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Should I Avoid sage oil During Pregnancy? | VeriMom
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Products containing sage oil — check your shelf
These products list sage oil on their INCI. If one is in your routine, consider swapping it during pregnancy.
Puristry
38Puristry Sea Berry Moisturiser
Isle of Paradise
38Isle of Paradise Light Self Tan Water
Evanhealy
38evanhealy Rose Vetiver Moisturizer
Skin&Lab
38Skin&Lab B Plus Calming Vitamin Cream
Unknown
38Unknown SON & PARK Beauty Water Mini Set -60ml (2ea)
living libations
38living libations Rose Glow Face Creme
A24
38A24 Foaming Face Wash
Curls
38Curls Creamy Curl Cleanser
Unknown
38sophora japonica night cream
KIVVI
38KIVVI Crema De Día Y De Noche De Abedul Y Arándanos
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
100Avero Solid Deodorant
Mew mew tweet
100Mew mew tweet Cedar Spruce Baking Soda Free
L'Occitane
100L´Occitane Powder To-mousse Facial Exfoliator
Unknown
100schmidts here now
Sustain Yourself
100Sustain Yourself Natural Deodorant
Bitamin
100Bitamin Natural Deodorant N'orange
Routine
99Routine Sweet Jane Deodorant Jar
Laura Mercier
99Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Spf 20 - Oil Free
Routine
99Routine The Curator
bareMinerals
99bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream SPF 30
Sources & references
Authoritative references used to score this ingredient.
Pregnancy-Safe Alternatives to sage oil | VeriMom
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FAQ
- Is sage oil safe during pregnancy?
- Salvia officinalis oil contains thujone, a known abortifacient at concentration. Avoid during pregnancy.
- Is sage oil safe while breastfeeding?
- Breastfeeding data for sage oil is limited. Check VeriMom regularly — we update scores as new studies land on PubMed.
- Is sage oil safe for baby skin?
- We don't have baby-skin-specific data for sage oil. Stick to ingredients we've marked no known risks for babies until more evidence is available.
- How does VeriMom score sage oil?
- VeriMom scores sage oil 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 sage oil?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to sage oil 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.