Is Calcium Thioglycolate safe during pregnancy?
Active in hair removal creams. Reviews suggest depilatory creams (with waxing and shaving) over laser or electrolysis in pregnancy.
What the sources say
A review of cosmetic procedures in pregnancy recommends waxing, shaving and depilatory creams for unwanted hair rather than laser or electrolysis, which lack safety data. Depilatories act on the skin surface and mainly cause irritation or burns if left on too long. Limit: patch test first (pregnancy skin can be more sensitive), stick to the timing on the label, avoid broken skin. While breastfeeding, don't use on or near the breast.
Also listed as
calcium thioglycolate trihydrate, depilatory cream, hair removal cream, nair, veet
Sources
- NIH PubMed (peer-reviewed review): A review of the safety of cosmetic procedures during pregnancy and lactation (Int J Womens Dermatol, 2017)
- NIH PubMed (peer-reviewed review): Safety of skin care products during pregnancy (Can Fam Physician, 2011)
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.