While I’ve posted a lot about pregnancy safe beauty products including skin care and makeup, I haven’t done a lot on beauty staples such as body wash and deodorant. You will find some options within the brand lists in my list of pregnancy and nursing friendly brands, but today I wanted to share a list of drugstore body washes that are pregnancy and nursing safe!
As a reminder, you can learn more in my pregnancy beauty guide, and learn more about what ingredients to avoid while pregnant.
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This list is not an exhaustive list of pregnancy safe body washes. This is a list of products that should be easily found or ordered online, hopefully they will make your life easier!
I have now purposefully turned off the comments on this post. If your product is not here, please look for the brand in my list of brands that I have reviewed for pregnancy and nursing safety. If the brand is listed, ask about your product on the brand page. If not, please ask on the main brand page. Note, the brand pages are usually the most up to date, the round ups do not get updated routinely. So in the case of a conflict, the brand page should win.
Pregnancy Safe Body Washes
• Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash with Soothing Oat
• Aveeno Positively Nourishing Calming Lavender Body Wash
• Aveeno Stress Relief Body Wash with Lavender & Chamomile
• Caress Botanicals Shower Foam White Orchid and Coconut Oil
• Caress Daily Silk Body Wash
• Caress Exfoliating Body Wash with Pump Tahitian Renewal
• Cetaphil Ultra Gentle Soothing Body Wash
• Dial Body Wash, Coconut Water
• Dial Body Wash, Coconut Water & Mango
• Dial Body Wash, Himalayan Salt
• Dial Body Wash, Lavender & Jasmine
• Dial Body Wash, Marula Oil
• Dial Body Wash, Silk & Magnolia
• Dial Body Wash, Spring Water
• Dove Body Wash Deep Moisture
• Dove Body Wash Go Fresh Cucumber and Green Tea
• Dove Body Wash Mousse with Coconut Oil
• Dove Body Wash Mousse with Rose Oil
• Dove Body Wash Shea Butter with Warm Vanilla
• Dove Purely Pampering Coconut Milk with Jasmine Petals Body Wash
• Dove Purely Pampering Shea Butter with Warm Vanilla Body Wash
• Dove Purely Pampering Sweet Cream & Peony Body Wash
• Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash
• Dove Shower Foam Cucumber & Green Tea Scent
• Dr. Jacobs Naturals Face & Body Wash, Almond Honey
• Dr. Jacobs Naturals Face and Body Wash, Lavender
• Dr Teal’s Charcoal Body Wash
• Dr Teal’s Coconut Oil Body Wash
• Dr Teal’s Ultra Moisturizing Detoxify & Energize with Ginger & Clay Body Wash
• Dr Teal’s Ultra Moisturizing Relax & Relief Body Wash with Eucalyptus Spearmint
• Dr Teal’s Ultra Moisturizing Soothe & Sleep Body Wash with Lavender
• Ivory Body Wash, Original
• Ivory Clean Aloe Body Wash
• Ivory Clean Lavender Body Wash
• Jason Pure Natural Body Wash, Calming Lavender
• Jason Pure Natural Body Wash, Invigorating Rosewater
• Jason Pure Natural Body Wash, Purifying Tea Tree
• Jason Pure Natural Body Wash, Revitalizing Citrus
• Jason Pure Natural Body Wash, Relaxing Chamomile
• Love Beauty And Planet Daily Detox Body Wash Tea Tree & Vetiver
• Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Body Wash, Honeysuckle Scent
• Neutrogena Rainbath Refreshing Shower and Bath Gel, Original
• Nivea Care and Coconut Moisturizing Body Wash
• Nivea Creme Moisture Moisturizing Body Wash
• Nivea Foaming Oil Moisturizing Body Wash
• Nivea Oil Infused Body Lotion Orchid and Argan Oil
• Nivea Vanilla Caramel Foaming Silk Mousse Body Wash
• OGX® Quenching + Sea Mineral Moisture Body Wash
• Olay Age Defying with Vitamin E Body Wash
• Olay Cleansing Infusion Hydrating Body Wash with Deep Sea Kelp
• Olay Fresh Outlast Cooling White Strawberry & Mint Body Wash
• Olay Fresh Outlast Soothing Orchid & Black Currant Body Wash
• Olay Ultra Moisture Shea Butter Body Wash
• Renpure Rose Water Body Wash
• Renpure Tea Tree Mint Body Wash
• SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Body Wash
• Softsoap Earth Blends Body Wash, Coconut & Fig
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• Alba Botanica Very Emollient Bath & Shower Gel Honey Mango: Salicylate
• Love Beauty And Planet Moisturizing Body Wash Murumuru Butter & Rose: Salicylate
• Love Beauty And Planet Nurturing Nectar Body Wash Rosehip & Patchouli: Salicylate
• Nivea Care and Orange Blossom Moisturizing Body Wash: Salicylate
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
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Skin & Co exfoliator .
Is this okay to use while pregnant?
Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables (Olive Oil), Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Extract*, Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Daucus Carota (Carrot) Root Extract, Glyceryl Oleate, Titanium Dioxide, Pehoxyethanol, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Sucrose Palmitate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Polyglycerul-6 Polyhydroxylstearate, Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, P-Anisic Acid, Parfum, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Talc, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Coumarin, Disodium Edta, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Bht, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Linalool, Cinnamal, Ci 73360 (Red 30), Limonene. *From Organic Agriculture | De L¿Agriculture Biologique | Da Agricoltura Biologica Made In Italy
This has a licorice root extract (Glycyrrhetinic Acid) to avoid during pregnancy. It is ok for nursing.
Thank you so much
Hi there
Can you tell me if this shower gel is please:
Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Parfum (Fragrance), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lac (Nonfat Dry Milk), Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trideceth 7, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Alpha- Isomethyl Ionone, Butylphenyl Methylpropional (Lilial), Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde (Lyral), Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol
Thanks in advance
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hello doctor!
Thank You so much for this website!
Is this safe during pregnancy?
Nivea Skin firming and toning gel cream
Q10
L-carnitine
Lotus extract
Water,
Alcohol Denat.,
Glycerin,
Dimethicone,
Carnitine,
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract,
Ubiquinone,
Glyceryl Glucoside,
Chondrus Crispus Extract,
Butylene Glycol,
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer,
Sodium Polyacrylate,
Fragrance,
Sodium Hydroxide,
Phenoxyethanol,
Blue 1
Looks ok to me!
hi doctor
how about this dove can use for pregnancy and nursing?
INGREDIENTS IN SENSITIVE MOISTURE
Aqua, glycerin, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoyl glycinate, polyacrylate-33, sodium chloride, phenoxyethanol, sodium lauroyl isethionate, stearic acid, caprylyl glycol, lauric acid, styrene/acrylates copolymer, sodium palmitate, tetrasodium edta, sodium benzoate, sodium isethionate, sodium stearate, sodium palm kernelate, citric acid, titanium dioxide
INGREDIENTS IN RICH MOISTURE
Aqua, glycerin, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoyl glycinate, polyacrylate-33, sodium chloride, phenoxyethanol, sodium lauroyl isethionate, stearic acid, caprylyl glycol, parfum, lauric acid, styrene/acrylates copolymer, sodium palmitate, tetrasodium edta, sodium benzoate, sodium isethionate, sodium stearate, sodium palm kernelate, citric acid, titanium dioxide
Both look ok for pregnancy and nursing
Thank you so much for this post doctor ❤️
I love all of your posts. Thank you for this one as I’ve been struggling with safe body washes. I wanted to ask if the CO Bigelow mentha bar soap is safe.
Ingredients below:
Sodium Palmate, Sodium Cocoate, Water (Aqua, Eau), Glycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Menthol, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Thank you for everything you do!!
I would avoid this during pregnancy and nursing due to the retinoid. sorry!
Omg. I’ve been using this since I got pregnant. Thank you for a quick response!!!
Hi there! Wanted to confirm this body lotion is safe for pregnancy. Now in 2nd trimester. It’s claimed to be ok but sources were not physicians, so I want to hear it from you! 🙂
Nivea Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion:
Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Alcohol Denat., Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tapioca Starch, Creatine, Carnitine, Ubiquinone, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Formulated with Coenzyme Q10 and Shea Butter
Thank you so much!
This looks ok to me
I came on this website a month ago to find pregnancy safe products. I’ve been using loocatine almond body wash for weeks now and when googling around today on oils to avoid, it came up bergamot and rosemary because they can cause misscarriage. Why do you tell women to use something that can cause a miscarriage? I hope to god that everything is ok after using it for weeks.
Those warnings are NOT accepted by the general medical community based upon current research. They aren’t even recommended to avoid ingesting, which is a much higher level of exposure than topical use.
skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Oh god it made me freak out. If you google it, it comes up as a warning and that it could cause contractions etc. Same with castor oil! Is castor oil ok to use topical as an ingredient in a beauty product? Thank you for replying. Google is a dangerous place… Thank you!
In a beauty product, not in large amounts it should be ok. I wouldn’t bathe in these items, but I wouldn’t do that when not pregnant either
Is Bath & Body Works body-wash‘s and lotions safe for pregnancy? I noticed it wasn’t included .. thanks 🙂
So, this isn’t an exhaustive list of all body washes available in all stores. This is just a helpful list for people to refer to. I do have a long list of brands I have reviewed, but bath and body works is still on my to do list I think.
Hi!! Have you reviewed bath & body works body washes yet by chance? I am curious about a couple of them I have been using. Thank you!
They’re on my to do list I think but I haven’t gotten there yet
Please check this beautiful doctor 🥰
Bath & body works energy aromatherapy body lotion ingredient :
water (aqua)
Mineral oil (paraffinun liquidum)
Fragnance
Glyceryl stearate
Strearic acid
PEG-100 stearate
Cetyl alcohol
Stearyl alcohol
Dimethicone
Phenoxyethanol
Carbomer
Glycerin
Methylparaben
Sodium hydroxide
DMDM Hydantoin
Citrus auratium dulcis (orange) peel oil
Sodium stearoyl lactylate
Tetrasodium edta
Zingiber officinale (ginger) root oil
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice,
Tocopheryl acetate
Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
Linalool
Limonene
Geraniol
Citral
Citronellol
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi there!
I have two skin products that I would appreciate you reviewing and confirming to be pregnancy safe.
Nivea Cocoa Butter Lotion (I know you approved the other Nivea firming lotion, but I understand one ingredient that’s on the no-go list is fragrance, yet these products have fragrance listed – does that matter?):
Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Mineral Oil, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Trisodium EDTA
The other is Dove soap (white) – again on the fragrance concern:
Ingredients. Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Tallowate Or Sodium Palmitate, Lauric Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Water, Sodium Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoate Or Sodium Palm Kernelate, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Edta, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Thanks!
Most fragrances are ok, but some are salicylates and those ones (which have salicylate in the name) should be avoided.
skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Both of these look pregnancy safe to me
Hello Dr. is the Renpure Coconut + Vitamin E body wash safe during pregnancy and nursing?
Thank you very much for this web site.
Ingredients
Purified Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Coconut Oil*), Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (Coconut Oil*), Lauryl Glucoside (Coconut Oil and Sugar*), Decyl Glucoside (Coconut Oil and Sugar*), Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (Palm Oil*), Glycerin (Vegetable Oil*), PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate (Rapeseed Oil*), Methyl Gluceth-10 (Sugar*), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut*), Fruit Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E*), Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (Guar Bean*), Coco Glucoside (Coconut Oil and Sugar*), Glycol Distearate (Palm Oil*), Silicone Quaternium-17, Phenethyl Alcohol, Citric Acid (Fruit Acid*), Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, (*Derived Source)
This is fine for pregnancy and nursing
I’m using MuTouch shower cream made in Malaysia with this ingredients:
Aqua Sodium Laureth Sulfate Cocamidopropyl Betaine Cocamide DEA Sodium Chloride Glycol Stearate Polyquaternium7 Fragrance Morus Alba Leaf Extract Butylene Glycol Citric Acid Pearl Powder Goat Milk Methylchloroisothiazolinone Methylisothiazolinone
Is it safe to use?
Looks ok!
Hello- I am wondering if this Aveeno Body Wash is safe for pregnancy? Thank you!
Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash
Ingredients: Water, glycerin, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium laureth sulfate, avena sativa (oat) kernel flour, coriandrum sativum (coriander) fruit/leaf extract, elettaria cardamomum seed extract, commiphora myrrha leaf cell extract, hydroxypropyltrimonium hydrolyzed wheat protein, hydroxypropyltrimonium hydrolyzed wheat starch, PEG-20 almond glycerides, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, tetrasodium EDTA, glycol distearate, polyquaternium-10, quaternium-15, myristyl alcohol. May also contain citric acid.
This is fine
Hello- I am wondering if this product is safe for use during pregnancy? Thank you!
Seventh Generation Free & Clean Hand Wash
Ingredients: Water, sodium coco-sulfate (plant-derived cleaning agent), decyl glucoside (plant-derived surfactant), aloe barbadensis leaf juice (plant-derived feel enhancer), sodium chlohttps://www.seventhgeneration.com/hand-wash-free-clean-unscentedride (mineral-based viscosity modifier), magnesium chloride (mineral-based viscosity modifier), glycerin (plant-derived foam enhancer), glyceryl caprylate/caprate (plant-derived skin conditioner), citric acid (plant-derived pH adjuster), tetrasodium iminodisuccinate (synthetic preservative enhancer), coco-glucoside (plant-derived skin conditioner), glyceryl oleate (plant-derived skin conditioner), and sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (synthetic preservatives).
This is ok
Hi there,
Do you have any hand soaps in particular you recommend for pregnancy? Since we have to wash our hands even more these days, I want to be safe! Thank you so much!!
I don’t have one it particular
Hi Doctor!
So many big names in the following ingredients…is this hand lotion safe for pregnancy? Thank you again for your time, you help so many people!
Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Eugenol, Linalool, Citral, Cinnamal, Isoeugenol, Coumarin.
Looks fine!
Hi there! My body wash has some updated ingredients so I just wanted to confirm they’re still ok!
Nivea care and coconut hydration
Water, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG 7 glycerol cocoate, helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, glycerin, glyceryl glucoside, polyquaternium 7, sodium chloride, PEG 40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium benzoate, citric acid, PEG 200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, PEG 3 distrarate, sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, limonene, partum/fragrance
Thanks!
Looks ok!
Hi there! I noticed one of the body washes updated their ingredients, so I just wanted to ask if it was still safe during pregnancy.
Nivea care and coconut hydration
Water, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, PEG 7 glyceryl cocoate, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, glycerin, glyceryl glucoside, polquaternium 7, sodium chloride, PEG 40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium benzoate, citric acid, PEG 200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, PEG 3 distearate, sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, limonene, parfum/fragrance.
Thanks in advance!
Looks ok!
The second ingredient is sodium laureth sulfate which is well known to be harmful for pregnancy. How can you still say this product is ok?
Also, the first product on your list, the aveeno body wash has this ingredient.
SLS is NOT well known to be harmful for pregnancy. I don’t know anyone in the medical community that feels this ingredient is harmful while pregnant. It can be harsh for sensitive skin, but that’s about it. My list is actually very conservative for what to avoid in pregnancy, skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Hi doctor,
First of all, I wanted to say thank you so and so much for all your hard work in helping us mothers to be. This shower gel from Aveeno is not on your list, any chance you could kindly review it for me? It’s the Aveeno daily moisturiser daily wash with yogurt apricot & honey;
[PR-017981], Aqua, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Yogurt Powder, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Glycol Distearate, Laureth-4, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
This looks ok to me for pregnancy and nursing
Hi!
I saw you had Dr. Bronner Castile liquid soap in the Rose scent, however are all their scents ok to use while pregnant or breastfeeding? I was wanting to get their hemp almond body wash and saw somewhere online that hemp oil should be avoided but I believe all their products for body wash have hemp in there.
Water, Organic Coconut Oil*, Potassium Hydroxide**, Organic Palm Kernel Oil*, Organic Olive Oil*, Organic Hemp Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Natural Almond Fragrance, Citric Acid, Tocopherol. *Certified Fair Trade Ingredients **None Remains After Saponifying Oils Into Soap & Glycerin.
All of the scents are different, I can’t make a blanket statement about safety.
Personally, I would avoid Hemp (note, I’m likely overly cautious, but with a decision like a body wash it’s just easy to pick a different one)
Here’s my hemp blurb:
There isn’t info out there on the safety of Cannabis used topically during pregnancy or nursing. We do know smoking marijuana with THC has bad effects and should be avoided, though it hasn’t been fully decided if it is just the THC or something else as well.
Note that in theory Hemp and CBD do not have THC in them, it’s breed out of the plant is the official status. However, depending upon how it was processed many CBD oils will test positive for THC. But there are still the unknowns we haven’t decided about. I would not recommend using Hemp or Cannabis products while nursing or pregnant for that reason.
As a follow up question-If you would avoid Hemp products, then why did you recommend any of Dr. Bronner’s soaps including the Rose Pure castile soap?
Thank you!
Not all of them have hemp, it actually varies even by retailer. When I linked to them, the ones I linked to were (are still?) hemp free.
Hi Dr.
Thanks for all of your work and for always helping out!!! Is this safe for pregnancy and nursing?
Nivea Sensitive Skin Shave Balm
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tapioca Starch, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Piroctone Olamine, Fragrance.
This is fine
Hiya, please could you let me know if the following products are safe?
1. Original source mint and tea tree shower gel:
Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Peel Oil Expressed, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Lactic Acid, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, C11-15 Pareth-7, C11-15 Pareth-40, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Limonene, CI 19140, CI 42090
2. Original source coconut and shea butter shower gel:
Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-7, Parfum, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Shea Butter Glycereth-8 Esters, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Lactic Acid, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, C11-15 Pareth-7, C11-15 Pareth-40, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Potassium Sorbate
Thank you!
The first has a chemical sunscreen to avoid in pregnancy, ok for nursing.
the 2nd is ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi,
Thanks so much for this site! I’m curious about Dr. Bronner’s, more specifically the Unscented Baby Castille Soap. In other parts of the site, you recommend not using some products due to hemp oil, but two Dr. Bronner’s soaps were approved. If I’m using this as my hand soap, dish soap, cleaner, etc, is it overboard?
Water, Organic Coconut Oil*, Potassium Hydroxide**, Organic Palm Kernel Oil*, Organic Olive Oil*, Organic Hemp Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Citric Acid, Tocopherol
*CERTIFIED FAIR TRADE INGREDIENTS
**None remains after saponifying oils into soap & glycerin.
Not all Dr. Bronner’s has hemp actually, this one does. It’s up to you how safe you think it is/isn’t.
Thank you for all of the info on your website!
I wasn’t able to figure out the below body wash. Can you please let me know if it is safe for use while pregnant?
Dove Restoring Body Wash with Coconut Butter and Cocoa Butter
Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Lauric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, BHT, Sodium Isethionate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Capric Acid, Caprylic Acid, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Blue 1 (CI 42090), Red 33 (CI 17200), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Zinc Oxide (CI 77947).
Thank you!
Looks ok!
Thanks so much!
are sebamed products safe for pregnancy?
1. SEBAMED EVERYDAY SHAMPOO
Ingredients. Aqua (Water), Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Oxidized Starch PG-Trimonium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate.
2. SEBAMED REPAIR CONDITIONER
Ingredients: Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Ceteareth-12, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-16, Polyquaternium-37, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
3. SEBAMED FACIAL CLEANSER FOR DRY SKIN
Aqua, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lactate, Saccharide Isomerate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Silk, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Hamamelis virginiana bark/ leaf/ twig extract, Allantoin, Menthol, Farnesol, Caramel, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 42090.
4. SEBAMED CLEANSING SHOWER OIL
Glycine soja oil, Lecithin, MIPA-Laureth Sulfate, Laureth-4, Cocamide DEA, Poloxamer 101, Parfum, Persea gratissima oil, Lactic Acid, Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid.
All of these are ok
Hi! I see you’ve included an extensive list of pregnancy safe body washes but curious about bar soap. I use Dove’s basic beauty bar (ingredients below). Would this be safe? Or do you have other bar soaps that you’d recommend? Your website has been super helpful! Thanks for all the hard work to take the guessing game out of buying clean products! Hope you’re doing OK in the current environment!
Ingredients:
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Tallowate or/ou Sodium Palmitate, Aqua, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoate or/ou Sodium Palm Kernelate, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
This is fine! 🙂
Hi! Is Dr. Teal’s Shae Butter and Almond Oil safe during pregnancy?
INGREDIENTS: WATER (AQUA, EAU), SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), AMYRIS BALSAMIFERA BARK OIL (SANDALWOOD), PEG-4 RAPESEEDAMIDE, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, SODIUM PEG-7 OLIVE OIL CARBOXYLATE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE (EPSOM SALT), ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE (DECOLORIZED), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PEG/PPG-18/18 DIMETHICONE
Thank you!
Looks ok to me!
Hi There!
I have very itchy skin during pregnancy, can I use Aveeno’s DERMEX DAILY EMOLLIENT BODY WASH?Thanks.
Ingredients: Water, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capri Triglyceride, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Avena Sativa (oat) Kernel Flour, Laureth02, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Grum, Guar Hydroxypropltrimonium Chloride, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Aveda Sativa (Oat) kernel Extract. [F#E1407-054].
This is fine
How about this? Nivea Pearl White Caring Whip
Aqua, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Palmitic Acid, Cocamide MEA, Glycol Distearate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Polyquaternium-7, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Parfum
This has licorice root. Ok for nursing, not pregnancy
Thank you 🙂
Hi!
Thanks again for all the work you put into this website. I have been using this shower gel so far but wonder if it’s OK (I checked your philosophy page but this isn’t listed)
Philosophy snow angel shower gel – shampoo – bubble bath
aqua/water/eau, sodium laureth sulfate, ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, acrylates copolymer, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, parfum/fragrance, lauryl betaine, glycerin, phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, polyquaternium-7, panthenol, synthetic fluorphlogopite, laureth-2, calcium aluminum borosilicate, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, sodium sulfate, sodium chloride, buteth-3, disodium edta, butylphenyl methylpropional, maltodextrin, sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, silica, benzyl salicylate, bht, benzoic acid, hydroxycitronellal, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sodium sulfite, camellia sinensis leaf extract, tin oxide, tributyl citrate, polysorbate 20, caprylyl glycol, potassium sorbate, hexylene glycol, titanium dioxide (ci 77891), fd&c blue no. 1 (ci 42090), d&c red no. 33 (ci 17200).
Thanks in advance for checking if it’s safe!
This has a salicylate, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Pregnancy safe products from Philosophy
Thanks!
And bummer, I’ve been using it so far and I’m on week 9 – should I be worried?
Likely no, but there’s info on what if you’ve been using a bad product in this post: pregnancy beauty FAQ
thanks again!
Are the other Renpure products such as the hemp oil body wash and lavender and honey lotion safe during early pregnancy? I’ve had a miscarriage and want to be extra careful. Thank you!
I’ve never heard of Renpure, but I recommend avoiding hemp in pregnancy.
how to ask about product safety
Hi! I was wondering are Method and Native body washes pregnancy safe? Thank you!
https://www.target.com/p/method-body-wash-pure-peace-18-fl-oz/-/A-52735174
Water (Aqua), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate*, Cocamidopropyl Betaine*, Fragrance (Parfum: Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal), Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate*, Glycol Distearate*, Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate*, Propanediol*, Ammonium Chloride, Coco-Glucoside*, Lauryl Lactate*, Paeonia Suffruticosa (Peony) Flower Extract*, Sodium Chloride (Sea Salt)*, Rosa Centifolia (Rose) Flower Water*, Glycerin*, Tetrasodium Glda*, Glyceryl Oleate*, Glycol Stearate*, Citric Acid*, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.
https://www.target.com/p/native-lavender-rose-body-wash-11-5oz/-/A-75574269
Water What It Actually Means (You Know This One…), Cocamidopropyl Betaine What It Actually Means (Cleanser Derived From Coconut Oil), Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate What It Actually Means (Cleansing Salt), Sodium Chloride What It Actually Means (Table Salt), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate What It Actually Means (Cleanser Derived From Coconut Oil), Sodium Salicylate What It Actually Means (Sodium Salt), Sodium Benzoate What It Actually Means (Food Grade Salt), Citric Acid What It Actually Means (Food Grade Acid), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil What It Actually Means (Lavender Oil), Rose Geranium Flower Oil What It Actually Means (Rose Geranium Oil)
The first is fine
The native product has salicylate (all of their body washes do I think), so ok in nursing but not pregnancy
Thank you so much! ❤️
Is the dove lavender & chomile body wash safe? I see a few products listed here with these oils. Not sure if its because its newer its not listed or other wise.
Those oils are fine.
Hi, is this product safe to use while pregnant; thank you in advance
Thankyou Botanical Sweet Orange & Almond Body Wash 500 mL
ingredient list:
Water, Cocamidopropryl Betaine (Coconut-Derived), Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate (Coconut-Derived), Decyl Glucoside (Coconut-Derived), Glycerin (Plant-Derived), Aloe Vera Leaf Juice (Organic), Chamomile Extract, Orange Oil, Lavender Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Tonka Bean Extract, Clove Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Chloride, Sweet Almond Oil, Fragrance (Natural), Citric Acid.
Looks ok!
Thank you Dr. your website has been a such a great source. Appreciate your time for reviewing the ingredients
Hi Dr!
Hope you’re well. Could you please review the ingredients for Dove Relaxing Body Wash with Lavender and Chamomile? Safe for pregnancy and nursing?
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Sodium Cocyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Coconut Acid, BHT, PPG-7, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Isethionate, PEG-4 Laurate, PEG-4 Dilaurate, PEG-4, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Propylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Ethoxydiglycol, Lactic Acid, Glucose, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender Flower Extract), Butylene Glycol, Chamomilia Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Caramel, Potassium Sorbate, Bisabolol, Cl 17200, Cl 42090
And also, I’ve done a comparison for the ingredients above against the Dove Oxygen Moisture Body Wash and Dove Go Fresh Body Wash with Avocado and Calendula. They have the following additional ingredients. Could I check if they are fine?
-Cocomide MEA
-Phosphoric Acid
-Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
-Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
-Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
-Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
-Magnesium Nitrate
-Magnesium Chloride
-Methylchloroisothiazolinone
-Methylisothiazolinone
-Tocopherol
-Cl 19140
Thank you! 🙂
Both are fine for pregnancy and nursing
Hi doctor, do you have a list for shampoo please?
Not yet, but a lot of shampoo brands are included in my pregnancy brand list.
Hi is below body wash Safe
DOVE Go Fresh Body Wash Pomegranate And Lemon Verbena
Ingredients:
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Perfume, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl, Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycol Distereate, Ppg-9, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Coconut Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Cocamide Mea, Bht, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium Edta, Sodium Isethionate, Citric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Ethylisothiazolinone, Dmdm Hydantoin, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid, Ci 17200.
This is ok
Hi is the below body safe?
DOVE Go Fresh Rejuvenating Body Wash Pear and Aloe Vera
Ingredients:
WATER, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE/SODIUM C12-13 PARETH SULFATE,* SODIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, ACRYLATES/STEARETH-20 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, COCONUT ACID, LAURIC ACID, PPG-12, STEARIC ACID, LAURETH-4, PALMITIC ACID, BHT, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM ISETHIONATE, MYRISTIC ACID, CAPRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID, PEG-4 LAURATE PEG-4 DILAURATE IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, PEG-4, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 17200, SODIUM SULFATE.
Looks ok to me
Good morning Doc,
Would you please advise if the following is safe for pregnancy?
Soap & Glory Call of Fruity Smart Foam Mouldable Shower Mousse
Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Butane, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Propane, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Isobutane, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Isopropyl Myristate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, CI 14700 (Red 4), CI 19140 (Yellow 5).
Looks fine for pregnancy and nursing
Hello,
could you please confirm if the below two products are suitable for use on newborn babies.
Aveeno Baby Wash & Shampo
Ingredients
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Polyquaternium-10, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract.
Aveeno Baby Daily Moisturising Lotion
Ingredients
Water (Eau), Glycerin, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Avena Sativa (Oat), Kernel Flour, Allantoin, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride.
many thanks
They’re fine on newborns
Hi! I was wondering if Korres Showergel is pregnancy safe? Thank you!
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Fragrance, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Arginine, Benzyl Alcohol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Castoryl Maleate, Coco Glucoside, Coumarin, Geraniol, Glyceryl Oleate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten, Lactic Acid, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-7, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol
This is fine for pregnancy and nursing
Pregnancy safe products from Korres
Thank you so much!
Will this be ok to use? I’m in my 3rd trimester and due at the end of Sept!
It’s muscle relief body wash with
Eucalyptus Spearmint and menthol from Village Naturals therapy body wash!
I can’t comment on safety without a full ingredient list.
Hi! Thanks so much for this post. I’m using Method Pure Peace body wash. Are these ingredients safe?
Water (Aqua), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate*, Cocamidopropyl Betaine*, Fragrance (Parfum: Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal), Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate*, Glycol Distearate*, Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate*, Propanediol*, Ammonium Chloride, Coco-Glucoside*, Lauryl Lactate*, Paeonia Suffruticosa (Peony) Flower Extract*, Sodium Chloride (Sea Salt)*, Rosa Centifolia (Rose) Flower Water*, Glycerin*, Tetrasodium Glda*, Glyceryl Oleate*, Glycol Stearate*, Citric Acid*, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
So Renpure Tea tree mint body wash is safe for pregnant women? Currently using it right now for itchy skin!
If it’s in the list under pregnancy safe it’s fine.
Hello! Is the Up & Up brand of sensitive skin body wash ok to use? It says compare to dove sensitive skin which I know you said is approved. Thank you!
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil Or Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauric Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Stearic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Dmdm Hydantoin, Citric Acid, Fragrance, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Bht, Tetrasodium Edta, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Methylisothiazolinone, Etidronic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Behenyl Olivate, Sodium Hydroxide.
This is fine for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doctor!
Is this body wash safe while pregnant/nursing?
Vanicream Gentle Body Wash | Fragrance, Gluten and Sulfate Free | For Sensitive Skin |
Ingredients
purified water, glycerin, coco-glucoside, propanediol, sodium cocoyl glycinate, acrylates copolymer, panthenol, caprylyl glycol, disodium EDTA, sodium chloride, 1,2-hexanediol, mica, titanium dioxide, sodium hydroxide, citric acid
And this body lotion?
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Fragrance-free Hydrating Body Gel Cream, 16 Ounce
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Cetearyl Olivate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide
THANK YOU!
These are both ok for pregnancy and nursing
Pregnancy safe products from Neutrogena
Hi Doctor,
Can you check the following two Dove bar soaps? Thank you very much.
Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar
Ingredients: Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Tallowate Or Sodium Palmitate, Lauric Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Water, Sodium Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoate Or Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Edta, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Maltol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Go Fresh Cool Moisture Beauty Bar
Ingredients: Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Stearate, Water (Aqua), Lauric Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Blue 1 (CI 42090)
Both look ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi doctor, just found your website when I started to browse good product to use during pregnancy. Wish I found you earlier!
Can you kindly help to advice if both of these product safe to use for pregnancy :
1. Dr Bronner’s Baby Unscented Castile Liquid Soap : Water, Organic Coconut Oil*, Potassium Hydroxide**, Organic Palm Kernel Oil*, Organic Olive Oil*, Organic Jojoba Oil, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, *CERTIFIED FAIR TRADE INGREDIENTS
2. Puracy Citrus & seasalt : Purified Water, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate (Coconut-Based Cleanser), Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (Coconut-Based Cleanser), Lauryl Glucoside (Coconut Oil-Based Cleanser), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine (Coconut-Based Cleanser), Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate (Coconut-Based Cleanser), Citric Acid (Plant-Based Preservative), Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate (Plant-Based Cleanser), Vegetable Glycerin (Plant-Based Skin Softener), Caprylyl Glycol (Coconut-Based Preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (Biodegradable Preservative), Caprylhydroxamic Acid (Coconut-Based Preservative), Propanediol (Plant-Based Preservative), Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil, Coco-Glucoside (Coconut-Based Cleanser), Glyceryl Oleate (Plant-Based Skin Softener), Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, Potassium Sorbate (Natural Preservative), Sodium Benzoate (Food-Grade Preservative), Gluconolactone (Food-Grade Preservative), Natural Fragrance
Thank you
This Dr. Bronner’s is ok for pregnancy and nursing.
I’m ignoring #2 because I just answered that one in your other comment 🙂
Hi doctor, just found your website when I started to browse good product to use during pregnancy. Wish I found you earlier!
Can you kindly help to advice if this product safe to use for pregnancy :
– Puracy Citrus & seasalt :
Purified Water, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate (Coconut-Based Cleanser), Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (Coconut-Based Cleanser), Lauryl Glucoside (Coconut Oil-Based Cleanser), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine (Coconut-Based Cleanser), Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate (Coconut-Based Cleanser), Citric Acid (Plant-Based Preservative), Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate (Plant-Based Cleanser), Vegetable Glycerin (Plant-Based Skin Softener), Caprylyl Glycol (Coconut-Based Preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (Biodegradable Preservative), Caprylhydroxamic Acid (Coconut-Based Preservative), Propanediol (Plant-Based Preservative), Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil, Coco-Glucoside (Coconut-Based Cleanser), Glyceryl Oleate (Plant-Based Skin Softener), Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, Potassium Sorbate (Natural Preservative), Sodium Benzoate (Food-Grade Preservative), Gluconolactone (Food-Grade Preservative), Natural Fragrance
Strangely, I used Dr Bronner ‘s Baby Unscented Castile Liquid Soap , I saw someone comment on top that the ingredients come with Organic Hemp Oil, while Dr Bronner’s that I bought in Singapore (I stayed in Singapore) have exactly same ingredients with other post but doesn’t come with Organic Hemp Oil. So strange.
Thanks in advance!
Unfortunately this product has gluconolactone, so ok for nursing but not pregnancy.
It’s odd how they’ll completely reformulate some products for different areas of the world! I live in the US, and the asian market is very different. My aunt and uncle lived in Singapore for a long time when I was growing up, and my aunt didn’t like toothpaste and a few other products in Singapore. So every summer when she came back to the US she would bring an extra suitcase and stock up on so many silly things! I thought she was nuts, but I can understand it more now.
Dear doctor,
Thank you so much for your information and sorry for the double post. I thought it didn’t post properly yesterday.
Yes, I also surprised how exactly same product can have different ingredients in other part of the world.
I was a bit upset with Puracy because I found it from website and said is safe to use for pregnant woman (also has asked from Puracy seller in Singapore & they clarified that its safe to use for pregnancy). ☹️
I will just switch back to use the Dr Bronner’s. Thanks again and wish you have wonderful day!
Is Olay Premium Body Wash with Vitamin B3 and Collagen ok?
Water, Petrolatum, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Fragrance, Trideceth-3, Niacinamide*, Collagen, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Yellow 5, Red 33
Thank you so much
This looks fine for pregnancy and nusing
Is this honest company body wash okay?
Truly Calming, Lavender: Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Triethyl Citrate, Gamma-Nonalactone, Vanillin, Maltol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium PCA, Coconut Acid, Glutamic Acid, Citric Acid, Linalool
This is fine
Pregnancy safe products from Honest
Good evening!
Would you mind reviewing the Dove Cream Oil Body Lotion for pregnancy safety?
Dove Cream Oil Intensive Extra Dry Body Lotion:
Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycol Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Petrolatum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Stearamide Amp, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Titanium Dioxide.
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doc,
Would you please advise if the below body washes are safe for pregnancy/nursing?:
Love Beauty And Planet Radical Refresher Body Wash
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Plant Based Ingredients), Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate (Plant Based Ingredients), Glycerin (Plant Based Ingredients), Sodium Chloride, Fragrance (Parfum), Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate (Plant Based Ingredients), Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract (Plant Based Ingredients), Phenoxyethanol, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Isethionate, BHT, Tetrasodium EDTA, Stearic Acid (Plant Based Ingredients), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil (Plant Based Ingredients), Iodopropyl Butylcarbamate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water (Plant Based Ingredients), Citric Acid, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal.
Plant Apothecary Be Well Body Wash
Ingredients: Potassium Cocoate (Coconut Oil Soap),* Potassium Olivate (Olive Oil Soap),* Potassium Jojobate (Jojoba Oil Soap),* Glycerine (vegetable), Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum,* Aloe Barbadensis Leaf,* Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Oil,* Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) Oil.*
Viktor & Rolf BONBON Perfumed Shower Gel
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Fragrance, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Ppg-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Polyquaternium-7, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Coumarin, Linalool, Ci 19140 (Yellow 5), Ci 17200 (Red 33), Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
#1 and 2 are both ok for pregnancy and nursing
#3 has salicylic acid and salicylate, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hi Christine, I noticed you have Dial Marula Oil Body Wash listed as okay here. Cocamidopropyl betaine is an ingredient in this product and I recently read that prolonged use brings cancer risks…but I couldn’t find corroborating evidence of the risk across different websites, and it seems like a common/popular ingredient in many washes! Can you share your thoughts on that? Thank you!
It’s one of a very long list of ingredients where they have a correlation between an ingredient and something else. Not necessarily causation. And often these correlations are so complex that they will never be sorted out. Currently we have no reason to believe it’s an issue during pregnancy.
The Dr. Bronner’s you have linked here does contain hemp seed oil, but I see you say to avoid it in a response even though the fda says hemp seed oil and hemp seeds pose no threat to pregnant or breastfeeding women (even for consumption). I use the Baby Unscented Pure Castile soap and I can’t find one that doesn’t have hemp seed oil in it. I’m wondering why you recommended something and linked it but then said something different.
It didn’t have Hemp in it when I linked it. I’m at the mercy of online retailers who are in charge of their own websites. Sometimes they have incorrect ingredients listed and that’s what I’ve reviewed or the brand will update a product and the new version has those ingredients. This is why I’ve said to double check your products. It’s not a conspiracy on my part… I am now removing all Dr. Bronner’s from the list given conflicting information. There have been some products from Dr. Bronner’s that per their ingredient lists had no hemp when I reviewed them. I have tried to be extremely careful with this brand given how many of their products do contain hemp.
Having said that, even though the FDA says that about hemp, many physicians have their reservations and recommend avoidance. This is my site, so I can share my reservations. It’s not up to the FDA. As a pediatrician who deals with babies with in utero exposure to marijuana, I definitely have concerns.
Hi Dr.
I sincerely appreciate all of your help on pregnancy safe products!! Is this RenPure Cucumber & Aloe bodywash pregnancy safe?
Water/Aqua, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine*, Acrylates Copolymer, Fragrance/Parfum, Glycol Stearate*, Propylene glycol, Aloe Bardadensis Leaf Juice*, Sodium Chloride, Camelia Sinensis Leaf Extract*, Citric Acid*, Magnesium Nitrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, (*Plant-based ingredients)
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hello Dr!
Is the Dove Crushed Lavender & Coconut Milk Exfoliating Body Polish ok for pregnancy?
Ingredients (Ingredients): Water (Eau), Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Fragrance (Parfum), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Nonfat dry milk (Poudre de lait ecreme), Lauric Acid, Sodium Tallowate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Synthetic Wax, Sodium Isethionate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Blue 1 (CI 42090), Red 33 (CI 17200).
Thank you so much for your time and expertise!
Ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi is Fresh Skin Lab Milk Bodywash safe for pregnant? :
Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Milk Extract, Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride
This is fine for pregnancy and nursing
Is this shower oil from Rituals okay?
Canola Oil, Laureth-4, MIPA-Laureth Sulfate, Linalool, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Perfume / Fragrance, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Wood Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Hybrid Oil, Propylene Glycol, Laureth-2, Limonene, Geraniol, Coumarin.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hi, I do a lot of dishes and my hands are constantly in the sink. 🙂 Is this product okay for pregnancy?
Seventh Generation Dish Liquid – Lemongrass and Clementine Zest Scent
Ingredients: Water, sodium lauryl sulfate (plant-derived cleaning agent), lauramine oxide (plant-based cleaning agent), glycerin (plant-derived foam stabilizer), decyl glucoside (plant-derived cleaning agent), magnesium chloride (mineral-based viscosity modifier), citric acid (plant-derived pH adjuster), canarium luzonicum (elemi) gum nonvolatiles (plant-derived fragrance), citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil (plant-derived fragrance), citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) oil (plant-derived fragrance), citrus nobilis (mandarin orange) peel oil (plant-derived fragrance), cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass) oil (plant-derived fragrance), tangelo oil (plant-derived fragrance), benzisothiazolinone (synthetic preservative), methylisothiazolinone (synthetic preservative).
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Thanks so much. Re: the Seventh Generation Dish Liquid – Lemongrass and Clementine Zest Scent, the label also says that “d-Limonene is a component of these fragrance ingredients.” Is this also safe for pregnancy?
Yes, it’s fine
Hi there,
Thanks for all of your help! Can you please let me know if the following are pregnancy safe? Thank you so much!!
Raw Sugar Simply Hand Wash Lemon Sugar:
Ingredients: Purified Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, *Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, *Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, *Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, *Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, *Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, *Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, *Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract, * Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Cocamide Mipa, Decyl Glucoside, Polyquaternium-7, Polysorbate 20, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Peg 150 Distearate, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Limonene, Fragrance (Parfum) *Certified Organic/Cold Pressed Extracts
Dove Lavender and Yogurt Foaming Hand Wash:
Water (Eau), Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Fragrance (Parfum), Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Phenoxyethanol, Ppg-9, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Edta, Yogurt Powder, Sorbitol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract.
Both look ok for pregnancy and nursing
Thank you so much!
Hi there! Just wanted to check if the Dove exfoliating body polish (pomegranate seeds and shea butter) is safe for use when pregnant, I’m 18 weeks currently.
Water (Eau), Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Fragrance (Parfum), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Punica Granatum Seed Powder, Lauric Acid, Sodium Tallowate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Synthetic Wax, Sodium Isethionate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Etidronic Acid, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Thanks so much!
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doc! Love your website and thank you in advance! Can you tell me if this body soap is safe for pregnancy?
Dr. Bronner PURE-CASTILE LIQUID SOAP – rose
Ingredients: Water, Organic Coconut Oil*, Potassium Hydroxide**, Organic Palm Kernel Oil*, Organic Olive Oil*, Natural Rose Fragrance, Organic Hemp Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Citric Acid, Tocopherol
*CERTIFIED FAIR TRADE INGREDIENTS
This has hemp oil, I would avoid in pregnancy and nursing
Hi! Thanks for such a wonderful site and resource! I wanted to ask about the white Dial antibacterial bar soap. Is that ok to use as a body soap? Ingredients below:
Active Ingredient Purpose
Benzalkonium Chloride 0.10% . . . . . . . . . Antibacterial
Soap [Sodium Tallowate* · Sodium Palmate* · Sodium Cocoate* · Sodium Palm Kernelate*] · Aqua (Water, Eau) · Coconut Acid* · Palm Acid* · Palm Kernel Acid* · Tallow Acid* · Glycerin · PEG-6 Methyl Ether · Parfum (Fragrance) · Sodium Chloride · Tetrasodium Etidronate · Pentasodium Pentetate · CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide) · Butylphenyl Methylpropional · Linalool · Coumarin · Benzyl Alcohol · Eugenol · Hexyl Cinnamal · Citronellol
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Thank you so much!
Hello Doctor! Thank you for all of your help navigating the skincare world while pregnant! I am wondering if the Dove hydrating body wash with aloe and birch water is safe to use during pregnancy. Thank you!
Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Lauric Acid, PEG-150 Distearate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Isopropyl Myristate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool,Blue 1 (CI 42090).
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
hi dr
Thank You so much for this website
Is this safe during pregnancy?
114 amatoury shower gel
INGREDIENTS:
Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauryl Glucoside, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cocamide DEA Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Perfume, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Vanilla Planifolia Nanilla) Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Sine Adipe Decylene Glycol, 1,2 Hexanediol, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Distearate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, PEG-3 Tetrasodium EDTA, Linalool Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Limonene.
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
thank youu
Hello, Doctor! Following are the ingredients of Avalon Organics Refreshing Lemon Bath and Shower Gel. Are they safe for pregnant women ? Thank you in advance for your time !
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice(1) , Aqua (Water), Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Calendula Officinalis(Calendula) Flower Extract(1) , Chamomilla Recutita (Marticaria) Flower Extract(1) , Chenopodium Quinoa Seed(1) , Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract(1) , Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract(1) , Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alcohol(1) , Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citral, Limonene
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Is OGX coconut & coffee scrub okay for pregnancy?
Water (Aqua), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Polyquaternium-39, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycol Distearate, Laureth-4, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Red 7 (CI 15850), Yellow 5 (CI 19140).
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hello,
Is Dove body polish safe for use? Thanks!
INGREDIENTS: WATER (EAU), GLYCERIN, HYDRATED SILICA, SODIUM LAUROYL ISETHIONATE, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM STEARATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, LAURIC ACID, SODIUM OLEATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, SYNTHETIC WAX, SODIUM ISETHIONATE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM LAURATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, YELLOW 5 (CI 19140), RED 33 (CI 17200), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891).
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doctor!
Please can I check a few products if they are safe during pregnancy. Thanks for your help! Your website has been a massive help!
I unknowingly used a product (caudalie face wash) which has natural salicylic acid. I used it once a day for the first 3 to 4 weeks of pregnancy. As soon as I realised I stoped and have been very paranoid since.
1) Aveeno Daily Moisturising Body Wash
[PR-017454] Aqua, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Citric Acid, Avena Sativa Kernel (Oat) Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel (Oat) Flour, Glycol Distearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Coconut Acid, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum Product and ingredients may change.
2) TOLERIANE ULTRA NIGHT MOISTURIZER
AQUA/WATER/EAU • GLYCERIN • SQUALANE • PROPANEDIOL • BUTYLENE GLYCOL • BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER/SHEA BUTTER • PENTYLENE GLYCOL • NIACINAMIDE • DIMETHICONE • AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE • POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE • POLYSORBATE 20 • TOCOPHEROL • ACETYL DIPEPTIDE-1 CETYL ESTER • ALLANTOIN • TOLUENE SULFONIC ACID • DIMETHICONOL • XANTHAN GUM • CARNOSINE • DISODIUM EDTA • CITRIC ACID • ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE • GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER
3) CeraVe Foaming Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
Aqua/water, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates Copolymer, Cirtic Acid, Carpryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dosium Hydroxide, Niacinamide, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ceramide NP, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ethylexylglycerin, Ceramide EOP
All of these brands have their own list:
Aveeno, La Rochay, CeraVe
Also, re: using something with a “bad” ingredient, info here: You’ve been using a product with a “bad” ingredient
Hi Doc!
I am looking for a deodorant and shampoo/conditioner are the products below safe to use whilst pregnant?
Thank you for your help!!
1) La Roche-Posay 24H Physiological Roll-On Deodorant
Aqua / Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether, Ceteareth-33, Zinc Gluconate, Perlite, Allantoin, P-Anisic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Parfum / Fragrance.
2) Klorane Shampoo with quinine and B vitamins
Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide Mipa, Lauryl Betaine, Alcohol, Biotin, Blue 1 (CI 42090), Caramel, Cinchona Succirubra Bark Extract, Disodium Edta, Fragrance (Parfum), Glycrein, Methylisothiazolinone, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-22, Pyridoxine HCL, Red 33 (CL 17200), Sodium Chloride, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
3) Klorane Quinine Conditioner
WATER (AQUA). DIMETHICONE. CETYL ALCOHOL. HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE. ALCOHOL. BIOTIN. BUTYROSPERMIUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER (BUTYROSPERMIUM PARKII BUTTER). CARAMEL. CINCHONA CALISAYA BARK EXTRACT. DMDM HYDANTOIN. FRAGRANCE (PARFUM). GLYCERIN. PANTHENOL. PANTOLACTONE. PYRIDOXINE HCL. RED 4 (CL 14700). SODIUM CHLORIDE. SODIUM HYDROXIDE. SODIUM SULFATE. STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE
All look ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Thank you for your help!
Would the below be ok?
WooWoo Cranberry Intimate Wash
Aqua, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamide DEA, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Benzophenone-4, Lactic Acid, Parfum, CI 16035
This is ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreen
Hi! Is this Bath & Body works body wash safe to use while pregnant and nursing?
Snowflakes & Cashmere Moisturizing Body Wash (with Shea butter and cocoa butter)
Water (Aqua, eau,) sodium trideceth sulfate, butyrospermum parkII (shea) butter, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, sodium lauroamphoacetate, cocamide mea, fragrance (parfum), sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium chloride, glycerin, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, citric acid, guar hydroxypropyltrim-onium, chloride, brassica campestris/aleurites fordi oil copolymer, tocopheryl acetate, bht, benzophenone-4, ppg-26-buteth-26, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, triethylene glycol, tetrasodium edta, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, benzyl alcohol, propylene glycol, cocos nucifera (coconut oil), theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, ethylhexyl salicylate, butyl methoxydibenzoyl-methane, methylchloroisothi-azolinone, methylisothiazolino-ne, titanium dioxide (ci 77891).
This has chemical sunscreens and salicylate. Ok for nursing but not pregancy
Hi doctor,
Thanks for this helpful website, I’m a first time mom and wanted to see if the Love Beauty and Planet lotion was safe? I see that the body wash is not so I’m a bit worried. Here are the ingredients for the lotion:
Water (Aqua)
Glycerin*
Stearic Acid*
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*
Glycol Stearate
Fragrance (Parfum)
Triethanolamine
Glyceryl Stearate
Caprylyl Glycol
Cetyl Alcohol
Phenoxyethanol
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Carbomer
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Stearamide AMP
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter*
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*
Benzyl Salicylate
Linalool
Coumarin
Hydroxycitronellal
Alpha-isomethyl Ionone
Benzyl Alcohol
Citronellol
Geraniol
Hexyl Cinnamal
Limonene
* PLANT BASED INGREDIENTS
This has salicylate, so ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hello!
I was wondering about this Everyone 3-in-1 Bodywash/Shampoo/Bubble Bath in Lemon Coconut:
Purified Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Coco-sulfate, Caprylyl/capryl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Coco-glucoside, Panthenol, Eo® Aromatherapy Blend [citrus Medica Limonum (lemon) Peel Oil, Ethanol, Gamma Octalactone, Gamma Nonalactone, Heliotropine, Vanillin], Eo® Organic Herbal Blend [organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Organic Chamomilla Recutita (matricaria) Flower Extract, Organic Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, And Organic Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract], Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, *limonene *component Of Essential Oil |
I was also wondering about this Jason Pure Naturals hand soap – sorry, I know it’s not a body wash, but here seemed like the best place.
Jason Pure Naturals
Aqua (Water), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice(1), Glycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil(1), Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Allantoin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Stearyl Citrate, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Fragrance (Parfum).
Thank you so much for your help!
Both are ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hello! Thank you so much for everything you do. This is such a great resource. When you have time could you review the ingredients for Dove relaxing lavender oil & chamomile. I love a good lavender soap at the end of the day. If it’s no good I see you have a similar Aveeno one on here that I will have to try 🙂
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Acrylates Copolymer, Lauric Acid, Glycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Glycol Distearate, BHT, Tetrasodium EDTA, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citric Acid, Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin, Red 33 (CI 17200), Blue 1 (CI 42090
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing 🙂
Hi, the Dove Purely Pampering Coconut Milk with Jasmine Petals Body Wash in UK shows it having Salicylate present. Is this the same product you reviewed for your list and is still safe during pregnancy? Many thanks!
Aqua, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Lauric Acid, Glycerin, Parfum, Benzoic Acid, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Pentylene Glycol, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Propylene Glycol, Sine Adipe Lac, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Zinc Oxide, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, CI 17200, CI 19140.
I linked the one I reviewed, but I’m in the US so it’s likely different. This is ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate, like you said.
Hello!
Thanks for sharing these info, will you also be able to confirm if this soap ingredients are safe for pregnant and or lactating mom?
(The first 6 ingredients are so far have been confirmed as safe as per the previous comments below)
Cocos Nucifera*
Sodium Hydroxide*
Sodium Lactate*
Glycerine*
Butylene Glycol*
Sodium Sulfate*
Acetyl Tyrosine
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phospate
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Arbutin
Paenonia Suffriticosa Root extract
Scutellaria Balcalensis root extract
Glutathione
Kojic acid
Tetrasodium Etidronate
Parfum
Your input will be much appreciated, thank you!
No, this has arbutin and kojic acid. Both need to be avoided in pregnancy and in nursing.
I appreciate you taking the time to confirm, your website has been a huge help! More powers to you!
Hi, really appreciate the work you are doing here! Is this safe:
Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Mentha Arvensis (Peppermint) Leaf Oil, Sodium Chloride, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Lactic Acid, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, BHT, Limonene, CI 42090, CI 19140
This has chemical sunscreen, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Thank you!
Hi Christine!
Thanks so much for all your help! Can you tell me if this Pipette body wash is safe for pregnancy? Thank you!
Water: Pure, simple product base
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice: Skin moisturizer derived from the legendarily calming aloe vera plant
Glycerin: Plant-derived moisture attractor
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine: Sulfate-free, coconut-derived surfactant that gently cleanses without stripping moisture
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate: Gentle sulfate-free surfactant derived from coconut oil that cleanses without drying
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids: Skin-softening, calming cleanser derived from oats
Squalane: 100% sugarcane-derived, pure and sustainable ingredient that adds weightless moisture
Magnesium Chloride: Naturally occurring mineral known for its relaxation-boosting and skin-replenishing properties
Cocoyl Proline: Skin-moisturizing ingredient derived from coconut fatty acids
Sodium Gluconate: Naturally-derived ingredient that helps boost preservative effectiveness
Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil: Naturally aromatic oil from bergamot fruit shown to help calm stress
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Oil: Naturally aromatic oil from mandarin orange rind known for its mood-uplifting aromatherapeutic properties
Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Flower Oil: Naturally aromatic oil from geranium flowers shown to help encourage relaxation
Dehydroacetic Acid: Gentle preservative
Benzyl Alcohol: Natural food grade preservative
Citric Acid: pH adjustor that ensures perfect pH balance with moms’ skin
Limonene: Naturally aromatic ingredient that is a component of citrus fruit rind
This is fine for pregnancy and nursing