Which Skin Care Ingredients Should You Avoid if You’re Pregnant?

Skin Care Tip: If you’re pregnant, you should avoid the following ingredients in your skin care products.

Some studies have shown that high doses of vitamin A taken orally during pregnancy can be harmful to an unborn child. And oral retinoids, such as isotretinoin (found in Accutane, an acne treatment), are known to cause birth defects.

Note: If you’ve been using a skin cream that contains a retinoid or vitamin A derivitive, there’s no need to panic. There is NO data showing skin care products with vitamin A have caused problems with an unborn baby in their topical form in pregnant women. Doctors are just being extra cautious.

-Retinol, Retinoic Acid, Renova (tretinoin), Retin-A, Differin (adapelene), Tazorac and avage (Tazorotene)

-Salicylic Acid (commonly found in products formulated for acne and clogged pores)

The following Renée Rouleau products should be avoided while pregnant:

AHA/BHA Cleansing Gel

Daytime Blemish Gel

Tea Tree Anti-Blemish Lotion

Triple Berry Smoothing Peel

Other than these products, all of the Renée Rouleau products can be used while pregnant.

When in doubt, consult your doctor.

Also, when it comes to stretch marks, studies show that those who moisturize their tummies regularly are less likely to get stretch marks than those who don’t moisturize. It’s not about a magic ingredient in the lotion, simply any hydrating lotion will suffice.

Read: Pregnant? Start Using a Natural Skin Lightener ASAP!

Read: How Can I Prevent Stretch Marks While Pregnant?

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