VeriMomIs succinic acid safe during pregnancy?
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Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
succinic acid
NO KNOWN RISKS93
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Pregnancy-safe products containing succinic acid
Fation
Fation Nosca 9 Trouble Cream
99/100
Kao
Kao Curel Intensive Moisture Care Moisture Repair Sheet Mask (10ea)
99/100
Fation
FATION Real Fit Collagen Firming Mask - 5pcs
99/100
Fation
FATION Nosca9 Deep Pore Cleansing Foam - 150ml
99/100
Fation
FATION Nosca9 UV Aging Barrier Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ - 40ml
99/100
Rohto Mentholatum AD Lotion - 200g
99/100
Fation
FATION Glucose Hydro Cream - 90ml
99/100
Fation
FATION Nosca9 Cleansing Gel - 200ml
99/100
Soulflower
Soulflower 20% Vitamin C Serum
99/100
Kao
Kao Curel Intensive Moisture Care Body Wash - 420ml
99/100
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Frequently asked questions
- Is succinic acid safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised CLP reproductive classification (ECHA Annex VI) and no credible peer‑reviewed or regulatory evidence of teratogenicity or reproductive toxicity for succinic acid (CAS 110-15-6). Succinic acid is a small, polar endogenous metabolic intermediate; systemic exposure from typical topical cosmetic use is expected to be low but measurable. Sources reviewed (ECHA registration summaries / CLP listings, PubChem, CosIng, EWG) do not flag reproductive hazards.
- Is succinic acid safe while breastfeeding?
- No evidence of reproductive or lactation-specific toxicity, and no harmonised classification. The small, polar nature of succinic acid implies low but potentially measurable systemic exposure after topical use; however, no data indicate transfer into human milk or breastfed infant effects.
- Is succinic acid safe for baby skin?
- No infant‑specific reproductive/toxicity data or regulatory flags. Because infant skin has higher surface‑area‑to‑body‑weight and an immature barrier, exposure scoring is increased by +1 relative to adults (adult e=1 → infant e=2). There is no evidence to increase hazard or mechanism scores for infants.
- How does VeriMom score succinic acid?
- VeriMom scores succinic acid 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 succinic acid?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to succinic acid 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.