VeriMomIs phenoxyethanol safe during pregnancy?
Reviewed by VeriMom Editorial Team · Last reviewed
Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
phenoxyethanol
LOW RISK73
/100
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Pregnancy-safe products containing phenoxyethanol
Skyn Iceland
skyn ICELAND Arctic Repair Cream
86/100
G.M. Collin
G.M. Collin A.G.E Total Defence Cream
86/100
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense - 3ml (4ea) Set
86/100
La Mer The Treatment Lotion - 30ml
86/100
Tarte
Tarte Shape Tape Hydrating Foundation
86/100
La Mer The Treatment Lotion - 150ml
86/100
La Mer The Treatment Lotion - 15ml
86/100
U Beauty
U Beauty The Return Eye Concentrate
86/100
Sensilis
Sensilis Origin Pro EGF-5 Eye Treatment
86/100
La Mer The Treatment Lotion - 100ml
86/100
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Frequently asked questions
- Is phenoxyethanol safe during pregnancy?
- EU permitted up to 1%. SCCS deems safe at this level for adults including pregnant women, with warnings against use on infant nappy areas.
- Is phenoxyethanol safe while breastfeeding?
- No reproductive or lactation hazard classification in ECHA Annex VI and no authoritative assessment (CIR/SCCS) indicating risk to breastfeeding infants. Dermal exposure for nursing parent is low but measurable; data on breastmilk transfer are limited, so infant exposure via milk is expected to be low.
- Is phenoxyethanol safe for baby skin?
- No evidence of reproductive/developmental toxicity at consumer-use levels (see CIR and absence of harmonised H360/H361). Because infants 0–3 years have higher surface-area-to-weight ratio and immature barrier, measurable dermal absorption warrants increasing exposure score relative to adults (adult e=1 -> infant e=2).
- How does VeriMom score phenoxyethanol?
- VeriMom scores phenoxyethanol at 73/100 (low 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 phenoxyethanol?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to phenoxyethanol 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.