Safety score
Pregnancy-focused assessment
No higher-risk ingredients were identified in MamaSkin's current assessment. Check the latest package before deciding.
Formula and assessment check
Ingredient safety review updated 7 January 2026. Product formulas can change, so compare the ingredients shown here with the packaging you have.
Report a formula mismatchMamaSkin assessment · 7 January 2026
MamaSkin currently classifies Vaseline Original Lip Balm as No known risks, with a stored score of 99/100. This is MamaSkin’s screening classification for the recorded formula, not a guarantee that the finished product is safe for every pregnancy.
No higher-risk ingredient flags are shown in this recorded breakdown. An ingredient without a matched assessment can still display the default No known risks label; that default is not evidence of a completed safety review.
16 of 17 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. 1 entry does not have all of those fields. Unmatched entries retain the default No known risks label but are not independently assessed here; missing evidence does not establish safety.
See how the listed formula falls across MamaSkin's pregnancy-focused risk bands.
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Ingredients with a higher risk flag appear first, followed by the rest of the formula.
This wax is used as an emollient and structuring ingredient. Cosmetic Ingredient Review assessments support current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified; uncommon contact allergy can occur, particularly with natural wax components.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Beeswax Carnauba Wax and Candelilla Wax https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/RR_Waxes.pdf
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.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Common emollient derived from fatty acids and glycerin. Used to soften skin and improve texture without pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Fatty alcohol used as an emollient and thickener. Not the same as drying alcohols and not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
A waxy fatty-acid ester used as an emollient and texture agent. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that cetyl palmitate and the wider alkyl-ester group are safe in current practices of use; finished formulas should be non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=b34bc38f-8e74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6
This wax is used as an emollient and structuring ingredient. Cosmetic Ingredient Review assessments support current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified; uncommon contact allergy can occur, particularly with natural wax components.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Beeswax Carnauba Wax and Candelilla Wax https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/RR_Waxes.pdf
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
Highly refined mineral wax used to thicken and stabilise formulas. Cosmetic-grade microcrystalline wax has minimal skin absorption and no known pregnancy-specific concerns in topical use as intended. Concerns raised online typically relate to unrefined mineral oil impurities or dietary exposure, not cosmetic-grade topical use.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) ingredient dossier for Microcrystalline Wax + CIR wax safety assessment materials. ; Petry et al. (2017) dermal penetration review (includes mineral oils/waxes). ; BfR, Highly refined mineral oils in cosmetics (context on refined mineral oil fractions/waxes in cosmetics) (2018).
A fatty-acid ester used mainly for emollience, slip and formula texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed alkyl esters are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=b34bc38f-8e74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6
Fatty alcohol emollient used to improve spreadability and reduce drag. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR ingredient status / report data sheet for Octyldodecanol; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
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.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Highly refined petrolatum (petroleum jelly) is a skin protectant/occlusive with minimal dermal penetration; safety depends on refining/PAH impurity controls and cosmetic/medical grades meet established standards.
Sources: USP White Petrolatum monograph (2021); Petry et al., Food and Chemical Toxicology (2017); PubMed (dermatology review)
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.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-polyglyceryl-fatty-acid-esters-used-cosmetics-1
Plant-derived emollient oil used to soften skin and improve product texture. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil and related castor-derived ingredients; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E derivative) is used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient; it is considered low concern in topical use with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at cosmetic concentrations.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Water (aqua) is the purified solvent used as the base of many cosmetics. MamaSkin classifies plain water as No known risks for normal topical use. Cosmetic water quality must be controlled to prevent contamination; this entry does not cover botanical waters or establish the safety of the finished formula.
Sources: Personal Care Products Council, CosmeticsInfo: Water https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/water/; FDA: Cosmetic Ingredient Names (Water/Aqua identity) https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-labeling/cosmetic-ingredient-names
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.
16 of 17 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. 1 entry does not have all of those fields. Unmatched entries retain the default No known risks label but are not independently assessed here; missing evidence does not establish safety.
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.
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.
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.
