Pregnancy Safe Products from Aveda

Pregnancy safe beauty products can be super difficult and confusing. I have an entire guide devoted to what products are safe to use while pregnant including information on what ingredients to avoid while pregnant and a huge list of pregnancy safe skincare products.

Here you’ll find pregnancy safe products from Aveda as of 9/24/2022. If it is not safe, I’ll tell you why. All of the products meet my pregnancy safe criteria. Note I will link to every product directly to avoid confusion. You’ll know exactly which product I mean.

Pregnancy and Nursing Safe Products from Aveda

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3.29.20
Jacelyn said:
Hi Doctor,
Could you please advice is below hair shampoo ingredients safe for pregnancy?
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Fragrance, Cocamide MEA, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Trideceth-9, Honey, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Juice, Bisabolol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 19140, CI 17200.
Looking forward to your reply.
Have a nice day.
Thank You
Reply
- 3.29.20
  15mins said:
  This is ok
  Reply
  - 4.12.20
    Jacelyn said:
    Thank you So much
    Reply
- 11.10.20
  Eleesa said:
  Hi, could you please review the new aveda botanical repair strengthing shampoo and conditioner?
  Thank you
  Reply
  - 11.10.20
    Christine said:
    I have already reviewed all products in this brand that I have access to their ingredient list. I need a full ingredient list to review your product, more info here:
    why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety
    Reply
    - 11.10.20
      Eleesa said:
      Botanicals strengthening shampoo:
      Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Propanediol, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Seed Oil, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Bis-Ethyl(Isostearylimidazoline) Isostearamide, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycol Distearate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Eugenol, Geraniol, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Sodium Hydroxide, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
      Strengthening mask treatment
      Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Behenyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Propanediol Citrate Crosspolymer, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Bis-Ethyl(Isostearylimidazoline) Isostearamide, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Gluconate, Squalane, Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Geraniol, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Tartaric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
      Thank you
      Reply
      - 11.11.20
        Christine said:
        They both have salicylate. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy. Please read above about which hair products you need to actually worry about, because the mask is probably fine since it shouldn’t be applied at the roots anyways.
4.4.20
Emily E. said:
As an avid Aveda user, this list was incredibly helpful! It confirmed some of what I already knew, but also learned about a few products I hadn’t thought to check (hand and foot relief). Thank you!
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4.4.20
Courtney said:
Hello! Will you please review Aveda’s scalp remedy™ dandruff solution? I am looking for something to help with my dandruff that is pregnancy-friendly!
Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid 2.00%Ingredients: Aqueous (Water\Aqua\Eau) Extracts\Extraits Aqueux:Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Echinacea Purpurea (Coneflower) Extract, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract , Alcohol Denat. , Betaine , Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate , Sodium Citrate , Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract , Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract , Lippia Sidoides (Oregano) Leaf Oil , Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate , Hydroxyethylcellulose , Glycerin , Fragrance (Parfum) , Sodium Chloride
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- 4.4.20
  15mins said:
  Sorry, this has salicylic acid and willow bark, so ok for nursing but not pregnancy. Head and Shoulders Green Apple is safe!
  Reply
  - 4.11.20
    Courtney said:
    Thank you so much! This is such a wonderful thing you are doing <3
    Reply
4.11.20
Monic said:
hello doctor, Thank you
pregnancy safe?
leave in. NOT RINSE. use before comb
damage remedy™ daily hair repair
Ingredients: Aqueous (Water\Aqua\Eau) Extracts\Extraits Aqueux:Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Linum Usitatissimum (Flaxseed) Seed Extract, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Leaf Powder , Cetearyl Alcohol , Glycerin , Chenopodium Quinoa Seed , Methyl Soyate , Ethyl Macadamiate , Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol , Distearyldimonium Chloride , Behentrimonium Methosulfate , Cetrimonium Chloride , Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract\Extrait D’Orge A Deux Rangs , Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract , Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil , Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil , Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil , Tocopherol , Squalane , Alcohol , Dimethicone , Dimethiconol , Citric Acid , Fragrance (Parfum) , Farnesol , Linalool , Benzyl Salicylate , Citronellol , Citral , Limonene , Benzyl Benzoate , Geraniol , Phenoxyethanol , Potassium Sorbate
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- 4.11.20
  15mins said:
  It’s a treatment like a conditioner, you don’t need to worry about these.
  Reply
  - 2.27.23
    Yz said:
    Hi doc! The daily hair repair is actually still listed as not safe for pregnancy in the list above, wanted to highlight in case you wanted to update it since I see in this comment that it’s actually ok for pregnancy 🙂
    Reply
    - 2.27.23
      Christine said:
      Some of the comments are from outside of the US, where there are different formulations. I do NOT update the list with these comments.
      Reply
4.21.20
Lya said:
Hi can you tell me if aveda thickening tonic and volumizing spray is pregnancy safe?
Thickening tonic Ingredients
Water\Aqua\Eau , Propanediol , Hydrolyzed Corn Starch , Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate , Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice , Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract , Wheat Amino Acids , Hydrolyzed Brazil Nut Protein , Hydrolyzed Soy Protein , Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein , Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch , Hydroxypropyl Starch , PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil , Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl , Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine , Cetearyl Alcohol , Hydrogenated Lecithin , Dimethiconol , Coco-Glucoside , Sodium Magnesium Silicate , Polyquaternium-4 , Polyquaternium-10 , Dimethicone , Acacia Senegal Gum , Maltodextrin , Sodium Chloride , Citric Acid , Fragrance (Parfum) , Farnesol , Eugenol , Linalool , Benzyl Salicylate , Citronellol , Citral , Limonene , Benzyl Benzoate , Geraniol , Sodium Gluconate , Potassium Sorbate , Phenoxyethanol.
Volumizing spray:
Ingredients
Aqueous (Water\Aqua\Eau) Extracts\Extraits Aqueux:Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Echinacea Purpurea (Coneflower) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice , Vp/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer , Alcohol Denat. , Panthenol , Wheat Amino Acids , Oryzanol , Tocopherol , PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil , Cetrimonium Chloride , Maltodextrin , Fragrance (Parfum) , Eugenol , Linalool , Hydroxycitronellal , Phenoxyethanol
Thanks!
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- 4.24.20
  15mins said:
  The tonic has salicylate, which needs to be avoided in pregnancy. But the tonic is the one you spray all over and the volumizing spray (which is fine) goes at the roots, so I think you’re fine to keep using them.
  Reply
5.21.20
Melanie said:
I just purchased the Aveda Nutriplenish light moisture and the matching conditioner only to realize that it contains Benzyl salicylate (ingredients below). From what I’ve read on your (extremely helpful!) site, if I’m just using it on my ends, it’s okay, right?
Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau , Cetearyl Alcohol , Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine , Behentrimonium Methosulfate , Tricaprylyl Citrate , Heptyl Undecylenate , Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil , Dicetyldimonium Chloride , Propanediol , Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter , Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil , Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) , Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract , Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran Extract , Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract , Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Juice , Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract , Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer , Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Propanediol Citrate Crosspolymer , Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil , Tocopherol , Squalane , Glycerin , Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax\Candelilla Cera\Cire De Candelilla , Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate , Lactic Acid , Lecithin , Fragrance (Parfum) , Farnesol , Linalool , Benzyl Salicylate , Citronellol , Citral , Hydroxycitronellal , Limonene , Benzyl Benzoate , Cinnamal , Benzyl Cinnamate , Amyl Cinnamal , Geraniol , Cinnamyl Alcohol , Isopropyl Alcohol , Potassium Sorbate , Caprylyl Glycol , Cetrimonium Chloride , Phenoxyethanol
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- 5.21.20
  15mins said:
  Yes! Just on ends is fine, your hair can’t absorb it 🙂
  Reply
  - 1.3.22
    C said:
    If you plan on using this conditioner also on your scalp is the Benzyl Salicylate an issue then?
    Reply
    - 1.3.22
      Christine said:
      Discussion here on when to worry about hair products: Hair products to worry about
      Reply
5.28.20
Priscila said:
Hello! I am bit confused about the safety lines for shampoos and condicioner….I believe I read in your blog that we should not worry about the during pregnancy, but now looking at the Avena safe products list I see a few Not Safe shampoos…could you please clarify? I ask because the shampoo and conditioner I am using has Benzyl Salicylate….
Also the Avena volume tonic that you mention in your last email, is it safe for pregnancy?
Thanks again!
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- 5.28.20
  15mins said:
  Technically, none. Most OBs will tell you not to worry about any hair products. Your hair is a dead protein, and it can not absorb anything. It’s amazing how pregnancy brain can take over and we forget that simple fact!
  Personally, I screened products that would sit on my scalp for a few minutes (aka- shampoos, scrubs, etc). My thought process was that those products would be similar to a face wash, even if washed off right away it sits there for a bit. So, on this list you’ll find products that sit on your scalp. This is shampoo, scalp treatments and root styling products. Other styling products should just be on the hair shaft, and if you’re worried about sprays being inhaled, I recommend holding your breath while you spray and then step away a few feet.
  The volume tonic only goes on the hair, not the scalp, so I wouldn’t worry about it.
  Reply
- 11.7.21
  Lauren Powell said:
  What about conditioners?
  Reply
  - 11.7.21
    Christine said:
    Please read the section in the post about which hair products you need to worry about. As conditioners shouldn’t be applied to the roots, you don’t need to worry about them.
    Reply
6.27.20
Gigi said:
Hi doctor, may I know if smooth infusion™ smoothing masque is ok to use during pregnancy?
Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau , Dimethicone , Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil , Cetearyl Alcohol , Distearyldimonium Chloride , Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil , Glycerin , Cetyl Esters , Behentrimonium Chloride , Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice , Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract , Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) , Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter , Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil , Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil , Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch , Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol , Dimethiconol Meadowfoamate , Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone , Caprylyl Glycol , C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside , Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer , C14-22 Alcohols , Hydroxypropyl Guar , Maltodextrin , Sodium Chloride , Fragrance (Parfum) , Linalool , Farnesol , Geraniol , Citronellol , Citral , Limonene , Phenoxyethanol
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- 6.27.20
  Christine said:
  It’s fine.
  Reply
7.19.20
Heather Phenix said:
Hi! Are Aveda Be Curly curl enhancing cream and Aveda Confixor gel safe to use on hair? How about the Aveda cherry almond conditioner?
Thanks!
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- 7.20.20
  Christine said:
  None of those products are used on your hair scalp, only your hair, which can’t absorb anything. Please refer to the discussion about about which products to worry about in pregnancy.
  Reply
9.12.20
Ally Hiebert said:
Hi! I’m wondering if air control hair spray is safe?
Ingredients: Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Alcohol Denat., Va/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Oryzanol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Water\Aqua\Eau, Maltodextrin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Fragrance (Parfum), Farnesol, Eugenol, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Citral, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Amyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Geraniol
Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.
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- 9.13.20
  Christine said:
  You don’t need to worry about hair spray, please read the section above under “what hair products to worry about”
  Reply
9.24.20
Nour Bahgat said:
Thank you for your helpful work! 🙂
I’m trying to check if this Yoga Face Method Oxygen moisturizing whipped cream is safe for pregnancy?
Water, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glycerin, Jojoba Oil, Hemp Oil, MSM, Cyclopentasiloxane, Peg-100 Stearate, Hyaluronate, Oxygen Plasma, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Castor Communis Seed Oil, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Ivy Helix Extract, Pellitory Officinalis Extract, USP-Mineral Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Lactate, UVAPRO Umbilicalis Extract, Cucumber Sativus Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Licorice Root Extract, Elderberry Nigra Flower Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, Vitamins E, B5, C, Orange Oil, Fragrance, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
Thank you so much!!
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- 9.25.20
  Christine said:
  Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
  Reply
  - 9.25.20
    Nour Bahgat said:
    Thank you so much! So the licorice root in the Yoga Face Method Oxygen moisturizing whipped cream is OK?
    I just thought licorice should be avoided… but was not sure!
    Reply
    - 9.25.20
      Christine said:
      I’m going crazy. I answered a few comments this am, and something went wonky and when I reloaded there weren’t as many comments… Anyways, I feel like I didn’t see or comment correctly on yours? I’m so sorry! I was precoffee when this happened (can you picture me face palming now? I am.)
      This has both licorice root and hemp. I would avoid the licorice root for sure, the hemp is kind of up to you but I have reservations about it for pregnancy and nursing, there’s discussion in here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
      Reply
10.14.20
Breah Whitmer said:
Is the cherry almond conditioner safe as well? It’s not listed
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- 10.14.20
  Christine said:
  Please read above about what kinds of hair products you need to be worried about.
  Reply
10.26.20
Ruby said:
Is SHAMPURE DRY SHAMPOO safe for pregnancy?
Ingredients: Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Montmorillonite, Tapioca Starch, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Silica, Fragrance (Parfum), Farnesol, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Citral, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Potassium Sorbate
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- 10.26.20
  Christine said:
  It’s fine for pregnancy and nursing
  Reply
  - 7.26.22
    Tanya Singh said:
    Is the Nutriplenish Masque light moisture ok for pregnancy?
    Ingredients
    Water\Aqua\Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Behenyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Squalane, Lactic Acid, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax\Candelilla Cera\Cire De Candelilla, Sodium Gluconate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral, Citronellol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
    Reply
    - 7.26.22
      Christine said:
      Safe for pregnancy and nursing
      Reply
10.30.20
Elizabeth said:
Can you clarify your thoughts on safety of Benzoic Acid, which is an ingredient in the aveda rosemary purifying shampoo? I’ve read that this is what benzoyl peroxide breaks down into and I believe the benzoyl peroxide ingredient is listed as something to potentially avoid on another page in this site.
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- 10.31.20
  Christine said:
  It’s not thought to be closely related enough to benzoyl peroxide that we worry about it. The issue isn’t really the benzoyl peroxide breaking down, it’s the free radicals they create is my understanding from discussions with other physicians.
  Reply
  - 10.31.20
    Elizabeth said:
    Great thank you so much!!!!
    Reply
1.3.21
Shan said:
Hello, is the “damage remedy™ restructuring conditioner” also safe? Thank you!
Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Stearalkonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract\Extrait D’Orge A Deux Rangs, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Gluconate, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol
Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.
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- 1.3.21
  Christine said:
  This is fine for pregnancy and nursing. But please read above about which products you need to worry about, you shouldn’t be applying conditioner near your scalp and therefore no concerns.
  Reply
3.1.21
Katie said:
Hello,
Could you please let me know if Invati advanced intensive hair and scalp masque is ok for pregnancy?
Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Dodecane, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Behentrimonium Chloride, Aleurites Moluccana (Kukui) Seed Oil, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica (Hydrocotyl) Extract, Panicum Miliaceum (Millet) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Propanediol Citrate Crosspolymer, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Betaine, Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl, Caffeine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Tartaric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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- 3.1.21
  Christine said:
  This has tartaric acid. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy
  Reply
4.28.21
s.m. said:
Hi, thank you so much for your lists. They are so helpful. I was wondering about a few products:
The Smooth Infusion Conditioner:
Ingredients: Aqueous (Water\Aqua\Eau) Extract\Extrait Aqueux:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmamidopropyl Trimonium Methosulfate, Behenamidopropyltrimonium Methosulfate, Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tapioca Starch, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Babassuamidopropyltrimonium Methosulfate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Farnesol, Sodium Benzoate
smooth infusion™ style-prep smoother:
Ingredients: ngredients: Aqueous (Water\Aqua\Eau) Extract\Extrait Aqueux:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Babassuamidopropyltrimonium Methosulfate, Peg-100 Stearate, Behenamidopropyltrimonium Methosulfate, Palmamidopropyl Trimonium Methosulfate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil, Tapioca Starch, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol, Isoeugenol, Phenoxyethanol
smooth infusion™ nourishing styling creme:
Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, C14-22 Alcohols, Caprylyl Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Dimethiconol, Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone, Decyl Glucoside, Peg-100 Stearate, Polyquaternium-4, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Oryzanol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral, Farnesol, Linalool, Isoeugenol, Benzyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
and smooth infusion™ glossing straightener
Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethiconol, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Pvp, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, Linalool, Citronellol, Farnesol, Isoeugenol, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin,
Thank you!
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- 4.29.21
  Christine said:
  All of these are Safe for pregnancy and nursing
  Be sure to read the section above about which products to worry about, unless you’re applying them directly to your scalp (which these products really shouldn’t be) then you don’t need to worry about them.
  Reply
7.6.21
Sevil Eskicioglu said:
Do you know is “Aveda botanical repair-strengthening leave-in treatment” pregnancy safe? Thank you so much
Reply
- 7.6.21
  Sevil Eskicioglu said:
  Thank you Dr!
  What do you think about Aveda botanical repair leave-in conditioner?
  As long as I don’t apply it on scalp, I should be ok, right? 🙂 I’m trying to learn thanks to your website.
  Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Bis-Ethyl(Isostearylimidazoline) Isostearamide, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Heptyl Undecylenate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cetrimonium Chloride, Fragrance (Parfum), Farnesol, Eugenol, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Benzoate, Amyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Limonene, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
  Reply
  - 7.6.21
    Christine said:
    This has a salicylate to avoid in pregnancy, but as long as you’re just putting it further down your hair you’re right, should be fine!
    Reply
7.18.21
Dana said:
Hello! Can you please tell me if Aveda pure abundance style prep is safe? Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Propanediol, Dimethicone Peg-8 Meadowfoamate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coco-Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-4, Polyquaternium-10, Acacia Senegal Gum, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Eugenol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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- 7.18.21
  Christine said:
  Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate
  Reply
7.30.21
Jessica said:
Hi Doc.,
Would you please let me know if this conditioner (applied to scalp) safe when nursing? Thanks a bunch!!
Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner
Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Emblica Officinalis (Amla) Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract, Centella Asiatica (Hydrocotyl) Extract, Aleurites Moluccana (Kukui) Seed Oil, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Malt Extract, Adenosine Phosphate, Creatine, Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure, Acetyl Carnitine Hcl, Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone Peg-8 Polyacrylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Eugenol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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- 7.30.21
  Christine said:
  Safe for pregnancy and nursing
  Reply
8.17.21
Jennifer Dionne said:
Hello, I was wondering if you could screen Aveda’s Blonde Revival Shampoo and Conditioner please? https://www.aveda.com/blonde-revival-purple-shampoo-conditioner
Many thanks for everything you do on this website!!!!
Reply
- 8.17.21
  Christine said:
  I need a full ingredient list to review your product as I’ve reviewed all of the ones I have access to, note I do NOT follow links. More info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety.
  Reply
8.23.21
Jennifer Henrichsen said:
Hello, I wanted to know if the Blond Revival Purple Toning Shampoo is safe when pregnant. Thanks!
Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Oleate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Glycol Stearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Citronellol, Amyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ext. Violet 2 (Ci 60730)
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- 8.24.21
  Christine said:
  Safe for pregnancy and nursing
  Reply
10.31.21
Jess said:
Is phomollient™ styling foam safe in pregnancy and nursing? Thanks!
Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-10, Oryzanol, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance (Parfum), Farnesol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Eugenol, Amyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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- 11.1.21
  Christine said:
  Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to  Salicylate.
  Please read the section above about which hair products to worry about, you likely don’t need to be concerned.
  Reply
12.28.21
Emily said:
Hello, is this ingredient list safe? Many thanks.
Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Peg-6 Cocamide, Dimethicone Peg-7 Cocoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Wheat Amino Acids, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Polyquaternium-10, Polysorbate 80, Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sodium Chloride, Edta, Tetrasodium Edta, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Trisodium Sulfosuccinate, Laureth-3, Magnesium Nitrate, Potassium Sorbate, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Annatto (Ci 75120)
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- 12.28.21
  Christine said:
  Safe for pregnancy and nursing
  Reply
12.31.21
Emma said:
Hi! I am an Aveda hairstylist and pregnant. Are things absorbing through hands as big of a concern as through scalp? As I have been using most of them on my clients throughout my pregnancy.
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- 12.31.21
  Christine said:
  It’s not really too much of a concern, though I would likely just wash my hands more frequently in your position.
  Reply
3.10.22
LC said:
Hi 🙂 Is this safe for nursing?
Nutriplenish leave in conditioner spray
Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Sclerotium Gum, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Lactic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Cinnamal, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Amyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Citral, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol
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- 3.10.22
  Christine said:
  Safe for pregnancy and nursing
  Reply
4.24.22
Esther said:
Products containing rosemary are NOT safe when pregnant. You’re giving out dangerous advice.
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- 4.25.22
  Christine said:
  That’s interesting you feel that way. Rosemary is one of those ingredients that we (meaning the medical community, I’m a pediatrician) don’t feel need to be avoided in pregnancy. The evidence supporting your statement is in animals, with extremely large amounts of rosemary. It’s not even recommended that you avoid eating rosemary during pregnancy, which is a MUCH larger level of exposure than topical rosemary. There’s no evidence to support avoidance of topical rosemary. Remember that your skin is a barrier and keeps most things out.
  Reply
5.6.22
Kate said:
Thanks so much for compiling this list – it was a lifesaver during pregnancy! Can you please review Aveda’s new Blonde Revival for pregnancy and nursing?
Reply
- 5.6.22
  Christine said:
  As mentioned in the post, I need a full ingredient list to review your product as I’ve reviewed all of the ones I have access to. More info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety. Note, I do not follow links from readers, I need the actual list. Thanks!
  Reply
5.29.22
Sarah said:
Hi,
Can you please if this leave in conditioner is safe for pregnancy?
Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-in Conditioner
Ingredients:
Water\Aqua\Eau, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Sclerotium Gum, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Lactic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Fragrance (Parfum),** Cinnamal, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Amyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Citral, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol
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- 5.30.22
  Christine said:
  Safe for pregnancy and nursing
  Reply
6.20.22
Nicole said:
Thanks for these lists. They have been so helpful. Is Aveda Botanical Repair overnight series and Botanical Repair Intensive strengthening masque safe during pregnancy?
Reply
- 6.20.22
  Christine said:
  As mentioned in the post, I need a full ingredient list to review your product as I’ve reviewed all of the ones I have access to. More info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety. Note, I do not follow links from readers, I need the actual list. Thanks!
  Reply
  - 8.17.22
    Alla said:
    botanical repair masque:
    Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Behenyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Propanediol Citrate Crosspolymer, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Bis-Ethyl(Isostearylimidazoline) Isostearamide, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Gluconate, Squalane, Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Geraniol, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Tartaric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
    THANKS!
    Reply
    - 8.17.22
      Christine said:
      Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate, tartaric acid
      Reply
7.5.22
Alley said:
Hello! Could you let us know if the Invati brow serum is pregnancy/nursing safe?
Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Peg-60 Almond Glycerides, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Algae Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Creatine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arginine, Adenosine Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl Carnitine Hcl, Disodium Nadh, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Lecithin, Galactoarabinan, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol
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- 7.5.22
  Christine said:
  Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root
  Reply
7.7.22
Rebecca said:
Many of the items on your safe list are also on the unsafe list. Can you clarify why this is?
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- 7.8.22
  Christine said:
  They’re actually different products with VERY similar names. There aren’t any duplicates.
  Reply
7.19.22
Rosie said:
Thanks for your super helpful website!! Are you able to share whether the nutriplenish ™ multi-use hair oil is pregnancy safe? Thank you!
Ingredients: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil , Persea gratissima (Avocado) Oil , Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil , Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil , Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil , Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil , Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil , Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter , Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract , Tocopherol , Fragrance (Parfum) , Linalool , Citral , Geraniol , Hydroxycitronellal , Limonene , Citronellol , Amyl Cinnamal , Benzyl Benzoate , Farnesol , Cinnamal , Benzyl Salicylate , Cinnamyl Alcohol , Benzyl Cinnamate< ILN4677
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- 7.19.22
  Christine said:
  Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate
  Reply
  - 7.20.22
    Rosie Maronde said:
    Thank you! Could you also advise on the Damage Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner? I’m not in the US and just noticed that the ingredients list is different. Thank you ♥️
    Shampoo ingredients:
    Aqueous (Water\Aqua\Eau) Extracts\Extraits Aqueux:Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Leaf Extract, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract , Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate , Babassuamidopropyl Betaine , Sodium Chloride , Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate , Dimethicone , Glyceryl Oleate , Coco-Glucoside , Hydrogenated Lecithin , Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil , Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil , Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract\Extrait D’Orge A Deux Rangs , Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract , Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract , Dehydroxanthan Gum , Stearic Acid , Potassium Stearate , Polyquaternium-10 , Laureth-4 , Laureth-23 , Glycerin , Sodium Gluconate , Citric Acid , Fragrance (Parfum) , Linalool , Geraniol , Citronellol , Limonene , Potassium Sorbate , Benzoic Acid , Methylisothiazolinone , Methylchloroisothiazolinone , Annatto (CI 75120)
    Conditioner ingredients:
    Aqueous (Water\Aqua\Eau) Extracts\Extraits Aqueux:Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Leaf Powder, Linum Usitatissimum (Flaxseed) Seed Extract , Cetyl Alcohol , Cetearyl Alcohol , Glycerin , Dimethicone , Stearalkonium Chloride , Behentrimonium Chloride , Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract\Extrait D’Orge A Deux Rangs , Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract , Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract , Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil , Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil , Tocopherol , Hydroxyethylcellulose , Squalane , Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil , Coco-Caprylate/Caprate , Alcohol Denat. , Sodium Gluconate , Fragrance (Parfum) , Linalool , Geraniol , Citronellol , Limonene , Phenoxyethanol
    Reply
    - 7.20.22
      Christine said:
      Both are Safe for pregnancy and nursing
      Reply
      - 7.20.22
        Rosie Maronde said:
        Thank you so much!!
8.7.22
Allison Benton said:
Thank you so much! This website has been amazing. How about the Aveda Brow Serum?
Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Peg-60 Almond Glycerides, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Algae Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Creatine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arginine, Adenosine Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl Carnitine Hcl, Disodium Nadh, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Lecithin, Galactoarabinan, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol
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- 8.7.22
  Christine said:
  Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root
  Reply
9.8.22
Saam said:
Hi doctor!
Are hair products that contain rosemary oil/extract safe to use in pregnancy? As I see you have included the rosemary shampoos from aveda in the safe list.
Following from my query above, could you also please review the Nutriplenish multi use hair oil:
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Fragrance (Parfum),* Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol, Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Benzyl Cinnamate
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- 9.8.22
  Christine said:
  Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate
  You can pretty much find info out there about avoiding everything possible, much of which isn’t based on much. Rosemary is not considered an ingredient to avoid by the medical community (we don’t recommend avoiding eating it, and that’s a lot more exposure than shampoo). My list of ingredients that I screen out is very conservative and it’s here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
  Reply
9.23.22
B said:
some of our ingredients are different, can you tell if the shampure shampoo and conditioner are safe? Note, I do tend to use conditioner towards my scalp.
Conditioner: Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Crambe Abyssinica (Abyssinian) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Shampoo:
Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamide Mipa, Propanediol, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Crambe Abyssinica (Abyssinian) Seed Oil, Bixa Orellana (Annatto) Seed Extract, Glycerin, Peg-60 Almond Glycerides, Polysorbate 80, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Sodium Phytate, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Annatto (Ci 75120)
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- 9.23.22
  Christine said:
  Both are Safe for pregnancy and nursing
  Reply
12.1.22
Marie said:
Hi doctor,
Could you please check on this shampoo’s ingredient list? Thank you!!
AQUA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, MAGNE-
SIUM LAURYL SULFATE, ERYTHRITOL, HYDROLYZED WHEAT
PROTEIN, THEOBROMA CACAO EXTRACT, PANTHENOL,
GLYCERIN, AVENA SATIVA BRAN EXTRACT (*), MANGANESE
ACETYLMETHIONATE, ZINC GLUCONATE, POTASSIUM SOR-
BATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, PARFUM.
(*) DA AGRICOLTURA BIOLOGICA
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- 12.1.22
  Christine said:
  Safe for pregnancy and nursing
  Reply
2.13.23
MJ said:
Hello! Are the Scalp Solutions shampoo & conditioner pregnancy safe?
Shampoo:Water\Aqua\Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Propanediol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Mipa, Glycol Stearate, Andrographis Paniculata Extract, Centella Asiatica (Hydrocotyl) Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Zinc Pca, Glycerin, Ethyl Macadamiate, Menthol, Menthyl Lactate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Salicylate, Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
Conditioner: Water\Aqua\Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Andrographis Paniculata Extract, Centella Asiatica (Hydrocotyl) Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Arginine, Zinc Pca, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Salicylate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Thank you!!
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- 2.13.23
  Christine said:
  Both are Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate
  Reply
4.6.23
Kaitlyn O'Reilly said:
Hi Dr.
Just a question, for the Botanical repair strengthening overnight serum, you stated above it has Salicylate, however it is to be used on the ends of hair. Since its being used on the ends of hair, do you think it safe to use during pregnancy? I understand that you list it above as not pregnancy safe but ok for nursing based on the Salicylate in general.
Thanks!
Reply
- 4.7.23
  Christine said:
  Honestly, it should be fine. There’s a link up in the post about which hair products you really need to worry about. For a long time I wouldn’t have even screened products like this, but I would get frequent (and truly, very rude) comments/emails from readers insisting that I had to screen these products, because of whatever reason. I now just screen and write down all hair products to avoid these interactions because they would make me so upset. (I’m not sure why people think their hair is so different physiologically than everyone else. It’s dead protein still, their hair can’t absorb it… but… whatever.) As long as you’re not applying a product to the scalp or very close to the root, you don’t need to screen the ingredients at all.
  Reply
  - 4.7.23
    Kaitlyn O'Reilly said:
    Thank you, that’s what I figured. I thought i’d ask.
    Reply
4.18.23
Jay said:
Hello,
Can you review Aveda’s new product Scalp Solutions Overnight Treatment? The ingredients are listed as follows: Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Propanediol, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Centella Asiatica (Hydrocotyl) Extract, Andrographis Paniculata Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ectoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Glycerin, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Isomerate, Silica, Lecithin, Glucosamine Hcl, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Sodium Citrate, Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
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- 4.19.23
  Christine said:
  Safe for pregnancy and nursing
  Reply
6.9.23
Kendra said:
Hi Christine,
would you mind to take a look about the new product? Thank you!
Scalp solutions refreshing protective mist
Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Centella Asiatica (Hydrocotyl) Extract, Andrographis Paniculata Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ectoin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Zinc Pca, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Farnesol, Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
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- 6.10.23
  Christine said:
  Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root, salicylate
  Reply
4.25.24
Cristina said:
Hi there,
Average just reformulated it’s Be Curly line (now Be Curly Advanced. Are the following safe in pregnancy:
Shampoo: Water\Aqua\Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide Mipa, Propanediol, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycol Distearate, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Garcinia Indica (Kokum) Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Glycol Stearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Propanediol Citrate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Conditioner:
Water\Aqua\Eau, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Garcinia Indica (Kokum) Seed Butter, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
Curl Enhancer Cream: Water\Aqua\Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Garcinia Indica (Kokum) Seed Butter, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Behentrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-11, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Amyl Cinnamal, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Coil defining gel: Water\Aqua\Eau, Glycerin, Propanediol, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Chondrus Crispus, Pvp, Sodium Pca, Betaine, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract\Extrait De Canne À Sucre, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Eugenol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Curl Perfecting Primer: Water\Aqua\Eau, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Polyester-11, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Garcinia Indica (Kokum) Seed Butter, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Squalane, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Thank you!!!
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- 4.26.24
  Christine said:
  All are Safe for pregnancy and nursing
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  - 5.8.24
    Cristina said:
    Thank you!
    Can you also please advise if their Be Curly Advanced Intensive Curl Perfecting Masque is safe in pregnancy:
    Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Garcinia Indica (Kokum) Seed Butter, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Squalane, Cetyl Esters, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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    - 5.8.24
      Christine said:
      Safe for pregnancy and nursing
      Reply

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