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Is octinoxate 7.5% safe during pregnancy? i utilize a moisturizer that has this (on occasion). i'm pregnant 33w5d.

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Octinoxate: Through skin absorption, octinoxate can lead to reproductive as well as developmental toxicity. It is also known to damage the immune system in rare cases, impairing a person's ability to fight disease and repair tissue damage. Women who are pregnant should not use octinoxate because it produces estrogen-like effects. Use of octinoxate can cause endocrine disruptions.

Answered 8/20/2016

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