VeriMomIs 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.
Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
phenoxyethanol
LOW RISK73
/100
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Pregnancy-safe products containing phenoxyethanol
Bielenda
Bielenda Skin Restart Sensory Mask Moisturizing Prebiotic Mask
87/100
JUNGSAEMMOOL
JUNGSAEMMOOL Style Up Lash Mascara - 7g
87/100
Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream - 15ml
87/100
ACO
ACO Hair Repairing Shampoo
87/100
M-Joptim
M-Joptim Centella Skin Recovery Cream
87/100
artègo
artègo Rain Dance Hydra Shampoo
87/100
Kanebo
Kanebo Allie Gel UV EX SPF50+ PA++++ X Suisai Beauty Clear Powder Wash
87/100
JMsolution
JMsolution Water Luminous S.O.S Ringer Hydra Mask Special - 5pcs
87/100
Cellular MD
Cellular MD Reparative Hybrid Mask
87/100
JUNGSAEMMOOL
JUNGSAEMMOOL Essential Skin Nuder Long Wear Cushion - 14g+14g - Medium (2ea) Set
87/100
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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.