DMDM Hydantoin
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
Essential oils require caution during pregnancy. As highly concentrated plant extracts, their safety profiles vary widely. While many are fine when properly…
Excessive Caffeine
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
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
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
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
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
Ginger is generally safe for use during pregnancy, widely recognized as effective for managing pregnancy nausea. Culinary amounts and ginger tea are…
Glycerin
Glycerin is fully pregnancy-safe. Long pregnancy-use safety record across cosmetics, OTC drugs, and food. Works by drawing water from the dermis and…