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 Paula’s Choice as of 6/23/2024. 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.
Note, look only for the actual product name, do NOT include the line (eg- Clinical and Resist aren’t here, look for the individual product name).
Pregnancy and Nursing Safe Products from Paula’s Choice
• 5% Niacinamide Body Serum
• 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum (at Sephora)
• All Over Hair & Body Shampoo
• Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator
• Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer
• Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer (at Sephora)
• C5 Super Boost Eye Cream (at Sephora)
• C5 Super Boost Moisturizer
• C15 Super Booster (at Sephora)
• Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
• Daily Replenishing Body Cream
• Enriched Calming Toner
• Hyaluronic Acid Booster
• Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster
• Lip & Body Treatment Balm
• Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream
• Moisture Renewal Oil Booster
• Nightly Reconditioning Moisturizer
• Nourishing Milky Toner
• Oil-Reducing Cleanser
• Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm
• Omega+ Complex Moisturizer
• Omega+ Complex Serum (at Sephora)
• Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser
• Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser (at Sephora)
• Perfect Cleansing Oil
• Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel
• Phytoestrogen Elasticity Renewal Body Treatment
• Phytoestrogen Elasticity Renewal Serum
• Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask
• Pore-Reducing Toner
• Purely Natural Refreshing Toner
• Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster (at Sephora)
• Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin
• Rescue & Repair Intensive Moisturizer
• Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer
• SHINE STOPPER Instant Matte Finish
• Smooth Finish Conditioner
• Softening Cream Cleanser
• Super Antioxidant Serum
• The UnScrub
• Ultra-Gentle Cleanser
• Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum
• Ultra-Rich Moisturizer
• Ultra-Rich Soothing Body Butter
• Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant: Salicylic Acid
• 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant: Salicylic Acid
• 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (at Sephora): Salicylic Acid
• 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant: Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50 (at Sephora): Chemical Sunscreens
• 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant (at Sephora): Mandelic Acid
• 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant: Glycolic Acid
• 8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant: Glycolic Acid, Licorice Root
• 10% Azelaic Acid Booster (at Sephora): Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• 10% Niacinamide Booster: Licorice Root
• 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel (at Sephora): Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, Licorice Root
• Acne Body Spray: Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA: Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• Advanced Replenishing Toner (at Sephora): Licorice Root
• Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA: Glycolic Acid, Malic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Licorice Root
• Anti-Aging Eye Cream: Licorice Root, Willow Bark
• Anti-Aging Eye Gel: Licorice Root, Willow Bark
• Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid (at Sephora): Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• Antioxidant Pore Purifier: Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30: Chemical Sunscreen
• BHA 9 Treatment: Salicylic Acid
• Daily Pore-Refining Treatment With 2% BHA: Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• Daily Skin Clearing Treatment with 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide (at Sephora): Benzoyl Peroxide
• Daily Smoothing Treatment with 5% AHA: Glycolic Acid
• Daytime Protect: Chemical Sunscreens, Willow Bark
• Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30: Licorice Root
• Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid: Salicylic Acid
• Extra Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment with 5% Benzoyl Peroxide: Benzoyl Peroxide
• Gentle Touch Makeup Remover: Licorice Root
• Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser: Licorice Root
• Invisible Finish Moisture Gel: Licorice Root
• Lipscreen SPF 50: Chemical Sunscreens
• Niacinamide 20% Treatment (at Sephora): Licorice Root
• Oil-Free Moisturizer (at Sephora): Licorice Root
• Omega+ Complex Eye Cream: Licorice Root
• Pore Normalizing Cleanser (at Sephora): Salicylic Acid
• Power Berry Serum: Licorice Root
• Purifying Clay Mask: Salicylic Acid
• Radiance Renewal Mask: Willow Bark
• Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer for Normal to Oily Skin: Licorice Root
• Repairing Serum: Licorice Root
• Replenishing Moisturizer: Licorice Root
• Shave: Licorice Root
• Skin Restoring Moisturizer with SPF 50: Chemical Sunscreens, Licorice Root
• Skin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA: Glycolic Acid
• Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 30: Chemical Sunscreens, Salicylate, Licorice Root
• Soothe + Smooth: Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• Super Hydrate Overnight Mask: Licorice Root, Gluconolactone
• Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 (at Sephora): Willow Bark
• Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+: Chemical Sunscreen
• Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30: Chemical Sunscreens, Willow Bark
• Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner (at Sephora): Willow Bark, Licorice Root
• Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA (at Sephora): Salicylic Acid
• Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 (at Sephora): Chemical Sunscreens
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
• 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment (at Sephora): Retinoid, Bakuchiol, Licorice Root, Willow Bark
• 1% Retinol Booster: Retinoid, Licorice Root, Willow Bark
• 1% Retinol Treatment (at Sephora): Retinoid, Willow Bark, Licorice Root
• Anti-Aging Lip Gloss SPF 40: Retinoid, Chemical Sunscreens
• Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream: Retinoid, Licorice Root
• Ceramide-Enriched Firming Moisturizer: Retinoid, Licorice Root
• Discoloration Repair Serum (at Sephora): Bakuchiol, Malic Acid
• Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50: Retinoid, Chemical Sunscreens
• Hydrating Treatment Mask: Retinoid
• Intensive Repair Cream: Retinoid, Licorice Root
• Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum: Retinoid
• Oil-Absorbing Mask: Retinoid, Willow Bark
• Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment: Retinoid
• Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum with Retinol: Retinoid
• Triple Active Total Repair Serum: Retinoid
I’m a doctor, a mommy and a bit of a beauty addict. If you let me, I can take 2 hours to get ready in the morning. Really. I'm on a quest for faster beauty that works!
Hi Doctor is this safe for pregnancy?
1)mizon hydration serum
Ingredients:Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Butylene Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, 1,2-octanediol, Ethylhexyl-glycerin, Tropolone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Carppyl/capric Triglyceride,Hydrogenated Lecithin, Stearic Acid, C12-c20alkyl Glucoside, C13-22 Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate, Cholesterol, Ceramid 3, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Betula Platpyhlla Japonica Juice, Portaluca Oleracea Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Amica Montana Flower Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Rasberry) Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Adenosine, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA
Looks ok to me!
Okay thank you 🙂
I was wondering if PC Pore-Reducing Toner with niacinamide is safe for pregnancy?
Ingredients: water (aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, Adenosine, Anthemis Nobillis (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Hyloronate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ascorbate, Oleth-10, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Capryly Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol. [r017/il13v1]
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
This is so helpful! Could I ask about the discolouration repair serum?
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.
Hello Doctor,
Thank you for
Your sharing Your knowledge , could you please sHare your feedback about clinical discoloration repair serum,
The ingredient list
Water (Aqua), Niacinamide (skin-restoring), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Tranexamic Acid (skin-conditioning/brightening), C13-15 Alkane (solvent), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), Dicaprylyl Carbonate (emollient solvent), Ethyl Macadamiate (skin-softening), Behenyl Alcohol (texture enhancer), Glyceryl Stearate (emulsifier), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Silybum Marianum Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Lactobacillus/Coconut Fruit Juice Ferment Filtrate (skin-replenishing/skin-soothing/antioxidant), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Bakuchiol (skin-restoring/antioxidant), Xanthan Gum (texture enhancer), Caprylyl Glycol (emollient), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Hexylene Glycol (solvent), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (skin-soothing antioxidant plant), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (skin-replenishing/antioxidant), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Sodium Phytate (chelating agent), Malic Acid (pH adjuster), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).
Is This ok , your help is very much appreciated
I would avoid this in pregnancy and nursing due to the bakuchiol, which I treat as a retinoid.
how about peptide booster
It’s listed above under nursing safe but not safe for pregnancy due to licorice root.
I just chatted with someone from paulas choice and it looks like the multi-peptide booster doesn’t contain licorice root anymore – can you confirm?
it’s not listed in the ingredients either
https://www.paulaschoice.com/pro-collagen-multi-peptide-booster/3020.html
It’s gone! This one says “new” on it, I love when they reformulate things and they’re safe. It’s fine for pregnancy and nursing as long as you have the new version.
I just both The Essential Glow moisturizer from Paula’s choice because it’s literally on their pregnancy safe section. They promote it as pregnancy safe…how come it’s on the non pregnancy safe list here 🙁
Discussion here: Why does X Brand say this product is safe but you don’t think it is safe? (or Vice Versa)
Hi! I wish to know about PC Skin Balancing Pore reducing toner if it is safe to use during pregnancy!thank you so much!
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, Adenosine, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Oleth-10, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol.
Looks ok!
Thank you so much!
Hi! I was wondering if the Calm Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturiser was safe for pregnancy?
Ingredients;
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin (humectant), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Stearic Acid (emulsifier), Triheptanoin (emollient), C13-16 Isoalkane (emollient), Butylene Glycol, (humectant) Propanediol (humectant), Inulin (prebiotic plant extract/antioxidant), Glyceryl Stearate (texture enhancer), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (texture enhancer), Squalane (emollient/antioxidant), Ethylhexyl Stearate (emollient), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster/stabilizer), Caprylyl Glycol (humectant), Allantoin (antioxidant), Sodium Phytate (chelating agent), Ethylhexylglycerin (humectant), Hexylene Glycol (solvent), Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide (soothing prebiotic plant extract), Glycogen (polymer), Laminaria Digitata Extract (antioxidant plant extract), Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract (antioxidant plant extract), Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract (antioxidant plant extract), Galactoarabinan (antioxidant plant extract), Citric Acid (pH adjuster/stabilizer), Maltodextrin (texture enhancer), Schizophyllan (polymer/plant extract/humectant/antioxidant), Acety Hexapeptide-8 (peptide), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Potassium Sorbate (preservative).
Thanks in advance <3
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
What about the other formulation, Calm Rescue & Repair Intensive Moisturizer?
Ingredients: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Inulin, Allantoin, Alpha Glucan Oligosaccharide, Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract
All Ingredients
Water, C13-15 Alkane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Inulin, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Myristyl Myristate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Alpha Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sodium Phytate, Glycogen, Yeast Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Galactorarabinan , Schizophyllan, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Thanks so much for this list! Paula’s Choice has just released a new serum in the Earth Source range – Power Berry Serum. I was wondering whether this was pregnancy safe?
I just added it to the list above! It has licorice root, so it falls under ok for nursing, but not for pregnancy.
Hi,
I was just wondering if the new “Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster” is pregnancy safe?
Ingredients listed below:
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract , Dimethicone, Propanediol, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-72 Amide, Sh-Polypeptide-121, SYN-TC, Tridecapeptide-1, Polyglucuronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, C9-12 Alkane, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Lecithin, Sodium Phytate, Coco Caprylate/Caprate, Hexylene Glycol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Thanks
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi,
Ive read that alot of web sites say glycerin is not safe for pregnancy, what is your thought on this ingredient, alot of my skincare has this.
Thank you
That’s a new one to me. I’m of the opinion that it’s safe and I haven’t had it mentioned to avoid by any sources that I trust.
Hi Doctor. Is this safe for pregnancy? Thanks so much.
Paula’s Choice CALM SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Sun Protection, 2 Ounce Tube, for Normal Oily and Combination Sensitive Skin-For
Redness Relief
https://www.amazon.com/Paulas-Choice-Moisturizer-Protection-Combination/dp/B01ATYTOYE
Ingredients :
Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 2.32%, Zinc Oxide 6% (sunscreens); Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Ethylhexyl Palmitate (emollient), Cyclomethicone (hydration), Dimethicone (hydration), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (emollient), Caprylyl Methicone (hydration), Glyceryl Stearate (emollient), PEG-100 Stearate (texture enhancing), Polysorbate 80 (texture enhancing), Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (texture enhancing), Isohexadecane (texture enhancing), Cetyl Alcohol (texture enhancing), Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate (texture enhancing), Propylene Glycol (hydration/penetration enhancing), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flower Extract (skin-soothing), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (green tea extract/skin-soothing), Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract (licorice extract/skin-soothing), Alumina (stabilizer), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (hydration/skin-soothing), Glycerin (hydration), Panthenol (skin-replenishing), Algae Extract (skin-replenishing), Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid (texture enhancing), Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone (texture enhancing), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Butylene Glycol (hydration/penetration enhancing), Diethylhexyl Carbonate (stabilizer), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (texture enhancing), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Chlorphenesin (preservative)., and other
I think this is the same one as the CALM SPF 30 listed above under not for pregnancy but ok for nursing. It has licorice root to avoid during pregnancy.
Hello doc,
Can you please tell me if the below are pregnancy safe?
1. Paula’s Choice Resist Anti-Aging Repairing Toner – Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner
Aqua, Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Ethoxydiglycol (hydration), Niacinamide (skin-restoring), Acetyl Glucosamine (hydration/skin replenishing), xilaS Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract (skin-soothing), Resveratrol (grape-derived antioxidant), etanorulayH muidoS (hydration/skin replenishing), Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (skin-restoring), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (skin-restoring), Phospholipids (hydration/skin replenishing), Epigallocatechin Gallate (antioxidant), Carnosine (skin-restoring), Genistein (antioxidant), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (skin-soothing), enisonedA (skin-restoring), Xanthan Gum (texture-enhancing), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Carbomer (texture-enhancing), Tetrasodium EDTA (stabilizer), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
2. Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Moisturiser SPF 30
AAqua, Homosalate (7%, sunscreen agent), Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone, 4%, sunscreen agent), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone, 3%, sunscreen agent), Silica (texture-enhancing), Octocrylene (2%, sunscreen agent), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder (hydration), Ascorbyl Palmitate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Phospholipids (skin-restoring), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), enisonedA (skin-restoring), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (antioxidant/skin-soothing), Colloidal Oatmeal (skin-soothing), Panthenol (skin replenishing), Ginkgo Biloba (Ginkgo) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), xilaS Alba (Willow) Bark Extract (skin-soothing), Cetyl Dimethicone (hydration/texture-enhancing), Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate texture-enhancing), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (texture-enhancing), Titanium Dioxide (texture-enhancing), Sorbic Acid (preservative), Sodium Hydroxide (pH balancing), Steareth-21 (texture-enhancing), Steareth-2 (texture-enhancing), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
3. Paula’s Choice Resist Anti-Aging Moisturiser SPF 30
Aqua, Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration), Zinc Oxide (Nano, broad spectrum sunscreen agent), PEG-12 Dimethicone (texture enhancer), PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone (texture enhancer), Lauryl Lysine (skin-conditioning agent), Sodium Chloride (stabilizer), Trihydroxystearin (texture-enhancing), Dimethicone Crosspolymer (suspending agent), Resveratrol (antioxidant), Quercetin (antioxidant), Epigallocatechin Gallate (antioxidant), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), enisonedA (skin-restoring), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), xilaS Alba (willow) Bark Extract (skin-soothing), Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract (antioxidant), Haematococcus Pluvialis (Astaxanthin) Extract (antioxidant), Hydrolyzed Corn Starch (texture-enhancing/mattifying agent), Polysorbate 80 (texture-enhancing), Hydrolyzed Silica (texture-enhancing/mattifying agent), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (texture enhancer), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (emollient texture enhancer), Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate (texture-enhancing), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Hexylene Glycol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) (colorant), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
Thank you 🙂
I wouldn’t use any of these while pregnant, but they are all fine while nursing
#1 has willow bark (a salicylate) and licorice root
#2 has chemical sunscreens and willow bark (a salicylate)
#3 has willow bark (a salicylate)
I’m so happy that I found your website! Can you please review this Paula’s Choice product for me:
SKIN RECOVERY
ENRICHED CALMING TONER
Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Glycereth-26 (hydration/texture-enhancing), Dimethiconol (hydration), Oenothera Biennis Oil (evening primrose oil/non-fragrant oil/antioxidant), Borago Officinalis Seed Oil (borage oil/non-fragrant oil/antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate (hydration/skin replenishing), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidants), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidants), Ascorbyl Palmitate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Panthenol (skin replenishing), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Niacinamide (vitamin B3/skin-restoring), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (emollient), Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate (stabilizer), Laureth-4 (texture-enhancing), Laureth-23 (texture-enhancing), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Chlorphenesin (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Benzoic Acid (preservative), Sorbic Acid (preservative).
Looks good
Hi what about Resist Anti-Aging Replenishing Toner looks like a new formulation.
Aqua, Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Glycereth-26 (emollient), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), Dimethiconol (texture-enhancing), Linoleic Acid (skin replenishing), Oleic Acid (skin replenishing), Linolenic Acid (skin replenishing), Phospholipids (hydration/skin replenishing), Carnosine (skin-restoring), Epigallocatechin Gallate (antioxidant), Genistein (antioxidant), etanorulayH muidoS (hydration/skin replenishing), Sphingolipids (hydration/skin replenishing), Ferulic Acid (antioxidant), Laurdimonium lyporpyxordyH Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (skin replenishing), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (skin-soothing), Acetyl Glucosamine (hydration/skin replenishing), Quercetin (antioxidant), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil (non-fragrant plant oil), Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract (skin-restoring), Curcubita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract (skin-restoring), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Hydrolyzed Corn Starch (hydration), Hydrogenated Lecithin (hydration), Palmitic Acid (hydration), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (texture-enhancing), Xanthan Gum (texture-enhancing), Laureth-23 (cleansing), Laureth-4 (texture-enhancing), Aminomethyl Propanol (pH adjuster), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Chlorphenesin (preservative), Benzoic Acid (preservative), Sorbic Acid (preservative).
Thanks
This has licorice root, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hi Doctor,
Is this Paula’s Choice sunscreen safe for pregnancy? Thanks.
Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30
Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration), PEG-12 Dimethicone (texture enhancer), PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone (texture enhancer), Lauroyl Lysine (skin-conditioning agent),Sodium Chloride (stabilizer), Trihydroxystearin (texture-enhancing), Dimethicone Crosspolymer ( suspending agent), Resveratrol (antioxidants), Quercetin (antioxidants), Epigallocatechin Gallate (antioxidants), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Adenosine (skin-restoring), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract (skin-soothing), Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract (antioxidant), Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract (astaxanthin/antioxidant), Hydrolyzed Corn Starch (texture-enhancing/mattifying agent), Polysorbate 80 (texture-enhancing), Hydrated Silica (texture-enhancing/mattifying agent), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (texture enhancer), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (emollient texture enhancer), Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate (texture enhancer), Caprylyl Glycol (preservatives), Hexylene Glycol (preservatives), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservatives), Iron Oxide (CI77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Phenoxyethanol (preservatives).
I’d avoid this during pregnancy due to the willow bark. The sunscreens aren’t listed here, but even without that info I wouldn’t use it. Ok for nursing though.
Hi Doctor, is this ingredients safe for pregnancy? Since this product have not mentioned yet in your article above.
Paula Choice : RESIST – advanced replenishing toner with hyaluronic acid
Ingredients: water(aqua), cyclopentasiloxane, glycerin, glycereth-26, polysorbate 20, dimethiconol, linoleic acid, oleic acid, linolenic acid, phospholipids, carnosine, epigallocatechin gallate, genistein, sodium hyaluronate, sphingolipids, ferulic acid, laurdimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolized soy protein, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, acetyl glucosamine, quercetin, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, beta vulgaris (beet) root extract, cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract, lecithin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydrolyzed corn starch, hydrogenated lecithin, palmitic acid, butylene glycol, acrylates/C10-30, alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, xanthan gum, laureth-23, laureth-4, aminomethyl propanol, disodeum edta, sodium benzoate, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, benzoic acid, sorbic acid
This has licorice root to avoid, but it is ok for nursing.
Hi Doctor,
So lucky for me to find your website. I would consult you that: I used PC Resist Daily Pore-Refining Treatment BHA 2% from 28 Oct, 2019 twice daily, my ovulation was 21 Nov then and found pregnant sign on 30 Nov. i stopped using it as of 02 Dec. is there any risks for my baby, please? Thank you so much
Water (Aqua), Dipropylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid exfoliating agent), Pentylene Glycol (hydration), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (skin-restorings), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (skin-soothing), Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid (antioxidant), Oleanolic Acid (skin-soothing), Sodium Hyaluronate (hydration/skin replenishing), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Trehalose (hydration/skin replenishing), Panthenol (skin-conditioning agent), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), PEG-60 Almond Glycerides (texture-enhancing), Sodium Metabisulfite (stabilizer), PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer (solvent), Methyl Gluceth-20, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane (hydration/texture-enhancing), Glycereth-26 (emollient texture-enhancing), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Carbomer (gel-based texture-enhancing), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Caprylyl Glycol (skin-conditioning agent).
There’s more on this in my pregnancy beauty FAQ
Hello- what about PC Omega + Complex Moisturiser please?
LINOLEIC ACID
Unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid found corn and sunflower oils. Used as an emollient and is effective as a skin-restoring, an antioxidant and as a skin-soothing agent.
CHIA SEED
This non-fragrant plant oil is a rich source of omega fatty acids and antioxidants.
FLAX SEED
Linseed, (also known as Falx seed oil) contains antioxidants. Linseed is also a rich source of linolenic acid, an important fatty acid.
INGREDIENTS:
Aqua, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (emollient/antioxidant), Ceteareth-6 Olivate (hydration/texture enhancer), Butylene Glycol (slip agent/hydration), C13-15 Alkane (solvent), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Glyceryl Stearate (texture enhancer), Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate (emollient/emulsifier), Decyl Oleate (emollient), Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil (flax seed; non-fragrant omega 3, 6, and 9 plant oil), Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil (non-fragrant omega-3 plant oil), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit) Seed Oil (non-fragrant omega-6 plant oil), Borago Officinalis Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil/skin-soothing), Hydrogenated Olive Oil (emollient plant oil), Psidium Guajava (Guava) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables (hydration), Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil (non-fragrant plant oil), Linoleic Acid (skin-restoring fatty acid), Linolenic Acid (skin-restoring fatty acid), Oleic Acid (non-fragrant omega-9 fatty acid), Euterpe Oleracea (Açaí) Sterols (emollient), Ceramide AP (skin-replenishing/skin-restoring ingredient), Ceramide EOP (skin-replenishing/skin-restoring ingredient), Ceramide NP (skin-replenishing/skin-restoring ingredient), Serine (amino acid/hydration), Alanine (amino acid/hydration), Glycine (amino acid/hydration), Proline (amino acid/hydration), Lysine HCl (amino acid salt/hydration), Threonine (amino acid/hydration), Arginine (amino acid/hydration), Squalane (emollient), Cholesterol (skin-replenishing), Phytosphingosine (skin-restoring), Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract (rose of Jericho/skin-soothing/antioxidant), Lecithin (skin-restoring), etanorulayH muidoS (skin-replenishing), Sodium Lactate (hydration), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (skin-soothing/antioxidant), enisonedA (skin-restoring), Phytic Acid (chelating agent), Glutamic Acid (amino acid/hydration), Betaine (hydration), Pullulan (texture enhance/film-forming agent), PCA (skin-replenishing), Sodium PCA (skin-replenishing), Carbomer (thickener), Sodium Polyacrylate Starch (texture enhancer/stabilizer), Sclerotium Gum (plant-derived thickener), Xanthan Gum (plant-derived thickener), Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (emulsifier), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).
Looks ok to me
Can you review the product Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner? I am nursing and would like to know if this product is safe. Thank you!
Do you have an ingredient list?
Hi doctor. Please review below products thank you!!!
Product: Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate, Lecithin, Ferulic Acid, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Propyl Gallate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Product: Maelove GlowMaker
Ingredients: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1919/1971/files/GM_Ingredient_2019.png?8568
The C15 super booster is already listed above under safe
The link doesn’t open anything so I can’t comment on that product
Hi! Is Paula’s Choice Smooth Finish Conditioner safe for pregnancy? Here are the ingredients:
Water, Cetyl Alcohol (emollient), Cyclopentasiloxane (hair softening), Behentrimonium Chloride (anti-static hair conditioning agent), Stearyl Alcohol (emollient/texture-enhancing), Phenyl Trimethicone (hair smoothing agent), Butylene Glycol (texture-enhancing), Panthenol (hair conditioning), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein (hair conditioning), Glycol Stearate (emollient/texture-enhancing), Polyquaternium-10 (emollient/texture-enhancing), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Disodium EDTA (chelating agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Chlorphenesin (preservative), Sorbic Acid (pH adjuster).
Thank you!
They’re fine, but note since conditioner only goes on the hair shaft (which can’t absorb anything, it’s mostly dead cells and protein) you don’t need to worry about it
Thank you! I should have mentioned, I also use my conditioner as shave lotion in the shower, and I do sometimes put it on my scalp (if it’s dry), so my conditioner does come in contact with a fair amount of my skin. Still ok when pregnant?
Ha! Ok, yes I get it then. 🙂 And yes, still works!
Thank you!
Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner
Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Glycerth-26 (emollient), Polysorbate 20, Dimethiconol (texture-enhancing), Linoleic Acid (skin replenishing omega fatty acid), Oleic Acid (skin replenishing omega fatty acid), Linolenic Acid (skin replenishing omega fatty acid), Phospholipids (hydration/skin replenishing), Carnosine (skin-restoring), Epigallocatechin Gallate (antioxidant), Genistein (antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate (hydration/skin replenishing), Sphingolipids (hydration/skin replenishing), Ferulic Acid (antioxidant), Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (skin replenishing), Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract (licorice extract/skin-soothing), Acetyl Glucosamine (hydration/skin replenishing), Quercetin (antioxidant), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil (non-fragrant plant oil), Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract (antioxidants), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Hydrolyzed Corn Starch (texture enhancer), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Palmitic Acid (skin-replenishing omega fatty acid), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (texture-enhancing), Xanthan Gum (texture-enhancing), Laureth-23 (cleansing), Laureth-4 (texture-enhancing), Aminomethyl Propanol (pH adjuster), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin (preservatives), Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid.
I would avoid this during pregnancy due to the licorice root. Ok for nursing.
Hello, is skin recovery Replenishing Moisturizer from Paula’s Choice ok to use during pregnancy ? This are the ingredients : Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium PCA, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Allantoin, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Polysorbate 20, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Trisodium EDTA, Batyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice
is this safe for pregnancy and/or nursing?
Paula’s choice water infusing electrolyte moisturizer:
Water (Aqua,) Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Dimethicone (hydration/texture enhancer), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Propanediol (hydration), Stearic Acid (texture enhancer), Glyceryl Stearate (emollient/emulsifier), Isohexadecane (texture enhancer), Potassium PCA (mineral electrolyte/skin-replenishing), Magnesium PCA (mineral electrolyte/skin-replenishing), Calcium PCA (mineral electrolyte/skin-replenishing), Ethylhexyl Olivate (hydration), Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate (emollient/emulsifier), Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Laminaria Saccharina (Brown Algae) Extract (skin-soothing/antioxidant), Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract (antioxidant), Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptides (skin-restoring), Garcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen) Peel Extract (antioxidant), Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Squalane (emollient), Ceramide EOP (skin-replenishing), Ceramide AP (skin-replenishing), Ceramide NP (skin-replenishing), Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract (antioxidant), Phytosphingosine (skin-replenishing), Cholesterol (skin-replenishing), Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 (skin-restoring), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract (hydration/antioxidant), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Creatine (skin-restoring), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), Sorbitol (hydration), Inositol (skin-replenishing), Xylitol (hydration), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), Sodium Levulinate (skin-softening/preservative), Behenyl Behenate (thickener), Tribehenin (hydration), Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (thickener/emulsifier), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Sodium Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (film-forming agent), Carbomer (thicknener), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Tetrasodium EDTA (chelating agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).
Ok for nursing and pregnancy 🙂
Hello,
Do you know if there are any moisturisers with SPF for combination/oily skin that are safe in pregnancy?
Thanks so much and especially for creating such a great resource!
Alice
There are only a few pregnancy safe moisturizers with SPF. All of the ones I could find are in that post.
Hey Doctor,
Paula’s Choice just added a “newer” moisturizer to their collection. I wanted to let you know, so you can add it to your fantastic list. Your website has been amazing. I am not pregnant, but I wanted to prepare my skincare beforehand. You have been a godsend!
PROBIOTIC NUTRIENT MOISTURIZER
Water (Aqua), Isoamyl Laurate (emollient), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Butylene Glycol (texture enhancer), Sodium Polyacrylate Starch (texture enhancer/stabilizer), Cetyl Alcohol (emollient), Lauroyl Lysine (texture enhancer/hydration) Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment (probiotic/skin-soothing), Lactobacillus Ferment (probiotic/skin-soothing), Bifida Ferment Lysate (probiotic/skin-soothing), Glucomannan (prebiotic/hydration), Saccharomyces Lysate (postbiotic/hydration), Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate (probiotic/skin-soothing), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract (antioxidant), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 (skin-restoring/skin-soothing), Palmitoyl Dipeptide-10 (antioxidant/skin-restoring), Ceramide NG (skin-replenishing), Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Palmitoyl Proline (amino acid/hydration), Glycine (amino acid/hydration), Serine (amino acid/hydration), Threonine (amino acid/hydration), Alanine (amino acid/hydration), Valine (amino acid/hydration), Arginine (amino acid/hydration), Proline (amino acid/hydration), Lysine HCl (amino acid/hydration), Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract (prebiotic/antioxidant), Niacinamide (skin-restoring/skin-replenishing), Adenosine (skin-restoring), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Phytic Acid (chelating agent), Yeast Extract/Faex (prebiotic/postbiotic/hydration), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Sodium PCA (skin-replenishing) Sodium Lactate (postbiotic/hydration), PCA (skin-replenishing), Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate (skin-softening), Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate (skin-softening), Isopropyl Palmitate (emollient), Glutamic Acid (amino acid/hydration), Betaine (hydration), Glyceryl Stearate (texture enhancer/emulsifier), Hydroxyacetophenone (antioxidant/hydration) Sodium Acrylates Copolymer (texture enhancer), Ceteth-20 (solubolizer), Steareth-20 (emulsifier), Polysorbate 20 (emulsifier), PEG-75 Stearate (cleansing agent), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Propylene Glycol (texture enhancer), 1,2-Hexanediol (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).
Looks ok to me!
Dear Doctor,
Please take a look at CALM MINERAL MOISTURIZER SPF 30 (NORMAL TO DRY SKIN) – is it ok for pregnancy? Thank you very much :
Aqua, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (texture-enhancing/emollient), Isononyl Isononanoate (texture-enhancing/emollient), Titanium Dioxide (3,85%, Nano, sunscreen), Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil (non-fragrant plant oil/emollient), Zinc Oxide (3,12%, Nano, sunscreen), Glyceryl Stearate (emollient), PEG-100 Stearate (texture-enhancing), Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Pentylene Glycol (hydration), Cetearyl Alcohol (emollient), Dimethicone (hydration), VP/Eicosene Copolymer (texture-enhancing), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (emollient), Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract (skin-soothing), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), etanorulayH muidoS (hydration), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Tocopherol Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin replenishing), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), Ubiquinone (antioxidant), Ceramide NG (hydration/skin replenishing), Methicone (hydration), Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 (texture-enhancing), PEG-10 Dimethicone (texture-enhancing), Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract (skin-soothing), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Tribehenin (emollient), PEG-10 Phytosterol (texture-enhancing/emollient), Sorbitan Stearate (texture-enhancing), Polyhydroxystearic Acid (texture-enhancing), Alumina (stabilizer), Polysorbate 20 (stabilizer), Aluminum Stearate (texture-enhancing), Xanthan Gum (texture-enhancing), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Chlorphenesin (preservative).
Looks ok to me for pregnancy and nursing
I have seen conflicting things about pregnancy and astragalus root, but noticed you have given the okay to products with it in the ingredients. Is it just not recommended to take orally during pregnancy? Thanks!
I’ve never heard even to avoid eating that while pregnant.
Dear Doctor,
You listed Paula’s Choice – C15 Super Booster – 20 ml and Paula’s Choice – Resist Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum – 30 ml as safe products during pregnancy, however they both have Ferulic Acid as one of the ingredients. I’ve read that this ingredient is better to avoid during pregnancy. Can you please let me know what do you think about that?
I think it’s fine. Here’s the list of what I screen out: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Hi,
Is sweet almond oil safe for pregnancy?
Also, Is NONI RADIANT EYE OIL safe during pregnancy? The ingredient list is as follows: Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia Nut) Oil*, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract*, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Coffee Arabica Seed Extract, Squalane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Tocopherol, Squalene, Beta-Sitosterol, Quartz. *Ingredient from Organic Farming.
Thank you in advance.
Sweet Almond Oil is fine.
Please check the Kora Organics page for the Noni eye oil. I have reviewed many brands, re-reviewing products over and over will take a lot of extra time each day.
Hi Doctor,
Is this 20% Niacinamide safe for pregnancy?
Water (Aqua), Niacinamide (skin-restoring/skin-replenishing), Pentylene Glycol (solvent/texture enhancer), Butylene Glycol (slip agent/hydration), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Acetyl Glucosamine (skin-replenishing), Ascorbyl Glucoside (vitamin C/antioxidant), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (skin-soothing/antioxidant), Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Extract (antioxidant), Portulaca Oleracea (Purslane) Extract (antioxidant), Camellia Japonica Flower Extract (antioxidant), Epigallocatechin Gallate (green tea-derived antioxidant), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (skin-soothing), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Lecithin (skin-replenishing), Pullulan (texture enhancer), Panthenol (hydration), Silica (absorbent), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Sclerotium Gum (thickener), Propanediol (hydration), Sodium Phytate (chelating agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).
Thank you in advance.
This has licorice root, so ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hello Dr. I wonder if a newer product – the Probiotic Nutrient Moisturizer – would be considered pregnancy safe. Thank you for creating this incredible resource!
I have currently reviewed all products in this brand that I can. I need a full ingredient list to review your product, more info here:
why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety
Hi! I’m wondering if Paula’s Choice CLINICAL 20% Naicinamide Treatment is safe for nursing?
Thanks!!!
Water (Aqua), Niacinamide (skin-restoring/skin-replenishing), Pentylene Glycol (solvent/texture enhancer), Butylene Glycol (slip agent/hydration), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Acetyl Glucosamine (skin-replenishing), Ascorbyl Glucoside (vitamin C/antioxidant), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (skin-soothing/antioxidant), Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Extract (antioxidant), Portulaca Oleracea (Purslane) Extract (antioxidant), Camellia Japonica Flower Extract (antioxidant), Epigallocatechin Gallate (green tea-derived antioxidant), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (skin-soothing), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Lecithin (skin-replenishing), Pullulan (texture enhancer), Panthenol (hydration), Silica (absorbent), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Sclerotium Gum (thickener), Propanediol (hydration), Sodium Phytate (chelating agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).
This is ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to the licorice root.
Omega cleansing balm
Ethylhexyl Palmitate (emollient solvent), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate (emollient cleansing agent), Diisooctyl Succinate (emollient), Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters (emollient cleansing agent/emulsifier), Trihydroxystearin (texture enhancer), Glyceryl Stearate (emulsifier), Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant/skin-softening omega fatty acid), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant/skin-softening omega fatty acid), Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant/skin-softening omega fatty acid), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant).
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi, Doctor!
I really want to know is my favorite gel pregnancy safe:
Aqua,Rose water, Carbomer Aloe Barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium hyaluronic, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hi,
Thank you for your help!
Is this sunscreen from paula’s choice ok during pregnancy?
Aqua, Homosalate (10%, sunscreen),Butylene Glycol (hydration/texture-enhancing), Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone, 6%, sunscreen), PEG-8 (texture-enhancing), Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate, 5%, thickener), Polyethylene (texture-enhancing), Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone, 3%, sunscreen), Octocrylene (2%, sunscreen), Silica (absorbent), Dimethicone (hydration), Picea Excelsa (Spruce) Wood Extract (skin-soothing), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Retinyl Palmitate (vitamin A/ antioxidant/skin replenishing), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Titanium Dioxide (Nano, texture-enhancing), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (hydration/skin-soothing), Bentonite (absorbent), Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate (texture-enhancing), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (texture-enhancing), Sodium Polyacrylate (texture-enhancing), Kaolin (absorbent), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Chlorphenesin (preservative).
No, this has chemical sunscreens, a salicylate and a retinoid. Avoid in both pregnancy and nursing.
Pls help to check if Earth sourced Purely Natural Refreshing Toner is safe for pregency?
https://www.paulaschoice.com/earth-sourced-purely-natural-refreshing-toner/851.html
Thank you.
INGREDIENTS
Water, Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Sodium Hyaluronate (hydration/skin replenishing), Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flower Extract (chamomile extract/skin-soothing), Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract (grape extract/antioxidant), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (green tea extract/antioxidant), Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract (green tea/antioxidant), Avena Sativa Extract (oat extract/skin-soothing), Punica Granatum Extract (pomegranate extract/antioxidant), Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract (black elderberry extract/antioxidant), Peucedanum Graveolens Extract (dill extract/antioxidant), Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-renewing), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (sunflower oil/non-fragrant oil/antioxidant/emollient), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (almond oil/non-fragrant oil/emollient), Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil (cranberry oil/non-fragrant oil/antioxidant/emollient), Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (olive oil/non-fragrant oil/antioxidant/emollient), Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil (bilberry oil/non-fragrant oil/antioxidant/emollient), Arginine Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Aspartic Acid (amino acid complex/hydration/skin replenishing), Sodium PCA (hydration/skin replenishing), Sodium Lactate (hydration), PCA (hydration/skin replenishing), Xanthan Gum (texture-enhancing), Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate (preservative), Benzyl Alcohol (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi – is this safe: Hydralight Healthy Skin Refreshing Toner
Water (Aqua), Methyl Gluceth-20, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium (Willowherb) Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Bisabolol, Panthenol, PEG-90M, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Potassium Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol.
This is fine for pregnancy and nursing
Dear doctor,
what do you think about this product during pregnancy?
Thank you so much!!!
Super Hydrate Overnight Mask:
Aqua, Butylene Glycol (hydration), Dimethicone (hydration), Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (thickener/emulsifier), Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract (algae/hydration), Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Fruit Extract (skin-soothing/antioxidant), Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract (antioxidant), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (emollient/antioxidant), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-replenishing), Pentapeptide-59 (skin-restoring/skin-soothing), Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide (hydration), Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea (Lingonberry) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Schisandra Chinensis (Magnolia Berry) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract (antioxidant), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (skin-soothing), Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil (skin-replenishing), Pelvetia Canaliculata (Algae) Extract (hydration), Agastache Mexicana (Hyssop) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (antioxidant), Betula Alba (Birch) Juice (hydration), Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite (texture enhancer), Myristamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate (emulsifier), Lauroyl Lysine (skin-softening), Propanediol (hydration), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (skin-softening), Potassium Sorbate (preservative).
This has licorice root, ok for nursing but not pregnancy.
Hello,
Can you please tell me if the Advanced Replenisching Toner safe is while pregnant?
I have asked Paula’s Choice , the say yes, but i am still not Sure.
This is the ingredients list: Aqua, Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Glycereth-26 (emollient), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), Dimethiconol (texture-enhancing), Linoleic Acid (skin replenishing), Oleic Acid (skin replenishing), Linolenic Acid (skin replenishing), Phospholipids (hydration/skin replenishing), Carnosine (skin-restoring), Epigallocatechin Gallate (antioxidant), Genistein (antioxidant), etanorulayH muidoS (hydration/skin replenishing), Sphingolipids (hydration/skin replenishing), Ferulic Acid (antioxidant), Laurdimonium lyporpyxordyH Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (skin replenishing), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (skin-soothing), Acetyl Glucosamine (hydration/skin replenishing), Quercetin (antioxidant), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil (non-fragrant plant oil), Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract (skin-restoring), Curcubita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract (skin-restoring), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Hydrolyzed Corn Starch (hydration), Hydrogenated Lecithin (hydration), Palmitic Acid (hydration), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (texture-enhancing), Xanthan Gum (texture-enhancing), Laureth-23 (cleansing), Laureth-4 (texture-enhancing), Aminomethyl Propanol (pH adjuster), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Chlorphenesin (preservative), Benzoic Acid (preservative), Sorbic Acid (preservative).
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root
Hi doctor,
Paulas choice skin balancing invesible gel moisturiser is good or bad for pregnancy? I checked the harmful ingredate not present but you have said not okay for pregnancy may I know why
The licorice root is Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in the ingredient list, which you need to avoid in pregnancy.
Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 3.85%, Zinc Oxide 3.12% (mineral sunscreens).
Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (emollient/texture-enhancing), Isononyl Isononanoate (texture-enhancing), Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil (apricot oil/non-fragrant oil/emollient), Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration/texture-enhancing), Glyceryl Stearate (emollient/texture-enhancing), PEG-100 Stearate (emollient/texture-enhancing), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Pentylene Glycol (hydration), Cetearyl Alcohol (emollient/texture-enhancing), Dimethicone (hydration), Glycine Soja Sterols (emollient), VP/Eicosene Copolymer (texture-enhancing), Avena Sativa Kernel Extract (oat extract/skin-soothing), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Sodium Hyaluronate (hydration/skin replenishing), Allantoin (skin-soothing) , Tocopheryl Acetate (antioxidant), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), Ubiquinone (antioxidant), Ceramide NG (hydration/skin replenishing), Methicone (hydration), Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 (skin-restoring), PEG-10 Dimethicone (texture-enhancing), Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract (cucumber extract/skin-soothing), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient/texture-enhancing), Tribehenin (skin-restoring), PEG-10 Phytosterol (texture-enhancing), Sorbitan Stearate (texture-enhancing), Polyhydroxystearic Acid (texture-enhancing), Alumina (texture-enhancing), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), Aluminum Stearate (texture-enhancing), Xanthan Gum (texture-enhancing), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Chlorphenesin (preservative).
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hello! Would the CLINICAL niacinamide 20% treatment be okay to use while pregnant/nursing?
Ingredients
-Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) 20%: A first-ever strength that improves the look of tenacious pores and hard, clogged bumps.
-Vitamin C: Works with niacinamide to visibly brighten skin tone and refine rough texture.
-Meadowsweet Extract: Visibly combats loss of firmness that can cause pores to look lax or caved in.
Water (Aqua), Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Extract, Portulaca Oleracea (Purslane) Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Lecithin, Pullulan, Panthenol, Silica, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Propanediol, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root
Hello!!☺️ Is the Paula’s Choice Resist Youth Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 okay for both nursing& pregnancy?
Active Ingredients: Avobenzone (2%), Octinoxate (7.5%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (2%)
Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Silica, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (Matricaria), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Peucedanum Graveolens (Dill) Extract, Sambucus Nigra (Black Elderberry) Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Thank you in advance!
This has chemical sunscreen, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hello,
I am wondering if the Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner Is safe for pregnancy or breastfeeding? Here are the ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Ethoxydiglycol (hydration), Niacinamide (skin-restoring), Acetyl Glucosamine (hydration/skin replenishing), Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract (skin-soothing), Resveratrol (grape-derived antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate (hydration/skin replenishing), Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (skin-restoring), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (skin-restoring), Phospholipids (hydration/skin replenishing), Epigallocatechin Gallate (antioxidant), Carnosine (skin-restoring), Genistein (antioxidant), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (skin-soothing), Adenosine (skin-restoring), Xanthan Gum (texture-enhancing), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Carbomer (texture-enhancing), Tetrasodium EDTA (stabilizer), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
Thank you so much!!
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to willow bark and licorice root
Hello,
Sorry, one more! Is the Clear Daily Skin Clearing Treatment 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide safe for nursing? Here is the ingredient list:
Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% (anti-acne)
Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol (hydration/penetration enhancer), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (texture-enhancing), Hydroxyethylcellulose (texture-enhancing), Sodium Citrate (pH adjuster), Laureth-4 (stabilizer), Caprylyl Glycol (preservatives), Hexylene Glycol (preservatives), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
Thank you!!
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to benzoyl peroxide
Hello,
Thank you for all the wonderful work you do to help us navigate skincare during pregnancy. I was wondering if PC’s new Omega + Cleansing Balm is safe:
Ethylhexyl Palmitate (emollient solvent), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate (emollient cleansing agent), Diisooctyl Succinate (emollient), Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters (emollient cleansing agent/emulsifier), Trihydroxystearin (texture enhancer), Glyceryl Stearate (emulsifier), Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant/skin-softening omega fatty acid), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant/skin-softening omega fatty acid), Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant/skin-softening omega fatty acid), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant).
Thank you!
Zosia
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Thank you!
Hi Dr,
Is this safe for pregnancy?
WATER-INFUSING ELECTROLYTE MOISTURIZER
Water (Aqua,) Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Dimethicone (hydration/texture enhancer), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Propanediol (hydration), Stearic Acid (texture enhancer), Glyceryl Stearate (emollient/emulsifier), Isohexadecane (texture enhancer), Potassium PCA (mineral electrolyte/skin-replenishing), Magnesium PCA (mineral electrolyte/skin-replenishing), Calcium PCA (mineral electrolyte/skin-replenishing), Ethylhexyl Olivate (hydration), Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate (emollient/emulsifier), Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Laminaria Saccharina (Brown Algae) Extract (skin-soothing/antioxidant), Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract (antioxidant), Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptides (skin-restoring), Garcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen) Peel Extract (antioxidant), Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Squalane (emollient), Ceramide EOP (skin-replenishing), Ceramide AP (skin-replenishing), Ceramide NP (skin-replenishing), Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract (antioxidant), Phytosphingosine (skin-replenishing), Cholesterol (skin-replenishing), Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 (skin-restoring), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract (hydration/antioxidant), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Creatine (skin-restoring), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), Sorbitol (hydration), Inositol (skin-replenishing), Xylitol (hydration), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), Sodium Levulinate (skin-softening/preservative), Behenyl Behenate (thickener), Tribehenin (hydration), Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (thickener/emulsifier), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Sodium Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (film-forming agent), Carbomer (thicknener), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Tetrasodium EDTA (chelating agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).
Thanks!
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Good morning Doctor,
Can you please look over this newer Paula’s choice product for use during pregnancy:
Discoloration Repair Serum
Water (Aqua), Niacinamide (skin-restoring), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Tranexamic Acid (skin-conditioning/brightening), C13-15 Alkane (solvent), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), Dicaprylyl Carbonate (emollient solvent), Ethyl Macadamiate (skin-softening), Behenyl Alcohol (texture enhancer), Glyceryl Stearate (emulsifier), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Silybum Marianum Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Lactobacillus/Coconut Fruit Juice Ferment Filtrate (skin-replenishing/skin-soothing/antioxidant), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Bakuchiol (skin-restoring/antioxidant), Xanthan Gum (texture enhancer), Caprylyl Glycol (emollient), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Hexylene Glycol (solvent), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (skin-soothing antioxidant plant), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (skin-replenishing/antioxidant), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Sodium Phytate (chelating agent), Malic Acid (pH adjuster), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).
Thanks in advance! Stacie
This has a retinoid (the bakuchiol). Avoid in pregnancy and in nursing if you’re conservative. There is also malic acid to avoid in pregnancy.
Doctor is this new serum save for nursing?
CLINICAL Discoloration Repair Serum
-3% Tranexamic Acid: Promotes an even-looking skin tone by visibly fading and preventing dark spots.
-5% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Breaks up visible discoloration to fade existing gray and brown patches.
-0.5% Bakuchiol: Targets the underlying causes of visible discoloration to keep skin looking even and bright.
Water (Aqua), Niacinamide (Skin-Restoring), Glycerin (Skin-Replenishing), Lactobacillus (Skin-Replenishing/Skin-Soothing), Tranexamic Acid (Skin-Conditioning/Brightening), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Skin-Replenishing), Dicaprylyl Carbonate (Emollient Solvent), Ethyl Macadamiate (Skin-Softening), C13-15 Alkane (Solvent), Behenyl Alcohol (Texture Enhancer), Glyceryl Stearate (Emulsifier), Butylene Glycol (Hydration), Silybum Marianum Seed Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil), Tocopherol (Vitamin E/Antioxidant), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract (Antioxidant), Lecithin (Skin-Restoring), Bakuchiol (Skin-Restoring/Antioxidant), Xanthan Gum (Texture Enhancer), Caprylyl Glycol (Emollient), Hydrogenated Lecithin (Skin-Restoring), Allantoin (Skin-Soothing), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oils), Hexylene Glycol (Solvent), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (Skin-Soothing Antioxidant Plant), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (Skin-Replenishing/Antioxidant), Citric Acid (Ph Adjuster), Sodium Phytate (Chelating Agent), Malic Acid (Ph Adjuster), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (Preservative).
I currently screen bakuchiol as a retinoid, which should be avoided during pregnancy and while nursing if you’re conservative. Malic acid also needs to be avoided in pregnancy.
Hi! Can you please tell me if the Advanced replenishing toner is safe for nursing? Thank you! You are the best; I appreciate what you do so much!
Sorry I forgot the ingredient list for Paulas choice advanced replenishing toner.
Is this safe for nursing?
Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Glycerth-26 (emollient), Polysorbate 20, Dimethiconol (texture-enhancing), Linoleic Acid (skin replenishing omega fatty acid), Oleic Acid (skin replenishing omega fatty acid), Linolenic Acid (skin replenishing omega fatty acid), Phospholipids (hydration/skin replenishing), Carnosine (skin-restoring), Epigallocatechin Gallate (antioxidant), Genistein (antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate (hydration/skin replenishing), Sphingolipids (hydration/skin replenishing), Ferulic Acid (antioxidant), Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (skin replenishing), Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract (licorice extract/skin-soothing), Acetyl Glucosamine (hydration/skin replenishing), Quercetin (antioxidant), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil (non-fragrant plant oil), Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract (antioxidants), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Hydrolyzed Corn Starch (texture enhancer), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Palmitic Acid (skin-replenishing omega fatty acid), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (texture-enhancing), Xanthan Gum (texture-enhancing), Laureth-23 (cleansing), Laureth-4 (texture-enhancing), Aminomethyl Propanol (pH adjuster), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin (preservatives), Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid.
Thank you!
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root
Hi! Would you mind letting me know if the omega + complex moisturizer is safe while nursing? It’s listed under pregnancy safe 🙂
Water (Aqua), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (emollient/antioxidant), Ceteareth-6 Olivate (hydration/texture enhancer), Butylene Glycol (slip agent/hydration), C13-15 Alkane (solvent), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Glyceryl Stearate (texture enhancer), Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate (emollient/emulsifier), Decyl Oleate (emollient), Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil (flax seed; non-fragrant omega 3, 6, and 9 plant oil), Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil (non-fragrant omega-3 plant oil), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit) Seed Oil (non-fragrant omega-6 plant oil), Borago Officinalis Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil/skin-soothing), Hydrogenated Olive Oil (emollient plant oil), Psidium Guajava (Guava)Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables (hydration), Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil (non-fragrant plant oil), Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid (skin-restoring fatty acids), Oleic Acid (non-fragrant omega-9 fatty acid), Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Sterols (emollient), Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP (skin-replenishing/skin-restoring ingredients), Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Proline (amino acids/hydration), Lysine HCl (amino acid salt/hydration), Threonine, Arginine (amino acids/hydration), Squalane (emollient), Cholesterol (skin-replenishing), Phytosphingosine (skin-restoring), Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract (rose of Jericho/skin-soothing/antioxidant), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Sodium Hyaluronate (skin-replenishing), Sodium Lactate (electrolyte hydration), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (skin-soothing/antioxidant), Adenosine (skin-restoring), Phytic Acid (chelating agent), Glutamic Acid (amino acid/hydration), Betaine (hydration), Pullulan (texture enhance/film-forming agent), PCA, Sodium PCA (skin-replenishing), Carbomer (thickener), Sodium Polyacrylate Starch (texture enhancer/stabilizer), Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum (plant-derived thickeners), Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (emulsifier), Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin (preservatives).
Thank you!
Yes, everything safe for pregnancy on all of the lists is also ok for nursing.
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, Adenosine, Anthemis
Is this safe for pregnancies:
https://www.paulaschoice.com/skin-balancing-pore-reducing-toner/135.html
Pore-Reducing Toner
Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa
(Burdock) Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Oleth-10, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol.
Looks fine for pregnancy and nursing
Hi there! Your site has become my GO TO resource. Wondering about Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel. Thanks in advance.
I have already reviewed all products in this brand that I have access to their ingredient list, please refer to the post about how to request a product review. I need a full ingredient list to review your product, more info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety
Is the Antioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer safe for pregnancy?
Water, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter (cocoa seed butter/antioxidant/emollient), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (grape oil/non-fragrant oil/emollient/antioxidant), Canola Oil (non-fragrant oil/emollient/antioxidant), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (olive oil/non-fragrant oil/emollient/antioxidant), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (shea butter/antioxidant/emollient), Benzyl Alcohol (preservative), Propanediol (hydration), Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil (borage oil/non-fragrant oil/antioxidant/skin replenishing), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil (evening primrose oil/non-fragrant oil/antioxidant/emollient/skin replenishing), Sodium Hyaluronate (hydration/skin replenishing), Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract (raspberry extract/antioxidant), Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract (cranberry extract/antioxidant), Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract (bilberry extract/antioxidant), Malpighia Punicifolia (Acerola) Fruit Extract (acerola extract/antioxidant), Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (hydration/skin-soothing), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin renewing), Thermus Thermophillus Ferment (hydration/skin replenishing), Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Fruit Oil (rose hip oil/non-fragrant oil/emollient/antioxidant), Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil (cranberry oil/non-fragrant oil/emollient/antioxidant), Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil (linseed oil/non-fragrant oil/emollient), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Arginine (amino acid/hydration/skin replenishing), Glycine (amino acid/hydration/skin replenishing), Alanine (amino acid/hydration/skin replenishing), Serine (amino acid/hydration/skin replenishing), Valine (amino acid/hydration/skin replenishing), Proline (amino acid/hydration/skin replenishing), Threonine (amino acid/hydration/skin replenishing), Isoleucine (amino acid/hydration/skin replenishing), Histidine (amino acid/hydration/skin replenishing), Phenylalanine (amino acid/hydration/skin replenishing), Aspartic Acid (amino acid/hydration/skin replenishing), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax (sunflower, texture-enhancing), Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum (texture-enhancing), Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum (texture-enhancing), Carrageenan (texture-enhancing), Sodium Lactate (hydration), Potassium Stearate (texture-enhancing), Sodium PCA (hydration/skin replenishing), Silica (texture-enhancing), Xanthan Gum (texture-enhancing), Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate (preservative), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Glyceryl Stearate (texture-enhancing), PCA (hydration/skin-replenishing), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Sodium Benzoate (preservative).
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Is the new PC lip booster safe for pregnancy?
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil (emollient), Diisostearyl Malate (emollient), Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer (emollient polymer/texture enhancer), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter (emollient), Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate (hydration/slip agent), Polyamide-8 (emollient/film-forming agent), Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax (emulsifier), Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate (emollient/texture enhancer), Ethylhexyl Palmitate (emollient solvent), Triisostearin (skin-conditioning texture enhancer), Squalane (emollient antioxidant), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (emollient antioxidant), Trihydroxystearin (hydration), Sodium Hyaluronate (skin-replenishing/hydration), Glucomannan (hydration), Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate (emollient), Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline (hydration), Water/Aqua (hydration), Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide (skin-restoring/hydration), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Unsaponifiables (skin-replenishing), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Tribehenin (hydration), Palmitic Acid (skin-replenishing), Hydroxystearic Acid (emollient), Sorbitan Isostearate (emulsifier), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (antioxidant), Portulaca Pilosa Extract (antioxidant), Lactic Acid (hydration), Sucrose Cocoate (emulsifier), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (skin-restoring), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 (skin-restoring), Sorbic Acid (preservative).
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Clinical Discoloration Repair Serum:
Water (Aqua), Niacinamide (skin-restoring), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Tranexamic Acid (skin-conditioning/brightening), C13-15 Alkane (solvent), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), Dicaprylyl Carbonate (emollient solvent), Ethyl Macadamiate (skin-softening), Behenyl Alcohol (texture enhancer), Glyceryl Stearate (emulsifier), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Silybum Marianum Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Lactobacillus/Coconut Fruit Juice Ferment Filtrate (skin-replenishing/skin-soothing/antioxidant), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Bakuchiol (skin-restoring/antioxidant), Xanthan Gum (texture enhancer), Caprylyl Glycol (emollient), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Hexylene Glycol (solvent), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (skin-soothing antioxidant plant), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (skin-replenishing/antioxidant), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Sodium Phytate (chelating agent), Malic Acid (pH adjuster), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).
I’m currently screening the bakuchiol as a retinoid, so avoid in pregnancy and in nursing if you’re conservative. There’s also malic acid to avoid in pregnancy.
Could you please review PC’s Clinical Discoloration Serum?
Aqua, Niacinamide (skin-restoring), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Tranexamic Acid (skin-conditioning/brightening), C13-15 Alkane (solvent), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), Dicaprylyl Carbonate (emollient solvent), Ethyl Macadamiate (skin-softening), Behenyl Alcohol (texture enhancer), Glyceryl Stearate (emulsifier), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Silybum Marianum Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant Milk Thistle plant oil), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Lactobacillus/Coconut Fruit Juice Ferment Filtrate (skin-replenishing/skin-soothing/antioxidant), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Bakuchiol (skin-restoring/antioxidant), Xanthan Gum (texture enhancer), Caprylyl Glycol (emollient), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Hexylene Glycol (solvent), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (skin-soothing antioxidant plant), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (skin-replenishing/antioxidant), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Sodium Phytate (chelating agent), Malic Acid (pH adjuster), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to malic acid
Hello! I wanted to double check that the Skin Recovery Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 is still pregnancy safe. I searched their website and it wasn’t listed under what they considered pregnancy safe. Thank you so much for your website! It is very helpful!
Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 3.85%, Zinc Oxide 3.12% (mineral sunscreens).
Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (emollient/texture-enhancing), Isononyl Isononanoate (texture-enhancing), Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil (apricot oil/non-fragrant oil/emollient), Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration/texture-enhancing), Glyceryl Stearate (emollient/texture-enhancing), PEG-100 Stearate (emollient/texture-enhancing), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Pentylene Glycol (hydration), Cetearyl Alcohol (emollient/texture-enhancing), Dimethicone (hydration), Glycine Soja Sterols (emollient), VP/Eicosene Copolymer (texture-enhancing), Avena Sativa Kernel Extract (oat extract/skin-soothing), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Sodium Hyaluronate (hydration/skin replenishing), Allantoin (skin-soothing) , Tocopheryl Acetate (antioxidant), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), Ubiquinone (antioxidant), Ceramide NG (hydration/skin replenishing), Methicone (hydration), Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 (skin-restoring), PEG-10 Dimethicone (texture-enhancing), Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract (cucumber extract/skin-soothing), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient/texture-enhancing), Tribehenin (skin-restoring), PEG-10 Phytosterol (texture-enhancing), Sorbitan Stearate (texture-enhancing), Polyhydroxystearic Acid (texture-enhancing), Alumina (texture-enhancing), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), Aluminum Stearate (texture-enhancing), Xanthan Gum (texture-enhancing), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Chlorphenesin (preservative).
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hello, can you, please, help me with this product? It’s a shower gel, is it safe for pregnancy?
Aqua, Sodium Coceth Sulfate & Aqua & Sodium Sulfate & Coceth-2, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Cocamide Dea, Polyquaternium-11, Phenoxyethanol & Chlorphenesin & Sorbic Acid & Butylene Glycol & Benzoic Acid, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone & Methylisothiazolinone & Magnesium Chloride & Magnesium Nitrate & Aqua, Benzophenone-4, Olea Europaea (Olive) Husk Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde.
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreen
Thank you very much 💚
Is it because of Benzoic Acid?
No, it’s the Benzophenone-4
Hi thank you for the important information you share!
Can you please let me know if the PC SKIN PERFECTING
25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel is safe for pregnancy, the ingredients are:
Water (Aqua), Aminomethyl Propanol (pH adjuster), Glycolic Acid (alpha hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Lactic Acid (alpha hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Mandelic Acid (alpha hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Isoamyl Laurate (emollient), Tartaric Acid (alpha hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Propanediol (hydration), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant,) Malic Acid (alpha hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Butylene Glycol (texture enhancer), Clitoria Ternatea (Butterfly Pea) Flower Extract (antioxidant/skin-soothing), Sodium Hyaluronate (skin replenishing), Glycyrrhetinic Acid (licorice-derived skin soothing), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Bisabolol (skin soothing), Allantoin (skin soothing), Hydroxyethylcellulose (thickener), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate (emulsifier), Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 (stabilizer/thickener), Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891) (mineral-derived pigment), Mica (CI 77019) (mineral-derived pigment), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
Thank you!
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to glycolic acid, mandelic acid, tartaric acid, salicylic acid, malic acid, licorice root
Is the PC omega eye cream safe for pregnancy?
Water (Aqua), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), Butylene Glycol (slip agent/hydration), Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate (emollient), Cetyl Palmitate (emollient), Nylon-12 (texture enhancer), Propanediol (hydration), Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer (texture enhancer/thickener), Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate (emollient), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant omega plant oil), Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate (skin-softening), Squalane (emollient), Niacinamide (skin-restoring/skin-replenishing), Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil (non-fragrant omega plant oil), Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil (non-fragrant omega plant oil), Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Passiflora Edulis (Passion Flower) Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant omega plant oil), Ceramide EOP (skin-replenishing), Ceramide NP (skin-replenishing), Ceramide AP (skin-replenishing), Sodium Hyaluronate (skin-replenishing), Cholesterol (skin-replenishing), Morus Alba (White Mulberry) Root Extract (antioxidant plant extract), Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract (antioxidant plant extract), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (skin-soothing), Linoleic Acid (skin-restoring), Linolenic Acid (skin-restoring), Serine (amino acid/hydration), Alanine (amino acid/hydration), Proline (amino acid/hydration), Arginine (amino acid/hydration), Threonine (amino acid/hydration), Phytosphingosine (skin-replenishing), Phytosterols (skin-replenishing), Sodium PCA (hydration/skin-replenishing), Glycine (amino acid/hydration), Oleic Acid (hydration), Glutamic Acid (amino acid/hydration), Lysine HCl (amino acid/hydration), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Adenosine (skin-restoring), Sodium Lactate (hydration), Hydrogenated Olive Oil (emollient/antioxidant), Euterpe Oleracea Sterols (acai-derived skin-replenishing), Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables (antioxidant/emollient), Phytic Acid (chelating agent), Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract (antioxidant/skin-soothing), Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract (antioxidant/skin-soothing), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), PCA (skin-replenishing), Betaine (hydration), Pullulan (film-forming agent), Carbomer (thickener), Sclerotium Gum (thickener), Sodium Citrate (pH adjuster), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Ascorbyl Palmitate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Silica (texture enhancer), Sorbitan Oleate (emulsifier), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (emulsifier), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Chlorphenesin (preservative).
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to Licorice Root
Hi Dr!
It’s safe this product?
Water infusing electrolyte?
INGREDIENTS:
Aqua, Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Dimethicone (hydration/texture enhancer), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Propanediol (hydration), Glyceryl Stearate (emollient/emulsifier), Isohexadecane (texture enhancer), Stearic Acid (texture enhancer), Potassium PCA (mineral electrolyte/skin-replenishing), Magnesium PCA (mineral electrolyte/skin-replenishing), Calcium PCA (mineral electrolyte/skin-replenishing), Ethylhexyl Olivate (hydration), Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate (emollient/emulsifier), Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Laminaria Saccharina (Brown Algea) Extract (skin-soothing/antioxidant), Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract (antioxidant), Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptides (skin-restoring), Garcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen) Peel Extract (antioxidant), Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Squalane (emollient), Ceramide EOP (skin-replenishing), Ceramide AP (skin-replenishing), Ceramide NP (skin-replenishing), Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract (antioxidant), Phytosphingosine (skin-replenishing), Cholesterol (skin-replenishing), Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 (skin-restoring), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract (hydration/antioxidant), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Creatine (skin-restoring), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), Sorbitol (hydration), Inositol (skin-replenishing), Xylitol (hydration), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), Sodium Levulinate (skin-softening/preservative), Behenyl Behenate (thickener), Tribehenin (hydration), Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (thickener/emulsifier), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Sodium Acrylates Copolymer (film-forming agent), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (film-forming agent), Carbomer (thicknener), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Tetrasodium EDTA (chelating agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative). [r0/il237v1]
Safe for pregnancy and nursing 🙂
Hi Doctor, why you think about the Paulas Choice Hylauronic + Peptides Lip Booster?
INGREDIENTS: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil (emollient), Diisostearyl Malate (emollient), Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer (emollient polymer/texture enhancer), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter (emollient), Dipentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate/Polyhydroxystearate (hydration/slip agent), Polyamide-8 (emollient/film-forming agent), Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax (emulsifier), Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate (emollient/texture enhancer), Ethylhexyl Palmitate (emollient solvent), Triisostearin (skin-conditioning texture enhancer), Squalane (emollient antioxidant), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (emollient antioxidant), Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate (emollient), Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline (hydration), Water/Aqua (hydration), Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide (skin-restoring/hydration), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Unsaponifiables (skin-replenishing), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Tribehenin (hydration), Palmitic Acid (skin-replenishing), Hydroxystearic Acid (emollient), Sorbitan Isostearate (emulsifier), Trihydroxystearin (hydration), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (antioxidant), Portulaca Pilosa Extract (antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate (skin-replenishing/hydration), Lactic Acid (hydration), Sucrose Cocoate (emulsifier), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (skin-restoring), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 (skin-restoring), Glucomannan (hydration), Sorbic Acid (preservative).
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hello! Is PC perfectly natural cleansing gel safe?
Water, Decyl Glucoside (cleansing), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Sodium Cocoamphoacetate (cleansing), Lauryl Glucoside (cleansing), Xanthan Gum (texture-enhancing), Coco-Glucoside (cleansing), Glucose (hydration), Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (cleansing), Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate (cleansing), Glyceryl Oleate (texture-enhancing), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (hydration/skin-soothing), Carrageenan (texture-enhancing), Sodium Phytate (stabilizer), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Potassium Sorbate (preservative).
Thank you!
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi There! thank you so much for these lists! it’s been a life saver. I do apologize if this product has been listed but I don’t see it and wondering if it was safe:
Paula’s Choice CALM Redness Relief Moisturizer/CALM restoring moisturizer for normal to dry skin
ingredients
Water (Aqua), Ethylhexyl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Squalane, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Whey Protein, Tridecyl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Myristyl Myristate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Decarboxy Carnosine HCl, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hello!
Is below one safe for nursing?
2% BHA Body Spot Exfoliant
Aqua, Butylene Glycol (hydration), Cetyl Alcohol (texture-enhancing), PPG-14 Butyl Ether (texture-enhancing), Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid, exfoliant), Dimethicone (hydration), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (skin-soothing), Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (skin-soothing), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (skin-soothing), Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration), Cyclohexasiloxane (hydration), Dimethiconol (hydration/texture-enhancing), PEG-40 Stearate (texture-enhancing), Sorbitan Stearate (texture-enhancing), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer (texture-enhancing), Polyacrylamide (texture-enhancing), C13-14 Isoparaffin (texture-enhancing), Laureth-7 (texture-enhancing), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Hexylene Glycol (hydration/texture-enhancing), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
Thank you in advance!
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylic acid
Hi! You mentioed the • Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 is not pregancy safe because of licorice. This one is merchandised on the Paula’s choice website as recommended for pregancy so I’ve been using it and reading it’s not on your post has made me so concerned. I trusted their website: https://www.paulaschoice.com/skin-care-products/pregnancy-in-skin-care
This discussion will help: Why does X Brand say this product is safe but you don’t think it is safe? (or Vice Versa)
I don’t agree with the brand.
Hi Doctor. I thought you had previously reviewed the other Paula’s Choice Calm products (cleansers, serum, exfoliant etc.). Did you remove them from your list?
Anyway, I was hoping you would please review the following:
PC Calm cleanser for combination/oily skin: aqua, disodium cocoamphodiacetate (cleansing), butylene glycol (hydration), coco-glucoside (cleansing), glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), xanthan gum (texture-enhancing), limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil (non-fragrant plant oil/emollient), peg-7 glyceryl cocoate (cleansing), arctium majus (burdock) root extract (skin-soothing), allantoin (skin-soothing), aloe barbadensis leaf juice (hydration/skin-soothing), peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate (cleansing), tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e/antioxidant), tocopherol (vitamin e/antioxidant), calendula officinalis (marigold) flower extract (skin-soothing), isoamyl laurate (emollient), polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), polyglyceryl-10 laurate (texture-enhancing), ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), tetrasodium edta (stabilizer), citric acid (ph adjuster), phenoxyethanol (preservative), potassium sorbate (preservative), sodium benzoate (preservative).
And PC Calm Mineral Moisturizer SPF30 combination/oily skin: aqua, ethylhexyl palmitate (emollient), zinc oxide (6%, nano, sunscreen), cyclomethicone (hydration), titanium dioxide (2,32%, nano, sunscreen), dimethicone (hydration), c12-15 alkyl benzoate (emollient), caprylyl methicone (hydration), glyceryl stearate (emollient), peg-100 stearate (texture-enhancing), polysorbate 80 (texture-enhancing), sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer (texture-enhancing), isohexadecane (texture-enhancing), cetyl alcohol (texture-enhancing), polyglyceryl-6 isostearate (texture-enhancing), propylene glycol (hydration), allantoin (skin-soothing), chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract (skin-soothing), camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract (skin-soothing), glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract (skin-soothing), alumina (stabilizer), aloe barbadensis leaf juice (hydration/skin-soothing), glycerin (hydration), panthenol (skin replenishing), algae extract (skin replenishing), lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone (texture-enhancing), polyhydroxystearic acid (texture-enhancing), triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone (texture-enhancing), caprylyl glycol (preservative), butylene glycol (hydration), diethylhexyl carbonate (stabilizer), triethoxycaprylylsilane (texture-enhancing), disodium edta (stabilizer), phenoxyethanol (preservative), chlorphenesin (preservative).
PC Calm Repairing Serum: aqua, glycerin (skin replenishing), hyaluronic acid (hydration/skin replenishing), beta-glucan (skin-soothing/antioxidant), sea whip extract (skin-soothing), etanorulayh muidos (hydration/skin replenishing), ceramide np (hydration/skin replenishing), ceramide ap (hydration/skin replenishing), ceramide eop (hydration/skin replenishing), cholesterol (skin replenishing), glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract (skin-soothing), epilobium angustifolium (willow herb) flower/leaf/stem extract (skin-soothing), phytosphingosine (skin-renewing), sodium cocoyl amino acids (skin replenishing), chrysanthemum parthenium (feverfew) flower extract (antioxidant/skin-soothing), glycine soja (soybean) seed extract (skin-soothing), ubiquinone (antioxidant), sodium lauroyl lactylate (texture-enhancing), caprylic/capric triglyceride (skin replenishing/emollient), magnesium aspartate (emollient), potassium aspartate (emollient), sarcosine (emollient), xanthan gum (texture-enhancing), carbomer (texture-enhancing), polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), peg/ppg-14/4 dimethicone (texture-enhancing), disodium edta (stabilizer), ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), phenoxyethanol (preservative).
Thank you so much 🙂
They weren’t listed on the sites the last time I went through in January. I delete everything and start completely from fresh at those times, so I’m not skewed by old safety data and will catch reformulations. So no, I did NOT delete your favorite products on purpose. If they weren’t listed on the website at that time (which happens when they’re in the middle of formulating or something is out of stock), that’s likely what happened.
#1 Safe for pregnancy and nursing
#2, 3 Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root
Thank you so much <3
Hi Dr.,
I didn’t seem to see this listed on Paula’s Choice list. Please can you review this product:
Name: Paula’s Choice Skin recovery toner
Ingredients: EVENING PRIMROSE OIL
Non-fragrant plant oil that can have significant skin-soothing and emollient benefits for skin.
PANTHENOL (VITAMIN B5)
Panthenol is a humectant because of its ability to attract and hold moisture. It improves the look and feel of skin.
VITAMIN E
One of the most researched antioxidants for the body and for skin. Plays a supporting role in helping defend skin from the stress caused by UV light exposure.
INGREDIENTS:
Aqua, Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Glycereth-26 (hydration/texture-enhancing), Dimethiconol (hydration), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil (non-fragrant oil/antioxidant), Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil (non-fragrant oil/antioxidant), etanorulayH muidoS (hydration/skin replenishing), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Ascorbyl Palmitate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Panthenol (skin replenishing), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Niacinamide (vitamin B3/skin-restoring), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (emollient), Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate (stabilizer), Laureth-4 (texture-enhancing), Laureth-23 (texture-enhancing), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Chlorphenesin (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Benzoic Acid (preservative), Sorbic Acid (preservative).
Thanks
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Thank you Dr.!
Hi,
May I know if Paula’s Choice Clinical Discolouration Repair Serum is pregnancy and/or nursing safe?
List of Ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Niacinamide (skin-restoring), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Tranexamic Acid (skin-conditioning/brightening), C13-15 Alkane (solvent), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), Dicaprylyl Carbonate (emollient solvent), Ethyl Macadamiate (skin-softening), Behenyl Alcohol (texture enhancer), Glyceryl Stearate (emulsifier), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Silybum Marianum Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Lactobacillus/Coconut Fruit Juice Ferment Filtrate (skin-replenishing/skin-soothing/antioxidant), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Bakuchiol (skin-restoring/antioxidant), Xanthan Gum (texture enhancer), Caprylyl Glycol (emollient), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Hexylene Glycol (solvent), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (skin-soothing antioxidant plant), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (skin-replenishing/antioxidant), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Sodium Phytate (chelating agent), Malic Acid (pH adjuster), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to malic acid
Hi Doctor,
Is this C5 Super Boost Moisturizer safe during pregnancy?
Ingredients:
Key Ingredients
Ascorbyl Glucoside, Squalane, Acetyl sh Hexapeptide 5 Amide Acetate, Acetyl Zingerone
All Ingredients
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Squalane, Acetyl sh Hexapeptide 5 Amide Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Propanediol, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Acetyl Zingerone, Cetyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lecithin, Lysolecithin, Bacillus Ferment, Citric Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Beta-Sitosterol, Phytic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Thanks!
J.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
I scanned the comment section for over 20 mins hoping to find this one before I buy. Could you please tell me if this new Paula’s Choice Phytoestrogen Elasticity Renewal Serum is pregnancy/nursing safe? Thank you for your time!
Water/Aqua, Cyclodextrin (suspending/dispersing agent), Glycerin (humectant), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (emollient), Squalane (emollient antioxidant), Saccharide Isomerate (humectant), Propanediol (solvent), Sodium Acrylates Copolymer (film-forming agent), Hydrogenated Polydecene (emollient), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract (antioxidant), Equol (soy-derived isoflavone antioxidant), Resveratrol (antioxidant), Xanthan Gum (texture enhancer), Cetyl Alcohol (emollient), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Daidzein (soy-derived isoflavone antioxidant), Genistein (soy-derived isoflavone antioxidant), Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil (emollient), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (emollient), Phospholipids (humectant), Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate (emulsifier), Citric Acid (pH adjuster/stabilizer), Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Stem Extract (antioxidant/plant extract), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (emollient), Engelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract (antioxidant/plant extract), Sodium Phytate (pH adjuster/stabilizer), Sodium Citrate (pH adjuster/stabilizer), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hello,
I see that the Omega+ Complex Serum is on this list, which contains flaxseed oil. I see controversy over too much flaxseed and links to preterm labor. Is that not a concern due to the small amount in this product? Just want to be safe before I open mine! Thanks!!
You can pretty much find info out there about avoiding everything possible, much of which isn’t based on much. It’s not considered an ingredient to avoid by the medical community. My list of ingredients that I screen out is very conservative and it’s here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Great, thank you so much!
Hi Doctor, is the new C5 Super Boost Vitamin C Eye Cream pregnancy safe? Thank you!
Ingredients:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Triheptanoin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, C13-16 Isoalkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bacillus Ferment, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Behenyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Arachidyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hyaluronic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Sulfite, Zerumbone, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Phenoxyethanol.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
What about Paula’s choice moisture boost hydrating moisturizer and cleanser?
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!
Hi I was wondering if you knew if the C5 Super Boost Eye Cream is safe for pregnancy. Thanks for your help!
3-O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Squalane, Acetyl sh Hexapeptide 5 Amide Acetate, Acetyl Zingerone
All Ingredients
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 3-O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Squalane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acetyl sh Hexapeptide 5 Amide Acetate, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil , Hydrogenated Lecithin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Propanediol, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Acetyl Zingerone, Cetyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lecithin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Lysolecithin, Bacillus Ferment, Citric Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Beta-Sitosterol, Phytic Acid, Squalene, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
I was wondering if the following PC product is safe for Pregnancy?
C5 Super Boost Moisturizer:
Key Ingredients-
3-O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Squalane, Acetyl sh Hexapeptide 5 Amide Acetate, Acetyl Zingerone
All Ingredients
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 3-O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Squalane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acetyl sh Hexapeptide 5 Amide Acetate, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil , Hydrogenated Lecithin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Propanediol, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Acetyl Zingerone, Cetyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lecithin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Lysolecithin, Bacillus Ferment, Citric Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Beta-Sitosterol, Phytic Acid, Squalene, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Thanks
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hello- is the below safe?
-Vitamin C 5%: Brightens the look of under-eye dullness and smooths visible fine lines.
-Zerumbone: Targets the root causes of visible under-eye discoloration.
-Peptides: Visibly firm around the eyes and restore youthful-looking bounce.
Water/Aqua/Eau, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Triheptanoin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, C13-16 Isoalkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bacillus Ferment, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Behenyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Arachidyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hyaluronic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Sulfite, Zerumbone, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Phenoxyethanol.
Ok for pregnancy and nursing
Is this one safe for pregnancy?
Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer
Ingredients:
Inulin, Allantoin, Squalane, Alpha Glucan Oligosaccharide, Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract
This is fine for pregnancy and nursing
Hello! I am nursing and wondering if you could please review the following. Thank you!!!
CALM Ultra-Gentle Cleanser
Key Ingredients
Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Inulin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine
All Ingredients
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Cellulose Gum, Coco Caprylate/Caprate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Inulin, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Cellulose, Fructose, Glucose, Phenoxyethanol
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hello, can you please check if the new
CALM Nourishing Milky Toner is safe for pregnancy & nursing?
Thanks in advance! 🙂
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, C13-15 Alkane, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Ceteth-20 Phosphate , Sodium PCA, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Pantolactone, Phenoxyethanol
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi’ I’m wondering if the Pro Collagen Multi Peptide booster is pregnancy safe –
Ingredients:
Water (Aqua/Eau), Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-72 Amide, Sh-Polypeptide-121, SYN®-TC, Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Tridecapeptide-1, Polyglucuronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, C9-12 Alkane, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Lecithin, Sodium Phytate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hexylene Glycol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Thank you!
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
The Lip & Body Treatment Balm has castor oil. Isn’t castor oil unsafe for pregnancy?
No. You need to actually ingest very large amounts to make it something to avoid. Topical is fine.
Hello, first of all, thank you so much for this compilation, it’s greatly useful for pregnant ladies, no matter where they’re located. I would like to ask if Paula’s Choice’s Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment cream is safe to use during pregnancy? Thank you so much!
Ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Ethylhexyl Stearate (texture enhancer), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (emollient plant oil), Butylene Glycol (texture enhancer), Glycerin (skin-replenishing ingredient), Petrolatum (emollient), Cetearyl Alcohol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/ Hexacaprate, Tridecyl Trimellitate (texture enhancers), Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide 3, Cholesterol (skin-replenishing ingredients),Tocopherol (Vitamin E/antioxidant) Squalane(emollient), Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (stabilized Vitamin C/antioxidant), Dimethicone (texture enhancer), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3/skin-restoring ingredient) Polysorbate 60 (texture enhancer), Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein (skin conditioning agents), Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract (soothing agent), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring ingredient), Whey Protein (water-binding agent), Tridecyl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Myristyl Myristate (texture enhancers), Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Decarboxy Carnosine HCI (skin-restoring ingredients), Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (texture enhancers/water-binding agents),Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax (texture enhancers/emollients), Aminomethyl Propanol (pH-adjustor), Disodium EDTA (chelating agent), Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol (all preservatives).
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Good morning! I believe I read that this formula has changed which would make it safe for pregnancy and nursing. Can you confirm?
Paula’s Choice Pro Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster:
-Tridecapeptide-1: Smooths the look of expression lines.
-sh-Polypeptide-121: Increases visible elasticity in as little as four weeks.
-Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-72 Amide: Targets critical connecting and anchoring collagens.
Water (Aqua/Eau), Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-72 Amide, Sh-Polypeptide-121, SYN®-TC, Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Tridecapeptide-1, Polyglucuronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, C9-12 Alkane, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Lecithin, Sodium Phytate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hexylene Glycol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hey ist the new C5 Super Boost Nightcream:
VITAMIN C Combats signs of aging, improves complexion, counteracts brown spots and soothes skin. HEXAPEPTIDE-5 This peptide strengthens the skin’s surface resilience, provides a firmer appearance & locks in moisture. BARRIER REPAIR LIPID BLEND This double-encapsulated, skin-identical lipid blend replenishes and strengthens the skin’s protective barrier to prevent moisture loss and improve skin’s suppleness. INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Solvent), Dicrapylyl Carbonate (Emollient), 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Antioxidant), Dimethicone (Emollient), Butylene Glycol (Humectant), Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate (Emulsifier), Ascorbyl Glucoside (Antioxidant), Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/ Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (Texture enhancer), Squalane (Emollient), Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil (Antioxidant), Hydrogenated Lecithin (Emulsifier), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter (Plant extract), Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate (Emollient) , Hydrogenated Phoshatidylcholine (Emollient), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (Antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract (Antioxidant), Propanediol (Solvent), Jojoba Esters (Emollient), Tocopherol ( Antioxidant), Acetyl Zingerone (Antioxidant), Caprylyl Glycol (Preservative), Cetyl Alcohol (Emulsifier), Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax (Cleansing agent), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract (Antioxidant), Ethylhexylglycerin (Preservative), Hexylene Glycol (Solvent ), Acetyl sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate (Peptides), Sodium Phytate (Chelating agent), Polysorbate 60 (Emulsifier), Sorbitan Isostearate (Cleansing agent), Lecithin (Emollient), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (Antioxidant), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (Antioxidant), Lysolecithin (Emulsifier), Bacillus Ferment (Humectant), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Polyglutamic Acid (Humectant), Beta-Sitosterol (Emollient), Phytic Acid (Humectant), Squalene (Antioxidant ), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster).
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hey Doctor is the new C5 Vitamin C Nightcream pregnancy safe ?
VITAMIN C Combats signs of aging, improves complexion, counteracts brown spots and soothes skin.
HEXAPEPTIDE-5 This peptide strengthens the skin’s surface resilience, provides a firmer appearance & locks in moisture.
BARRIER REPAIR LIPID BLEND
This double-encapsulated, skin-identical lipid blend replenishes and strengthens the skin’s protective barrier to prevent moisture loss and improve skin’s suppleness.
INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Solvent), Dicrapylyl Carbonate (Emollient), 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Antioxidant), Dimethicone (Emollient), Butylene Glycol (Humectant), Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate (Emulsifier), Ascorbyl Glucoside (Antioxidant), Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/ Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (Texture enhancer), Squalane (Emollient), Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil (Antioxidant), Hydrogenated Lecithin (Emulsifier), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter (Plant extract), Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate (Emollient) , Hydrogenated Phoshatidylcholine (Emollient), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (Antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract (Antioxidant), Propanediol (Solvent), Jojoba Esters (Emollient), Tocopherol ( Antioxidant), Acetyl Zingerone (Antioxidant), Caprylyl Glycol (Preservative), Cetyl Alcohol (Emulsifier), Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax (Cleansing agent), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract (Antioxidant), Ethylhexylglycerin (Preservative), Hexylene Glycol (Solvent ), Acetyl sh-Hexapeptide-5 Amide Acetate (Peptides), Sodium Phytate (Chelating agent), Polysorbate 60 (Emulsifier), Sorbitan Isostearate (Cleansing agent), Lecithin (Emollient), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (Antioxidant), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (Antioxidant), Lysolecithin (Emulsifier), Bacillus Ferment (Humectant), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Polyglutamic Acid (Humectant), Beta-Sitosterol (Emollient), Phytic Acid (Humectant), Squalene (Antioxidant ), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster).
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Thank you for creating the website. Super helpful. I am back for my second pregnancy 🙂 is the following safe? Paula’s Choice CLEAR Ultra-light daily hydrating fluid SPF 30+
Broad-Spectrum SPF 30+: Shields skin from the damaging effects of UVA/UVB rays.
-Vitamin E (Tocopherol): A research-backed antioxidant that supports skin’s environmental defenses.
-Chamomile (Matricaria) Flower Extract: Visibly soothes acne-related redness.
Avobenzone 2%, Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2%, Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Silica, Dimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Peucedanum Graveolens (Dill) Extract, Sambucus Nigra (Black Elderberry) Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol.
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreens
Hi I apologize if this was asked already but I scrolled and didn’t see. How about the Pro collagen multi peptide booster?
Ingredients: Tridecapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-72 Amide, Sh-Polypeptide-121, SYN-TC, Polyglucuronic Acid, Glyceryl Glucoside
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Propanediol, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-72 Amide, Sh-Polypeptide-121, SYN-TC, Tridecapeptide-1, Polyglucuronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, C9-12 Alkane, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Lecithin, Sodium Phytate, Coco Caprylate/Caprate, Hexylene Glycol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hello, can you please review the MOISTURE BOOST Essential Hydrating Toner?
Key Ingredients
Superoxide Dismutase, Sodium PCA
All Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Superoxide Dismutase, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Sodium PCA, Creatine, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doctor, I apologize if this has already been asked but I scrolled and don’t think I saw it. It’s also a new product so that might be why. Is this safe for pregnancy and nursing? Thank you!
25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum
This clinical-level serum features highly stable 25% vitamin C to visibly improve uneven tone, radiance, elasticity & firmness without irritation.
Key Ingredients
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glutathione, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Ergothioneine
All Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, C9-12 Alkane, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Silica, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate, Coco Caprylate/Caprate, Tocopherol, Glutathione, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Extract, Urea, Mannitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium PCA, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trehalose, Ascorbic Acid, Glucose, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Ergothioneine, Triacetin, Phenoxyethanol
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doctor is this safe for pregnancy?
Its the new Paulas Choice 25% VITAMIN C + GLUTATHIONE CLINICAL SERUM.
ingredients: AQUA/WATER/EAU, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, C9-12 ALKANE, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE, SILICA, PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, POLYGLYCERYL-6 POLYRICINOLEATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, XANTHAN GUM, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN EXTRACT, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, CETYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, LYSINE CARBOXYMETHYL CYSTEINATE, COCO CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, TOCOPHEROL, GLUTATHIONE, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM PHYTATE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SUNFLOWER SEED EXTRACT, UREA, MANNITOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SODIUM PCA, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, POLYSORBATE 60, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, TREHALOSE, ASCORBIC ACID, GLUCOSE, VANILLA PLANIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT, POLYQUATERNIUM-51, ERGOTHIONEINE, TRIACETIN, PHENOXYETHANOL
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi! Thank you for doing this website, helping me so much. I have to ask you what if you think Azelaic Acid is safe for pregnancy and nursing? I saw that you had decided that “Paulas choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster” is not safe for pregnancy bot safe for nursing, but the reason not safe for pregnancy wasn’t Azelaic Acid but Salicylic Acid and Licorice Root.
The ingredient is fine
Hi, Thank you. the new 25% vi0tamin C + Glutathione serum is safe during breastfeeding? Below is the list of ingredients –
Aqua (Solvent), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Antioxidant), Dimethicone (Skin conditioning agent), Glycerin (Humectant), C9-12 Alkane (Emollient), Ascorbyl Glucoside (Skin brightening agent, Silica (Opacifying agent), Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract (Skin conditioning agent), Hydrogenated Lecithin (Skin conditioning agent), Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate (Emollient), Mannitol (Skin conditioning agent), Sodium Hydroxide (Solvent), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Viscosity controlling agent), Xanthan Gum (Emulsion stabilizer), Glutathione (Antioxidant), Ergothioneine (Antioxidant), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract (Skin conditioning agent), Hydroethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloylmethyl Taurate Copolymer (Dispersing agent), Cetyl Alcohol (Emulsion stabilizer), Caprylyl Glycol (Skin conditioning agent), Lysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate (Skin conditioning agent), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (Skin conditioning agent), Tocopherol (Skin conditioning agent), Sodium Citrate (pH adjuster), Sodium Phytate (Chelating agent), Hexylene Glycol (Emulsifier), Ethylhexylglycerin (Skin conditioning agent), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract (Emollient), Urea (Humectant), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Skin conditioning agent), Sodium PCA (Skin conditioning agent), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (Skin conditioning agent), Polysorbate 60 (Surfactant), Sorbitan Isostearate (Surfactant), Trehalose (Humectant), Ascorbic Acid (Skin conditioning agent), Glucose (Solvent), Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract (Skin conditioning agent), Polyquaternium-51 (Humectant), Triacetin (Solvent), Sodium Hyaluronate (Skin conditioning agent), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative). [IL360v3]
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hello! Is the 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum safe for pregnancy?
Ingredients are:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Dimethicone (silicone/emollient), Glycerin (humectant), C9-12 Alkane (solvent), Ascorbyl Glucoside (vitamin C/antioxidant), Silica (texture enhancer), Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract (plant extracts/antioxidant), Hydrogenated Lecithin (emollient), Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate (emulsifier/suspending/dispersing agent), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (texture enhancer), Xanthan Gum (texture enhancer), Glutathione (antioxidant), Ergothioneine (antioxidant), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract (plant extracts/antioxidant), Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (suspending/dispersing agent), Cetyl Alcohol (emollient), Caprylyl Glycol (humectant), Lysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate (antioxidant), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (emollient), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Sodium Citrate (pH adjuster), Sodium Phytate (chelating agent), Hexylene Glycol (humectant), Ethylhexylglycerin (humectant), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract (plant extracts/antioxidant), Urea (humectant), Mannitol (humectant), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Sodium PCA (humectant), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (plant extracts/antioxidant), Polysorbate 60 (emulsifier), Sorbitan Isostearate (emulsifier), Trehalose (humectant), Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C/antioxidant), Glucose (humectant), Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract (plant extracts/antioxidant), Polyquaternium-51 (film-forming agent), Triacetin (solvent), Sodium Hyaluronate (humectant), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doctor,
I was just wondering if this is safe:
Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant
Water/Aqua/Eau, 2,3-Butanediol (Humectant/Solvent), Mandelic Acid (Exfoliant), Lactic Acid (Exfoliant/Humectant), Sodium Hydroxide (Ph Adjuster), Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Extract (Plant Extract/Antioxidant), Akebia Quinata (Chocolate Vine) Stem Extract (Plant Extract/Antioxidant), Prunus Lannesiana (Cherry Blossom) Flower Extract (Plant Extract/Antioxidant), Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate (Prebiotic/Probiotic/Postbiotic), Saccharomyces Lysate (Prebiotic/Probiotic/Postbiotic), Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract (Plant Extract/Antioxidant), Saccharide Isomerate (Humectant), Arginine (Antioxidant/Humectant), Hydroxyacetophenone (Humectant/Stabilizer), Butylene Glycol (Humectant/Solvent), Sodium Phytate (Chelating Agent), Pentylene Glycol (Humectant), Xanthan Gum (Stabilizer/Texture Enhancer), Citric Acid (Ph Adjuster), Sodium Citrate (Ph Adjuster/Chelating Agent), 1,2-Hexanediol (Preservative/Solvent), Caprylyl Glycol (Humectant), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative).
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to mandelic acid
Can you elaborate on why that is not good?
I just discovered this site and all my previous research on this acid is that it’s one of the only AHA ingredients considered safe for pregnancy due to its small molecule size it cannot penetrate the skin into the bloodstream.
Just looking to get more information as I was considering this product since I cannot use my BHA during pregnancy,
All of the AHAs penetrate into the bloodstream. And small size makes it MORE likely, not less.
Is this new product pregnancy safe – 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant
Water/Aqua/Eau, 2,3-Butanediol (humectant/solvent), Mandelic Acid (exfoliant), Lactic Acid (exfoliant/humectant), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Extract (plant extract/antioxidant), Akebia Quinata (Chocolate Vine) Stem Extract (plant extract/antioxidant), Prunus Lannesiana (Cherry Blossom) Flower Extract (plant extract/antioxidant), Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate (prebiotic/probiotic/postbiotic), Saccharomyces Lysate (prebiotic/probiotic/postbiotic), Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract (plant extract/antioxidant), Saccharide Isomerate (humectant), Arginine (antioxidant/humectant), Hydroxyacetophenone (humectant/stabilizer), Butylene Glycol (humectant/solvent), Sodium Phytate (chelating agent), Pentylene Glycol (humectant), Xanthan Gum (stabilizer/texture enhancer), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Sodium Citrate (pH adjuster/chelating agent), 1,2-Hexanediol (preservative/solvent), Caprylyl Glycol (humectant), Sodium Benzoate (preservative).
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to mandelic acid
Dear Doctor , thanks for your priceless work! Your page is such a relief for me! May I ask about the safety of these two products while breastfeeding? Paula’s Choice 1%BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant: Aqua (Solvent), Methylpropanediol (Solvent), Dicrapylyl Carbonate (Emolient), C15-19 Alkane (Solvent), Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (Emulsion Stabilizer), Salicylic Acid (Skin conditioning agent), Propanediol (Solvent), Inulin (Humectant), Caprylyl Glycol (Skin conditioning agent), Allantoin (Skin conditioning agent), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Ethylhexylglycerin (Skin conditioning agent), Hexylene Glycol (Emulsifying agent), Sorbitan Isostearate (Emulsifying agent), Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide (Skin conditioning agent), Glycerin (Humectant), Laminaria Digitata Extract (Humectant), Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract (Skin conditioning agent), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (Skin conditioning agent), Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract (Skin conditioning agent), Galactoarabinan (Film former), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Schizophyllan (Humectant), Maltodextrin (Skin conditioning agent), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative).
And 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant: Aqua (Solvent), 2,3-Butanediol (Skin conditioning agent), Mandelic Acid (Alpha Hydroxy acid), Lactic Acid (Alpha Hydroxy acid), Sodium Hydroxide (Solvent), Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Extract (Skin conditioning agent), Akebia Quinata Stem Extract (Skin conditioning agent), Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract (Skin conditioning agent), Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate (Skin conditioning agent), Saccharomyces Lysate (Skin conditioning agent), Achillea Millefolium Extract (Skin conditioning agent), Saccharide Isomerate (Skin conditioning agent), Arginine (Skin conditioning agent), Hydroxyacetophenone (Antioxidant), Butylene Glycol (Humectant), Sodium Phytate (Chelating agent), Pentylene Glycol (Humectant), Xanthan Gum (Antioxidant), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Sodium Citrate (Buffering agent), 1,2-Hexanediol (Skin conditioning agent), Caprylyl Glycol (Skin conditioning agent), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative). Thank you so so much!
Both are Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to:
#1: salicylic acid
#2: Mandelic acid
25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum — is this one safe?
ingredients: Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glutathione, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Ergothioneine
This is fine for pregnancy and nursing
Is this new toner safe for both?
Calm Nourishing Milky Toner
Key Ingredients
Allantoin, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Panthenol, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Sodium PCA
All Ingredients
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, C13-15 Alkane, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Ceteth-20 Phosphate , Sodium PCA, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Pantolactone, Phenoxyethanol
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Pro-collagen Booster:
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Propanediol, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-72 Amide, Sh-Polypeptide-121, SYN-TC, Tridecapeptide-1, Polyglucuronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, C9-12 Alkane, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Lecithin, Sodium Phytate, Coco Caprylate/Caprate, Hexylene Glycol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Is the Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer okay to use while pregnant?
Ingredients: Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glycerin, Cocoglycerides, Squalane, Sodium Polyacrylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil , Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopherol, 2,3-Butanediol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Sodium PCA, Urea, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Trehalose, Polyquaternium-51, Triacetin, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Apologies forgot to list the ingredients before!
Is this safe to use? Thanks so much!
Paula’s Choice Advanced Sun Protection Daily Moisturiser SPF 50 | PA++++
INGREDIENTS:
Aqua (Solvent), Dibutyl Adipate (Skin Conditioning Agent), Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (Sunscreen Agent), Propylheptyl Caprylate (Skin Conditioning Agent), Dicaprylyl Carbonate (Emolient), Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Sunscreen Agent), Ethylhexyl Triazone (Sunscreen Agent), Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano) (Sunscreen Agent), Undecane (Skin Conditioning Agent), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (Sunscreen Agent), Glycerin (Skin Protectant), Isononyl Isononanoate (Emolient), Propanediol (Solvent), Tridecane (Skin Conditioning Agent), Potassium Cetyl Phosphate (Emulsifier), Saccharomyces Ferment (Skin Conditioning Agent), Sodium Polyacrylate (Emulsion Stabilizer), Decyl Glucoside (Cleansing Agent), Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether (Surfactant), Sodium Phytate (Chelating Agent), Caprylhydroxyamic Acid (Chelating Agent), Lauroyl Lysine (Skin Conditioning Agent), Propylenen Glycol (Humectant), Xantham Gum (Miscellaneous skin conditioning agent), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Naringenin (Skin Conditoning Agent), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (Solvent).
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreens, salicylate
Hi! I don’t see this vitamin c on the list. Is it ok for nursing?
25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum
Key Ingredients
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glutathione, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Ergothioneine
All Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, C9-12 Alkane, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Silica, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate, Coco Caprylate/Caprate, Tocopherol, Glutathione, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Extract, Urea, Mannitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium PCA, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trehalose, Ascorbic Acid, Glucose, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Ergothioneine, Triacetin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hey there! I tried to ask this before but I’m not sure it went through! Can you please tell me if the Paula’s Choice c5 super boost is ok? Here are the ingredients:
Aqua, Glycerin, Cococaprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Diisooctyl Succinate, Squalane, Sucrose Polystearate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Glycogen, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Citric Acid, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Parfum, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide.
You asked previously on another brand’s page, not the Paula’s choice page.
This is Safe for pregnancy and nursing.
Is this safe? Aqua, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (emollient/texture-enhancing), Isononyl Isononanoate (texture-enhancing), Titanium Dioxide (3,85%, Nano, mineral sunscreen), Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil (non-fragrant oil/emollient), Zinc Oxide (3,12%, Nano, mineral sunscreen), Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration/texture-enhancing), Glyceryl Stearate (emollient/texture-enhancing), PEG-100 Stearate (emollient/texture-enhancing), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Pentylene Glycol (hydration), Cetearyl Alcohol (emollient/texture-enhancing), Dimethicone (hydration), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (emollient), VP/Eicosene Copolymer (texture-enhancing), Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract (skin-soothing), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), etanorulayH muidoS (hydration/skin replenishing), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), Ubiquinone (antioxidant), Ceramide NG (hydration/skin replenishing), Methicone (hydration), Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 (skin-restoring), PEG-10 Dimethicone (texture-enhancing), Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract (skin-soothing), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient/texture-enhancing), Tribehenin (skin-restoring), PEG-10 Phytosterol (texture-enhancing), Sorbitan Stearate (texture-enhancing), Polyhydroxystearic Acid (texture-enhancing), Alumina (texture-enhancing), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), Aluminum Stearate (texture-enhancing), Xanthan Gum (texture-enhancing), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Chlorphenesin (preservative).
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Thank you!
Is the Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 safe?
Allantoin, Inulin, Sunflower Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
All Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Glycerin, Polyester-8, Aluminum Stearate, C15-19 Alkane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Silica, Trehalose, Inulin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Alumina, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diheptyl Succinate, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Citrate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreen
I believe this is a new product – “Perfect Cleansing Oil”
All Ingredients
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, MIPA-Laureth Sulfate , Laureth-4, Laureth-7, Triethylhexanoin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis , Vitis Vinifera, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Unsaponifiables, Alpha-Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
I see you list the 2% BHA exfoliant as safe during nursing. Is it safe to use 1-2x daily? I am finding a lot of different information regarding the safety of this. Any idea why there is such a discrepancy?
Thank you!
When something is listed as safe it doesn’t matter number of times a day or trimester.
The reason for discrepancies in info is explained by this discussion: Why does X Brand say this product is safe but you don’t think it is safe? (or Vice Versa)
Hi. May I ask if the C5 super boost eye cream is safe? Thank you!
Key Ingredients
3-O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Zerumbone, Sh-Polypeptide-121
All Ingredients
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Triheptanoin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, 3-O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hyaluronic Acid, Zerumbone, Bacillus Ferment, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Unsaponifiables, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doctor,
Is 5% Niacinamide Body Serum pregnancy/nursing safe? I didn’t see it on this list.
Key Ingredients
Niacinamide, Panthenol, Saccharide Isomerate,
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
All Ingredients
Water, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric, Triglyceride, Coco Caprylate/Caprate , Myristyl Myristate , Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, C13-15 Alkane, Squalene, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate,
Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Pantolactone, Sodium Phytate, Silica, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Bacillus Ferment, Phenoxyethanol
Thank you!
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Paula’s choice: 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum
Key Ingredients
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glutathione, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Ergothioneine
All Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, C9-12 Alkane, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Silica, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate, Coco Caprylate/Caprate, Tocopherol, Glutathione, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Extract, Urea, Mannitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium PCA, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trehalose, Ascorbic Acid, Glucose, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Ergothioneine, Triacetin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi,
Paula’s choice has a “1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant”, it’s 1%, is that considered safe for pregnancy?
Here’s the list:
Water, Methylpropanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C15-19 Alkane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Inulin, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Galactorarabinan , Citric Acid, Schizophyllan, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol
No, it’s already in the list and isn’t safe.
But what about this % of an ingredient?
Hello!
Is the Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 from Paula’s Choice safe for pregnancy?
All Ingredients:
Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Glycerin, Polyester-8, Aluminum Stearate, C15-19 Alkane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Silica, Trehalose, Inulin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Alumina, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diheptyl Succinate, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Citrate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreen
Hi,
I understand that you have included the C15 Super Booster on the list above. However i am unsure whether it is the new formula that you have included. Could you please check if the new reformulated C15 Super Booster is fine for both pregnancy and nursing? Thank you and Here is the ingredients list:
Water (Aqua/Eau), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C/Antioxidant, Glycerin (Humectant), Ethoxydiglycol (Solvent), PPG-26-Buteth-26 (Emulsifier), Mannitol (Humectant), Tridecapeptide-1 (Peptides), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 (Peptides), Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant), Pentylene Glycol (Texture Enhancer), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Emollient), Bisabolol (Plant Extract/Antioxidant), Sodium Gluconate (Chelating Agent/Humectant), Decylene Glycol (Emollient), Ferulic Acid (Antioxidant), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract (Plant Extract/Antioxidant), Tocopherol (Vitamin E/Antioxidant), Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 (Film-Forming Agent), 1,2-Hexanediol (Solvent), Panthenol (Vitamin B5/Humectant), Sodium Phytate (Chelating Agent/Stabilizer), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster), Ergothioneine (Antioxidant), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative)
It’s already the new formula.
Hello, I just had a question about BHAs and how you evaluate if products are pregnancy-safe or not if they contain salicylic acid. If a product has BHAs in their ingredient list, do you immediately label it not pregnancy safe? I am seeing some information online about topical BHAs under 2% being okay for pregnancy so I was just curious.
Yes, I label them as not pregnancy safe. Discussion link below about why the % doesn’t matter, but you should know that 2% salicylic acid is the limit for prescription vs over the counter in the US. Hence, a lot of brands say 2% is fine.
But what about this % of an ingredient?
Hi! I am wondering if the Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum (without Retinol) is safe for pregnancy? Thanks for the great work!
Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration/suspending agent), Dimethicone (hydration/suspending agent), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin c/antioxidant), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 (skin-restoring ingredient), Ceramide NP (hydration/skin replenishing), Tocotrienols (vitamin E/antioxidant), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Ubiquinone (coenzyme Q10/antioxidant), Thioctic Acid (Alpha Lipoic Acid, antioxidant), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (stabilized vitamin C/antioxidant), Ferulic Acid (antioxidant), Beta-Glucan (skin-soothing), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), Epigallocatechin Gallate (antioxidant), Ergothioneine (antioxidant), Glutathione (antioxidant), Xanthophylls (antioxidant), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract (antioxidant), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract (skin-soothing), Lupinus Albus Seed Oil (antioxidant), Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract (antioxidant), Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil (emollient), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Thank you very much!
Hi Doctor! May I please know if the Paula’s Choice Calm Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is okay for pregnancy and nursing?
Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide [nano], Zinc Oxide [nano], Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Glycerin, Polyester-8, Aluminum Stearate, C15-19 Alkane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Silica, Trehalose, Inulin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Alumina, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diheptyl Succinate, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Citrate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate.
Thanks!
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreen
Hello! I notice that licorice root is listed as okay for nursing and not pregnancy on this list. However, it’s also listed on products not safe for either here. So is licorice root okay when nursing?
Yes, licorice root is ok for nursing, it’s not safe for pregnancy. I list everything that isn’t safe. When a product isn’t safe for either pregnancy or nursing, I list the ingredients that place it there first (usually arbutin, retinoids, bakuchiol, hemp/cannabis but there are also others). I still list the ingredients to avoid in pregnancy, but they’re listed afterwards.