Is Carmex lip balm safe during early pregnancy? Active ingredient is Camphor 1.7%, Menthol .7%, & Phenol .4%. Salicylic acid is an inactive ingredient.
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Hi, thanks for your post.
Carmex should be no problem for you during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown that phenol can be harmful to a fetus, but only in very large amounts. Pretty much anything is harmful in very large amounts. As long as you are not eating the lip balm, you should be OK.
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