VeriMomIs ionone safe during pregnancy?
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Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
ionone
NO KNOWN RISKS93
/100
0
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Frequently asked questions
- Is ionone safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised reproductive hazard classification on ECHA for ionone (CAS 8013-90-9) and recent safety review (RIFM, 2024) did not identify reproductive/teratogenic concerns for ionone isomer mixture; therefore default hazard/mechanism scores are 0. Dermal/topical exposure is lipophilic but used at low concentrations in cosmetics so exposure is low but measurable (e=1). ([echa.europa.eu](https://www.echa.europa.eu/substance-information/-/substanceinfo/100.029.449?utm_source=openai))
- Is ionone safe while breastfeeding?
- No evidence in the reviewed literature or regulatory listings of ionone causing reproductive or lactation-specific toxicity; mechanism of reproductive toxicity not described. Transfer into breastmilk is not reported in authoritative sources consulted; topical cosmetic use would give low but measurable systemic exposure in adults (e=1). ([pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39222770/))
- Is ionone safe for baby skin?
- No infant-specific toxicity or harmonised flags identified. Because ionone is lipophilic (logP ≈4) and shows measurable dermal absorption at consumer-use levels, the exposure score for baby skin is increased by +1 over adult exposure per your rules (adult e=1 → baby e=2). No infant-specific hazard or mechanism data were found to change h/m. ([merckmillipore.com](https://www.merckmillipore.com/INTL/en/product/Ionone%2CMDA_CHEM-804778?utm_source=openai))
- How does VeriMom score ionone?
- VeriMom scores ionone 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 ionone?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to ionone 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.