VeriMomIs pvp safe during pregnancy?
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Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
pvp
NO KNOWN RISKS100
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Pregnancy-safe products containing pvp
Lush
Lush Slap Stick Foundation
100/100
L'Oréal
Pure Active Hautklar Carbone
100/100
The co operative
Tea Tree Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser
100/100
Barbara Walden
Mousse Coiffante
100/100
Missha
MISSHA 4D Mascara (5ea) Set
99/100
Helena Professional
Helena Professional Hair Gel
99/100
Missha
MISSHA 4D Mascara (2ea) Set
99/100
Unknown
Splat Лечебные Травы
99/100
MISSHA 4D Mascara - 7g
99/100
heimish Watermelon Outdoor Soothing Sun Patch - 5 sets
99/100
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Frequently asked questions
- Is pvp safe during pregnancy?
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP, CAS 9003-39-8) is a high-molecular-weight polymer/former with no harmonised reproductive classification on ECHA Annex VI, no SCCS or CIR conclusions indicating reproductive hazard, and no credible animal or human reproductive toxicity data indicating teratogenicity. Its high molecular weight and polymeric nature lead to negligible dermal/systemic absorption from typical cosmetic use, so systemic exposure in pregnancy is expected to be negligible (CIR; ECHA; PubChem).
- Is pvp safe while breastfeeding?
- Given lack of reproductive/toxicology flags and very low dermal absorption of the polymer, transfer into breast milk is unlikely and no breastfeeding-specific hazards are identified in regulatory reviews (CIR; ECHA; PubChem).
- Is pvp safe for baby skin?
- No evidence of reproductive or developmental toxicity for PVP; mechanism of reproductive toxicity is not identified. However, because infant skin (0–3 yr) can allow greater percutaneous uptake per body weight for substances with measurable absorption, exposure scoring is increased by +1 relative to adults despite PVP’s generally negligible absorption — exposure is still low and no safety concerns are indicated by CIR/ECHA evaluations.
- How does VeriMom score pvp?
- VeriMom scores pvp 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 pvp?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to pvp 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.