VeriMomIs tin oxide safe during pregnancy?
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Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
tin oxide
NO KNOWN RISKS100
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Pregnancy-safe products containing tin oxide
Maybelline
Maybelline Master Contour Face Contouring Kit
100/100
L'oreal Paris
L'Oreal Paris Le Signature Eyeliner
100/100
L'OREAL NORGE AS
Maybelline Liner Tattoo Pencil Bold Brown 910
100/100
Pupa Milano
Pupa Milano Extreme Matt Blush
100/100
vanessaziletticosmetics
vanessaziletticosmetics Honey Glow
100/100
3INA
3INA The 24H Eye Stick 945
100/100
Vogue
Sombra color de larga duración
100/100
L'OREAL NORGE AS
Magic Retouch 9.3 Light Blond
100/100
L'OREAL NORGE AS
Maybelline Liner Tattoo Pencil Charcoal 901
100/100
make up forever
Make Up Forever Aqua Resist Color Pencil Eyeliner
100/100
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Frequently asked questions
- Is tin oxide safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised CLP reproductive classification found for tin oxide (CAS 18282-10-5) and no CIR or SCCS safety opinion identifying reproductive hazard. Inorganic tin oxide is an insoluble, poorly absorbed oxide (PubChem, ECHA dossiers/COSING) and organotin compounds (the known reproductive/endocrine hazards) are distinct chemical classes and not relevant to inorganic tin oxide.
- Is tin oxide safe while breastfeeding?
- No evidence of reproductive or lactation-specific toxicity for inorganic tin oxide; no harmonised classification or CIR/SCCS concerns. Given very low dermal/systemic availability reported in regulatory dossiers and PubChem, breastfeeding exposure risk from topical cosmetic use is negligible.
- Is tin oxide safe for baby skin?
- No infant-specific data showing increased hazard. Tin oxide is an insoluble inorganic pigment with negligible dermal absorption reported in registration data and COSING use; therefore hazard and mechanism scores remain 0. Because absorption is reported to be negligible, baby exposure was not up-rated.
- How does VeriMom score tin oxide?
- VeriMom scores tin oxide 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 tin oxide?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to tin oxide 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.