Beauty of Joseon
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water
Low risk79/100
SK-II
Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence)
Essences
This formula needs extra consideration during pregnancy. Review the flagged ingredients with your healthcare professional.
7 of 7 ingredients rated
Is it suitable during pregnancy?
MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) as Medium risk (55/100). Discuss the flagged ingredients with a qualified healthcare professional before using this formula during pregnancy.
Why this rating?
The recorded formula includes 1 ingredient entry with a risk flag: Methylparaben (Medium risk). These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail.
7 of 7 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.
How we assess productsIngredient breakdown
The recorded formula, with evidence behind each rating. Unmatched ingredients are marked Not assessed in grey.
Ingredient ratings and evidence
Higher-risk flags first. Open an ingredient for evidence.
Methylparaben
Medium risk
Methylparaben is a preservative with weak endocrine activity in some experimental systems. After reviewing the available endocrine and toxicology evidence, SCCS/1652/23 concluded that methylparaben is safe in cosmetics up to 0.4% as acid, including up to 0.4% within permitted ester mixtures whose total does not exceed 0.8%. Pregnancy-specific human outcome data for repeated topical exposure remain limited. MamaSkin retains Medium Risk as a deliberately conservative pregnancy policy, not because SCCS found compliant cosmetic use unsafe.
Sources: SCCS/1652/23: Opinion on Methylparaben, final 14 December 2023 with 2024 corrigendum https://health.ec.europa.eu/publications/methylparaben-cas-no-99-76-3-ec-no-202-785-7_en; CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Parabens as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/amended-safety-assessment-parabens-used-cosmetics-0
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
No known risks
A yeast-derived ferment, filtrate or extract used for skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that cosmetic ingredients derived from the reviewed yeast species are safe in current practices; this record applies to the standardized cosmetic INCI material, not an unspecified live culture.
Sources: CIR: Yeast-derived ingredients final assessment, June 2024; Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate conclusion; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
Butylene Glycol
No known risks
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)
Pentylene Glycol
No known risks
Humectant and preservative booster. Considered safe for cosmetic use with low systemic exposure.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Water
No known risks
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
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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
Sorbic Acid
No known risks
Preservative acid used to help protect products from yeast, mould, and some bacteria. 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 reactive skin.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Sorbic Acid and Potassium Sorbate as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Full recorded ingredient list
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Benzoate, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid
Ingredient ratings refreshed 1 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.
Questions about this assessment
Why does SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) have a Medium risk rating?
The recorded formula includes 1 ingredient entry with a risk flag: Methylparaben (Medium risk). These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail. The product score is a stored assessment, not a clinical safety guarantee.
Has every ingredient in SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) been assessed?
7 of 7 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.
Does this assessment apply to my SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence)?
Only if the ingredient list on your packaging matches the recorded formula shown here. Formulas can differ by market and change over time. Compare the full list, not just the product name; report a mismatch if it differs.
Does this pregnancy assessment also establish breastfeeding suitability?
No. This page presents a pregnancy-focused product assessment. Do not infer a breastfeeding conclusion from its score or label; breastfeeding requires a separate assessment of the formula and how it is used.
