Is Ceramides safe during pregnancy?
Skin-barrier lipids found naturally in skin. A good pick for dry, itchy pregnancy skin.
PregnancyGenerally safe
BreastfeedingGenerally safe
EvidenceLimited
What the sources say
Ceramides are lipids that occur naturally in the skin barrier and are used in moisturizers. AAD recommends regular moisturizing during pregnancy with a product made for your skin type. No sources raise pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns; pregnancy-specific studies are not available, so evidence is rated limited.
Also listed as
ceramide, ceramide 1, ceramide 2, ceramide 3, ceramide 6-ii, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide eos, ceramide np, ceramide ns, phytosphingosine, sphingolipids
Sources
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.