DMDM Hydantoin

Preservative · CAS 6440-58-0

Avoid

Avoid DMDM hydantoin in pregnancy. It’s a formaldehyde-releasing preservative that slowly emits formaldehyde over the product’s shelf life — exposure source is…

Essential Oils

Caution

Essential oils require caution during pregnancy. As highly concentrated plant extracts, their safety profiles vary widely. While many are fine when properly…

Excessive Caffeine

Avoid

When you're expecting, it's wise to keep an eye on your caffeine intake. Excessive caffeine, typically more than 200mg daily, should be…

Folic Acid

Safe

Folic Acid is generally safe and highly recommended during pregnancy. It's a vital nutrient, especially in early pregnancy, for your baby's neural…

Folic Acid

Safe

Folic Acid is a generally safe and essential nutrient for pregnancy. It's vital for your baby's neural tube development, especially in early…

Formaldehyde

Preservative · CAS 50-00-0

Avoid

Avoid formaldehyde during pregnancy. IARC Group 1 human carcinogen. Inhalation and dermal exposure are linked to increased miscarriage risk in salon-worker studies…

Fragrance / Parfum

Fragrance

Caution

Use products listing 'fragrance' or 'parfum' cautiously during pregnancy. The term can hide phthalates, allergens, and endocrine disruptors under U.S. trade-secret rules.…

Ginger

Safe

Ginger is generally safe for use during pregnancy, widely recognized as effective for managing pregnancy nausea. Culinary amounts and ginger tea are…

Glycerin

Humectant · CAS 56-81-5

Safe

Glycerin is fully pregnancy-safe. Long pregnancy-use safety record across cosmetics, OTC drugs, and food. Works by drawing water from the dermis and…

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