Talc

Other · CAS 14807-96-6

Caution

Use talc cautiously during pregnancy. Historic concerns about asbestos contamination from natural talc deposits. Avoid talc in genital-area products (baby powder traditional…

Tea Tree Oil

Caution

Tea Tree Oil, also known as melaleuca oil, is given a "caution" verdict during pregnancy. While topical use in small amounts is…

Titanium Dioxide

Uv filter · CAS 13463-67-7

Safe

Titanium dioxide is one of the two preferred pregnancy-safe sunscreens (alongside zinc oxide). As a physical (mineral) UV filter, it sits on…

Tretinoin

Active · CAS 302-79-4

Avoid

Avoid tretinoin during pregnancy. Case reports of retinoid embryopathy after topical use have been published; dermatology consensus is to discontinue tretinoin before…

Triclosan

Preservative · CAS 3380-34-5

Avoid

Avoid triclosan during pregnancy. Endocrine disruptor with thyroid hormone interference. FDA banned it in OTC hand soaps (2016) but it remains in…

Unpasteurized Dairy

Avoid

Unpasteurized dairy, also known as raw milk or raw cheese, should be avoided during pregnancy due to the risk of harmful pathogens…

Vitamin C

Antioxidant · CAS 50-81-7

Safe

Vitamin C is pregnancy-safe in topical skincare and a top recommendation as a retinol alternative. It's an essential nutrient (required by all…

Vitamin D

Safe

Vitamin D, also known as vitamin D3 or cholecalciferol, is generally considered safe and often recommended during pregnancy. It's vital for calcium…

Vitamin E

Safe

Good news, mama-to-be! When it comes to your skincare, topical Vitamin E (also known as tocopherol or tocopheryl acetate) is generally considered…

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