Yes, there are skin-care ingredients to avoid during pregnancy—but there are differing schools of thought on which ones. It’s important to keep in mind that you absorb some products more deeply into your skin than others, which can pose potential danger to a developing baby. It’s also ...
But retinoids are one of the skin care ingredients that experts recommend that pregnant women stay away from. Some studies have shown that taking high doses of vitamin A during pregnancy can be harmful to an unborn child. And oral retinoids, such as isotretinoin (a prescription acne treatment ...
While I’m sure you know by now that you need to change your skin care routine while pregnant, but how does this translate over to breasting feeding? Are there skin care ingredients to avoid while nursing? Do not use this post to ask about nursing safety. Nursing safety of specific produ...
I’m sure if you’ve been reading my pregnancy skin care series, you know that skin care while you’re pregnant is a bit different than regular skincare. Here I’m addressing specific skin care ingredients and why you might need to avoid them while you are pregnant. There are definitely...
"Niacinamide can reduce redness, pimples and will also improve the skin barrier, while azelaic acid can also be used to treat redness and blemishes." The Inkey List SuperSolutions 10% Azelaic Acid Serum $16 at Sephora Related Story #SkinSchool: Rosacea, explained Skincare ingredients to avoid ...
Products and ingredients to avoid while pregnant or breastfeeding It’s important to carefully choose skincare products when pregnant or breastfeeding, and unfortunately retinoids are off the table. If you’ve been using retinol or a retinoid, your Curology provider will advise you to stop using ...
becoming pregnant. Always check product information on the back of your cosmetics for the inci (ingredients) list to be 100% sure of what you are using. My advice would be to transition to a safe and effective skin care routine ideally before becoming pregnant. Thinking about body lotions ...
Our edit of the best pregnancy skincare takes into consideration if they’re suitable for pregnant skin, if they deliver on their promises and if they’re good value - because we all know there’s plenty to buy when you’re expecting a new addition to the family!
Ingredients to avoid with azelaic acid Okay, we’re being dramatic—azelaic acid usually plays well with the rest of your skincare routine. That said, there are some ingredients that you may want to temporarily stop using while your skin adjusts to its new azelaic acid treatment: Benzoyl pe...
I’ve written a lot about pregnancy skin care changes due to hormonal fluctuations, changing skin care needs and the skin care ingredients to avoid during pregnancy, but how do you actually put that information to use? What pregnancy skin care routine changes do you need to make? Today I’...