Is tranexamic acid safe during pregnancy?
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Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
tranexamic acid
NO KNOWN RISKS93
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Pregnancy-safe products containing tranexamic acid

FELI Naurals
FELI Naurals AM/PM Intensive Dark Spot Treatment
99/100

Wild Science
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House of Dohwa
House of Dohwa Rice Bran Powder Wash
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Saturday Skin
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98/100

Mamonde
Mamonde Rose Blemish Clearing Serum
98/100

SOME BY MI Sun Protection Set C
98/100

Voolga
Voolga Astaxanthin Tranexamic Acid Serum
98/100

Innisfree
innisfree Vitamin C Green Tea Enzyme Brightening Serum - 30ml (1ea) X Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule - 30ml (1ea)
98/100

Dr. Melaxin TX Cream - 50ml
98/100

Typology
Typology Hyperpigmentation And Firming Serum Tranexamic Acid 5% + Tetrapeptide
98/100
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Frequently asked questions
- Is tranexamic acid safe during pregnancy?
- No harmonised reproductive classification in ECHA Annex VI and no credible evidence of teratogenicity in human or animal studies at relevant exposures for topical use (systemic tranexamic acid has clinical use in pregnancy without demonstrated teratogenicity; see peer‑reviewed literature). Topical cosmetic use has low but measurable dermal absorption, so exposure is non‑zero but not high.
- Is tranexamic acid safe while breastfeeding?
- No regulatory harmonised reproductive hazard and no convincing evidence of reproductive or lactation-specific toxicity. Systemic TXA is used clinically and appears not to be a human reproductive toxin; topical cosmetic exposure is low but measurable so minimal transfer to milk is expected.
- Is tranexamic acid safe for baby skin?
- Hazard and mechanism: no infant‑specific reproductive or developmental hazards identified. Exposure: because infant skin has higher permeability, increase exposure score by +1 compared with adults (measurable dermal absorption for topical use → adult e=1 → infant e=2).
- How does VeriMom score tranexamic acid?
- VeriMom scores tranexamic 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 tranexamic acid?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to tranexamic 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.