Is homosalate safe during pregnancy?

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Is homosalate safe during pregnancy?

SCCS concluded NOT safe above 0.5% due to endocrine-disrupting concerns. EWG rates high hazard with hormone-disruption and developmental endpoints. Pregnancy authorities recommend mineral sunscreens over chemical UV filters.

Is homosalate safe while breastfeeding?

Because homosalate carries the harmonised H361d classification (ECHA), the pregnancy-related concern extends to lactation under your priority rules (h=2). Direct evidence for transfer into human breastmilk is sparse, so mechanism is scored as theoretical/indirect (m=1). Dermal exposure from cosmetics yields low but measurable systemic uptake, so e=1 for breastfeeding mothers. Sources: ECHA C&L, SCCS, limited animal/ADME data.

Is homosalate safe for baby skin?

Hazard remains driven by the harmonised H361d classification (h=2). There is no infant‑specific mechanism data showing new pathways, so m is kept at 1 (theoretical/indirect). Exposure is increased for infants (e increased by +1 per your rules) because homosalate is a lipophilic UV filter with measurable dermal absorption in adults; therefore baby_skin e=2. Note: no specific infant dermal toxicokinetic studies were found. Sources: ECHA, SCCS, ADME/read‑across studies.

How does VeriMom score homosalate?

VeriMom scores homosalate at 40/100 (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 homosalate?

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