Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Checker
A simple tool to help you find and avoid certain ingredients in cosmetics during pregnancy.
Easily check if your skincare or cosmetic products are safe to use during pregnancy. Simply upload or snap a photo of the product’s ingredient list, and our smart tool will instantly highlight ingredients that may be harmful or require caution.Safe ingredients are not marked.
⚠️ Ingredients of concern are flagged in orange or red, helping you make safer choices with confidence — by clicking the results you can double-check it with Google Search.
- ✓ Free to use
- ✓ No login needed
- ✓ Mobile-friendly
- ✓ Instant results
Disclaimer
⚠️ This tool provides **guidance only**. It is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before using any skincare or cosmetic products during pregnancy.
How It Works
Use this tool to check for potentially harmful ingredients in cosmetics. It helps you identify ingredients that may be of concern during pregnancy and offers a simple, easy-to-use interface for both desktop and mobile.
Main Ingredients to Watch
Here are some common ingredient groups to be cautious about during pregnancy:
- Retinoids (e.g., Retinol, Tretinoin)
- Hydroquinone
- Phthalates (e.g., Fragrance, Parfum)
- Parabens (e.g., Methylparaben, Propylparaben)
- Formaldehyde and Releasers (e.g., DMDM Hydantoin, Imidazolidinyl Urea)
- Salicylic Acid (High Concentrations)
- Chemical Sunscreens (e.g., Oxybenzone, Avobenzone)
- Essential Oils (Certain Types, e.g., Rosemary Oil, Cinnamon Oil)
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Sodium Benzoate
About the Creator
Created by a dedicated woman in tech — a data expert, software developer, and mother of two — this free tool was designed to help others navigate the world of cosmetics during pregnancy. Built to be mobile- and web-friendly, it allows you to quickly identify pregnancy-safe ingredients in cosmetics, even when time is limited. Each result is Google-searchable, giving you the opportunity to explore and validate further. The goal is : help users to know which cosmetics are safer than others during pregnancy with an easy-to-use, accessible solution.