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 Mielle Organics as of 4/7/2023. 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 Mielle Organics
• Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz Conditioner
• Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz Curl Perfector
• Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz Shampoo
• Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz Slip & Seal Leave-In Conditioner
• Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz Stay Straight Serum
• Avocado Moisturizing Hair Milk
• Babassu Conditioning Sulfate-Free Shampoo
• Babassu Oil & Mint Deep Conditioner
• Brazilian Curly Cocktail Curl Cream
• Brazilian Curly Cocktail Curl Mousse
• Detangling Co-Wash
• Honey & Ginger Edge Gel
• Honey & Ginger Styling Gel
• Mango & Tulsi Nourishing Conditioner
• Mango & Tulsi Nourishing Instant 3-IN-1 Serum
• Mango & Tulsi Nourishing Leave-In Conditioner
• Mango & Tulsi Nourishing Shampoo
• Mango & Tulsi Nourishing Styling Gel
• Mango & Tulsi Nourishing Whipping Crème
• Mint Almond Oil
• Moisture RX Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing & Anti-Breakage Conditioner
• Moisture RX Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing & Anti-Breakage Shampoo
• Moisture RX Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Hair Butter
• Moisture RX Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner
• Moisture RX Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Overnight Conditioner
• Moisture RX Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Scalp Treatment
• Moisture RX Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Styling Gel
• Mongongo Oil Exfoliating Shampoo
• Mongongo Oil Pomade-to-Oil Treatment
• Mongongo Oil Protein-Free Hydrating Conditioner
• Mongongo Oil Thermal & Heat Protectant Spray
• Oats & Honey Soothing Conditioner
• Oats & Honey Soothing Hair Balm
• Oats & Honey Soothing Leave-In Conditioner
• Oats & Honey Soothing Scalp Stick
• Oats & Honey Soothing Shampoo
• Pomegranate & Honey Air Dry Styler Gel
• Pomegranate & Honey Air Dry Styling Lotion
• Pomegranate & Honey Blend Super Hold Edge Gel
• Pomegranate & Honey Blend Vitamin C Under Eye Gel Drops
• Pomegranate & Honey Coil Sculpting Custard
• Pomegranate & Honey Curl Defining Mousse with Hold
• Pomegranate & Honey Curl Refreshing Spray
• Pomegranate & Honey Curl Smoothie
• Pomegranate & Honey Hydrating Face Mask
• Pomegranate & Honey Leave-In Conditioner
• Pomegranate & Honey Maximum Hold Gel Styler
• Pomegranate & Honey Moisturizing and Detangling Conditioner
• Pomegranate & Honey Moisturizing and Detangling Shampoo
• Pomegranate & Honey Twisting Soufflé
• Pre-Shampoo Treatment with Mongongo Oil
• Rice Water & Aloe Braid Gel
• Rice Water & Aloe Deep Conditioner
• Rice Water & Aloe Scalp Relief
• Rice Water & Aloe Vera Braid & Scalp Moisturizer
• Rice Water & Aloe Vera Braid Set Foam
• Rice Water Clay Masque
• Rice Water Hydrating Shampoo
• Rice Water Moisturizing Milk
• Rice Water Shine Mist
• Rice Water Split End Therapy
• Rosemary Mint Daily Styling Créme
• Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil
• Rosemary Mint Strengthening Conditioner
• Rosemary Mint Strengthening Edge Gel
• Rosemary Mint Strengthening Hair Masque
• Rosemary Mint Strengthening Leave-In Conditioner
• Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo
• Sea Moss Anti-Shedding Scalp & Hair Oil
• Sea Moss Conditioner
• Sea Moss Curl Pudding
• Sea Moss Gel Hair Masque
• Sea Moss Leave-In Conditioner
• Sea Moss Shampoo
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• Mongongo Oil Style Setting Spray: Chemical Sunscreen
• Pomegranate & Honey Revitalizing Face Serum: Salicylic Acid
• Pomegranate & Honey Stretch Mark Cream: Salicylic Acid
• White Peony Leave-In Conditioner: Gluconolactone
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
• Pomegranate & Honey 2-IN-1 Face Scrub & Cleanser: Retinoid
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Oh my God! I’m absolutely in love with your blog. I literally read your lists before buying anything. One thing I do want to ask is if there is any affordable acne medication or spot treatment for pregnant ladies. I’ve been struggling with cystic acne throughout the pregnancy and the doctor prescribed me differin spot treatment. As soon as opened the package the first thing it said was “do not take if pregnant or breastfeeding” and now I don’t know what to do. Thank you!!
Differin I definitely would not take. I have a post on acne during pregnancy that I need to update, but I would check out the acne products from Belli Beauty, which is specially made for pregnancy.
Thank you so much! I will be checking it out.
I’ve been using the rosemary mint strengthening oil my entire pregnancy at 11 weeks. Very worried now. Can this hurt my baby?
Info here: You’ve been using a product with a “bad” ingredient
Hi,
Thank you so much for your wonderful blog! So amazingly informative!
I am 4 months PP and breastfeeding, and the hair loss is TERRIBLE! I did some research and came across “Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil” as very promising; but then came to cross check with your blog and low and behold it’s not safe while nursing. Any recommendations for an alternate product?
Thanks so much!!!
This post might be helpfuL: Postpartum Shedding: Why You Lose Hair After Baby and What to do About It
I would make sure you’re addressing all forms of breakage, are still taking a prenatal vitamin, and if it seems particularly bad then I would talk to you doctor about having some basic labs checked to look for anemia and look at your thyroid.
Vegamour also has a hair growth serum that isn’t safe for pregnancy but IS safe for nursing 🙂
I bought the Rosemary Mint Strengthening Hair Masque to try while pregnant since I’m unable to try the Oil. Upon further research, I’ve found conflicting information about using rosemary oil while pregnant – mainly that it can cause contractions?
You need a huge amount of rosemary for that to happen, so much that we still let you eat it while pregnant (which is a much bigger exposure than applying to your skin). Some discussion here: ingredients I’m not worried about during pregnancy
Thank you! 🙂
I’m curious as to what the retinoid is in the rosemary mint strengthening oil. I keep reading and re-reading the ingredients list and can not locate the retinoid. Please help.
These are the ingredients:
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Eucalyptus Globolus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil, Menthol, Melalueca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Benzyl Nicotinate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Biotin, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Glycerin, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D), Ascorbic Acid, Ocimum, Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Silica, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract
The retinoid is the Retinyl Palmitate
Hello! So glad I came across your site as it has been super helpful. I’ve been re-reading the ingredients on my Mielle Rosemary Mint Hair Strengthening Oil and the retinyl palmitate is not listed on the bottle anywhere. I recently purchased it (September 2022). I see their site says that it contains it, but my bottle does not list this ingredient at all. Should I assume that the ingredients listed on the bottle that I have are correct?
Hi there!
Knowing retinyl palmitate is not safe for pregnancy, is it safe or unsafe for breastfeeding?
Thank you so much!!
Most recommend avoiding in nursing as well.
Thank you for responding! The two bottles I have at home do not have this ingredient. I sent an inquiry to the company, and they confirmed that rosemary mint strengthening oil had been reformulated without Retinyl Palmitate. Would it now be safe?
If it’s not on your bottle then it should be ok I think!
Can you take the mielle gummies for hair while pregant
I don’t comment on supplements (at the request of my malpractice provider), please discuss with your physician.
Hey, I’ve see your blog and wanted to confirm is it definitely ok to use the mielle rosemary organic shampoo as you’ve listed it on the safe list during pregnancy. Wanted to know the reason please. Thank you!
I’m not sure I understand your question. There aren’t any questionable ingredients in it. You don’t need to avoid topical rosemary during pregnancy (you’re still allowed to eat it, so topical avoidance makes no sense given the level of exposure).
Hey, thank you for your reply. My question was to ask the reason behind why it would be ok to use the rosemary and mint, shampoo by Mielle. Is the percentage less for
Rosemary and is it ok to use the shampoo several times a week?
Rosemary isn’t an ingredient you need to worry about topically. You are still able to eat it, which is a MUCH bigger exposure than topical. % of an ingredient doesn’t matter either.
These discussions have more info:
But what about this % of an ingredient?
ingredients I’m not worried about during pregnancy
It’s so reassuring to see that the Rosemary mint oil is now safe to use. I had been unable to find a clear answer as to whether topical rosemary use is safe in pregnancy (I stopped using a shampoo containing rosemary during my last pregnancy just in case!) but I can see that you clear up in the comments that it is.
If you have time at some point, would you be able to review a range of products by a brand called Hair Syrups please? https://hairsyrup.co.uk/ These are very popular viral brand in the UK, I’m not sure if they’ve made it stateside yet. I have Rapunzel and Growsmary but haven’t used them yet just in case. I know you are US based but think this information would be very helpful to UK expectant mamas. Thanks so much either way ❤️
We still let you eat rosemary while pregnant, which is a whole other level of exposure!
I can add this list to my to do list!
Hey, I would like to know if this is safe for pregnancy.
– Mielle Rosemary Mint Edge and Scalp Cleansing oil
– Ingredients:
Isopropyl Myristate, Prunus Amygdalus (Sweet Almond) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica (Abyssinian) Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Extract, Biotin, Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Menthol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Fragrance (Parfum).
Thank you in advance.
This is safe for pregnancy and nursing