Glycolic Acid
For Glycolic Acid, our SafeMom verdict is 'Use with Caution.' While low concentrations (typically 10% or less) are generally considered low-risk during…
Hair Dye
Hair dye is a "caution" ingredient during pregnancy. While limited studies find no clear harm from occasional use after the first trimester,…
Herbal Teas
When it comes to herbal teas during pregnancy, we recommend using caution. While some, like ginger or rooibos, can be lovely, others,…
Kojic Acid
Kojic Acid is an ingredient we suggest using with caution during pregnancy. While it's popular for brightening skin, research on its safety…
Lactic Acid
Lactic Acid is an AHA that needs a little extra thought during pregnancy. While low concentrations in rinse-off products are generally considered…
Liver
When it comes to liver during pregnancy, our verdict is caution. It's incredibly rich in preformed Vitamin A, which is wonderful in…
Liver
Liver is incredibly nutritious, but because it's packed with preformed vitamin A (retinol), it falls under a "caution" verdict during pregnancy. Occasional…
Mandelic Acid
Mandelic Acid is an AHA often considered gentler for skin due to its larger molecule size. While low concentrations are likely low-risk,…
Nail Polish
Nail Polish, also known as nail lacquer, is given a pregnancy safety verdict of caution. Traditional formulas may contain ingredients like toluene,…