Which Bioderma Products Are Safe for Pregnant Women?

PRODUCT NAMEFULL INGREDIENTS
Bioderma Sensibio H2OAqua/​Water/​Eau, PEG-6 Caprylic/​Capric Glycerides, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Bromide, Disodium EDTA.
Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant Aqua/​Water/​Eau, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Propanediol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Citrate, PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate, Laureth-2, Fructooligosaccharides, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate.
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Serum Aqua/​Water/​Eau, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, C15-19 Alkane, Squalane, Cellulose, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carnosine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Mannitol, Xylitol, Tocopherol, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Rhamnose, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Citric Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10.
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume Aqua/​Water/​Eau, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum/​Mineral Oil/​Huile Minerale, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Sucrose Stearate, Canola /​ Canola Oil /​ Huile De Colza, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Beta-Sitosterol, Xylitol, Zinc Gluconate, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Palmitamide Mea, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Rhamnose, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NP, Mannitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Ceramide EOP.
Bioderma Atoderm Levres Restorative Lip BalmParaffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil/Huile Minerale, Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Paraffin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Hexyl Laurate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Tocopherol, BHT, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Citric Acid.

PRODUCTS TO CONSIDER USING DURING PREGNANCY

PRODUCT NAMEFULL INGREDIENTS
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing OilEthylhexyl Palmitate, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Aqua/​Water/​Eau, Sodium PCA, Propanediol, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate [1].
Bioderma Sensibio AR CreamAqua/Water/Eau, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Glycerin, Tridecyltrimellitate, Glycol Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Canola Oil, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Glycyrrhetinic Acid [1], Glycine Soja (Soybean) Germ Extract, Allantoin, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycol Stearate, Peg-2 Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hydroxide.
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel-Crème Aqua/​Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate [1], Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Mannitol, Polysorbate 20, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Sodium Citrate, Polyquaternium-51, Fructooligosaccharides, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract.
Bioderma Sensibio Eye Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Xylitol, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid [1], Rhamnose, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylcellulose.

[1] Licorice is recommended to be used in moderation during pregnancy because it is associated with increased blood pressure in mothers and decreased cognitive function in children at birth. However, the licorice content identified in studies is 250g (equivalent to one cup of water per week). This amount is much higher than the concentration of licorice extract used in cosmetics. Therefore, mothers may consider using cosmetics containing this ingredient during pregnancy. However, for better safety, it is advisable to consult with a doctor. (Source: Health)

PRODUCTS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE DURING PREGNANCY

See details: Skincare Ingredients to Avoid During Pregnancy

PRODUCT NAMEFULL INGREDIENTS
Bioderma Sebium H2OWater, PEG-6 Caprylic/​Capric Glycerides, Sodium Citrate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Sulfate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Cetrimonium Bromide, Fragrance (Parfum) [2].
Bioderma Sebium Gel Moussant Water (Aqua), Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, PEG-40 Glyceryl Cocoate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Coceth Sulfate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Copper Sulfate, Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Sodium Chloride, Xylitol, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Rhamnose, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Methylparaben [3], Sodium Propylparaben [3], Fragrance (Parfum) [2].
Bioderma Hydrabio SerumAqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Xylitol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trideceth-6, Disodium Edta, Niacinamide, Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexyldecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rhamnose, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Extract, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance (Parfum) [2].
Bioderma Pigmentbio C ConcentrateAqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Lysine, Azelaic Acid, Mannitol, Xylitol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Andrographis Paniculata Leaf Extract, Rhamnose, Saccharide Isomerate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Tocopherol, Fructooligosaccharides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Fragrance (Parfum) [2].
Bioderma Atoderm Stick LevresParaffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil/Huile Minerale, Synthetic Wax, Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline, Paraffin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire D’Abeille, Bht, Citric Acid, Fragrance [2].
Bioderma Sebium Pore RefinerAqua/Water/Eau, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil/Huile Minerale, Silica, Pentylene Glycol, Trideceth-6, 1,2-Hexanediol, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Xylitol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Dodecyl Gallate, Rhamnose, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum) [2].
Bioderma Sébium Mat ControlAqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Zinc Gluconate, Disodium Edta, Salicylic Acid, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Dodecyl Gallate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance (Parfum) [2].
Bioderma Hydrabio Gel-CremeAqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Squalane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, C14-22 Alcohols, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Steareth-21, Disodium Edta, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Mannitol, Xylitol, Hexyldecanol, Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone, Rhamnose, Malachite Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Extract, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Tocopherol, Fragrance (Parfum) [2].
Bioderma Hydrabio MasqueAqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Xylitol, Glycol Palmitate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Corn Starch Modified, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide [Nano], Arachidyl Glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Disiloxane, Fructooligosaccharides, Disodium Edta, Mannitol, Xanthan Gum, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hexyldecanol, Alumina, Xylitylglucoside, Stearic Acid, Anhydroxylitol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glucose, Tocopherol, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Extract, Rhamnose, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance (Parfum) [2].
Bioderma Atoderm 2-in-1 Dry Body OilC15-19 Alkane, Squalane, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Fragrance (Parfum) [2], Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract.

[2] Fragrance/Parfum on product labels represents a mixture of many undisclosed chemicals and fragrance components. It has the potential to cause skin irritation. This ingredient can also be absorbed through the skin and found in breast milk. Notably, fragrances often contain Phthalates, a solvent that helps fix the fragrance but can act like a hormone and interfere with the body’s endocrine system. Moreover, recent studies from Harvard indicate that exposure to phthalates during pregnancy may increase the likelihood of the child experiencing motor skill and language development issues. Therefore, mothers should minimize exposure to phthalates by avoiding cosmetics containing artificial fragrances. (Source: EWG and Harvard Health)

[3] Research findings indicate a correlation between exposure to Parabens before birth and birth outcomes such as birth weight, gestational age, and height in pregnant women. Specifically, the concentrations of methyl and propyl parabens in maternal urine are positively correlated with birth weight in mothers with the GSTM1 and GSTT1-null genotype. In other words, the absorption of parabens may lead to increased birth weight in women. Therefore, this ingredient is not recommended for use during pregnancy. (Source: MDPI)

NOTE:

  • The list of product ingredients is updated from the official website of the brand. However, it may change with each production batch.
  • Any product, even if considered safe, may still cause irritation for some individuals with special skin types. Therefore, mothers should discontinue use and consult a doctor if any unusual skin reactions occur.
  • The product classification table is based on excluding ingredients that may pose risks to the skin or health of pregnant women. However, this does not represent confirmation by medical professionals regarding the safety of any product. We disclaim responsibility for users’ decisions.

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