Palmer's Cocoa Butter Massage Lotion for Pregnancy Stretch Marks

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.

A fruit, seed or food-plant extract used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support. No pregnancy-specific signal was identified for the low topical exposure expected from a finished cosmetic. Direct pregnancy studies are generally unavailable, and botanical allergy remains possible.

Emulsifier and emollient used to stabilise creams and lotions. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.

Sweet almond-derived emollient oil used for skin conditioning and barrier feel. Normal topical cosmetic use has no known pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern; users with almond or nut sensitivities should follow personal tolerance.

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.

Fatty alcohol used to improve texture and skin feel. Considered safe for cosmetic use without pregnancy-specific concerns.

Propylene glycol is a common solvent and humectant with a long history of use; it is not considered a pregnancy or breastfeeding concern in topical cosmetics, though some individuals may experience irritation in leave-on products.

This plant-derived fatty oil or butter is used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that assessed plant-derived fatty acid oils are safe as used in cosmetics; individual plant allergy and ingredient purity remain practical considerations.

A plant-derived fatty oil or butter used mainly as an emollient, conditioning ingredient or texture agent. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed plant-derived fatty acid oils are safe in current practices of use and concentration. This conclusion applies to cosmetic-grade fixed oils rather than similarly named volatile essential oils. Seed or food allergy may still matter for a susceptible person.

Coconut-derived emollient oil used to soften skin and support barrier feel. Normal topical cosmetic use has no known pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern; very acne-prone or coconut-allergic users may prefer to avoid it for personal tolerance reasons.

Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter is an emollient/occlusive that supports the skin barrier; topical use is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks.

Vitamin E antioxidant used to protect oils and support the skin barrier. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.

Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil is a common emollient rich in fatty acids and is generally well tolerated, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.

A collagen preparation used for skin and hair conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that soluble collagen and related connective-tissue proteins are safe in current practices, subject to source and impurity controls that exclude prohibited cattle materials. Protein sensitivity remains possible in susceptible people.

A structural protein or hydrolysed peptide used for skin or hair conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed skin and connective-tissue-derived proteins are safe in current practices, subject to appropriate animal-source and impurity controls. Protein sensitivity remains possible.

Argan oil is a plant-derived emollient oil used for skin and hair conditioning. Normal topical cosmetic use has no known pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern; users with plant/nut sensitivities should follow personal tolerance.

Botanical skin-conditioning ingredient used in soothing and barrier-support formulas. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-sensitising, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern identified in the material reviewed.

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.

The sodium salt of ascorbic acid, used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient. CIR concluded that Sodium Ascorbate is safe as used, and the assessed reproductive and developmental studies did not identify a concern relevant to normal cosmetic exposure. No pregnancy-specific topical contraindication was identified.

Preservative widely used in foods and cosmetics. Considered safe at regulated concentrations with low systemic exposure from topical use.

Hydroxyacetophenone is used as an antioxidant and preservative-support ingredient; it is generally considered low concern in topical cosmetic use with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at typical concentrations.

1,2-Hexanediol is commonly used as a solvent and preservative booster; topical exposure is low and it has no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns at cosmetic concentrations, though very sensitive skin may occasionally react.

Humectant and preservative booster used to support product stability. Low systemic exposure expected from topical cosmetic use.

xanthophylls is a cosmetic formulation or conditioning ingredient. Available identity, use and related safety evidence did not identify a pregnancy-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic exposure. This classification does not remove ordinary irritation or sensitivity precautions.

Corn starch, a plant-derived polysaccharide used to absorb moisture, reduce greasiness and improve texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that ingredients derived from Zea mays, including corn starch, are safe in current cosmetic use. No pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical exposure; avoid deliberately inhaling loose powder.

Simple sugar used as a humectant and skin-conditioning support ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic use.

A filtered radish-root fermentation product used mainly for skin conditioning and formulation support. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the reviewed radish-root-derived ingredients, including Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating. Testing at cosmetic-relevant concentrations did not identify irritation, sensitization, phototoxicity or ocular irritation concerns.

Cellulose-derived thickener used to build viscosity and improve texture. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

A volatile solvent used to improve drying and dissolve other ingredients. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that isopropyl alcohol is safe in current cosmetic practices. The main practical concern is local dryness, stinging or barrier irritation rather than a pregnancy-specific hazard.

A quaternary ammonium conditioning and antistatic ingredient used mainly in hair products. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that behentrimonium methosulfate is safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. Concentrated raw material can irritate, but no pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal use of a finished cosmetic.

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

A colour additive used in cosmetics. FDA lists caramel and beta-carotene as permitted cosmetic colour additives, including for eye-area and general cosmetic use, subject to applicable identity, purity and manufacturing requirements. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified from normal topical cosmetic exposure.

This cellulose or modified-cellulose polymer is used as a thickener, film former or stabilizer. Cosmetic Ingredient Review data indicate that cellulose polymers do not appreciably penetrate skin and are safe in current cosmetic use, with at most minimal irritation reported.

A small organic acid, salt or ester used as a solvent, pH adjuster or formula aid. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that acetic acid and the assessed related simple alcohols and esters are safe in current practices.

Fatty alcohol used as an emollient and stabiliser. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.

A long-chain fatty alcohol used as an emollient, thickener and stabiliser. This is not the same concern profile as volatile drying alcohols; cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that myristyl and related fatty alcohols are safe in current practices. Local irritation is uncommon but possible.