Should I stop using my sunscreen if I'm pregnant
Use the free tool — SkinSafeMom
Should I stop using my sunscreen because I'm pregnant?
Not automatically. This guide is based only on what SkinSafeMom describes: a free tool that checks your ingredient list against what ACOG and the FDA say to avoid or ask about during pregnancy. It does not tell you to stop using anything. Any change to your skincare routine should be confirmed with your doctor before you act on it.
What the ACOG and FDA guidance covers
According to the material, ACOG and the FDA have lists of ingredients to avoid or ask about in pregnancy. SkinSafeMom checks the ingredient list you paste against these lists. The material does not spell out which specific ingredients are on those lists — you would need to paste your own product's ingredients to see the results for your situation.
How to check your own sunscreen or cream
- Paste the ingredient list from your face cream, serum, or sunscreen into SkinSafeMom.
- The tool compares it to what ACOG and the FDA say to avoid or ask about during pregnancy.
- It shows safer options next to your product, along with price, ship time, and sources, so you can compare.
What this tool can and cannot do
SkinSafeMom is free and does not require a login. This is not medical advice. The tool is meant to help you have better questions ready — it does not replace a conversation with your doctor or OB. You still need to confirm with your doctor before deciding what is safe for you.
The material does not say whether the ingredient lists you paste are saved or stored anywhere. Beyond "free, no login," we cannot confirm more than that.
For the safer-option suggestions, the comparison shows price, ship time, and sources so you can see where the information comes from. It is still worth double-checking current price and availability directly with the seller before you buy.
What to do next
Use the free SkinSafeMom tool to paste your own sunscreen, serum, or face cream ingredient list. It will read your own ingredients and numbers, check them against what ACOG and the FDA flag for pregnancy, and show you safer options with price, ship time, and sources — so you have real information ready before you talk to your doctor.