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Should I Avoid cyclamen aldehyde During Pregnancy? | VeriMom
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ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H361
Products containing cyclamen aldehyde — check your shelf
These products list cyclamen aldehyde on their INCI. If one is in your routine, consider swapping it during pregnancy.
JUNGSAEMMOOL
36JUNGSAEMMOOL Skinny-tap Puff (Macaron Edition) - 1 set (3 items)
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JUNGSAEMMOOL Skin Setting Tone-up Sun Base SPF50+ PA+++ - 40ml
JUNGSAEMMOOL
36JUNGSAEMMOOL Skin Nuder Cover Layer Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ (With Refill) - 14g*2
JUNGSAEMMOOL
36JUNGSAEMMOOL Skin Setting Tone-up Sun Base SPF50+ PA+++ - 40ml
Exuviance
36Exuviance Bionic Oxygen Facial
JUNGSAEMMOOL
36JUNGSAEMMOOL Skin Nuder Shading Pact - 10g
JUNGSAEMMOOL
36JUNGSAEMMOOL Skin Nuder Concealer SPF34 PA++ - 6g
JUNGSAEMMOOL
36JUNGSAEMMOOL Skin Nuder Cushion Concealer - 10g
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JUNGSAEMMOOL Skin Setting Glowing Base - 40ml
JUNGSAEMMOOL
36JUNGSAEMMOOL Skin Setting Pore Cealer - 20ml
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FAQ
- Is cyclamen aldehyde safe during pregnancy?
- ECHA registration data and many supplier/SDS classifications list cyclamen aldehyde as Repr. Cat. 2 / H361 (suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child) based on repeat-dose and reproductive findings in rats reported in the REACH dossier; however the published mechanistic work shows the male reproductive toxicity is tied to a species‑specific CoA‑conjugate metabolic pathway in rats. Topical cosmetic exposures would produce low but measurable systemic exposure in adults under typical use. (Sources: ECHA registration dossier; Tavares et al., PubMed).
- Is cyclamen aldehyde safe while breastfeeding?
- Given the Repr. Cat.2/H361 classification reported in dossiers and the demonstrated metabolic mechanism causing male rat reproductive effects, the conservative hazard score is 2 (suspected). There are no human lactation/breastmilk transfer data; systemic exposure from topical use is expected to be low but measurable, so breastfeeding exposure is possible though not quantified (see ECHA dossier and animal/mechanistic study).
- Is cyclamen aldehyde safe for baby skin?
- Hazard and mechanism scores are driven by the same animal/mechanistic evidence (suspected reproductive toxicant with a demonstrated rat metabolic pathway). Exposure score is increased by +1 for baby skin (per your rubric) because topical use on infants gives higher per‑kg absorption and immature barrier — while direct infant-specific toxicology is lacking, absorption is plausibly higher than adults. No infant developmental or dermal‑transfer studies were located.
- How does VeriMom score cyclamen aldehyde?
- VeriMom scores cyclamen aldehyde at 20/100 (high risk) based on EU CosIng status, ECHA hazard classifications, and peer-reviewed PubMed studies. Our scoring pipeline is fully transparent.
- What are pregnancy-safe alternatives to cyclamen aldehyde?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to cyclamen aldehyde based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.
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Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Safety scores are based on publicly available data and may not reflect all risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before using any product during pregnancy or breastfeeding.