Concerned: is anybody using Aveeno daily moisturizer lotion ?

NerdyMom2 · March 2014

i have been using Aveeno daily moisturizer all over my body through out my pregnancy, I got concerned that the active ingredient is Dimethicone 1.2 % and I have been using alot of it ! I couldnt find anything online about it, just to ease my mind has anybody else used alot of it while pregnant ? Thanks !

Mizoo · March 2014

I've never heard anything about it not being safe. It's also used in quite a few hair products.

I don't think you have anything to worry about, but if you're still concerned just ask your OB.

NerdyMom2 · March 2014

Thanks !

blessednewmom1 · March 2014

I've used it daily for this current pregnancy and when I was pregnant with ds, too. I think it is safe....it's not like we are eating it.

WashingtonQueen · March 2014

NerdyMom2 said:

i have been using Aveeno daily moisturizer all over my body through out my pregnancy, I got concerned that the active ingredient is Dimethicone 1.2 % and I have been using alot of it ! I couldnt find anything online about it, just to ease my mi.
nd has anybody else used alot of it while pregnant ? Thanks !

You randomly became concerned about lotion? You have never heard anything about this particular ingredient yet you are all of a sudden freaking out? And you can't find anything online saying it is dangerous, but again, you are still worried.... Chill out.

NerdyMom2 · March 2014

Thanks all

dragonfly711 · March 2014

I use Aveeno on my face all the time.

maggiesimpson · March 2014

You should be fine. Besides, what's done is done. If it still worries you though it's never to late to switch to something natural like aloe, shea butter, coconut oil, or grapeseed oil. They are better for you and completely natural, so no chemicals with unknown long term effects. I use baby oil myself. Stopped using lotion a few years ago after my coworkers and I accidentally spilled some on a sidewalk and it stained. Seriously, it is still there 3 years later surviving all sorts of weather. If it does that to concrete what is it doing to you.

Here is a slideshow about some of these moisturizers if you are interested. https://www.slideshare.net/jefftapper/whats-under-your-skin
Personally, I have felt better since eliminating unnecessary ingredients in the majority of my life. I'm not saying I'm completely natural or organic, but that I am more aware and opt for the simpler choice when I can.

awc1986 · March 2014

Aveeno is one of the best lotions you can use. My mum used it when she was having cancer treatment which really dried her skin out. She had to be super careful about chemicals getting into her system and they recommended Aveeno. It's great for exczema too.

LoveOBX630 · March 2014

I know it is helpful for eczema...coming from a person who has it and whose husband has it also, it's great stuff. I think you're fine!

NerdyMom2 · March 2014

Thank you all, I feel much better, I like it alot my skin was very dry in winter nothing else was helping, now im switching to palmers for the belly and st.ives or bath& body works for the body, both are paraben and phthalate free, thanks again for easing my mind everyone

jenb_99 · March 2014

Dimethicone is a liquid silicone. It's fine. Totally safe. It's in a lot of baby lotions, creams, and diaper rash treatments too.

Katrinamu · March 2014

Jen-b99 is right. It's just a slip agent. The 1.5% makes it sound like its a drug, but it's nothing that penetrates your skin like retinol. It's in a bizillion things. Absolutely nothing to worry about so keep on using it.

NerdyMom2 · March 2014

Thank you all

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