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Silicone emollient and solvent used to improve slip and spreadability. No known pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern in normal topical cosmetic use based on reviewed cosmetic safety sources. Spray or aerosol formats may warrant extra caution because inhalation/local lung exposure concerns have been raised for those uses.

Sources: SCCS: Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) in cosmetic products; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Water (Aqua) is the standard purified water used as a cosmetic solvent. It has no pregnancy-specific risk in normal topical use.

Sources: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Water, https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database/cosing-glossary-ingredients_en

Isostearyl Palmitate: An emollient ester included in CIR's assessment supporting non-irritating cosmetics. Evidence on related esters is read-across, not a pregnancy study of this exact ester. Concentrated raw-material exposure is outside this assessment. No pregnancy-specific harm has been identified for ordinary topical cosmetic use; direct human pregnancy data are limited.

Sources: https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment?id=b34bc38f-8e74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6,https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

Inert polymer used as a film former, thickener or texture ingredient in cosmetics. Normal topical use is expected to have low systemic exposure, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified in reviewed cosmetic references.

Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for polyethylene and related polymers; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Solvent and humectant commonly used in leave-on products. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure levels.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer is a high-molecular-weight cosmetic polymer or film former. Dermal absorption is expected to be limited when manufactured with appropriate residual-monomer and impurity controls. Relevant CIR polymer assessments did not identify a pregnancy-specific concern for normal topical use; airborne powder or spray droplets should not be inhaled.

Sources: CIR Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers https://cir-safety.org/ingredient/acrylates-copolymer; CIR vinylpyrrolidone-polymer assessment.

Methylxanthine used in cosmetics (e.g., de-puffing/firming and antioxidant support). No pregnancy-specific contraindications are identified for topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR (Methylxanthines); PubMed (NLM)

Skin-conditioning lipid used in barrier-support formulas, commonly alongside ceramides and cholesterol. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.

Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for sphingolipids/skin-conditioning lipids; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

triticum vulgare bran extract is a botanical-derived cosmetic conditioning ingredient. The reviewed identity is not a concentrated essential oil or an oral herbal preparation. Available cosmetic evidence and expected topical exposure did not identify a pregnancy-specific contraindication, although botanical irritation or allergy remains possible.

Sources: CIR ingredient-specific and botanical-family safety assessments; CIR Quick Reference Table https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/quick-reference-table-december-2025; European Commission CosIng

A Chinese skullcap root extract used for skin conditioning and antioxidant effects. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the root extract is safe in current practices of use and concentration; this conclusion does not extend to the generic whole-plant or sprout extracts, for which evidence was insufficient. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Scutellaria baicalensis-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=12155820-bce2-80f8-bd06-353ba20e5877

lactis proteinum is a cosmetic formulation, mineral, sugar-derived or organic-acid ingredient. Available identity, use and related safety evidence did not identify a pregnancy-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic exposure. Cosmetic-grade purity and ordinary irritation precautions remain applicable.

Sources: CIR ingredient and related-family safety assessments; CIR Quick Reference Table https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/quick-reference-table-december-2025; European Commission CosIng

A botanical extract, plant water or plant juice used for conditioning, soothing or antioxidant support. Direct pregnancy studies of this exact cosmetic material were not identified, but no reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical exposure. Oral herbal or medicinal use is outside this classification.

Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; CIR botanical safety framework and relevant plant-derived ingredient assessments; no ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.

Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract is used as an antioxidant botanical; topical cosmetic use is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks, though rare sensitivities are possible.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Skin-conditioning lipid used in barrier-support formulas, often alongside ceramides and fatty acids. Normal topical cosmetic use has no known pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified in reviewed cosmetic references.

Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for cholesterol and related sterols; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

This naturally occurring fatty acid is used for emolliency, cleansing support or texture. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that assessed fatty acids are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing; some can increase penetration of other formula ingredients.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Fatty Acids and Fatty Acid Salts as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-fatty-acids-fatty-acid-salts-used-cosmetic

Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E derivative) is used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient; it is considered low concern in topical use with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at cosmetic concentrations.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

A stable vitamin C derivative used for antioxidant and skin-conditioning effects. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is safe in current practices of use and concentration.

Sources: CIR: Ascorbyl ingredients conclusion, IJT 24(Suppl. 2), 2005; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

This sugar or sugar alcohol is used as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient. Cosmetic Ingredient Review assessments support these saccharides in current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified for normal topical exposure.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Monosaccharides Disaccharides and Related Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-monosaccharides-disaccharides-and-related-ingredients-used-cosmeti

Glycerin is a widely used humectant that supports hydration and the skin barrier, with a long safety record and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

A glycerin fatty-acid ester used as an emollient and emulsifier. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that glyceryl monoesters, including glyceryl laurate, are safe in current practices of use and concentration. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical use.

Sources: CIR: December 2025 Quick Reference Table, Glyceryl Monoesters conclusion, IJT 39(Suppl. 3), 2020 https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

Highly refined petrolatum (petroleum jelly) is a skin protectant/occlusive with minimal dermal penetration; safety depends on refining/PAH impurity controls and cosmetic/medical grades meet established standards.

Sources: USP White Petrolatum monograph (2021); Petry et al., Food and Chemical Toxicology (2017); PubMed (dermatology review)

A silicone polyether used mainly as an emulsifier and conditioning ingredient. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that this ingredient is safe in current cosmetic use. Concentrated-material tests found limited transient irritation, while a finished cosmetic containing 15% was non-irritating in human patch testing; no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern is identified for normal topical use.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Polyoxyalkylene Siloxane Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics (Final Report 2014) https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/ROPSIL_122014%20_FAR.pdf

Solvent and viscosity-control ingredient used in cosmetic formulas, often with clay thickeners. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.

Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for carbonate solvents; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Sodium chloride is used to adjust viscosity and texture in formulations; topical cosmetic use is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

The final CIR alkonium-clay assessment includes the exact identity and concludes it is safe in present cosmetic practices and concentrations when formulated to be non-irritating.

Sources: https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/alkcly032016Final.pdf

Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent used to improve formula stability and performance; it is considered low concern in topical cosmetic use, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at typical concentrations.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Pigment family used to provide red, yellow and black colour in makeup and tinted skincare. Insoluble mineral pigments with very low dermal absorption in typical topical use. Generally considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you prefer a cautious approach, avoid inhaling loose powders or sprays.

Sources: General cosmetic ingredient safety references for insoluble mineral pigments; exposure route considerations for powders/sprays.