VeriMomIs silica safe during pregnancy?
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Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
silica
NO KNOWN RISKS100
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Pregnancy-safe products containing silica
Vogue
Sombra color de larga duración
100/100
Skinvisibles
Skinvisibles One Drop BB SPF 25
100/100
sans[ceuticals]
sans[ceuticals] Bio Active Body Exfoliant
100/100
ULTA Beauty
ULTA Beauty Single Eyeshadow - Cold Brew
100/100
make up forever
Make Up Forever Aqua Resist Color Pencil Eyeliner
100/100
Faces Canada
Faces Canada Ultime Pro Hd Intense Matte Lips + Primer
100/100
Clio
Clio Extreme Gelpresso Pencil Liner
100/100
Nyx
NYX Epic Wear
100/100
Clinique
Clinique Quickliner™ For Eyes Intense
100/100
bareMinerals
bareMinerals Spf25 Mineral Veil
100/100
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Frequently asked questions
- Is silica safe during pregnancy?
- Silica (silicon dioxide, CAS 7631-86-9) has no harmonised reproductive hazard classification in ECHA Annex VI and there is no credible evidence in regulatory sources that it causes reproductive or developmental toxicity following dermal cosmetic use. Aggregated PubChem GHS notifications list several hazard codes (user-provided), but these are not harmonised classifications and largely reflect inhalation/particle concerns for respirable crystalline forms rather than systemic reproductive effects; dermal absorption from cosmetic use is negligible (ECHA registration dossiers / CosIng information).
- Is silica safe while breastfeeding?
- No evidence that topical silica transfers into breastmilk or causes reproductive/lactation toxicity. Silica is particulate and not systemically bioavailable when used in typical cosmetic formulations, so maternal dermal use is not expected to pose a risk to a breastfed infant (supported by lack of harmonised CLP reproductive flags and ECHA dossier context).
- Is silica safe for baby skin?
- For infants 0–3 years, there is no specific evidence of reproductive or systemic toxicity from topical silica. Dermal absorption of non-nano amorphous silica is negligible; therefore exposure via baby skin is expected to be negligible. (Note: inhalation of respirable crystalline silica is a separate occupational hazard and is not relevant to normal topical cosmetic use.)
- How does VeriMom score silica?
- VeriMom scores silica 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 silica?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to silica 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.