Navigating skincare during pregnancy and breastfeeding can feel overwhelming. Hormones shift, ingredients suddenly become questionable, and many people experience new concerns like pigmentation, sensitivity, or breakouts.

One important thing to remember:
No brand can claim its entire range is universally “safe for pregnancy.” Every person’s skin, medical history, and pregnancy journey is different, which is why we always recommend consulting your doctor before starting any new product.

That said, many customers — and I personally — have comfortably used the full Sabbia Co skincare range during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Our formulations are intentionally designed to be gentle, barrier-supportive, and free from common irritants.

Ingredients to Avoid During Pregnancy

When reviewing your current skincare, keep an eye out for ingredients known to cause irritation or disrupt the skin barrier — especially during pregnancy when skin is more reactive.

Ingredients commonly avoided or approached with caution include:

• Phenoxyethanol – A synthetic preservative that can irritate sensitive skin or compromise the barrier.

• Ethylhexylglycerin – Often paired with phenoxyethanol; may trigger irritation.

• Synthetic fragrance + perfume – A leading cause of sensitivity, dermatitis, and pigmentation flare-ups.

• Drying alcohols – Can weaken the skin barrier and increase inflammation.

• Excess preservatives + synthetics – Can mask deeper irritation until damage appears months later.

• Retinoids (vitamin A derivatives) – Typically avoided unless approved by your healthcare provider.

• Chemical SPF filters – Some choose to avoid them due to sensitising effects.

During pregnancy, skin often becomes more reactive, meaning ingredients you previously tolerated may suddenly contribute to pigmentation, redness, or breakouts.

Why Barrier Health Matters Even More During Pregnancy

A damaged skin barrier can show up as:

• Increased pigmentation (melasma)

• Redness and irritation

• Sensitivity to products

• Breakouts or congestion

• Uneven skin texture

Many conventional skincare formulas contain humectants and silicones that make the skin feel soft — but meanwhile, hidden irritation slowly builds beneath the surface. Often the real damage becomes visible 3–6 months later or when the product is discontinued.

This is why a barrier-led, low-tox skincare routine becomes so valuable during pregnancy.

How Sabbia Co Supports Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Skin

At Sabbia Co, our entire formulation philosophy centres on repairing and strengthening the skin barrier with clean, natural, clinically supported ingredients.

Our products are free from:

• Excess preservatives

• Alcohol

• Silicones

• Parabens

• Sulphates (SLS/SLES)

• GMOs

• Mineral oils

• PEGs

• Chemical UV filters

• Petrolatum

• Synthetic fragrance

• Essential oils

• Synthetic colours

This makes our range supportive for sensitive, hormonal, or compromised skin — which is exactly what many people experience during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

By focusing on barrier repair, many customers report improvements in:

• Sensitivity and redness

• Uneven skin tone

• Hormonal breakouts

• Pigmentation

• Skin resilience and hydration

Common Skin Concerns During Pregnancy (and How to Help Them)

Melasma + Pigmentation

Hormonal pigmentation is extremely common. Gentle exfoliation, vitamin C alternatives, and barrier-repair ingredients can help minimise the appearance of dark patches.

Breakouts + Congestion

Hormonal fluctuations can trigger acne even if you’ve never had it. Avoid stripping cleansers or strong actives — support instead with soothing, non-comedogenic ingredients.

Sensitivity + Redness

A compromised barrier is often the root cause. Prioritise hydration, omega-rich oils, and anti-inflammatory botanicals.

Dryness + Dehydration

Choose humectants paired with protective emollients — not silicones — to help the skin retain moisture without causing congestion.

Are Sabbia Co Products Safe for Pregnancy?

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, skincare needs can vary greatly, so no brand can guarantee products are universally “safe for pregnancy.” Because every person’s medical history and circumstances are different, we always recommend checking with your doctor before starting anything new.

What we can share is that both myself and many of our customers have comfortably used the entire Sabbia Co range throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding. Our products are made with clean, natural, plant-derived ingredients and are free from excess preservatives, alcohol, silicones, parabens, sulphates, GMOs, mineral oils, PEGs, chemical UV filters, petrolatum, synthetic fragrance, essential oils, and synthetic colours.

If reviewing your current routine, look out for common irritants such as phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, synthetic fragrance, and drying alcohols—these can weaken the skin barrier over time and contribute to sensitivity or pigmentation.

Our formulations focus on repairing and supporting the skin barrier with proven natural ingredients, which often help reduce redness, breakouts, uneven texture, and sensitivity.

If you’d like personalised recommendations, I’m always happy to help.

For a deeper dive, including ingredient explanations and skin tips, explore the full guide here: