VeriMomIs iron hydroxide safe during pregnancy?
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iron hydroxide
NO KNOWN RISKS100
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Pregnancy-safe products containing iron hydroxide
Vilvah
Vilvah Lipbalm
99/100
HENNÉ
HENNÉ Luxury Lip Tint Coral (0.15 oz / 4.3 g)
99/100
Eminence Organic
Eminence Organic S Marine Flower Peptide Night Cream
99/100
Contour
Contour Double Ended Contour Stick
85/100
DR ROEBUCK’S
DR ROEBUCK’S Uluru Purifying Mask
84/100
HIRO
Bada Boom Mascara
84/100
TonyMoly
TonyMoly Egg Pore Blackhead Steam Balm
83/100
Sukin
Sukin Sensitive Pink Clay Facial Masque
82/100
Sculpted by Aimee
Second Skin Dewy Finish Foundation Light Medium 3.8 SPF 50 32ml
81/100
The derma co
The derma CO 1% Hyaluronic Tinted Sunscreen Gel For Broad Spectrum Protection
73/100
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Frequently asked questions
- Is iron hydroxide safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised reproductive classification (ECHA Annex VI) or SCCS/CIR safety assessment listing reproductive hazard for iron hydroxide (CAS 20344-49-4). Public toxicity databases (PubChem/ECHA dossiers) do not report teratogenic or reproductive effects; iron hydroxide is an insoluble particulate with low systemic bioavailability when used topically, so default no evidence of reproductive hazard.
- Is iron hydroxide safe while breastfeeding?
- No evidence from regulatory sources (ECHA, PubChem) or safety panels (no CIR/SCCS reproductive flags) indicating transfer to breast milk or lactation-related hazards. As a poorly soluble iron-containing particulate, topical cosmetic exposure is not expected to give significant systemic levels that would expose nursing infants.
- Is iron hydroxide safe for baby skin?
- No specific reproductive or developmental hazard evidence for infants (h=0, m=0). Exposure score increased to e=1 for 0–3 yr skin because iron hydroxide is an insoluble particulate with low adult dermal absorption (adult e=0 per ECHA/PubChem data), but infant skin has higher surface-area-to-weight and immature barrier so a low but measurable relative exposure is plausible.
- How does VeriMom score iron hydroxide?
- VeriMom scores iron hydroxide 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 iron hydroxide?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to iron hydroxide 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.