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Best Pregnancy-Safe Personal Care Products (OB/GYN Reviewed)

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Navigating skincare, haircare, and body products during pregnancy can feel overwhelming. This list features pregnancy-safe personal care products that avoid common ingredients doctors recommend skipping during pregnancy—like retinoids, salicylic acid...
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Skincare Essentials (Face + Sunscreen)

Keep it simple and effective: Gentle cleansers, hydrating serums/moisturizers, and mineral sunscreens help protect and nourish your skin without unnecessary irritation or harsh actives. During pregnancy, ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide,...

 
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Fragrance-free and non-stripping, this cleanser is gentle enough for even the most sensitive pregnancy skin.
8.0 oz Gentle Skin Cleanser Face Wash, For Sensitive Skin - Cetaphil | Ulta Beauty
 
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Lightweight and soothing with niacinamide and ceramides to restore your skin barrier without irritation.
1.3 oz Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer with Niacinamide - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
 
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Delivers deep hydration with no active ingredients to avoid — perfect for dryness or tight skin.
Hydrating Serum 1.0 oz Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
 
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100% mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide; tinted and hydrating for everyday wear.
EltaMD UV AOX Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF50
 
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Great for face and body, this formula avoids chemical filters and is fragrance-free and reef-safe.
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen

Body Care (Lotion, Stretch Marks, Deodorant)

Your body is doing big things — support it with ultra-moisturizing products made to soothe stretching skin and minimize dryness or itchiness. These picks are free from retinoids and harsh chemicals often avoided during pregnancy.

 
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Rich in shea butter and aloe; free from synthetic fragrance and parabens. Soaks in well and smells natural!
Earth Mama Belly Butter Maternity Moisturizer 8oz 2-Pack
 
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Helps improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks; lightweight and fast-absorbing with vitamin E!
Bio-Oil Skincare Body Oil Serum 6.7 Oz
 
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Affordable and beloved for a reason — deep moisture with cocoa butter, vitamin E, and collagen!
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Stretch Mark Lotion 8.5oz
 
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All-natural balm with olive oil, beeswax, and herbs; perfect for massaging on growing bellies!
Motherlove Pregnant Belly Salve 4 oz Organic
 
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Dermatologist-developed and packed with plant-based oils to boost elasticity and tone.
Nourishing Stretch Mark Cream
 
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Aluminum-free and made with simple, safe ingredients; perfect for extra-sensitive skin during pregnancy!
Native Solid Deodorant - Unscented - Aluminum-Free 2.65oz
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Hair + Lip Care

Pregnancy hormones can mess with your hair and make lips more prone to dryness. These gentle and effective products are safe, soothing, and free from irritating ingredients.

 
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Free of sulfates, parabens, and phthalates — a moisturizing option for curly or dry hair.
SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo - 3.2 fl oz
 
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Hydrating and gentle, this shampoo smells amazing and works for most hair types without harsh chemicals!
13.0 oz Nourishing + Coconut Milk Shampoo - OGX | Ulta Beauty
 
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A classic — packed with beeswax and vitamin E to keep lips soft and nourished!
Burt's Bees Lip Balm Original Beeswax 4-Pack
 
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Technically for nursing, but super effective for severely dry lips and totally safe to ingest!
Lansinoh Lanolin Lip Balm, 2 Pack, 0.25 oz

Pregnancy-Safe Makeup

You don’t have to give up makeup — just be smart about ingredients! These clean, pregnancy-safe brands avoid harmful additives while giving you a healthy glow.

 
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Combines light coverage, skincare, and mineral SPF in one clean beauty fave — no harsh ingredients!!!
Diaz ST7 Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 - ILIA | Ulta Beauty
 
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Talc-free, clean, and non-comedogenic; gives buildable coverage and natural sun protection.
Neutral Medium 15 ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 - bareMinerals | Ulta Beauty
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From Jessica Alba’s clean beauty line — blends beautifully and made without parabens, phthalates, or talc.
Honest Beauty 2-in-1 Creme Blush + Lip Rose Pink
 
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Glossy, non-sticky shine with clean ingredients and no artificial fragrance.
Clean ShineOn Jelly Lip Gloss - Tower 28 Beauty | Sephora
 
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Creamy, clean formula with skincare ingredients built in — brightens without creasing or clogging!
Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer and Daytime Eye Cream - Kosas | Sephora