Pregnancy-Safe Osmia Skincare Products

May 24, 2023

by Sarah Villafranco, MD

Which Osmia Products Can I Use During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy is a great time to double check your labels (and to rub a divine body mousse all over your cute little belly!!). But scanning ingredients can be overwhelming, so we're here to make things a little easier. First of all, you can breathe easy knowing we don't use this stuff in our products—many of these skincare ingredients have potential health concerns, especially during pregnancy. But, since not all essential oils are perfect companions to your growing baby, we've outlined which are more suited to pregnancy, and which of our products should be used more sparingly. As always, email us with any questions!

WHICH OSMIA PRODUCTS ARE MADE WITH NO ESSENTIAL OILS?

This collection of products is made with no essential oils, and safe for use on your skin during and after pregnancy, as well as on your baby’s sensitive skin (except the Detox Mask—wait till they're teenagers for that one!).

Oh So Soap
Oh So Detox Soap
Naked Body Soap
Koal Body Soap
Naked Body Oil
Naked Body Mousse
Lip Doctor (contains lavender-infused oil but no essential oil)
Detox Exfoliating Mask
Purely Calm Gel Toner
Naked Unscented Hand Cream

WHICH OSMIA PRODUCTS ARE GENERALLY CONSIDERED SAFE DURING PREGNANCY?

These products either have low concentrations of pregnancy-safe essential oils or are considered safe for use because they get rinsed from the skin.

WHICH OSMIA PRODUCTS SHOULD I USE SPARINGLY DURING PREGNANCY?

Some of these products contain essential oils that are not recommended during pregnancy by many aromatherapists. The low concentrations of these oils are likely safe, but we want to provide a list for those who are extremely concerned about essential oil use during pregnancy.

Spotless Blemish Oil (small amount of parsley essential oil)
Light Body Oil (lemongrass essential oil)

** Disclaimer: Aromatherapy in pregnancy is a personal choice. We do not recommend the use of oral or undiluted essential oils during pregnancy unless working directly with an aromatherapist. We do think that moderate use of diluted, appropriate essential oils can contribute to a healthy, happy pregnancy. For more information on essential oils during pregnancy, click here.

OUR WELLNESS + SKINCARE EXPERT

Sarah Villafranco, MD

Dr. Sarah Villafranco attended Georgetown University Medical School, and went on to complete her residency in emergency medicine at George Washington University. She moved to Colorado, where she practiced as a board-certified emergency medicine physician at Aspen Valley Hospital, Snowmass Clinic, and Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, CO. After losing her mother to pancreatic cancer, she took a local soap making class, and fell in love with the chemistry and artistry of making soap. Sarah went into research mode and was alarmed to learn how many potentially harmful ingredients were in most skincare products on the market. She knew she could make better, safer products that were as effective (if not more so) than conventional products. After a few years of research and development, Sarah stepped away from the emergency room to launch Osmia Skincare in April of 2012. She remains a licensed physician in Colorado, and now helps people find healthier, happier skin as CEO of the brand.