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I am pregnant 6w and use kiehl's lip balm which contains 1% octinoxate. i heard octinoxate can produce estrogen like effect. will it hurt my baby?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Lip balm will not hurt your fetus.

Dr Sojico agreed

Answered 1/6/2021

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