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Should I Avoid ichthammol During Pregnancy? | VeriMom
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ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H360
- •H361
Products containing ichthammol — check your shelf
These products list ichthammol on their INCI. If one is in your routine, consider swapping it during pregnancy.
Roydermal
38Roydermal Benzolait Ab 3
Mood
38Mood Derma Balance Shampoo
Man Matters
38Man Matters Ketoconazole Shampoo
Yellow Rose
38Yellow Rose Crème Hydratante Normalisante
Gerovital
38Gerovital Sampon Antimătreață
Ilcsi
37Ilcsi Mattifying Concealer Serum
Airnderm
37Airnderm Aesthetic Acne Toner Mild
Ilcsi
37Ilcsi Mineral Cleansing Concentrate
payot
37Payot Pâte Grise L'Originale
Mario Badescu
37Mario Badescu Drying Cream
What to use instead
Pregnancy-safe ingredients that serve a similar function:
Pregnancy-safe products to use instead
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Sustain Yourself
100Sustain Yourself Natural Deodorant
Bitamin
100Bitamin Natural Deodorant N'orange
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900care
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HappySoaps
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Routine
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Sources & references
Authoritative references used to score this ingredient.
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FAQ
- Is ichthammol safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised CLP classification for ichthammol (ammonium bituminosulfonate) was located and there are no SCCS/CIR safety opinions identifying reproductive toxicity; product monographs and regulators note that pregnancy use has not been systematically studied but that topical use is traditional. ECHA/REACH dossier and national product information state limited data on pregnancy, and some Safety Data Sheets list reproductive hazard H361 based on notifiers (not harmonised), so by priority these do not establish a confirmed reproductive hazard; systemic exposure from typical topical use is low but measurable, so exposure is scored as 1.
- Is ichthammol safe while breastfeeding?
- There are no high-quality data showing ichthammol is a lactation hazard or excreted in breast milk; product information states breastfeeding/pregnancy have not been investigated and recommends medical advice for large-area or prolonged use. Topical/mucosal exposure suggests low but measurable maternal systemic absorption, so exposure scored 1.
- Is ichthammol safe for baby skin?
- No infant-specific reproductive or developmental toxicity data were found. Because ichthammol can be absorbed topically to a measurable extent in adults, infant skin (0–3 yr) has a higher surface-area-to-weight ratio and immature barrier, so exposure score is increased by +1 (adult 1 → infant 2). Avoid large-area or occluded application on infants pending clinical advice.
- How does VeriMom score ichthammol?
- VeriMom scores ichthammol at 33/100 (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 ichthammol?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to ichthammol 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.