VeriMomIs calamine safe during pregnancy?
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Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
calamine
NO KNOWN RISKS100
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Pregnancy-safe products containing calamine
Uriage
Uriage Pruriced Soothing Gel
100/100
Raw Beauty
Raw Beauty Cool Kid
100/100
Farryn Amber
Farryn Amber Superfruit Face Milk
100/100
Walgreens
Walgreens Calahist Medicated Calamine Lotion
100/100
Karité
Karité Acne Treatment Nighttime
100/100
Atomy
Atomy Derma Calming Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++
99/100
DEWYTREE Urban Shade Anti-Pollution Sun SPF50+ PA++++ - 50ml
98/100
Make P:rem
Make P:rem UV Defense Me. Calming Tone Up Sun Cream
98/100
Hyggee
hyggee Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
98/100
Equate
Equate Calamine Lotion
98/100
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Frequently asked questions
- Is calamine safe during pregnancy?
- Calamine (CAS 8011-96-9) is a mineral mixture (chiefly zinc oxide with minor ferric oxide) with no harmonised reproductive classification in ECHA Annex VI, no SCCS/CIR finding of reproductive hazard, and no peer-reviewed evidence of reproductive or teratogenic effects from topical cosmetic use. Regulatory and safety reviews (CIR, SCCS) treat zinc oxide/ferric oxide as low systemic-risk when used topically, so default scores apply.
- Is calamine safe while breastfeeding?
- No data indicating calamine causes reproductive toxicity or transfers into breastmilk after topical cosmetic use. Lack of harmonised CLP reproductive hazard and safety assessments for topical use (CIR/SCCS) support no specific breastfeeding concern.
- Is calamine safe for baby skin?
- Hazard and mechanism remain not identified for infants. Dermal absorption of mineral oxides (zinc oxide/ferric oxide) is negligible for intact adult skin, but infant skin has higher permeability; therefore exposure score is increased by +1 for 0–3 yr skin despite no evidence of harm. SCCS/CIR-type assessments for zinc oxide note low dermal absorption and safe topical use, supporting low hazard.
- How does VeriMom score calamine?
- VeriMom scores calamine at 100/100 (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 calamine?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to calamine 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.