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Should I Avoid retinaldehyde During Pregnancy? | VeriMom
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Products containing retinaldehyde — check your shelf
These products list retinaldehyde on their INCI. If one is in your routine, consider swapping it during pregnancy.
Aprilskin
36APRILSKIN Pink Aloe Set
Aprilskin
36APRILSKIN Dual Cleansing Pore Brush - 1pc
Aprilskin
36APRILSKIN Best Cleansing Synergy Set
Medicube
35medicube Collagen Lifting Mask - 27g (10ea) Set
SKOON
35SKOON Retinin Cream
35
medicube Collagen Lifting Mask - 27g
KSECRET
35KSECRET SEOUL 1988 Boosting Serum : Collagen Complex 7 + Red Ginseng - 30ml (1ea) & SEOUL 1988 Sun : Collagen Complex 7 + Plum SPF50+ PA++++ - 50ml (1ea) Set
Medicube
35medicube Collagen Lifting Mask - 27g
KSECRET
35KSECRET SEOUL 1988 Glow Serum Niacinamide 15% + Yuja - 30ml (1ea) X Eye Cream Retinal Liposome 4% + Fermented Bean - 30ml (1ea) Set
Medicube
35medicube Collagen Firming Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ - 50ml
What to use instead
Pregnancy-safe ingredients that serve a similar function:
Pregnancy-safe products to use instead
Products built around the safer ingredients above, scored "no known risks" or "low risk".
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100L´Occitane Powder To-mousse Facial Exfoliator
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99Gilette Intimate Anti-chafing Stick
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99Happysoaps Neutraal
900care
99Déodorant stick parfum embruns
Sources & references
Authoritative references used to score this ingredient.
Pregnancy-Safe Alternatives to retinaldehyde | VeriMom
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FAQ
- Is retinaldehyde safe during pregnancy?
- Retinaldehyde converts to retinoic acid in the skin via aldehyde dehydrogenase. Treated as a retinoid.
- Is retinaldehyde safe while breastfeeding?
- Breastfeeding data for retinaldehyde is limited. Check VeriMom regularly — we update scores as new studies land on PubMed.
- Is retinaldehyde safe for baby skin?
- We don't have baby-skin-specific data for retinaldehyde. Stick to ingredients we've marked no known risks for babies until more evidence is available.
- How does VeriMom score retinaldehyde?
- VeriMom scores retinaldehyde at 13/100 (high risk) based on EU CosIng status, ECHA hazard classifications, and peer-reviewed PubMed studies. Our scoring pipeline is fully transparent.
- What are pregnancy-safe alternatives to retinaldehyde?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to retinaldehyde based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.
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Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Safety scores are based on publicly available data and may not reflect all risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before using any product during pregnancy or breastfeeding.