"Because oxybenzone is a known endocrine-disrupting chemical, the concern for use in pregnancy is that it could disrupt hormones and cause permanent damage to mother and baby," explains Westbay. It's nuanced, but some studies do link chemical actives to fetal conditions. Why aren’t all sunscreens considered safe for use during pregnancy? But in the meantime, we rounded up 10 of the best pregnancy-safe sunscreens to keep on hand during your pregnancy and beyond-plus, keep reading for more info about sunscreen safety from Moradfar and Rachel Westbay, Board Certified Dermatologist at Marmur Medical. When in doubt, the best thing to do is consult your doctor. "Although this topic has been debatable considering there are ongoing studies questioning the safety of these ingredients, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are deemed GRASE-generally recognized as safe and effective-by the FDA," says Moradfar. "Trace amounts of chemical sunscreens have been shown to transfer into the bloodstream or even breast milk." However, if you slip up and use a chemical SPF instead of a mineral formula, there's no reason to panic-studies on the topic are very limited (keep scrolling for more on that). "Not all sunscreens are considered safe for pregnancy because they contain ingredients that can be harmful to a fetus," explains Roberta Moradfar, board-certified advanced aesthetics nurse practitioner and founder of EFFACÈ Aesthetics. Because SPF should always be in your routine-whether you're pregnant or not-it's important to know what products are safe to use. We have an entire guide dedicated to pregnancy-safe skincare, but at the moment we're focusing on one thing in particular: sunscreen.
No matter your regular wellness routine, pregnancy is bound to change things up.
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