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Pregnancy Safe Skincare from Youth to the People

Pregnancy Safe Skincare from Youth to the People

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 Youth to the People as of 9/6/2024. If it is not safe, I’ll tell you why. All of the products meet my pregnancy safe criteria. Note I will link to every product directly to avoid confusion. You’ll know exactly which product I mean.

Pregnancy and Nursing Safe Products from Youth to the People

10% AHA + Yerba Mate Smoothing Energy Body Scrub (at Sephora)
15% Vitamin C + Caffeine Energy Serum (at Sephora)
Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream (at Sephora)
Adaptogen Soothe + Hydrate Activated Mist
Peptides + C Energy Eye Concentrate (at Sephora)
Superberry Dream Cleansing Balm (at Sephora)
Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Body Butter (at Sephora)
Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask (at Sephora)
Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Oil (at Sephora)
Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream (at Sephora)
Superfood and Niacinamide Body Cleanser (at Sephora)
Superfood Antioxidant Hand Wash (at Sephora)
Superfood Hand + Body Lotion (at Sephora)
Superfood Hydrate + Firm Eye Cream
Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum (at Sephora)
Yerba Mate Resurfacing Energy Facial (at Sephora)

Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing

Kombucha + 10% AHA Power Exfoliant (at Sephora): Glycolic Acid
Superberry Dream Eye Cream (at Sephora): Stem Cells
Superclay Purify + Clear Power Mask: Salicylic Acid, Willow Bark
Superfood Cleanser (at Sephora): Gluconolactone
Superfruit Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser (at Sephora): Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Superfood Skin Drip Smooth + Glow Barrier Serum (at Sephora): Salicylic Acid Derivative

Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing

Polypeptide-121 Future Cream (at Sephora): Hemp
Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum (at Sephora): Retinoid

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120 Comments

  1. 4.9.19
    CK said:

    Hello, just wondering how often you re-review products or how you know if a formulation has been updated? Thank you so much for all of the work you put into this. It’s so nice to have all of this information in one place from a doctor.

    • 4.9.19
      15mins said:

      I check in every now and then but it isn’t a set schedule. I leave the date of the last update in the post.

    • 1.14.21
      Nicole said:

      Hello. On your list you mentioned superfood peptide eye cream is safe to use . Is it the one which said “hydrate+firm eye cream Youth to the People”?

      • 1.14.21
        Christine said:

        Yes, it’s the one linked

    • 1.25.24
      Roxy said:

      Hi Dr.,

      Thank you so much for these lists really making it so much more uncomplicated to see what we can use and not use. Can you please let me know if the youth to the people hydrate + glow body butter is safe for pregnancy.

      AQUA/WATER/EAU , SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL/JOJOBA SEED OIL , BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER/SHEA BUTTER , COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE , GLYCERIN , ISONONYL ISONONANOATE , NIACINAMIDE , HYDROXYETHYLPIPERAZINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID , ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE , STEARYL ALCOHOL , GLYCERYL STEARATE , PROPANEDIOL , THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM SEED BUTTER , TRIHEPTANOIN , CETEARETH-20 , ARISTOTELIA CHILENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT , EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT EXTRACT , GARDENIA JASMINOIDES FRUIT EXTRACT , LYCIUM BARBARUM FRUIT EXTRACT , MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED EXTRACT , OPUNTIA TUNA FRUIT EXTRACT , BISABOLOL , SODIUM CITRATE , SODIUM HYALURONATE , TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE , TOCOPHEROL , CITRIC ACID , CAPRYLYL GLYCOL , CASTOR OIL/IPDI COPOLYMER , DILINOLEIC ACID/BUTANEDIOL COPOLYMER , GLYCINE SOJA OIL/SOYBEAN OIL , HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL/SUNFLOWER SEED OIL , ISOHEXADECANE , MALTODEXTRIN , POLYSORBATE 80 , SODIUM ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER , SODIUM POLYACRYLATE , SORBITAN OLEATE , XANTHAN GUM , CITRAL , CITRONELLOL , GERANIOL , HYDROXYCITRONELLAL , LIMONENE , LINALOOL , PHENOXYETHANOL , POTASSIUM SORBATE , PARFUM/FRAGRANCE

      • 1.26.24
        Christine said:

        Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  2. 6.18.19
    Daisy Ramos said:

    Safe for pregnancy and nursing?

    YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE
    Adaptogen Soothe + Hydrate Activated Mist with Reishi + Ashwagandha

    Ingredients
    -Reishi: Helps to address visible redness and combat dehydration.
    -Pentapeptide: Calms sensitive and reactive skin with continued use.
    -Ashwagandha: A powerful healing herb full of antioxidants, iron, and amino acids to address stress and exhaustion.
    -Hyaluronic Acid: Helps skin absorb and retain moisture.

    Water, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Pentapeptide-59, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi Mushroom) Extract, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Glycerin, Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Extract, Ocimum Tenuiflorum (Holy Basil) Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate.

    • 6.18.19
      15mins said:

      Looks ok

  3. 7.7.19
    Desiree Medina said:

    Hi I noticed the Kombucha + 11% AHA exfoliated wasn’t listed and it just came out. Would u mind looking at this to see if it’s safe for nursing? Thank you

    Ingredients
    -Lactic Acid (8%)and Glycolic Acid (3%): Moisturizes dull, dry skin, visibly smooths skin texture, and minimizes the appearance of pores.
    -Kombucha Black Tea Ferment: Works as a prebiotic to enhance the skin’s natural microbiome.
    -Pichia Lysate Ferment: Firms the look of skin to help reverse the signs of oxidative damage.

    Water, L-Arginine, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Water, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Water, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Pichia Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Caramel.

    • 7.7.19
      15mins said:

      It’s ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to the glycolic acid

      • 7.10.19
        Desiree said:

        Thank u 🙂

  4. 8.13.19
    Saira S said:

    Hi is this safe?

    https://m.sephora.com/product/adaptogen-sooth-hydrate-activated-mist-P444980

    Water, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Pentapeptide-59, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi Mushroom) Extract, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Glycerin, Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Extract, Ocimum Tenuiflorum (Holy Basil) Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate.

    • 8.13.19
      15mins said:

      Looks good!

      • 4.18.20
        Monica said:

        Hello dr.

        In my country youth to the people just changed the formula. Just wondering if they are pregnancy safe. Thank you

        1. Mouisture cream kale+ green tea + spinach

        2. Eye cream kale + sunflower oil

        The photos of both products are here:

        https://photos.app.goo.gl/Yqbk8Dz9AHj8Mbdd6

        • 4.18.20
          15mins said:

          They’re the same as the US formulations (which were updated a little over a week ago in this post if you read my commentary)

  5. 11.9.19

    Hi, Is the Youth to the Paople Kale + Green Tea Cleanser sage for pregnancy and nursing?

    Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Panthenol (Vitamin B5),Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Butylene Glycol, Brassica Oleracea(Kale) Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea (Spinach) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea)Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract,Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Natural Fragrance, Lecithin, HydroxypropylMethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorophyll

    • 11.10.19
      15mins said:

      This is ok

  6. 11.11.19
    Jane said:

    Hi there, can you please update your “Youth to the People” list of pregnancy safe and pregnancy unsafe products? It looks like it was last update in 2018.

    • 11.17.19
      15mins said:

      It’s on my list of things to update, but I’ve been super busy in the hospital. Many of the newer products are included in the comments.

  7. 1.4.20
    Jennifer said:

    Hello,
    I just want to first say thank you for all the hard work you put into this website. I am using it to check all of my skincare products! I’m wondering about the Youth To The People Maqui + Prickly Pear Goji Superberry Hydrate and Glow Oil, ingredient list below:

    Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Dicapryl Carbonate, Simmondsia Chineses (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Opuntia Tuna Extract(Prickly Pear), Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract (Acai), Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Extract, Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui) Fruit Extract, And Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract , Squalane Olive, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil*, Linum Usitatissimum (Flaxseed) Oil*, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Oil*, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil*, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil*, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil*, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil*, Natural Fragrance. *Certified Organic.

    THANK YOU!

    • 1.4.20
      15mins said:

      Looks ok!

  8. 2.9.20
    Brittany said:

    Hi! First, thank you for all that you do. What am amazing resource! I found that what I was using wasn’t cleared, so in the market for some new product. Could you please review this one? It’s not letting me lift the ingredient list so sharing the link. Thank you!!

    https://m.sephora.com/product/kale-tri-peptide-37-vitamin-c-age-prevention-serum-P411389?icid2=products%20grid:p411389:product

    • 2.9.20
      15mins said:

      This is ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to the AHAs

  9. 2.13.20
    Kathryn said:

    Hi I’m curious if it’s safe to use Youth to the People Kale + Green Tea Spinach Vitamins superfood cleanser while breastfeeding? The list of ingredients are below:

    WATER/AQUA/EAU (AQUA), SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, PANTHENOL (VITAMIN 85), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C). BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BRASSICA OLERACEA (KALE) LEAF EXTRACT, SPINACIA OLERACEA (SPINACH) LEAF EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, MEDICAGO SATIVA (ALFALFA) EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, LECITHIN, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, PHENOXYETHANDL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, NATURAL FRAGRANCE CI 75810 (CHLOROPHYLL)

    Thank you! – Kathryn

    • 2.14.20
      15mins said:

      Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing

      • 3.17.20
        Kathryn said:

        Okay, Thank you! And you’re website got me through pregnancy with my skincare routine and it’s getting me through nursing. So thank you so so much for all the work you do!

  10. 3.23.20
    KD said:

    What about the new Yerba Mate Resurfacing Facial?

    https://www.youthtothepeople.com/products/yerba-mate-resurfacing-energy-facial

    Water/Aqua/EAU, Bambusa Arundinacea (Bamboo) Stem Extract, Diatomaceous Earth, Carthamus Tinctorius, (Safflower) Seed Oil, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, C15-19 Alkane, Ilex Paraguariensis (Yerba Mate) Leaf Extract, Ilex Guayusa (Guayusa) Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Polylglyceryl-6 Laurate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bromelain (Pineapple), Sodium Phytate, Papain (Papaya), Polyglycerin-6 Laurate, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit) Extract, Xanthan Gum, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Powder, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract

    • 3.24.20
      15mins said:

      Looks ok!

      • 4.3.20
        Andrea said:

        Awesome! So the Yerba mate resurfacing facial (ingredients posted above) is ok for both pregnancy and breastfeeding? Just want to be sure 🙂 thanks so much for being such a great resource! I appreciate your hard work on this site as it helps us be informed 🙂

        • 4.5.20
          15mins said:

          Yes, ok for both!

          • 7.13.21
            Lara said:

            Hi, I’ve noticed that you “ok” products that have Phenoxyethanol (like above) and I’ve read that this is a big no for pregnancy. Is there a reason why these products are ok?

          • 7.13.21
            Christine said:

            There’s not enough evidence out there to support avoiding many ingredients such as phenoxyethanol. I’m a physician, not a “clean lifestyle” blogger, so my list is based upon what’s currently in the medical literature and the expert opinion of other physicians as well. Info on what I screen out is here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy

  11. 7.28.20
    Natalie said:

    Hi! Thank you so much for your amazing extensive research to provide us mamas with some peace of mind!

    I was wondering about The ingredient ‘borage seed oil’ which is in YTTP’s adaptogen deep moisture cream. When I look this oil up it says to not use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
    What do you think?
    Thanks!

  12. 9.10.20
    Dana said:

    Hi!

    Is their Dream Eye Cream with Goji Stem ok to use while pregnant?

    Ingredients:
    Water/Aqua/Eau, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Seed Oil, Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Callus Culture Extract, Gardenia Jasminoides (Gardenia) Fruit Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Carbomer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Isomalt, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Betaine, Ceramide NP, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol.

    Thanks!

    • 9.10.20
      Christine said:

      Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing

      • 9.16.20
        Brooke said:

        Hi Dr — is this “Goji Stem Cell” claim irrelevant (… or bogus) to whether this eye cream is safe for pregnancy and nursing?

        • 9.16.20
          Christine said:

          They haven’t labelled it in the ingredients consistent with actual stem cells

          • 11.17.21
            PTT265 said:

            Hi, this one is still in your not safe list but appears OK.

          • 11.17.21
            Christine said:

            That’s because these comments are from 2 months before the last re-do of the list. If you read the commentary here we couldn’t tell if those were stem cells (they weren’t labelled as such), but then when I redid the list above they had labelled them as stem cells. You need to be careful with using the comments, as they may pre-date the more recent list evaluations, and sometimes comments are also from around the world, and many brands have different formulations for the US, Canada, Australia, Europe and Asia.
            The list above is correct.

      • 3.10.22
        Barrie said:

        Could you review the Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum please?

        Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem (Prickly Pear Cactus) Extract*, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-28, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Synthetic Sapphire, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Nephelium Lappaceum Peel (Rambutan) Extract, Sodium Pca, Glutathione, Malachite Extract, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Polyglutamic Acid, 1,2-Hexandiol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Carbomer, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Formate, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Phosphate, Benzoic Acid

        *Certified organic ingredient.

        • 3.10.22
          Christine said:

          Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  13. 10.19.20
    Ana Paola said:

    Hi, I went through all of the comments and it looks like some ingredients changed on some items. I was wondering if you could help me clarify if these two products are safe for pregnancy and breast feeding. Here are the two following products:
    1: Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream Kale + Spinach + Hyaluronic Acid (Ingredients): Water/Aqua/Eau, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Hydroxyethylcellulose, Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Kale) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea (Spinach) Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Natural Fragrance, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorophyll (CI 75810), Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool

    2: Maqui + Acai Prickly Pear Goji Superberry Hydrate And Glow Oil (Ingredients): Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Squalane Olive, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Natural Fragrance, Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui) Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit (Acai) Extract, Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, Opuntia Tuna (Prickly Pear) Flower/Stem Extract, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil*, Linum Usitatissimum (Flaxseed) Seed Oil*, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil*, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil*, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil*, Amylcinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool

    *Certified Organic Ingredient

    Thank you so so much! I am pregnant for the first time ever after 1 year of IVF treatments. Once again thank you for all your work and time.

    • 10.19.20
      Christine said:

      Both are fine for pregnancy and nursing

  14. 11.17.20
    Tara said:

    Hi Dr,

    First of all thank you so much for helping out the society like this . You are doing an amazing job ! There is no place like this .

    Also would you please take a look and comment If these ingredients are pregnancy safe :

    Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3, Methylglucose Distearate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Carbomer, Allantoin, Milk Protein Extract, Octyldodecanol, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Fragrance(Parfum), Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin

    • 11.17.20
      Christine said:

      Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing

  15. 12.22.20
    Gina said:

    Thanks for this resource. It’s been so helpful. Can you please let me know if this new item is safe?

    Youth to the People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum

    Water/Aqua/Eau, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Propanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Squalane, Triethyl Citrate, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Benzoate, Lauroyl Lysine, Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit) Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Ilex Paraguariensis (Yerba Mate) Leaf Extract, Ilex Guayusa (Guayusa) Leaf Extract, Pullulan, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Mannitol, Hylocereus Undatus (Dragon Fruit) Fruit Extract, Ergothioneine, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Calcium Gluconate, Silica, Potassium Sorbate

    • 12.22.20
      Christine said:

      Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing

      • 1.5.21
        Jillian said:

        Hi again!

        I was just looking at this serum to potentially use through pregnancy but realized that the ingredient list says gluconolactone. Is this an ingredient you’ve suggested to avoid? I feel like I read that somewhere, but sometimes it gets to be so much information my head is going to explode!

        • 1.5.21
          Christine said:

          Ugh, I totally missed that in the list. It is one you should avoid, though it’s one of the “softer” calls. Ok for nursing though.

  16. 1.7.21
    Nicole Clarke said:

    Hi! I was wondering about the 15% Vitamin C and Clean Caffeine Energy Serum.
    Ingredients from the Youth to the People website as follows:

    Water/Aqua/Eau, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Propanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Squalane, Triethyl Citrate, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Benzoate, Lauroyl Lysine, Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit) Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Ilex Paraguariensis (Yerba Mate) Leaf Extract, Ilex Guayusa (Guayusa) Leaf Extract, Pullulan, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Mannitol, Hylocereus Undatus (Dragon Fruit) Fruit Extract, Ergothioneine, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Calcium Gluconate, Silica, Potassium Sorbate

    Thanks so much!

    • 1.7.21
      Christine said:

      This has gluconolactone and is ok for nursing but not pregnancy

  17. 1.11.21
    Renee said:

    Can you please review Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum

    • 1.11.21
      Christine said:

      Added (ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to gluconolactone) and they’ve finally finished transitioning some of the names so I’ve updated those.

  18. 1.30.21
    Jillian said:

    Hi Dr! I was just about to stock up on some products during their sale, and I noticed that the superfood cleanser now includes gluconolactone! Uggh. I wonder if you should move to the unsafe list?

    Water/Aqua/Eau, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera) Juice, Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate, Polysorbate 20, Brassica Oleracea Acephala (Kale) Extract, Spinacia Oleracea (Spinach) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Glycerin, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Decyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Laurate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex (CI 75810), Gardenia Jasminoides (Jasmine) Fruit Extract, Fragrance/Parfum

    • 1.30.21
      Christine said:

      I hate having to move things to unsafe areas. 🙁 Thanks for catching that!

      • 3.7.21
        Chelsie said:

        I’m bummed that the Superfood cleanser now has gluconolactone. The one and only ceanser that I’ve ever really and truly loved!

  19. 4.10.21
    Maria said:

    Water/Aqua/Eau, Kaolin, Cetyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Bentonite, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Stearyl Alcohol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Montmorillonite (French Green Clay), Illite, Calcite, Salicylic Acid, Salix Purpurea (Red Willow) Bark Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Allantoin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Phycocyanin (Blue Algae), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Triticum Aestivum (Wheatgrass) Leaf Powder, Lactic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Charcoal Powder, Maltodextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

    • 4.10.21
      Christine said:

      Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to willow bark, salicylic acid

  20. 4.14.21
    Natasha Crosby said:

    Hi!!

    Thank you Thank you!

    Would the superberry dream mask be ok for pregnancy

    Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Betaine, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Opuntia Tuna (Prickly Pear) Extract, Euterpe Oleracea (Açaí) Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Extract, Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui) Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearyl Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Glyceryl Laurate, Squalane, Carbomer, Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Natural Fragrance, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

    • 4.14.21
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

    • 4.18.21
      Amy said:

      Hello!

      I am wondering about the new Youth to the People “Superclay Purify + Clear Power Mask”.

      Here are the ingredients:
      Water/Aqua/Eau, Kaolin, Cetyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Bentonite, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Stearyl Alcohol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Montmorillonite (French Green Clay), Illite, Calcite, Salicylic Acid, Salix Purpurea (Red Willow) Bark Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Allantoin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Phycocyanin (Blue Algae), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Triticum Aestivum (Wheatgrass) Leaf Powder, Lactic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Charcoal Powder, Maltodextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

      • 4.18.21
        Christine said:

        Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylic acid and willow bark

  21. 6.12.21
    Heather said:

    Is the Yerba mate resurfacing energy facial ok for nursing?

    Water/Aqua/Eau, Bambusa Arundinacea (Bamboo) Stem Extract, Diatomaceous Earth, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, C15-19 Alkane, Ilex Paraguariensis (Yerba Mate) Leaf Extract, Ilex Guayusa (Guayusa) Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bromelain (Pineapple), Sodium Phytate, Papain (Papaya), Polyglycerin-6, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit) Extract, Xanthan Gum, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Powder, Hylocereus Undatus (Dragon Fruit) Fruit Extract

    Thank you!

    • 6.12.21
      Christine said:

      Yes, everything safe for pregnancy on all of the lists is also ok for nursing.

  22. 6.12.21
    Heather said:

    Hi! Super berry hydrate + glow is listed as pregnancy safe. Also ok for nursing? Thank you!

    Maqui: Combats free radicals with a dense concentration of antioxidants.
    -Prickly Pear: Hydrates, supports cell renewal, and visibly reduces redness.
    -Açai: Supports collagen with omegas 3, 6, and 9 while visibly reviving dull, dry skin.

    Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Squalane Olive, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Natural Fragrance, Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui) Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit (Acai) Extract, Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, Opuntia Tuna (Prickly Pear) Flower/Stem Extract, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Flaxseed) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Amylcinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool.

    • 6.12.21
      Christine said:

      Yes, on all of the lists everything pregnancy safe is also ok for nursing

  23. 7.12.21
    Trish said:

    Hello, thank you so much for all of your thorough reviews! In respect to Youth to the People, I was wondering if their mask “Superclay purify and clear power mask” would be pregnancy safe?

    • 7.12.21
      Christine said:

      I have already reviewed all products in this brand that I have access to their ingredient list, please refer to the post about how to request a product review. I need a full ingredient list to review your product, more info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety

  24. 8.31.21
    Miranda said:

    Is it true that you can use glycolic acid as long as it’s under 7%?

    Thank you!

  25. 10.18.21
    Claire said:

    Is this superberry cleansing balm safe for pregnancy/nursing?

    Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquicaprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Water, Polyhydroxystearic Acid,Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Stem Extract, Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui Berry) Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry) Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Leaf Extract, Opuntia Tuna (Prickly Pear) Flower/Stem Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower (Neem) Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Holy Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis (Red Algae) Extract, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Laurylglucosides, Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Fragrance/Parfum

    Thank you!

    • 10.18.21
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  26. 10.18.21
    Sarah said:

    This is their new Superberry Dream Cleansing Balm – does it seem safe?

    Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquicaprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Water, Polyhydroxystearic Acid,Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Stem Extract, Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui Berry) Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry) Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Leaf Extract, Opuntia Tuna (Prickly Pear) Flower/Stem Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower (Neem) Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Holy Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis (Red Algae) Extract, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Laurylglucosides, Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Fragrance/Parfum.

    • 10.18.21
      Christine said:

      It’s already above in the comments.

    • 6.27.24
      Natalie Mercado said:

      What about this please? It’s superfood skin drip serum

      AQUA/WATER/EAU, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, ISOPROPYL LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, PROPANEDIOL, TRIETHYL CITRATE, BRASSICA OLERACEA ACEPHALA LEAF EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT/MATRICARIA FLOWER EXTRACT, MEDICAGO SATIVA EXTRACT/ALFALFA EXTRACT, SPINACIA OLERACEA/SPINACH LEAF EXTRACT, ADENOSINE, ALTEROMONAS FERMENT EXTRACT, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE, BISABOLOL, CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID, CARNOSINE, HYDROXYPALMITOYL SPHINGANINE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TARAXACUM OFFICINALE RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT-DANDELION RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, TOCOPHEROL, BRASSICA OLERACEA ITALICA SEED OIL/BROCCOLI SEED OIL, CERAMIDE NP, BORON NITRIDE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, CI 77891/TITANIUM DIOXIDE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, GLUCOMANNAN, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, TIN OXIDE, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, XANTHAN GUM, CI 77288/CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, CHLORPHENESIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE

      • 6.27.24
        Christine said:

        Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylic acid derivative, licorice root

  27. 11.9.21
    Cassandra said:

    Hi there, could you tell me if this product is safe for pregnancy?

    Youth to the People Superberry Dream Cleansing Balm

    Ingredients:
    -Sunflower, Moringa, and Jojoba Seed Oils: Nutrient-rich omegas that melt away makeup and dirt while softening the feel of skin.
    -Superberry Antioxidants: Goji, maqui, and acai berries that neutralize daily oxidative stressors.
    -Oil-Soluble Hyaluronic Acid Blend: Conditions and hydrates skin long after rinsing.

    Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquicaprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Water, Polyhydroxystearic Acid,Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Stem Extract, Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui Berry) Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry) Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Leaf Extract, Opuntia Tuna (Prickly Pear) Flower/Stem Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower (Neem) Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Holy Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis (Red Algae) Extract, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Laurylglucosides, Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Fragrance/Parfum.

    • 11.9.21
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing
      This is already in the list above

  28. 12.8.21
    Sarah said:

    What about the new triple peptide and cactus serum ?

    Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem (Prickly Pear Cactus) Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-28, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Synthetic Sapphire, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Nephelium Lappaceum Peel (Rambutan) Extract, Sodium PCA, Glutathione, Malachite Extract, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Polyglutamic Acid, 1,2-Hexandiol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lactate Carbomer, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

    • 12.8.21
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  29. 1.17.22
    Carolyn said:

    Hi! Thank you for all your info on here, it’s been so helpful to me. I like using make a lot and noticed the superfood skin reset mask on here for pregnancy and nursing safe but on the site it lists salicylic acid in description. Is it still okay or should avoid?

    • 1.17.22
      Christine said:

      That’s definitely reformulated. It has Willow Bark too. Thanks for noticing! I moved it down to the right spot.

  30. 3.1.22
    Claire said:

    Is this new serum safe?

    Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Niacinamide, Squalane, Cyclodextrin, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Grifola Frondosa Fruiting Body Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Arginine, Retinal, Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi Mushroom) Stem Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Letinus Edodes Mycelium Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Diheptyl Succinate, Phenoxyethanol , Ethylhexylglycerin, Phytosterols, Propanediol.

    Thank you!

    • 3.2.22
      Christine said:

      Avoid in both pregnancy and nursing due to the retinoid.

  31. 4.18.22
    Allie said:

    Hi! I see the superfood cleanser form Sephora is on your list not safe for pregnancy. But I’m comments responding to people you said it was ok for pregnancy…Do you mind clarifying as i currently use it and am now nervous! Thank you so much

    • 4.19.22
      Christine said:

      It was previously safe, it’s been reformulated. You need to be careful with the comments (unless the ingredients mentioned 100% match your product) as they can be outdated or may be from other areas of the world with different formulations.

  32. 4.23.22
    Callie said:

    The top graphic picture includes the superfood cleanser as safe during pregnancy but in your written list it says it isn’t. Is it not safe?

    • 4.23.22
      Christine said:

      I don’t update the graphics every year, it takes a lot of time. Please only refer to the text.

  33. 6.21.22
    Claire said:

    Is this new cream safe?

    Water/Aqua/Eau, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Propanediol, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Proline, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Protein, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Alata (Purple Yam) Tuber Puree, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed, Castor Oil/ Ipdi Copolymer, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Np, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol/Pdi Crosspolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Bisabolol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Dipropylene Glycol, Erythritol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glyceryl Monostearate, Phytospingosine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Sorbate, Glycine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Benzoate, T-Buty Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lactate, Triheptanoin, Xanthan Gum.

    Thank you!

    • 6.21.22
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  34. 6.28.22
    Michelle bakhshi said:

    Safe for pregnancy??
    Youth To The People
    Polypeptide-121 Future Cream with Peptides and Ceramides

    Water/Aqua/Eau, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Propanediol, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Proline, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed, Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol/Pdi Crosspolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Bisabolol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Dipropylene Glycol, Erythritol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glyceryl Monostearate, Phytospingosine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Glycine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Benzoate, T-Buty Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lactate, Triheptanoin, Xanthan Gum

    • 7.1.22
      Christine said:

      Avoid in pregnancy and nursing due to the hemp.

      • 2.28.23
        smama said:

        Hello, would you mind explaining why the hemp would be an avoidance? In my understanding it’s a very micro amount and doesn’t include any psychoactive thc but I’m not a Dr so any info you have helps, thank in advance!

        • 2.28.23
          Christine said:

          The discussion is here:
          skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy

          The gist is that it isn’t ALWAYS non-psychoactive, and even if that’s the case we don’t know what elements in it cause the issues. But MJ is very much linked to issues in kids when they’ve been exposed.

          • 2.28.23
            Dee said:

            Do you mind me asking what is meant by MJ?
            Thanks

          • 2.28.23
            Christine said:

            Marijuana

  35. 2.19.23
    Alieh said:

    Hello,

    I was wondering if you could tell me if the Youth to the People “Polypeptide- 121 Future Cream with Peptides and Ceramides” is pregnancy safe? Thank you

  36. 4.11.23

    I’m wondering what the safety of the polypeptide 121 future cream is?

    Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Propanediol, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Proline, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed, Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol/Pdi Crosspolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Bisabolol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Dipropylene Glycol, Erythritol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glyceryl Monostearate, Phytospingosine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Glycine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Benzoate, T-Buty Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lactate, Triheptanoin, Xanthan Gum

    • 4.11.23
      Christine said:

      Avoid in pregnancy and nursing due to the hemp.

  37. 4.24.23
    Shirley Du said:

    HI there! Thank you for this amazing website you’ve put together – it’s been so daunting to understand which products are safe or not safe to use!

    I am wondering if the Peptides + C Energy Eye Concentrate with Vitamin C and Caffeine is safe? I see you listed it above with stem cells but i don’t think I see stem cells in the ingredients list below:

    -Peptide Complex: Improves visible signs of fatigue, dark circles, and undereye bags.
    -Vitamin C and Yerba Mate: Energizes tired-looking skin, visibly brightens, and hydrates.
    -Synthetic Mica: Immediately visibly brightens and blurs imperfections.

    Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Citrus Junos Seed Oil, Panthenol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Ilex Guayusa Leaf Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Jania Rubens Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Maltodextrin, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Sodium Carrageenan, Adenosine, Biotin, Caffeine, Caprylyl Glycol, Chrysin, Dipeptide-2, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Hydroxyacetophenone, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Cellulose, Cl 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lecithin, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Citrate, Steareth-20, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Xanthan Gum, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.

    • 4.24.23
      Christine said:

      These are the stem cells: Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract

  38. 12.14.23
    Jamie M said:

    Hi, thank you for putting all of this together! Is the new formula for superfood moisturizer appropriate for pregnancy/nursing?

    Ingredients:
    AQUA/WATER/EAU , GLYCERIN , CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE , PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE , PENTYLENE GLYCOL , BETAINE , SQUALANE , HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL/SUNFLOWER SEED OIL , ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE POWDER , BRASSICA OLERACEA ACEPHALA LEAF EXTRACT , CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT , CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT/MATRICARIA FLOWER EXTRACT , MEDICAGO SATIVA EXTRACT/ALFALFA EXTRACT , SARCOSINE , SPINACIA OLERACEA/SPINACH LEAF EXTRACT , COPPER PCA , HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE , HYDROXYACETOPHENONE , MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL , PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE , SODIUM HYALURONATE , SODIUM HYDROXIDE , TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE , 3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID , PANTHENOL , TOCOPHEROL , HYDROGENATED LECITHIN , ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER , CARBOMER , CETEARYL ALCOHOL , CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE , CITRIC ACID , GLYCINE SOJA OIL/SOYBEAN OIL , LIMONENE , CHLORPHENESIN , PHENOXYETHANOL , PARFUM/FRAGRANCE

    • 12.14.23
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  39. 2.12.24
    Adia said:

    Hi doctor!
    I didn’t see this body cleanser on your list. Is it safe during pregnancy?

    Youth to the People Superfood + Niacinamide Body Cleanser
    Full ingredient list
    Aqua/Water/Eau, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Betaine, Niacinamide, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract/Matricaria Flower Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract/Alfalfa Extract, Spinacia Oleracea/Spinach Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Coconut Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract, Sodium Isethionate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum/Fragrance.

    • 2.12.24
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  40. 2.20.24
    Krassi said:

    Hello. Thank you so much for all your help.

    Is this Body Lotion from YTTP Pregnancy safe ?

    Ingredients:
    AQUA/WATER/EAU , CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE , GLYCERIN , CETYL ALCOHOL , BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER/SHEA BUTTER , CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OIL/SAFFLOWER SEED OIL , BRASSICA OLERACEA ACEPHALA LEAF EXTRACT , CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT , CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT/MATRICARIA FLOWER EXTRACT , CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT , HYDROLYZED ALGIN , MARIS AQUA/SEA WATER/EAU DE MER , MEDICAGO SATIVA EXTRACT/ALFALFA EXTRACT , SPINACIA OLERACEA/SPINACH LEAF EXTRACT , ALANINE , ARGININE , BETAINE , GLUTAMIC ACID , GLYCINE , LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT , LYSINE HCL , PCA , PROLINE , SERINE , SODIUM HYALURONATE , SODIUM HYDROXIDE , SODIUM LACTATE , SODIUM PCA , TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE , TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE , THREONINE , TOCOPHEROL , CETEARYL OLIVATE , HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL/SUNFLOWER SEED OIL , MANGIFERA INDICA SEED BUTTER/MANGO SEED BUTTER , SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL/JOJOBA SEED OIL , SORBITAN OLIVATE , SQUALANE , CARBOMER , MALTODEXTRIN , CITRAL , CITRONELLOL , HEXYL CINNAMAL , LIMONENE , LINALOOL , ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN , PHENOXYETHANOL , SODIUM BENZOATE , PARFUM/FRAGRANCE

    • 2.20.24
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  41. 3.25.24
    Nayleah said:

    Hello!

    SUPERBERRY FIRM + GLOW DREAM BODY BUTTER

    Full ingredient list

    AQUA/WATER/EAU , SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL/JOJOBA SEED OIL , BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER/SHEA BUTTER , COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE , GLYCERIN , ISONONYL ISONONANOATE , NIACINAMIDE , HYDROXYETHYLPIPERAZINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID , ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE , STEARYL ALCOHOL , GLYCERYL STEARATE , PROPANEDIOL , THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM SEED BUTTER , TRIHEPTANOIN , CETEARETH-20 , ARISTOTELIA CHILENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT , EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT EXTRACT , GARDENIA JASMINOIDES FRUIT EXTRACT , LYCIUM BARBARUM FRUIT EXTRACT , MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED EXTRACT , OPUNTIA TUNA FRUIT EXTRACT , BISABOLOL , SODIUM CITRATE , SODIUM HYALURONATE , TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE , TOCOPHEROL , CITRIC ACID , CAPRYLYL GLYCOL , CASTOR OIL/IPDI COPOLYMER , DILINOLEIC ACID/BUTANEDIOL COPOLYMER , GLYCINE SOJA OIL/SOYBEAN OIL , HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL/SUNFLOWER SEED OIL , ISOHEXADECANE , MALTODEXTRIN , POLYSORBATE 80 , SODIUM ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER , SODIUM POLYACRYLATE , SORBITAN OLEATE , XANTHAN GUM , CITRAL , CITRONELLOL , GERANIOL , HYDROXYCITRONELLAL , LIMONENE , LINALOOL , PHENOXYETHANOL , POTASSIUM SORBATE , PARFUM/FRAGRANCE

    • 3.26.24
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing 🙂

  42. 3.28.24
    Jade said:

    Hi! Thanks so much for this resource.

    Please could advise if this new product is safe?

    YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE 10% AHA + YERBA MATE SMOOTHING ENERGY BODY SCRUB 237ML

    Aqua/Water/Eau, Perlite, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil/Jojoba Seed Oil, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Mandelic Acid, Ceteareth-20, Glycolic Acid, Olea Europaea Seed Powder/Olive Seed Powder, Gluconolactone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Ilex Guayusa Leaf Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Caffeine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Coconut Acid, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Isethionate, Sorbitan Oleate, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum/Fragrance.

    • 3.28.24
      Christine said:

      Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to mandelic acid, glycolic acid, gluconolactone

      • 3.31.24
        Jade said:

        Thank you Christine!

  43. 3.28.24
    Pinky said:

    Hello Doctor,
    I have read that in Pregnancy Gluconolactone is safe to use since it is not absorbed that much through skin and specially in a cleanser it is ok to use during pregnancy. What are your thoughts? I know you tagged superfood cleanser in Not safe during pregnancy category so wondering.

    • 3.28.24
      Christine said:

      It’s actually more easily absorbed than most AHAs, which is why I screen it out. If I didn’t think it should be avoided, I wouldn’t be screening it as such. The discussion is here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy

  44. 4.8.24
    Brittany said:

    Is this safe?
    Superfood Skin Drip Smooth + Glow Barrier Serum with Kale + Niacinamide

    Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Propanediol, Triethyl Citrate, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract/Matricaria Flower Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract/Alfalfa Extract, Spinacia Oleracea/Spinach Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Bisabolol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Carnosine, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract-Dandelion Rhizome/Root Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil/Broccoli Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Boron Nitride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glucomannan, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Trihydroxystearin, Xanthan Gum, CI 77288/Chromium Oxide Greens, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/Fragrance.

    • 4.8.24
      Christine said:

      Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylic acid derivative, licorice root

  45. 9.6.24

    Hi I wanted to see if the Youth to the People’s New SuperFruit Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser is pregnancy and breastfeeding safe.

    Here are the ingredients. 2073012 20 INGREDIENTS : AQUA/WATER/EAU, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, GLYCOLIC ACID, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, NIACINAMIDE, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CARICA PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT/PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT, ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, PASSIFLORA EDULISFRUIT JUICE, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT/GINGER ROOT EXTRACT, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE, CAFFEINE, CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID, PHYTIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, BISABOLOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, COCONUT ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL/SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TRIDECETH-9, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CI 40800/ BETA-CAROTENE, CHLORPHENESIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE. FIL N70046200/1

    • 9.6.24
      Christine said:

      Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to glycolic acid, salicylic acid