was identified for topical use; cosmetic-grade sourcing should control crystalline silica, heavy metals and microbial contamination.

Sources: CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Naturally-Sourced Clays https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=d5fd5bfa-685d-6aab-94d5-67acbc8713fb; CIR Final Amended Report https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/FAR_Clays_032023.pdf.

Methyl diisopropyl propionamide (WS-23) is a synthetic cooling agent used at low cosmetic concentrations. Regulatory assessment identifies acute oral toxicity at concentrated exposure but does not establish reproductive or developmental hazard from normal topical use.

Sources: Australian NICNAS LTD/1716 https://www.industrialchemicals.gov.au/sites/default/files/LTD1716%20Public%20Report%20PDF.pdf; PubChem CAS 51115-67-4; European Commission CosIng.

Copper-binding carrier peptide also known as GHK-Cu, used topically in cosmetic skin-renewal, anti-aging, barrier-support and hair/scalp products. Reviewed literature describes topical cosmetic use and does not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific risk signal for normal topical use. This assessment does not apply to injectable copper peptides or oral peptide/copper supplementation.

Sources: Schagen SK. Topical Peptide Treatments with Effective Anti-Aging Results. Cosmetics. 2017;4(2):16. doi:10.3390/cosmetics4020016; Pickart L et al. Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data. Int J Mol Sci. 2018;19(7):1987. doi:10.3390/ijms19071987.

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

Sources: European cosmetics regulatory framework

Methylxanthine used in cosmetics (e.g., de-puffing/firming and antioxidant support). No pregnancy-specific contraindications are identified for topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR (Methylxanthines); PubMed (NLM)

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

Colour Index name for ferric ferrocyanide (blue pigment). Used in some cosmetics as a stable pigment complex. For typical topical use, dermal absorption is very low and it is generally considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you prefer a cautious approach, avoid inhaling loose powders or sprays.

Sources: General cosmetic ingredient safety references for pigments; exposure route considerations for powders/sprays.

A cosmetic functional ingredient used for conditioning, texture or formula support. Available cosmetic-use information did not identify a reproductive or developmental hazard from normal topical exposure.

Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; relevant CIR cosmetic safety assessments and peer-reviewed cosmetic-use literature.