Is dmdm hydantoin safe during pregnancy?

Pregnancy-safe products containing dmdm hydantoin

Unknown

Shampoo Medina

100/100

by U

crème main

100/100

Éclat Natural Skincare

Éclat Natural Skincare Jojoba Oil Cold Pressed

100/100

OLAY

Olay Sensitive Soothing Moisturizer

100/100

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Frequently asked questions

Is dmdm hydantoin safe during pregnancy?

Formaldehyde-releasing preservative. Formaldehyde is IARC Group 1 carcinogen and ECHA Carc.1B/Muta.2. Pregnancy-skincare authorities consistently flag for avoidance; high contact-allergen rate.

Is dmdm hydantoin safe while breastfeeding?

Same rationale as for pregnancy. No prenatal human reproductive or developmental toxicity data that demonstrate a specific hazard in breastfeeding, and CIR concluded safety at typical use levels; the theoretical concern arises from formaldehyde release (class effect) rather than documented breast‑milk transfer or lactation toxicity.

Is dmdm hydantoin safe for baby skin?

Hazard and mechanism scoring remain driven by the formaldehyde‑releaser class concern (no direct infant reproductive/developmental data). Exposure (e) increased by +1 for baby skin because infants (0–3 y) have higher surface‑area‑to‑weight and an immature barrier; DMDM hydantoin is used topically and can release small measurable formaldehyde in use, so infant exposure is plausibly greater than adult.

How does VeriMom score dmdm hydantoin?

VeriMom scores dmdm hydantoin at 47/100 (medium 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 dmdm hydantoin?

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