Is Neutrogena Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Face Scrub 125mL Pregnancy & Lactation Safe?
Review the flags Standard: Pregnancy & Lactation
Pass with caution (watchlist items present)
1 of 30 flagged (0 high-risk, 1 watchlist) — Score 8.5/10
Cosmetiqly Score 8.5/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (1)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Pregnancy & Lactation standards:
Salicylic Acid MODERATE Concern
High concentrations (>2%), chemical peels, and widespread body applications are avoided due to potential salicylate toxicity; low-concentration rinse-off products are generally monitored.
Citation: Chien AL, Qi J, Rainer B, et al. Treatment of Acne in Pregnancy. J Am Board Fam Med. 2016;29(2):254-262.
Complete INCI formulation (30 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Pregnancy & Lactation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Pass |
| 2 | Cetyl Alcohol | Pass |
| 3 | PPG-15 Stearyl Ether | Pass |
| 4 | Cellulose | Pass |
| 5 | Glycerin | Pass |
| 6 | Polysorbate 60 | Pass |
| 7 | Salicylic Acid | Flagged (MODERATE) |
| 8 | Steareth-21 | Pass |
| 9 | C12-15 Alkyl Lactate | Pass |
| 10 | Glycolic Acid | Pass |
| 11 | Cetyl Lactate | Pass |
| 12 | Potassium Cetyl Phosphate | Pass |
| 13 | Sodium Hydroxide | Pass |
| 14 | Xanthan Gum | Pass |
| 15 | Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | Pass |
| 16 | Disodium EDTA | Pass |
| 17 | Fragrance | Pass |
| 18 | Menthol | Pass |
| 19 | Benzalkonium Chloride | Pass |
| 20 | Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate | Pass |
| 21 | Agar | Pass |
| 22 | BHT | Pass |
| 23 | Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate | Pass |
| 24 | CI 77492 (Iron Oxides) | Pass |
| 25 | Mica | Pass |
| 26 | CI 19140 (Yellow 5) | Pass |
| 27 | Titanium Dioxide | Pass |
| 28 | CI 73360 (Red 30) | Pass |
| 29 | CI 16035 (Red 40) | Pass |
| 30 | CI 77491 (Iron Oxides) | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Moisturizer options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Pregnancy & Lactation flags:
Other safety checks for Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Face Scrub 125mL
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
0062600300973(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.