Is zinc oxide safe during pregnancy?

Question

Bought a sunscreen and it has zinc oxide in it. Im 4 months now and being extra careful about everything i put on skin. Is this ingredient fine to use daily during pregnancy?

Samiha Parmar · Answer

In IVF, we are so careful with every chemical. My doctor confirmed that zinc oxide is absolutely safe for pregnant women, so don't stress.

Kavya Taneja · Answer

Ho na, physical sunscreens with zinc oxide are actually much safer than chemical ones. You can use it without any worry.

Mishti Lohia · Answer

I used diaper creams with zinc oxide for my baby and even on my own rashes. It is completely safe, you are doing a great job, mama.

Chinnamma Kumar · Answer

My MIL always said to avoid strong cosmetic creams during pregnancy. So I stuck to simple calamine lotion or zinc-based baby creams.

Babita Mondal · Answer

I am trying to conceive and also researching skincare. Zinc oxide is considered very safe by doctors, so you should be fine.

Nutan Mahajan · Answer

Yes, zinc oxide is totally safe in sunscreens or diaper rash creams! I used it daily while satisfying my weird pregnancy cravings, haha.

Bimla Ghosh · Answer

I switched to a zinc oxide sunscreen recently because chemical ones are restricted. Which product are you planning to use?

Usha Nair · Answer

It is generally safe as it doesn't absorb deep into the skin. But if you have any severe skin issues, ask your doctor before applying heavy creams.

Mythili Chetty · Answer

With twins, my skin went crazy! I used zinc oxide creams all the time for rashes. It's totally safe and works like a charm.

Gitanjali Bose · Answer

I overthink everything and googled all the chemical names! Zinc oxide is perfectly safe because it just sits on top of the skin, but check with your gynac if you are worried.