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Should I Avoid propylene glycol dicaprylate During Pregnancy? | VeriMom
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ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H361
Products containing propylene glycol dicaprylate — check your shelf
These products list propylene glycol dicaprylate on their INCI. If one is in your routine, consider swapping it during pregnancy.
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Estée Lauder
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exfoliants
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38Elemis Peptide4 Overnight Radiance Peel 30ml
eye-care
Estée Lauder
38ESTÉE LAUDER Resilience Lift Firming/Sculpting Eye Creme
La mer
38La Mer The Body Crème
Estée Lauder
38Estée Lauder Advanced Time Zone Age Reversing Line/Wrinkle Eye Creme
Estée Lauder
38Estée Lauder Resilience Lift Night Lifting/Firming Face And Neck Cream
9wishes
389wishes White Tone-Up Body Serum
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Ma:nyo 4GF Ampoule Eye Cream - 30ml
Unknown
38Unknown Glow on the Go: Face & Lip Duo Set
Graymelin
38Graymelin Day By Day Care (Cica Solution Cream)
What to use instead
Pregnancy-safe ingredients that serve a similar function:
Pregnancy-safe products to use instead
Products built around the safer ingredients above, scored "no known risks" or "low risk".
Avero
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L'Occitane
100L´Occitane Powder To-mousse Facial Exfoliator
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Sustain Yourself
100Sustain Yourself Natural Deodorant
Bitamin
100Bitamin Natural Deodorant N'orange
Dr Teals's
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HappySoaps
99Happysoaps Neutraal
900care
99Déodorant stick parfum embruns
bareMinerals
99Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Sources & references
Authoritative references used to score this ingredient.
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FAQ
- Is propylene glycol dicaprylate safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised CLP (Annex VI) reproductive classification or SCCS/CIR determination listing reproductive toxicity for propylene glycol dicaprylate was found; CIR reviews of glycol esters list dicaprylate species without reproductive hazards identified, and ECHA registration pages list the substance but do not show a harmonised H360/H361 classification. Dermal absorption is expected to be low to low‑moderate for a relatively large, lipophilic diester used as an emollient, so exposure from normal cosmetic topical use is low but measurable. ([echa.europa.eu](https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/15872?utm_source=openai))
- Is propylene glycol dicaprylate safe while breastfeeding?
- No evidence in SCCS/CIR/peer‑reviewed literature or ECHA harmonised classification indicating reproductive or lactation hazards or known transfer into breastmilk for this specific diester. Topical exposure from cosmetics would give low but measurable systemic exposure in adults (similar to pregnancy). ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/pgesters.pdf?utm_source=openai))
- Is propylene glycol dicaprylate safe for baby skin?
- No infant‑specific safety or developmental toxicity data were found. Because the compound is a relatively lipophilic ester with measurable dermal availability in formulations (used as an emollient/solvent), immature infant skin gives higher absorption — so exposure score for 0–3 yr is increased by +1 versus adults. No data were found indicating increased hazard to infants. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/pgesters.pdf?utm_source=openai))
- How does VeriMom score propylene glycol dicaprylate?
- VeriMom scores propylene glycol dicaprylate 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 propylene glycol dicaprylate?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to propylene glycol dicaprylate 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.