VeriMomIs propylene glycol safe during pregnancy?
FDA GRAS. No ECHA reproductive classification. Considered safe in pregnancy at cosmetic concentrations. Used in many prescription topicals during pregnancy.
Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
propylene glycol
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Pregnancy-safe products containing propylene glycol
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Oxide Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick
100/100
La roche-posay
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Mineral Sunscreen For Face Spf 50
100/100
Unknown
NIVEA
100/100
serums
Disaar
Disaar vitamin C Serum
100/100
renovality
renovality Squalene Oil
100/100
UV Natural
UV Natural Sunscreen Spf 30+
100/100
Kérastase
K Résistance
100/100
Tulipán Negro
Deo stick for men sport
100/100
Eno
ENO
100/100
toners
La roche-posay
La Roche-Posay Serozinc Toner 50ml
100/100
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Frequently asked questions
- Is propylene glycol safe during pregnancy?
- FDA GRAS. No ECHA reproductive classification. Considered safe in pregnancy at cosmetic concentrations. Used in many prescription topicals during pregnancy.
- Is propylene glycol safe while breastfeeding?
- No harmonised reproductive/breastfeeding hazard and CIR/SCCS-level assessments do not identify specific lactation risks. Topical use can give low systemic exposure; transfer into human milk is not established as a safety concern in regulatory reviews (PubChem, CIR).
- Is propylene glycol safe for baby skin?
- No evidence of developmental or reproductive hazard specific to infants; however, because propylene glycol is a small, water‑miscible molecule with measurable dermal absorption in adults (PubChem, CosIng), exposure via infant skin is considered higher due to immature barrier and higher surface-area-to-weight (so exposure score increased by +1). CIR and typical regulatory reviews accept its use in baby products at usual concentrations.
- How does VeriMom score propylene glycol?
- VeriMom scores propylene glycol 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 propylene glycol?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to propylene glycol 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.