Is progesterone safe for baby skin?

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See also

• Is progesterone safe during pregnancy?
• Should I avoid progesterone during pregnancy?
• What are pregnancy-safe alternatives to progesterone?

Frequently asked questions

Is progesterone safe for baby skin?

Hazard and mechanism scores are unchanged for infants in the absence of infant‑specific toxicology showing higher intrinsic susceptibility, but infant dermal exposure is higher because baby skin has higher surface‑area‑to‑weight and a less mature barrier. If progesterone in a cosmetic formulation produces measurable systemic absorption in adults, infant dermal exposure should be considered higher (adult exposure score +1). Given documented systemic absorption from topical products, infant skin exposure via topical products containing progesterone would be a concern. Sources: clinical/lactation references about milk excretion and transfer; literature on topical progesterone systemic exposure; ECHA/SDS listings.

Is progesterone safe for newborns?

Hazard and mechanism scores are unchanged for infants in the absence of infant‑specific toxicology showing higher intrinsic susceptibility, but infant dermal exposure is higher because baby skin has higher surface‑area‑to‑weight and a less mature barrier. If progesterone in a cosmetic formulation produces measurable systemic absorption in adults, infant dermal exposure should be considered higher (adult exposure score +1). Given documented systemic absorption from topical products, infant skin exposure via topical products containing progesterone would be a concern. Sources: clinical/lactation references about milk excretion and transfer; literature on topical progesterone systemic exposure; ECHA/SDS listings.

Can I use progesterone on a baby under 6 months?

We don't have baby-skin-specific data for progesterone. Stick to ingredients we've marked no known risks for babies until more evidence is available.

What are safer alternatives to progesterone for babies?

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

How does VeriMom rate progesterone for baby skin?

VeriMom scores progesterone at 27/100 (high risk) based on EU CosIng status, ECHA hazard classifications, and peer-reviewed PubMed studies. Our scoring pipeline is fully transparent.