Pregnancy-safe Ingredient Checker - About


Use our pregnancy ingredient checker to find out if your skincare products are safe or contain ingredients which is better to avoid during pregnancy.


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.

How It Works

Upload or take a photo of a skincare product's ingredient list to check if it's pregnancy-safe. You can paste a text if preferred.

⚠️ 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.

  • 🔴 Red: More commonly recommended to avoid due to stronger or more consistent evidence of risk.
  • 🟠 Orange: Worth watching, as the impact may vary depending on the product type, usage, and concentration.

These flags are meant to help you make informed choices — context matters, and not all flagged ingredients are inherently unsafe.

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 or type a text and our smart tool will instantly highlight ingredients that may be harmful or require caution.Safe ingredients are not marked.

  • ✓ 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.

Main Ingredients to Watch


Pregnancy is a special time that calls for extra care—especially when it comes to the products you use on your skin. Many common cosmetics and personal care items contain ingredients that you should avoid during pregnancy to keep yourself and your baby safe. Our tool helps you easily identify pregnancy-safe ingredients and flag potentially harmful substances like retinoids, parabens, phthalates and more. Stay informed and confident by choosing gentle, safe products free from ingredients of concern during pregnancy.


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

Our Pregnancy-safe ingredient checker free tool scans ingredient lists to help you quickly identify any components that may not be pregnancy-safe. Based on the results, you'll see one of the following messages:

  • "Found (X) cautious ingredients" — Indicates the number of potentially concerning ingredients found in the product.
  • "No concerning ingredients have been found" — Good news! The product appears free from ingredients typically advised to avoid during pregnancy.
  • "No text detected" — The image didn't contain readable ingredient information. Try uploading a clearer or higher-resolution image.

This helps you make informed choices with confidence, focusing only on products with pregnancy-safe ingredients.