Mineral Makeup
Good news, mama-to-be! Mineral makeup is generally safe to use during pregnancy. Foundations made with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are well-studied…
Mineral Sunscreen
Good news, mama-to-be! Mineral sunscreens, featuring zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide, are generally considered safe for use during pregnancy. They work by…
Nail Polish
Nail Polish, also known as nail lacquer, is given a pregnancy safety verdict of caution. Traditional formulas may contain ingredients like toluene,…
Neem Oil
For our expecting moms, we recommend avoiding Neem Oil during pregnancy. Some animal studies have suggested potential effects on uterine contractions and…
Niacinamide
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is generally considered pregnancy-safe in topical skincare. The 'caution' rating reflects limited data on high systemic doses, not topical…
Oats
Good news, mama-to-be! Oats are a wonderful choice during pregnancy. They're generally safe and offer fantastic nutritional benefits, like sustained energy and…
Octinoxate
Avoid octinoxate during pregnancy. The most-used chemical UVB filter globally, with estrogenic endocrine-disruptor signals in animal and cell studies. Flagged alongside oxybenzone…
Octocrylene
Use octocrylene cautiously during pregnancy. It degrades to benzophenone (a potential carcinogen) over time — particularly in older or heat-exposed sunscreens. Systemic…
Oxybenzone
Avoid oxybenzone during pregnancy. Endocrine disruptor that crosses the placenta. Studies link higher maternal urinary oxybenzone to altered birth weight and Hirschsprung…