Is Trolamine Salicylate safe during pregnancy?
No longer a permitted US sunscreen active (FDA cited safety concerns). Also used in some rub-on pain creams.
PregnancyNot recommended
BreastfeedingNot recommended
EvidenceModerate
What the sources say
FDA determined trolamine salicylate is not generally recognized as safe and effective as a sunscreen because of safety issues, and a 2026 final order removed it from the US sunscreen monograph. Choose zinc oxide or titanium dioxide sunscreen instead.
Common alternatives
Also listed as
tea-salicylate, triethanolamine salicylate
Sources
- FDA: Questions and Answers: FDA's regulatory actions on over-the-counter sunscreen
- AAD: Dermatologist-approved pregnancy skin care
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.