VeriMomIs urea safe during pregnancy?
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Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
urea
NO KNOWN RISKS93
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Frequently asked questions
- Is urea safe during pregnancy?
- Urea (CAS 57-13-6) is widely used as a topical humectant and keratolytic; regulatory safety assessments (CIR) consider it safe as used in cosmetics and there is no harmonised reproductive classification in ECHA Annex VI. No convincing animal or human reproductive/teratogenic data indicate hazard (PubMed/ECHA registration summaries show no H360/H361 classification). Topical use results in low but measurable dermal absorption, so exposure during pregnancy is low.
- Is urea safe while breastfeeding?
- No evidence that topical urea causes reproductive or lactation-related toxicity; no harmonised classification or SCCS/CIR warnings. Dermal absorption from cosmetic use is low but measurable, so maternal systemic exposure (and potential transfer to breastmilk) is expected to be low.
- Is urea safe for baby skin?
- No infant-specific reproductive/toxic concerns identified. Because urea is a small, water‑soluble molecule with measurable dermal absorption in adults, exposure scoring is increased by one for infants (immature skin, higher surface-area-to-weight), giving moderate exposure potential for 0–3 yr when applied topically.
- How does VeriMom score urea?
- VeriMom scores urea 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 urea?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to urea 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.