Pregnancy is an exciting and sensitive time. When it comes to skincare and elective cosmetic procedures, data is limited; but here's what we know: With the exception of a few ingredients, most topicals can be used in limited quantities.
For cosmetic procedures, recommendation is to avoid. Not only because of limited data, but also the unpredictability with outcome given the hormonal changes occurring during pregnancy. Ingredients: X Avoid: Retinoids (topicals and oral), hydroquinone, arbutin (derivative of HQ) V Safe: Peptides, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, azelaic acid, benzoyl peroxide, kojic acid, licorice, sunscreen, and self-tanning lotions (dihydroxyacetone) S Use with caution: salicylic acid, tranexamic acid, sulfur Procedures X Avoid: most cosmetic procedures including botox, fillers, lasers and sclerotherapy.
