Is lavandula angustifolia oil safe during pregnancy?

Pregnancy-safe products containing lavandula angustifolia oil

Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic

Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic Sunscreen Body Lotion

100/100

Kiehl's

Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate

87/100

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Frequently asked questions

Is lavandula angustifolia oil safe during pregnancy?

Case reports plus in vitro studies show Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil and major constituents (linalool, linalyl acetate and others) have estrogenic and anti‑androgenic activity; human case reports link repeated topical exposure to prepubertal breast development. No EU Annex II/III ban or harmonised CLP reproductive classification was found, but the demonstrated endocrine activity and human case evidence support a suspected reproductive/ endocrine hazard. (Sources: Henley NEJM 2007; J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2018; systematic reviews).

Is lavandula angustifolia oil safe while breastfeeding?

Mechanistic evidence (in vitro estrogenic/anti‑androgenic activity) and human case reports raise concern for endocrine activity; topical maternal exposures are absorbable at low but measurable levels. There is no specific regulatory ban or harmonised classification that changes this view, but the endocrine activity supports a suspected hazard during lactation. Stopping exposure removes the effect in reported cases. (Sources: NEJM 2007; J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2018; reviews).

Is lavandula angustifolia oil safe for baby skin?

Same mechanistic/human-case evidence applies. Because infant skin has higher absorption and surface‑area‑to‑weight, exposure score increased by +1. Case reports involved topical exposure in children with breast tissue changes that regressed after discontinuation; in vitro data show estrogenic/anti‑androgenic activity of lavender oil constituents. No infant‑specific harmonised classification or EU ban was identified. (Sources: NEJM 2007; J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2018; systematic reviews; Archives of Toxicology 2023).

How does VeriMom score lavandula angustifolia oil?

VeriMom scores lavandula angustifolia oil at 40/100 (medium 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 lavandula angustifolia oil?

See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to lavandula angustifolia oil based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.