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I am 6 week pregnant. i use lip balm containing 1% octinoxate. i might absorb it when eating. heard it produce estrogen effect. will it hurt my baby?
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I'd stop using it, : As it it absorbed & does have an estrogen effect. The concentration that can cause a problem in humans is unknown.Check your sunscreens , also. Octinoxate is not stable in sunlight. So there are probably better & safer options. It's not recommended for pregnant women or children. Since you used it on a small surface area, it probably did no harm.
Answered 2/18/2013
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