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Pregnancy Safe Skincare from Derma e

Pregnancy Safe Skincare from Derma e

Pregnancy safe skincare 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 every pregnancy safe skincare product from Derma e as of 12/11/2022. If it is not safe, I’ll tell you why. All of the products meet my pregnancy safe criteria. Note I will link to every product directly to avoid confusion. You’ll know exactly which product I mean.

Pregnancy and Nursing Safe Products from Derma e

Advanced Peptides & Flora-Collagen™ Eye Cream (at Amazon)
Advanced Peptides & Flora-Collagen™ Gentle Jelly Cleanser (at Target)
Advanced Peptides & Flora-Collagen™ Night Moisturizer (at Target)
Advanced Peptides & Flora-Collagen™ Serum (at Amazon, Target)
Biotin Thickening Spray
Eczema Relief Cream (at Amazon)
Eczema Relief Lotion
Hydrating Gentle Cleanser (at Amazon, Target)
Hydrating Night Cream (at Amazon)
Itch Relief Lotion
Jasmine & Vanilla Ultra Moisturizing Shea Body Lotion
Microdermabrasion Scrub (at Amazon)
Nourishing Conditioner
Nourishing Shampoo
Purifying 2 in 1 Charcoal Mask
Purifying Daily Detox Scrub (at Amazon, Target)
Purifying Gel Cleanser (at Amazon, Target)
Radiant Glow Face Oil (at Amazon)
Restoring Conditioner
Restoring Shampoo
Scar Cream Sun Protectant SPF 35
Scar Gel (at Amazon)
Sensitive Skin Soothing Cleanser
Skin Restore Advanced Peptides & Flora-Collagen™ Moisturizer (at Target)
Styling Repair Hair Oil
Sun Protection Mineral Powder SPF 30 (at Amazon)
Tea Tree and Vitamin E Relief Cream (at Amazon)
Tinted Moisturizing BB Cream SPF 30+
• Ultra Hydrating Advanced Repair Night Cream (at Target)
Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Cloud Cleanser (at Target)
Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Gel Booster (at Target)
Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Overnight Facial
Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Water Eye Gel (at Target)
Ultra Hydrating Dewy Skin Serum (at Amazon, Target)
Ultra Hydrating Lip Plumping Treatment
Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches (at Target)
Vitamin C Brightening Clay Mask
Vitamin C Concentrated Serum (at Amazon, Target)
Vitamin C Eye Cream, No Dark Circles Perfecting Cream (at Target)
Vitamin C Gentle Daily Cleansing Paste (at Target)
Vitamin C Glow Face Oil
Vitamin C Weightless Moisturizer SPF 45 (at Target)
Vitamin E 12,000 IU Cream (at Amazon)
Vitamin E Fragrance-Free Sensitive Skin Shea Body Lotion (at Amazon)
Vitamin E Fragrance-Free Sensitive Skin Shea Hand Repair Cream (at Amazon)
Vitamin E Skin Oil 14,000 I.U. (at Amazon)

Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing

Acne Blemish Control Treatment Serum (at Amazon, Target): Salicylic Acid, Willow Bark
Acne Deep Pore Cleansing Wash (at Amazon, Target): Salicylic Acid, Willow Bark
Acne Oil-Control Matte Moisturizer: Salicylic Acid, Willow Bark
• Acne Rebalancing Cream (at Amazon): Salicylic Acid, Willow Bark
Anti-Blemish Clarifying Bi-Phase Toner: Glycolic Acid
Blue Light Shield Concentrated Serum (at Target): Salicylic Acid
Essentials Radiance Toner (at Amazon): Glycolic Acid
Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads (at Target): Mandelic Acid
Gentle Enzyme Peel: Licorice Root
Lemongrass & Thyme Tone-Correcting Shea Body Lotion: Licorice Root, Gluconolactone
Overnight Peel (at Amazon, Target): Glycolic Acid
Scalp Relief Conditioner (at Amazon): Willow Bark, Salicylic Acid
Scalp Relief Shampoo (at Amazon): Willow Bark, Salicylic Acid
Scalp Relief Treatment: Willow Bark
Skin Firming Antioxidant Cleanser: Stem Cells, Malic Acid
Stem Cell Lifting Eye Treatment (at Amazon): Stem Cells
Sulfur Spot Treatment (at Target): Salicylic Acid
Thickening Conditioner: Willow Bark
Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum: Stem Cells, Malic Acid
Vitamin C Instant Radiance Citrus Facial Peel (at Amazon, Target): Glycolic Acid
Vitamin E Lavender & Neroli Skin Smoothing Shea Body Lotion: Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid
Vitamin E Lavender & Neroli Skin Smoothing Shea Hand Cream: Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid

Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing

Anti-Aging Regenerative Night Cream (at Amazon): Retinoid, Bakuchiol
Anti-Aging Regenerative Serum (at Amazon, Target): Retinoid, Bakuchiol, Glycolic Acid
Anti-Wrinkle Cleanser (at Amazon, Target): Retinoid, Bakuchiol, Glycolic Acid
Anti-Wrinkle Eye Treatment (at Target): Retinoid
Anti-Wrinkle Renewal Cream (at Amazon, Target): Retinoid, Bakuchiol
Anti-Wrinkle Scrub (at Amazon): Retinoid, Bakuchiol, Glycolic Acid
Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Oil (at Amazon): Retinoid, Bakuchiol
CBD Infused Balm: CBD, Hemp
Crepey Skin Pre-Treatment Exfoliating Scrub (at Target): Retinoid
Crepey Skin Repair Treatment (at Target): Retinoid, Bakuchiol
Hydrating Eye Cream (at Amazon, Target): Retinoid
Recover and Repair Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment: Hemp
Rosehip & Almond Anti-Aging Shea Hand and Cuticle Cream: Retinoid, Bakuchiol
Sensitive Skin Soothing Moisturizer (at Amazon): Retinoid
Skin Brighten: Arbutin, Licorice Root
Skin De-Stress Calming CBD Cleanser: CBD, Hemp
Skin De-Stress Calming CBD Moisturizer: CBD, Hemp
Skin De-Stress Calming CBD Serum: CBD, Hemp
Skin De-Stress Cheek & Eye Cream Corrector: CBD, Hemp
Thickening Shampoo: Bakuchiol
Ultra Hydrating Antioxidant Day Cream (at Amazon, Target): Retinoid
Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer (at Amazon): Retinoid
Vitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser (at Amazon): Retinoid, Licorice Root, Glycolic Acid
Vitamin C Intense Night Cream (at Target): Retinoid, Bakuchiol, Licorice Root
Vitamin C Renewing Moisturizer (at Amazon, Target): Retinoid

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146 Comments

  1. 8.12.19
    Brieanna said:

    Absolutely so happy that I found your blog. I’m pregnant with baby number 2 and have been searching high and low for skin care that is safe for me to use. With my first I was so clueless about skincare that I didn’t use any my entire pregnancy and my skin really suffered. With this second pregnancy I actually own more than half the pregnancy safe products on the derma e list and it makes me so happy that I can still use them!

  2. 8.18.19
    Taylor farson said:

    Hello, you say you can’t use the hydrating gentle cleanser because of retiniod, but I don’t see that listed in their ingredients.

    • 8.18.19
      15mins said:

      It’s the Retinyl Palmitate in the complete ingredient list.

    • 2.21.21
      Ashley said:

      Hello! Amazon sent me the wrong eye cream but this one is not on the list and wondering if I can keep it to use in pregnancy? Thank you!

      Purified Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Plant Derived), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Stearyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Coco-Caprylate (Coconut Derived), Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable Derived), Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Diheptyl Succinate, Dimethyl MEA (DMAE), Lycium Barbarum (InstaLift® Goji) Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 (Matrixyl® synthe’6®), Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline®NP), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid; Actimoist®Bio-1), Thioctic (Alpha-Lipoic) Acid, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Resveratrol, Copper PCA, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Caffeine, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

      • 2.21.21
        Christine said:

        I’m not certain if the Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture is a stem cell ingredient. Sometimes stem cells are listed this way, but not always. I would check into what the brand is claiming about stem cells in the product. My concerns are in this post: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy.

        It’s otherwise ok for pregnancy and nursing, so it’s really up to you.

    • 4.11.22
      Laura said:

      Is the vitamin C No dark circles perfecting eye cream ok?

      Purified Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Mica, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Caffeine, Jojoba Esters, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Steviol Glycoside/Curcuma Long (Tumeric) Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycolipids, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Spirulina, Lavendula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium, Citrus Grandis.

      • 4.12.22
        Christine said:

        Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  3. 9.13.19
    Munnie said:

    Thanks a lot for all the efforts!

  4. 5.5.20
    Christina Smith said:

    Hello, I just wanted to raise your attention to something- I bought the advanced peptide and collagen serum thinking it was pregnancy safe. On their website the ingredients look fine, but then it arrived and retinyl palminate is listed as one of the ingredients on the box. Is this ingredient safe still for pregnancy or should I not use this serum? Thankyou so much for your time and putting this list together.

    • 5.5.20
      15mins said:

      Oh no! They must have reformulated but not updated info anywhere, I agree with you, I don’t see it listed in the ingredients on their website. I’m glad you checked! It isn’t safe. I’ve updated the post to reflect this info.

  5. 5.13.20
    Vanessa MacDonald said:

    Hi im wondering about the Derma E Sun Defense Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Body? (Since I cant find the oil free body one!) thanks so much for your page!

    Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 20%

    Inactive Ingredients:
    Purified Water, Coco-Caprylate (Coconut Derived), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Lauryl Glucoside (Plant Derived), Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Microcrystalline Cellulose (Plant Derived), Cellulose Gum (Plant Derived), Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Phytic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C)

    • 5.13.20
      15mins said:

      Looks ok to me

  6. 6.28.20
    LLC said:

    Dear Doctor, can you please let me know if this product is safe? Thank you!

    DERMA KIDS SUN LOTION HIGH SPF30
    Ingredients:
    Aqua, Octocrylene, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Decyl Glucoside, Ceteareth-20, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Saccharide Isomerate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceteareth-12, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid.

    • 6.28.20
      Christine said:

      This has chemical sunscreens, it’s ok for nursing but not pregnancy

  7. 7.31.20
    casey said:

    Hello,

    Love that you have this-it is so helpful!

    I am not seeing the Derma E products: Blue Light Shield Concentrated Serum or Ultra-Hydrating Alkaline Overnight Facial.

    Thank you 🙂

    • 7.31.20
      Christine said:

      I have currently reviewed all products in this brand that I can. If I have not reviewed your products, I require a full ingredient list to review your product, more info here:
      why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety

      • 9.10.20
        Steph said:

        How about the Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Water Eye Gel??

        Purified Water, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Panthenol, Allantoin, Copper PCA, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Natural Fragrance Oils.

        • 9.10.20
          Christine said:

          Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing

  8. 8.20.20
    Cindy Lara said:

    Would the safe products be the same as of today? I use the vitamin c cleanser and I just ran out and found out I was pregnant. Being the second pregnancy, I remembered not all facial cleansers and creams are allowed.

    Anyways, would the DMAE cleanser and the vitamin c serum be safe still? How about vitamin E IU 14000 plus safflower seed oil (its an oil product) ingredients state: carthamus tinctures (safflower) seed oil and tocopherol acetate (vitamin e)?

    I’ve been using the derma e line for the past year and it has changed my skin for the better, so I want to make sure I dont let my skin get bad again even though I know my pregnancy is number 1. Thank you so much!!!!

    • 8.20.20
      Christine said:

      If the products haven’t been reformulated they should be the same safety category

  9. 8.27.20
    Christine N said:

    Hi! How about this Derma E – Sun Protection Mineral Face Powder SPF 30?

    Ingredients
    Active: Titanium Dioxide 17.29%, Zinc Oxide 20%. Inactive: Mica, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Capryloyl Glycine, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Iron Oxides (CI 77492, CI 77489).

    • 8.27.20
      Christine said:

      I don’t screen powders at all because you don’t need to worry about them. Info here: Pregnancy Safe Makeup

      • 8.27.20
        Christine N said:

        Thank you so much!

        • 11.1.20
          Deepti said:

          WATER (AQUA) BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, CAPRIC/CAPRYLIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL STARCH, PHENYLPROPANOL, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, XANTHAN GUM, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, FERULIC ACID, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE (VITAMIN C), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLUCOSE, ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (MATCHA TEA) LEAF EXTRACT.

          • 11.1.20
            Christine said:

            Yes, this is fine for pregnancy and nursing

  10. 8.27.20
    Christine N said:

    What are your thoughts on these?
    #1 Derma E – Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Water Eye Gel
    Ingredients
    Purified Water, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Panthenol, Allantoin, Copper PCA, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Natural Fragrance Oils.

    #2 – Derma E – Ultra-Hydrating Alkaline Gel Booster Serum
    Ingredients
    Purified Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium PCA, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Cellulose Gum, Copper PCA, Superoxide Dismutase, Sodium Bicarbonate, Natural Fragrances Oil, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ergothioneine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-28.

    • 8.27.20
      Christine said:

      Both look ok for pregnancy and nursing

  11. 9.28.20
    Natalie said:

    Hi!
    I’m wondering if you can review DermaE’s product “purifying oil free moisturizer”
    Ingredients: Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Gel Extract*, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Coco-Caprylate (Coconut Derived), Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Undaria Pinnatifida (Wakame, Kimarine®) Extract, Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Fucus Vesiculosus (Bladderwrack) Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium (Canadian Willowherb?) Extract, Xanthan Gum, Charcoal Powder, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable Derived), Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Iron Oxides, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

    Thank you in advance!

    • 9.30.20
      Christine said:

      This is fine for pregnancy and nursing

  12. 10.6.20
    VT said:

    hello! I love the website, it is really well laid pout and easy to search for stuff. The one question I had is that you say you will note why the item is not pregnancy safe but I can’t seem to see where you have written that? Or is it that the ingredient you write next to the product not in bold, is the one that should be avoided?
    I am specifically looking at some of the Derma E Acne serums / creams, are the ingredients to avoid Salicylic Acid and Willow Bark (Salicylate)?
    The Acne Rebalancing Cream isn’t on here (I think it may be fairly new this summer) but I assume that is one to avoid while pregnant as it’s active ingredient is Salicylic Acid?
    Thanks so much!

    • 10.6.20
      Christine said:

      Yes, the ingredient next to each product is the one to avoid. Sometimes people disagree with me and don’t care about Licorice root for example, so if they know I was only worried about licorice root in a product it would be important. I tried to make it pretty obvious for each product.
      The acne rebalancing cream may have been released after my last full brand review, but if it has salicylic acid I wouldn’t recommend using it while pregnant.

      • 7.25.21
        Natalie Mariacher said:

        Hi! Can you review this for safety?
        “derma e blue light shield serum“
        Purified Water, Cetyl Alcohol (Vegetable Derived), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable Derived), Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Capryloyl Glycerin/sebacic Acid Copolymer, Diheptyl Succinate, Salicylic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Charcoal Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Rhodiola Rosea (Rhodiola) Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Xanthophylls (Lutein), Panax (Ginseng) Root Extract, Trehalose, Aphanizomenon Flos-aquae (Blue Green Algae) Powder, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

        Also, I’ve used Honest wipes on my babies for years but I just read a comment that you said licorice root was not good while preggo. Is it also not good for babies skin?
        Thanks so much!!

        • 7.26.21
          Christine said:

          Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylic acid

          Licorice root is fine for babies, though I would be careful with products with many extracts, they tend to cause reactions and babies tend to be very sensitive.

  13. 10.26.20
    Meghan said:

    Hi, I just found out I’m pregnant, and have been using Derma E for awhile now (without knowing I’m pregnant). I just tossed aside the products I know I absolutely cannot use anymore, but, not sure of a few of these, if you wouldn’t mind taking a look. Thank you!!

    Vitamin C Gently Daily Cleansing Paste:
    Purified Water, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Sodium Methyl Cococyl Taurate, Potassium Hydroxide, Myristic Acid, Behenic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Lauric Acid, Kaolin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder, Stearic Acid, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Lauryl Lactyl Lactate, Bentonite, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Iron Oxide, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vegetable Derived), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol.

    Anti-Blemish Clarifying Bi-Phase Toner:
    WATER PHASE: Purified Water, Glycolic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Sodium Hyaluronate, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol. OIL PHASE: Isopropyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Vegetable Derived), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Melaleuca Altrernfolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Paprika Extract.

    Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches:
    Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Niacinamide, Carrageenan, Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether, Allatoin, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arginine, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Glucomannan, Cellulose Gum, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Mica, Iron Oxides (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 80, Sucrose, Phenoxyethanol.

    • 10.26.20
      Christine said:

      Ok for pregnancy and nursing: 1, 3

      Ok for nursing but not pregnancy:
      2: Blycolic Acid

  14. 12.29.20
    Ivonne said:

    Hello, I’m wondering if the vitamin E IU 14000 and safflower seed oil is safe for pregnancy?

    Ingredients: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)

    Thanks 😊

    • 12.30.20
      Christine said:

      Look ok for pregnancy and nursing

  15. 1.19.21
    Saisa said:

    Revolution vtamin c serum.INGREDIENTS
    INGREDIENTS (INGRÉDIENTS): Aqua (Water, Eau), Propylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Laureth-7, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Limonene, Sodium Hydroxide, Citral, Linalool. CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide).is this safe during pregnancy

    • 1.19.21
      Christine said:

      Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing

  16. 2.8.21
    Jess said:

    Good morning!

    I have a couple of products I was curious about:

    Acure Radically Rejuvenating Dual Phase Bakuchiol Serum:
    Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Bakuchiol, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract*, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol. *Organic Ingredient.

    Derma E Eczema Relief Cream:
    Active Ingredient: Collodial Oatmeal 1%
    Inactive Ingredients: Allantoin, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Arctostaphylos, Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Chamomila Recutita (Matricaria) Flower, Coco-Caprylate, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fagara Zanthoxyloides Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Purified Water, Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate.

    Thanks!

    • 2.8.21
      Christine said:

      The Acure has bakuchiol, which is like a retinoid. Avoid in pregnancy and in nursing if you’re conservative.
      Pregnancy safe products from Acure

      The Derma e Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing

      • 2.8.21
        Jess said:

        Thank you!

  17. 2.14.21
    Nisaa said:

    Ingredients

    Water (Aqua), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate-20 (Vitamin C-20), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Rose Canina Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum.Is this serum safe for pregnancy

    • 2.15.21
      Christine said:

      This has licorice root and salicylic acid. Ok for pregnancy and nursing.

  18. 2.15.21
    Hannah Williams said:

    Hi There! I am currently trying to get pregnant and have loved using Derma E’s Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Cloud Cleanser, but wanted to know if it was pregnancy safe?

    Ingredients: Purified Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Sodium Bicarbonate, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Potassium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Natural Fragrance Oils.

    Thank you so much!!!

    • 2.15.21
      Christine said:

      Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing

  19. 3.2.21
    Steph said:

    Hi, I’m wondering about the Ferulic Acid Resurfacing Pads?

    Purified Water, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Lactic Acid, Ferulic Acid (Plant Derived), Dimethyl MEA, Resveratrol, Mandelic Acid, Gluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid, Allantoin, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Prunus Domestica (Plum) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Leaf Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Lycium Chinensis (Goji) Fruit Extract, Lepidium Meyenii (Maca) Root Extract, Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Potassium Sorbate, Phytic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol. *Certified Organic

    • 3.2.21
      Christine said:

      This has mandelic acid, and gluconolactone. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy

      • 3.27.21
        Taylor said:

        Is the Derma E Vitamin E Safflower oil pregnancy safe? The only two ingredients are carthamus tinctorius (safflower oil) and Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e)

        Thank you!!

        • 3.27.21
          Christine said:

          This is fine for pregnancy and nursing

  20. 3.20.21
    Ashwini said:

    Hi, which of the peptide eye cream ingredients are retinoid? Asking just to be informed thru my pregnancy

  21. 4.27.21
    MK said:

    Hi Doctor! Could you please review the Scar Cream Sun Protectant SPF 35? Thank you!

    Active: Zinc Oxide 11.7% Inactive: Allantoin, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, C30-45 Olefin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Behenate, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica.

    • 4.27.21
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  22. 7.30.21
    Karen said:

    Hi! I didn’t find the “Derma E
    Vitamin C Weightless Moisturizer SPF 45” in your list. Is this safe for pregnancy? I listed the ingredients below.

    Thank you very much,
    Karen.

    Ingredients: Active: Zinc Oxide 20%. Inactive: Apium Gravelones (Celery) Seed Extract, Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocoglycerides, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glycerin, Isostearic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Lauryl Glucoside, Lecithin, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract, Natural Fragrance Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate.

    • 7.30.21
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

      • 9.14.21
        Cathy said:

        Hi doctor, thanks for your help! How about the derma e scar gel?

        Ingredients:

        Purified Water, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Carbomer, Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract, Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine, Allantoin, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Natural Fragrance Oils.

        Thanks!!

        • 9.14.21
          Christine said:

          Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  23. 8.29.21
    Lynn said:

    Hi! Love this blog. What about the Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Overnight Facial?

    Purified Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Vegetable Derived), Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Allantoin, Sodium PCA, Pullulan, Copper PCA, Sodium Bicarbonate, Lecithin, Algin, Sclerotium Gum, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Natural Fragrance Oil.

    • 8.30.21
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

    • 12.2.22
      Toni said:

      Hi Christine, I am wanting to confirm these 2 cleansers I just purchased are safe for nursing.

      1. Skin firming antioxidant cleanser:

      Purified Water, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethyl MEA (DMAE), Resveratrol, Copper PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate), Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) FlowerTerminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture, Phytic Acid, Malic Acid, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemon Grass) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Allantoin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Jojoba Esters, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

      2. Advanced peptides and floracollagen gentle jelly cleanser:

      Purified Water, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Acrylates Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Rice Amino Acids, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Allantoin, Vegetable Collagen, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Sodium Phytate, Betaine, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

      • 12.3.22
        Christine said:

        #1 Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to stem cells, malic acid
        #2 Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  24. 9.1.21
    Bailey said:

    Hi! Could you please review the following product? I’m nursing and wondering if it’s safe to use. Thank you!

    Derma e Stem Cell Lifting Eye Treatment

    Ingredients: Purified Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Plant Derived), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Stearyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Coco-Caprylate (Coconut Derived), Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable Derived), Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Diheptyl Succinate, Dimethyl MEA (DMAE), Lycium Barbarum (InstaLift® Goji) Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 (Matrixyl® synthe’6®), Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline®NP), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid; Actimoist®Bio-1), Thioctic (Alpha-Lipoic) Acid, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Resveratrol, Copper PCA, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Caffeine, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

    • 9.1.21
      Christine said:

      Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to stem cells

  25. 10.6.21
    Alexandra said:

    Hi Doctor,

    Thanks so much for your site. Just checking if the current ingredient list for the Vitamin C serum is still ok as it has Green Tea extract? Are you alos able to review the second ingredient list for Tru Skin vitmin c serum? I can’t find it anywhere else on your site.

    Thanks so much.

    1) Purified Water, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C, Stay-C 50), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Microcrystalline Cellulose (Plant Derived), Cellulose Gum (Plant Derived), Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide (Vegetable Derived), Polymnia Sonchifolia (Yacon) Root Juice, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus (Probiotic), Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil, Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Extract *, Allantoin, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Plant Derived), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Natural Fragrance Oils.

    2) Organic Deionized Herbal Infusion *, Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane), Botanical Hyaluronic Acid, Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana), Vitamin E (d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate), Kosher Vegetable Glycerol, Carbomer, (2s)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic Acid, Organic Jojoba Oil (Organic Simmondsia Chinensis), Phenoxyethanol, Ethyl Hexyl Glycerol * Water, Organic Aloe, Organic Gotu Kola, Wildcrafted Organic Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail), Wildcrafted Organic Dandelion, and Wildcrafted Organic Geranium

  26. 12.5.21
    LD said:

    Hello and thanks for all of the resources you provide. Wondering if you could review the Derma E Thickening Shampoo. Especially wondering about the ingredient Tocopheryl Acetate (since it’s sometimes connected to Hydroquinone). Thanks so much!

    Water (Aqua), Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Panthenol, Sea Salt, Menthol, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Bakuchiol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Vegetable Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

    • 12.5.21
      Christine said:

      Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E on it’s own, if hydroquinone was involved it needs to be labelled as such. The bakuchiol is a retinoid though, I would avoid in pregnancy and nursing.

  27. 12.6.21
    Erin said:

    Hi! Your site is SO helpful!!! Thank you so much!!

    I have a quick question about the Derma-E DMAE firming eye cream you have listed on the “safe” list. When I click on it, it takes me to Amazon but it’s the Derma-E Stem Cell lifting eye cream. (I don’t see it listed as safe or not safe.) Can you help clarify, please…..which is safe or are both safe? 🙂
    Thanks again!

    • 12.6.21
      Christine said:

      They likely reformulated or discontinued the product and redirected the link to the new product that they recommend to replace it. If you look in the post, I always post the date of my last review, which in this case was 2 years ago. A stem cell product wouldn’t be safe for pregnancy, sorry!

  28. 2.3.22
    Danielle M Mahan said:

    Gentle Enzyme Peel

    Ingredients:
    Purified Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Cetrimonium Chloride, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Silybum Marianum Seed (Milk Thistle) Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris (Mugwort) Extract, Astaxanthin, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Potassium Sorbate, Menthol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Bromelain (Pineapple Fruit Enzyme), Papain (Papaya Fruit Enzyme), Phenoxyethanol.

    • 2.3.22
      Christine said:

      Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root

  29. 2.16.22
    Ava Isaacson said:

    The struggle out there is real! I have gone through my beauty and skincare supplies more than once to get rid of toxins, but now that I am pregnant, I am ruthless with ingredient lists. Most things are straight forward, but there is other conflicting information. I feel really good using your list to cross reference with my information and my increasing mama-intuition. Thank you so much for doing the research and having this all in an easy-to-use place.

    • 2.16.22
      Christine said:

      I’m so glad it was helpful 🙂

  30. 2.17.22
    Mel said:

    I love referencing your site for safe products!

    Derma E Scalp a
    Relief Treatment

    Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Purified Water, Glycerin, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Sea Kelp) Extract, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae (Blue Algae) Powder, Emblica Officinalis (Amla) Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Fagara Zanthoxyloides Bark, Menthol, Methone Glycerin Acetal, Niacinamide, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Leaf/Stem Oil, Caffeine, Epilobium Angustifolium (Willowherb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Willow (Salix Alba) Bark Extract, Copper PCA, Leuconostoc /Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

    • 2.18.22
      Christine said:

      Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to willow bark

  31. 2.21.22
    Emily said:

    Hi, I’ve been using the Advanced Peptide and Collagen Mosturixer and am currently breastfeeding. I looked at all the ingredients before I bought to ensure there was no retinol or retinoids in it but above it states that there is.
    Am I missing it in the ingredient list? Want to stop using if so!

    Purified Water, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Vegetable Derived), Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Dimethicone, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Pinus Pinaster (Pycnogenol®) Bark Extract, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract (Plant Derived Collagen), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Natural Fragrance Oil.

    • 2.22.22
      Christine said:

      These are the full ingredients pulled from many websites. I would check your box.

      Purified Water, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Vegetable Derived), Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil, Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Cetyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable Derived), Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 (Matrixyl synthe’6), Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline NP), Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Pinus Pinaster (Pycnogenol) Bark Extract, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract (Plant Derived Collagen), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Organic Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Allantoin, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Oxide, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavender Essential oil.

  32. 3.1.22
    MK said:

    Hi Doctor! Is Derma E Advanced Peptides and Flora-Collagen Night Moisturizer safe?

    Purifed Water, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride ( Vegetable Derived), Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Dimethicone, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Protein, Pinus Pinaster (Pycnogenol) Bark Extract, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract (Plant Derived Collagen), Vegetable Collagen, Melatonin, Tocopheryl Acetate ( Vitamin E), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Organic Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil.

    • 3.2.22
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  33. 3.11.22
    Heather said:

    Hey! I love your page it’s been so helpful! I was wondering if Derma E purifying gel Cleanser is pregnancy safe? This is copied from targets website: INGREDIENTS:ORGANIC ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) EXTRACT*, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE (COCONUT DERIVED), GLYCERIN (VEGETABLE DERIVED), SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (PLANT DERIVED), CELLULOSE GUM (PLANT DERIVED), CHARCOAL POWDER, FUCUS VESICULOSUS (BLADDERWRACK) EXTRACT, UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA (WAKAME, KIMARINE®) EXTRACT, EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (CANADIAN WILLOWHERB) EXTRACT, ORGANIC CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT*, XANTHAN GUM, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN. *CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

    • 3.11.22
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  34. 4.20.22
    Ashley said:

    Derma E- Scar Cream Sun Protectant SPF 35.

    Safe for pregnancy?
    Active: Zinc Oxide 11.7% Inactive: Allantoin, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, C30-45 Olefin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Behenate, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica.

    Thank you for your time. I appreciate it.

    • 4.20.22
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  35. 5.28.22
    Megan said:

    Hi there, I recently purchased the Derma-E Hydrating Day cream, which you have on the “not safe for pregnancy or nursing” because of the retinoids, but I do not see any retinol or retinoids in the ingredients list ..is it possible they changed the formula and it is now safe?

    • 5.28.22
      Christine said:

      Per the brand’s site these are the ingredients:
      Purified Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Plant Derived), Cetyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Xanthan Gum, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Extract*, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Allantoin, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Natural Fragrance Oils.

      The retinoid is there still, this is it: Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)

      • 6.2.22
        Daryl Ann said:

        Hi I’m sorry im so confused if I should be using this product or not. I have two that you listed as not safe for nursing due to Vitamin A. My box says nothing about it but it is listed on the website ingredients. Someone questioned them and they said uts because it’s less than 1% vitamin A. Is it something I should be avoiding while nursing?

        • 6.2.22
          Christine said:

          Discussion on % and why that isn’t something I pay attention to: But what about this % of an ingredient?
          Retinoid avoidance in nursing is something that more physicians are recommending now, so I’ve followed suit but it isn’t really based on any new data. It’s one of those things that is based on your comfort level. I didn’t avoid them while nursing (my youngest weaned about 5 years ago), but I do recommend it now just because so many others are.

  36. 6.24.22
    Liz said:

    How about Derma E Eczema Relief Cream?
    Active Ingredient: Collodial Oatmeal 1%

    Inactive Ingredients: Allantoin, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Arctostaphylos, Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Chamomila Recutita (Matricaria) Flower, Coco-Caprylate, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fagara Zanthoxyloides Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Purified Water, Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate.

    • 6.24.22
      Christine said:

      This is fine for pregnancy and nursing

  37. 8.1.22
    Caitlin said:

    Hello,

    Derma E vitamin C serum was on your list but I don’t see their vitamin C weightless moisturizer with spf 40. Is this safe?

    I was unable to find the inactive ingredients online but here are the active:

    Active: Zinc Oxide 20%. Inactive: Apium Gravelones (Celery) Seed Extract, Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocoglycerides, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glycerin, Isostearic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Lauryl Glucoside, Lecithin, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract, Natural Fragrance Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate.

    • 8.1.22
      Christine said:

      Ok for pregnancy and nursing

      • 8.1.22
        Caitlin said:

        Thank you so much! I’m so sorry, it looks like the last few ingredients were cut off when I posted. Please see below for the full list.

        Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 20%
        Inactive Ingredients: Apium Gravelones (Celery) Seed Extract, Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocoglycerides, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glycerin, Isostearic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Lauryl Glucoside, Lecithin, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract, Natural Fragrance Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Purified Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Sodium Phytate, Sorbitan Trioleate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Titanium Dioxide, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Xanthan Gum.

        • 8.1.22
          Christine said:

          Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  38. 8.9.22
    Sarah said:

    How about their Vitamin C Brightening Glow Facial oil? I notice it contains titanium dioxide; isn’t that toxic?

    Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunower) Seed Oil, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa ( Turmeric) Root Oil, Zingiber Ofcinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Natural Fragrance Oils.

    • 8.9.22
      Christine said:

      No? I’ve never heard that. It’s a super common physical sunscreen…
      This looks safe for pregnancy and nursing to me.

  39. 8.11.22
    Sarah said:

    Hi Doctor! May I ask if you’d consider these safe? I noticed you mentioned this eye cream as unsafe for pregnancy due to Retinyl Palmitate… However, it seems like Derma E has been changing their ingredients list over some time that local stores have quite a variety of “updated ingredients” depending on which batch of product. In my case, the “box” of these items in my local store mention these as the ingredients. (Note that the eye cream does not mention Retinyl Palmitate on the box… Although, would the overall ingredients list still be OK?)

    Thank you very, very much!

    1. Derma E, Advanced Peptides & Collagen Eye Cream

    Ingredients:
    Purified water, glycerin (vegetable derived), caprylic/capric triglyceride (vegetable derived), macadamia ternifolia (macadamia) seed oil, stearic acid (vegetable derived), cetyl alcohol (plant derived), glyceryl stearate citrate, glyceryl stearate (vegetable derived), hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, acetyl hexapeptide-8, panthenol (provitamin B5), pinus pinaster (Pycnogenol®) bark extract, acacia seyal gum extract (plant derived collagen), tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin C ester), hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) bark/leaf extract, aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) seed extract, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract*, organic chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower*, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*, allantoin, dimethicone, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin.

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    2. Derma E, Advanced Peptides & Flora-Collagen Moisturizer

    Ingredients:
    Purified water, glycerin (vegetable derived), macadamia ternifolia (macadamia) seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride (vegetable derived), stearic acid (vegetable derived), cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate citrate (vegetable derived), dimethicone, hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, acetyl hexapeptide-8, panthenol (provitamin B5), pinus pinaster (Pycnogenol®) bark extract, glyceryl stearate SE, acacia seyal gum extract**, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin C ester), hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) bark/leaf extract, aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) seed extract, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract*, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower*, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*, allantoin, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, natural fragrance oil.

    • 8.11.22
      Christine said:

      As listed, both of these are Safe for pregnancy and nursing as long as that’s what is really on your box. I agree it seems like supplies are mixed out there, so I’m purposefully dragging my feet on updating, I’m afraid I would say it was safe and someone would get an old box and it wouldn’t be safe 🙁

      • 8.12.22
        Sarah said:

        Thank you Doc! I keep coming back to your blog, before purchasing new items (especially if they’re not in the list of items you’ve already so generously reviewed!) I don’t know how much I could thank you — but all your immense work in this blog, and your continuous activity, is so truly appreciated. ☺️ Onwards to healthier pregnancies! (And healthier skincare 😊 ). Thank you, and have a blessed weekend!

        • 8.12.22
          Christine said:

          So glad I could be helpful!

  40. 8.15.22
    Myra said:

    Is derma e vitamin c glow face oil safe for pregnancy?

    • 8.15.22
      Christine said:

      As mentioned in the post, I need a full ingredient list to review your product as I’ve reviewed all of the ones I have access to. More info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety. Note, I do not follow links from readers, I need the actual list. Thanks!

      • 8.15.22
        Myra said:

        Oh really sorry. Here are the ingredients of the derma e vitamin c glow face oil. Thank you in advance for your response.

        Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunower) Seed Oil, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa ( Turmeric)Root Oil, Zingiber Ofcinale (Ginger)Root Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides,Natural Fragrance Oils.

        • 8.15.22
          Christine said:

          Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  41. 8.23.22
    Hannah said:

    Hello, wondering if the scaly treatment and shampoo is safe. Thank you!
    Scalp treatment:
    Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Purified Water, Glycerin, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Sea Kelp) Extract, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae (Blue Algae) Powder, Emblica Officinalis (Amla) Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Fagara Zanthoxyloides Bark, Menthol, Methone Glycerin Acetal, Niacinamide, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Leaf/Stem Oil, Caffeine, Epilobium Angustifolium (Willowherb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Willow (Salix Alba) Bark Extract, Copper PCA, Leuconostoc /Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

    Shampoo
    Water (Aqua), Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Laurate, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Menthol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Extract, Coptis Trifolia Extract, Berberis Aquifolium Extract, Zanthoxylum Zanthoxyloides Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice.

    • 8.25.22
      Christine said:

      Both are Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to willow bark

  42. 8.27.22
    Sarah said:

    Hello Doctor! May I ask if you find this serum as pregnancy-safe? Derma-E seems to have removed retinyl palmitate/retinoid for their newer release of their Advanced Peptides collection (I had to check the box to be sure, as some stores still had the old stocks).
    Thank you so much! ☺️

    “Advanced Peptides and Flora-Collagen™ Serum”

    Ingredients:
    Purified Water, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Vegetable Derived), Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Pinus Pinaster (Pycnogenol®) Bark Extract, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract**, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Organic Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower*, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin, Natural Fragrance Oil.

    • 8.27.22
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing
      Yeah!!! Love when things are changed to become pregnancy safe 🙂

      • 9.6.22
        Amber said:

        Hi!
        Please disregard the previous request. I noticed the box and website have different ingredients so I updated the ingredients below.
        Can you review the below?

        Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Niacinamide, Carrageenan, Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether (Vitamin C), Allantoin, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Arginine, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Glucomannan, Cellulose Gum, Calcium Lactate, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Mica, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, CI 77891, CI 77491, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 80, Sucrose, Iron Oxides (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 80, Sucrose, Phenoxyethanol.
        Box ingredients:
        Purified water, glycerin, carrageenan, niacinamide, butylene glycol, sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed collagen, cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit extract, pinus sylvestris leaf extract, brassica oleracea italica (broccoli) extract, solanum lycopersicum (tomato) fruit extract, mica, cyamopsis tetragonoloba (guar) gum, arginine, chlorphenesin, cellulose gum, titanium dioxide, CI 77491, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl glycol, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, hydrolyzed elastin, hydroxyacetophenone, sucrose, ascorbic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, hexylene glycol, propanediol, pentylene glycol, dextrin, cyclodextrin, polygylceryl-10 laurate, calcium chloride, disodium EDTA, ethylhexylglycerin.

        • 9.6.22
          Christine said:

          The first list is Safe for pregnancy and nursing
          but your box is Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root

          • 9.7.22
            Amber said:

            Thanks so much! Your website is the best!

  43. 9.27.22
    Samantha said:

    Is the scalp treatment safe?
    Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Purified Water, Glycerin, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Sea Kelp) Extract, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae (Blue Algae) Powder, Emblica Officinalis (Amla) Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Fagara Zanthoxyloides Bark, Menthol, Methone Glycerin Acetal, Niacinamide, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Leaf/Stem Oil, Caffeine, Epilobium Angustifolium (Willowherb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Willow (Salix Alba) Bark Extract, Copper PCA, Leuconostoc /Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

    • 9.27.22
      Christine said:

      Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to willow bark

  44. 10.20.22
    Nela said:

    Hello, can I use these two products during pregnancy, as I have seborroik dermatitis on my scalp. The products are: Derma E Eczema Relief Cream and Scalp Relief Shampoo

    • 10.20.22
      Christine said:

      As mentioned in the post, I need a full ingredient list to review your product as I’ve reviewed all of the ones I have access to. More info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety. Note, I do not follow links from readers, I need the actual list. Thanks!

      • 10.20.22
        Nela said:

        Scalp Relief Shampo : Ingredients [Water(Aqua),Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate,Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine,Cocamidopropylamine Oxide,Glycerin,Cocamidopropyl Betaine,Glyceryl Laurate,Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract,Salix Alba (Willow)Bark Extract,Sodium Chloride,Panthenol,Salicylic Acid,Menthol, Melaleuca AlternifoliaTea Tree) Leaf Oil, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract,Melia Azadirachta Extract,Coptis Trifolia Extract,Berberis Aquifolium Extract,Zanthoxylum Zanthoxyloides Bark Extract,Phenoxyethanol,Ethylhexylglycerin,Tocopheryl Acetate,Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice.]

        Eczema Relief Cream : Ingredients [ Allantoin,Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract,Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride,Cetearyl Glucoside,Cetyl Alcohol,chamomilla Recutita(Matricaria)Flower,Coco-Caprylate,Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Dimethicone,Ethylhexylglycerin,Fagara Zanthoxyloides Fruit Extract , Glycerin,Glyceryl Stearate,Glyceryl Stearate Citrate,Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate,Melia Azadirachta Leaf, Phenoxyethanol,Potassium Sorbate,Purified Water,Simmondsia Chinensis(Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid,Stearyl Alchol,Tocopheryl Acetate. ]

        • 10.20.22
          Christine said:

          #1 Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to willow bark, salicylic acid
          #2 Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  45. 11.26.22
    Pras said:

    Its a general question . Is urva ursi (bearberry ) leaf extract on scalp or skin safe while nursing or/and pregnancy

    • 11.27.22
      Christine said:

      It’s fine

  46. 12.24.22
    Myra said:

    I’m now on my 2nd week of embryo transfer thru IVF. I overlooked on my Vit.C brightening cleanser. And been using it to wash my face ever since. But I just usually quickly wash my face. Like I don’t let it soak in my face. Just wash and rinse kind of thing and then dry up. Should I worry?

    • 12.24.22
      Christine said:

      Cleansers leave behind ingredients, which is why you still need to worry about them. I would switch products.

      • 12.24.22
        Myra said:

        Thank you very much with ur prompt reply. I already toss it aside, but is just worried since I used it for more than 2 weeks during my embryo transfer. Hope it didn’t left any traces that would affect my baby. But good thing I noticed the ingredients sooner.

  47. 1.6.23
    Elizabeth said:

    Hi! According to Amazon, the ingredients to the Hydrating Eye Cream were updated. This is the list of the new ingredients as of 7/2021:

    “Purified Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Plant Derived), Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Cetyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Pinus Pinaster (Pycnogenol®) Bark Extract, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Extract*, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. 7/11/16 EC 2/24/17 updated product name; 6/29/18 updated formula 1/6/20 CA SF 4/22/20 CA 7/21/21 – Removal Retinyl Palmitate ANTI-WRINKLE”, Vitamin_c, Hyaluronic_acid, Vitamin_e

    Hope it’s okay because I’ve been using it assuming it’s safe!!

    • 1.6.23
      Christine said:

      Note, this ENTIRE post was updated on 12/11/2022, much more recent than the date you have mentioned. The ingredients on Amazon are not very accurate for most brands, I review directly with the ingredients on the brand’s site, I never rely on Amazon. Per the brand, the retinoid is still present, full list below.

      Purified Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Plant Derived), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived) , Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Cetyl Alcohol (Plant Derived) , Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Pinus Pinaster (Pycnogenol®) Bark Extract, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Extract*, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Dimethicone,?Glyceryl Stearate SE, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

  48. 2.8.23
    Angelica said:

    Is this new Derma E pure biome balancing eye cream ok to use during pregnancy?

    Purified Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica (CICA) Meristem Cell Culture, Inulin, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Lactobacillus/ Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate, Xanthophyll (Lutein), Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Panax Quinquefolius (Ginseng) Root Extract, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Powder, Camellia Sinensis(Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut)Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Caffeine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Sucrose, Tapioca Starch,TinOxide, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Polyethylene, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

    • 2.8.23
      Christine said:

      Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to stem cells

  49. 3.3.23
    Lia k said:

    Hello, wondering if their liquid vitamin c peel is okay to use while nursing:

    Purified Water, Lactic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Kojic Acid, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Bromelain, Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol ( Vitamin B5), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract (Cica), Gluconolactone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hyaluronic Acid,Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol.

    Thank you!

    • 3.3.23
      Christine said:

      I would avoid in this in both pregnancy and nursing due to the kojic acid. The ingredients to also avoid in pregnancy are the glycolic acid, mandelic acid, willow bark, licorice root and gluconolactone.

      • 5.17.23
        Emily said:

        Is the Sun Defense mineral oil free sunscreen spf 30 for face safe?
        Active Ingredients: Purpose: Zinc Oxide 20% Sunscreen Inactive Ingredients: Purified Water, Coco-Caprylate (Coconut Derived), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Lauryl Glucoside (Plant Derived), Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Microcrystalline Cellulose (Plant Derived), Cellulose Gum (Plant Derived), Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C),Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Phytic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol. EC 12/15/16 12/14/16 added Polyhydroxystearic Acid; 12/15/16 added Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C) 2/24/17 updated product name IT 9/1/2020″

        I appreciate all your work! It’s incredibly helpful, thank you!

        • 5.17.23
          Christine said:

          Safe for pregnancy and nursing

          • 5.28.23
            Samantha said:

            Hello, the derma-e ultra hydrating antioxidant day cream is on the do not use list but I don’t see retinoids in the ingredients?

          • 5.28.23
            Christine said:

            Purified Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Plant Derived), Cetyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Xanthan Gum, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Extract*, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Allantoin, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Natural Fragrance Oils.

  50. 6.6.23

    This product just launched in May 2023. What do you think?

    Advanced Peptides & Flora-Collagen™ Cryo-Gel Mask:

    Purified water, glycerin (vegetable derived), carbomer, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, acacia seyal gum extract*, leontopodium alpinum (edelweiss) callus culture extract, echinacea purpurea flower/leaf/stem extract, echinacea purpurea root extract, echinacea angustifolia root extract, arginine, hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, melia azadirachta flower extract, coccinia indica fruit extract, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, citric acid.

    *Flora-Collagen™, Plant-Derived Collagen

    • 6.6.23
      Christine said:

      I’m not certain if the leontopodium alpinum (edelweiss) callus culture extract is a stem cell ingredient. Sometimes stem cells are listed this way, but not always. I would check into what the brand is claiming about stem cells in the product. My concerns are in this post: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy.

  51. 6.22.23
    Caiti said:

    Hello, is this Sun Defense Clear Zinc Sunscreen safe for pregnancy?

    Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 19.5%, Titanium Dioxide 2.64% Aluminum Oxide, Ascorbic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Cellulose Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate, Coco-Glucoside, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Phytic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Purified Water, Sclerotium Gum, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sodium Phytate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum. *Certified Organic Ingredients

    • 6.22.23
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  52. 6.30.24
    maegan wright said:

    curious to why some of your links say “bad merchant” or don’t work Thanks!

    • 6.30.24
      Christine said:

      The affiliate links broke. I’ll fix them, thanks!

  53. 8.28.24
    Tracy said:

    Is derma e’s vitamin c glow facial oil still considered pregnancy safe? The latest ingredient list includes sea buckthorn oil which has carotenoid/vitamin A in it.

  54. 11.29.24
    Ashley W said:

    CURL REPAIR DEEP TREATMENT
    Purified Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil Organic*, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Cetyl Alcohol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Organic*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil Organic*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla) Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Organic*, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil Organic*, Allantoin, Biotin, Glycerin, Behenyl Behenate,
    Tocopheryl Acetate, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Coco-Caprylate, Yucca Filamentosa Root Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract, Naturally Derived Fragrance Oil, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Menthol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Leaf/Stem Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

    • 11.30.24
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  55. 12.3.24
    Ashley said:

    Hi I’m curious if the Curl Repair Deep treatment is pregnant and nursing safe. Thank you.

    Purified Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil Organic*, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Cetyl Alcohol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Organic*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil Organic*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla) Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Organic*, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil Organic*, Allantoin, Biotin, Glycerin, Behenyl Behenate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Coco-Caprylate, Yucca Filamentosa Root Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract, Naturally Derived Fragrance Oil, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Menthol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Leaf/Stem Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

    • 12.4.24
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing