A lot of people apply products to their skin and hair without giving it a second thought that an ingredient in what they’re using could be harmful should they become pregnant. A lot of ingredients could also affect your hormones, and in turn affect your fertility. If you think about it, our skin is our largest organ. Everything you put on your skin goes into your bloodstream, and yes, will go straight to your baby once you’re pregnant. That’s why when I knew I was going to try to get pregnant, it was time to switch up my pregnancy skin care routine to include all natural, hormone-friendly beauty products that are safe for IVF and pregnancy.
Fertility & Pregnancy Safe Skincare
A list of my tried and trusted clean beauty products, pregnancy-safe skincare, and Non-Toxic Beauty Products to Use During Pregnancy, IVF or While Trying to Conceive.
Beauty Product Ingredients to Avoid While Pregnant
There are some major skin care and cosmetic ingredients to avoid while pregnant. These include anything containing:
- Aluminum chloride hexahydrate: Found in antiperspirant; check for aluminum chloride hexahydrate and aluminium chlorohydrate.
- Beta hydroxy acids: Salicylic acid, 3-hydroxypropionic acid, trethocanic acid and tropic acid.
- Chemical sunscreens: Avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, oxybenzone, oxtinoxate, menthyl anthranilate and oxtocrylene.
- Diethanolamine (DEA): Found in hair and body products; stay clear of diethanolamine, oleamide DEA, lauramide DEA and cocamide DEA.
- Dihydroxyacetone (DHA): Found in spray self-tanners; could be harmful if inhaled.
- Formaldehyde: Found in hair straightening treatments, nail polishes and eyelash glue; look for formaldehyde, quaternium-15, dimethyl-dimethyl (DMDM), hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, and 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (bromopol).
- Hydroquinone: A lightening agent; abstain from hydroquinone, idrochinone and quinol/1-4 dihydroxy benzene/1-4 hydroxy benzene.
- Parabens: Keep away from propyl, butyl, isopropyl, isobutyl and methyl parabens.
- Phthalates: Found in products with synthetic fragrances and nail polishes; avoid diethyl and dibutyl especially.
- Retinol: Vitamin A, retinoic acid, retinyl palmitate, retinaldehyde, adapalene, tretinoin, tazarotene and isotretinoin.
- Thioglycolic acid: Found in chemical hair removers; can also be labeled acetyl mercaptan, mercaptoacetate, mercaptoacetic acid and thiovanic acid.
- Toluene: Found in nail polishes; skip methylbenzene, toluol and antisal 1a.
How do I know if a product is Pregnancy Safe?
So, get used to reading labels while you’re pregnant, because you’ll be doing a lot of it! I read the label before I put anything in my mouth or on my skin and try to use organic everything when possible and reasonable. I found a great App that I use a lot while shopping for pregnancy skincare products and cosmetics. It’s called Think Dirty, and all you have to do is scan a product’s barcode, and it will tell you exactly whether it is harmful to you or your baby. You can check that out the app HERE.
Pregnancy Meal Plans and Guides
So, what to do when all of your favorite products could potentially harm your unborn child? Swap them out! In today’s market there are a TON of all natural beauty products for pregnancy (that are effective!), that keep your pregnancy skincare and beauty routine in check, while also keeping you and baby safe. I will say that, for me, finding the right all natural products took a lot of trial and error. You have to try a lot of products before you find what works best for you (and your changing body).
So, after trying a ton of all natural and organic beauty products, below are a few of my absolute favorite all natural beauty products for pregnancy and trying to conceive.
Radiant Wellness: Why Care by Foods for Fertility Is a Game-Changer for Every Woman
In the journey of womanhood—from the early days of trying to conceive (TTC), through pregnancy, and into breastfeeding and nurturing motherhood—your body deserves the purest, most supportive care. Care by Foods for Fertility was created with exactly that in mind: a thoughtful skincare and haircare line designed to nourish, protect, and empower women with products that complement their reproductive health and lifestyle.
What makes this brand so special? It’s fertility-friendly at its core. Free of harsh chemicals, hormone-disrupting ingredients, and synthetic fragrances, each product is formulated with sensitive, hormonally shifting bodies in mind.
Let’s dive into each product and explore the gentle yet powerful qualities that make Care by Foods for Fertility a top-tier choice for radiant wellness.
- Ultra-gentle formula perfect for sensitive hormonal skin
- Removes makeup and impurities without stripping natural oils
- Fragrance-free and alcohol-free, ideal for pregnancy-related sensitivities
- Enriched with calming botanicals to soothe inflamed or acne-prone skin
Care Sensitive Skin Oil-To-Milk Cleanser
- Transforms from oil to milk for a hydrating deep cleanse
- Non-comedogenic, great for skin that's more reactive during pregnancy
- Infused with skin-loving omegas and antioxidants
- Perfect for women avoiding harsh surfactants or foaming agents
Fertility & Pregnancy Safe Skincare
A list of my tried and trusted clean beauty products, pregnancy-safe skincare, and Non-Toxic Beauty Products to Use During Pregnancy, IVF or While Trying to Conceive.
- Paraben-free for safe, everyday use
- Hydrates without disrupting scalp balance, even during hormonal shifts
- Contains plant-based moisturizers to relieve dry or irritated scalp
- Safe for postpartum hair and scalp changes
- Silicone-free hydration that doesn’t weigh down fine, thinning hair
- Restores elasticity and softness to hair impacted by hormonal changes
- Rich in natural emollients and proteins
- Supports recovery from pregnancy-related dryness and breakage
Care Keratin Shine Leave-In Hair Mist
- Boosts shine and strength with plant-based keratin
- Lightweight mist protects hair from daily stressors
- No synthetic fragrance or alcohol, safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Perfect for quick postpartum hair pick-me-ups
Care Rosemary Hair & Scalp Strengthening Oil
- Rosemary oil known to stimulate scalp circulation, supporting hair growth
- Ideal for postpartum hair thinning
- Combines herbs that promote hair health without hormone disruption
- Nourishes follicles while calming irritated scalp
Care Nourishing Rich Face Cream
- Delivers deep hydration for hormonally stressed or sensitive skin
- Packed with natural lipids and botanical extracts
- Free from artificial dyes or irritating preservatives
- Soothes dryness, flakiness, and inflammation often common during pregnancy
- Luxurious serum that supports skin elasticity
- Infused with plant oils and vitamin-rich botanicals
- Helps prevent stretch marks during pregnancy and postpartum. (Check out the some tips on stretch mark prevention and management in this blog post.)
- Absorbs quickly with no greasy residue
- A gentle cleanser with mild surfactants
- Nourishing enough for daily use—even for baby bath time
- Hypoallergenic properties, making it safe for pregnancy and sensitive skin
- Leaves skin soft and balanced without disrupting the skin microbiome
Whether you're nurturing life or caring for your own well-being, Care by Foods for Fertility offers a safe haven in personal care—products that feel as good to use as they are beneficial for your body and your fertility journey. No harsh chemicals. No gimmicks. Just mindful ingredients and loving formulas for every season of womanhood.
