Is Vitamin E safe during pregnancy?
Antioxidant and moisturizer. Listed as a safe antioxidant for skin care in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
PregnancyGenerally safe
BreastfeedingGenerally safe
EvidenceLimited
What the sources say
A 2025 review of skin care and sunscreen for pregnant and breastfeeding women lists vitamin E among safe antioxidants and safe agents for people prone to hyperpigmentation. Topical vitamin E can occasionally cause allergic skin reactions. Evidence specific to pregnancy is limited.
Also listed as
alpha-tocopherol, d-alpha-tocopherol, dl-alpha-tocopherol, mixed tocopherols, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, tocopheryl linoleate
Sources
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.