VeriMomIs c14-22 alcohols safe during pregnancy?
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c14-22 alcohols
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Pregnancy-safe products containing c14-22 alcohols
Laneige
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam - 30g (4ea)
99/100
Laneige
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam - 150g (1ea) + Cica Sleeping Mask 10ml (3ea) Set
99/100
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream For Combination To Oily Skin - 10ml
99/100
Laneige
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Eye Cream
99/100
Laneige
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Moisture Cream - 50ml (2ea) Set
99/100
Laneige
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Emulsion For Normal To Dry Skin - 120ml
99/100
BERRISOM
Berrisom Face Wrapping Mask - Collagen Solution 80
99/100
Laneige
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream - 50ml (4ea) Set
99/100
Laneige
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Cream - 50ml (2ea) Set
99/100
LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Serum - 50ml
99/100
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Frequently asked questions
- Is c14-22 alcohols safe during pregnancy?
- C14-22 alcohols are mixtures of long‑chain (fatty) primary alcohols (e.g., myristyl, cetyl, stearyl, behenyl). Cosmetic safety reviews (CIR) for individual long‑chain fatty alcohols (cetyl, stearyl, myristyl, behenyl, cetearyl mixtures) concluded they are safe in current cosmetic use and found no reproductive or teratogenic hazard; no harmonised reproductive classifications (H360/H361) were identified for the C14–C22 fatty alcohol group in ECHA’s public substance pages. Dermal absorption of long‑chain fatty alcohols is low, so systemic exposure from topical cosmetic use is low but measurable. (Sources: CIR ingredient pages; ECHA substance information; PubMed reproductive studies for behenyl/long‑chain alcohols).
- Is c14-22 alcohols safe while breastfeeding?
- There is no evidence from CIR reviews or peer‑reviewed studies that long‑chain fatty alcohols cause reproductive or lactation toxicity; they are not identified as developmental or lactation hazards in available dossiers. Topical use would give low systemic exposure and therefore low likelihood of transfer into breastmilk under usual cosmetic use conditions. (Sources: CIR, ECHA registration summaries, PubMed).
- Is c14-22 alcohols safe for baby skin?
- No infant‑specific reproductive/safety hazards were identified in CIR or the peer‑reviewed literature for C14–C22 fatty alcohols; CIR conclusions for cetyl/stearyl/behenyl/myristyl indicate 'safe as used'. However immature infant skin has higher per‑kg exposure and increased permeability; given low but measurable dermal absorption in adults I increase the exposure score for babies by +1 (adult e=1 → baby e=2). There is no infant‑specific evidence to change hazard (h) or mechanism (m). (Sources: CIR reviews; PubMed studies; ECHA registration/draft assessments; EWG ingredient listing).
- How does VeriMom score c14-22 alcohols?
- VeriMom scores c14-22 alcohols at 93/100 (no known risks) 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 c14-22 alcohols?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to c14-22 alcohols 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.