VeriMomIs ethylhexyl hydroxystearate safe during pregnancy?
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Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
ethylhexyl hydroxystearate
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Pregnancy-safe products containing ethylhexyl hydroxystearate
face-masks
L'Oréal
Magic Root Cover Up Temporary Dark Root Concealer Spray - Medium Blonde
100/100
2aN
2aN Pocket Cotton Blurring stick - 3.5g
100/100
smashbox
Smashbox Primer Stick
100/100
Mehron
Mehron Celebré Pro-hd Cream Foundation
99/100
KATE
KATE Lip Monster Tsuyaverse - 1.6g
99/100
Maybelline
Maybelline Cover Stick Green
99/100
KATE
KATE Lip Monster - 3g
99/100
KATE
KATE Lip Monster Clear Tone - 3g
99/100
KATE
KATE Lip Monster 01
99/100
I'm Meme
I'm Meme I'M Multi Lip Crayon Matte (#001 Red On My Lips)
98/100
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Frequently asked questions
- Is ethylhexyl hydroxystearate safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised CLP reproductive classification (ECHA Annex VI) or SCCS/CIR safety concern found for ethylhexyl hydroxystearate; available sources (CosIng, PubChem, ECHA registration summaries) list it as a cosmetic emollient with low acute toxicity and no reproductive flags, so default no evidence of reproductive hazard. Sources checked: ECHA (no harmonised classification), CosIng, PubChem.
- Is ethylhexyl hydroxystearate safe while breastfeeding?
- No data or regulatory classification indicating reproductive or lactation/transfer concerns. As a topical emollient with no harmonised reproductive hazard or SCCS/CIR contraindication, there is no evidence to restrict use in breastfeeding based on available regulatory databases.
- Is ethylhexyl hydroxystearate safe for baby skin?
- No infant-specific reproductive or mechanistic hazards identified. Absorption potential for a lipophilic emollient is not zero; therefore exposure scoring for 0–3 yr old skin is increased by +1 relative to adult (adult exposure scored as negligible). No infant-specific adverse data found in reviewed sources.
- How does VeriMom score ethylhexyl hydroxystearate?
- VeriMom scores ethylhexyl hydroxystearate 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 ethylhexyl hydroxystearate?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to ethylhexyl hydroxystearate 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.