Ingredients
Ingredients to Avoid During Pregnancy
A comprehensive guide to the skincare ingredients that experts recommend avoiding during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
· 5 min read
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Pregnancy skincare, explained
Evidence-based guides to ingredients, routines and products, from bump to breastfeeding.
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Routines
Pregnancy-Safe Skincare Routine: A Trimester-by-Trimester Guide
Your skin changes every trimester. Here is how to build a pregnancy-safe skincare routine that adapts with you — from first trimester nausea to third trimester glow.
· 8 min read
Pregnancy
Pregnancy-Safe Sunscreen: Mineral vs Chemical Explained
Sun protection is non-negotiable during pregnancy (melasma!). Here's which filters are safe, which are controversial, and what to buy.
· 8 min read
Latest articles
Ingredients
Is Lactic Acid Safe During Pregnancy? Serums, Lotions & Peels
Low-strength topical lactic acid is generally compatible with pregnancy. Learn how concentration, pH, product type, irritation and the full formula change the decision.
· 8 min read
Ingredients
Can You Use Benzoyl Peroxide During Pregnancy? Strengths & Labels
Topical benzoyl peroxide can usually be used for acne during pregnancy when needed. Learn how to choose 2.5%, 5% or 10%, check combination labels and limit irritation.
· 8 min read
Ingredients
Is Castor Oil Safe on Skin During Pregnancy? Hair, Belly & Packs
Cosmetic castor oil on intact skin is likely low concern in pregnancy, but swallowing it and using castor-oil packs are different exposures. Learn what the evidence supports.
· 8 min read
Ingredients
Are Peptides Safe During Pregnancy? Copper Peptides, Matrixyl & Argireline
Most ordinary topical peptide cosmetics appear low concern in pregnancy, but direct pregnancy data are sparse. Learn how copper peptides, Matrixyl, Argireline, collagen supplements and injectable peptides differ.
· 8 min read
Ingredients
Is Urea Cream Safe During Pregnancy? 10% vs 40% Explained
Plain urea cream is generally compatible with pregnancy. Learn what 5%, 10%, 20% and 40% strengths do, how to check a foot cream, and which “urea” names are different ingredients.
· 8 min read
Ingredients
Is Squalane Safe During Pregnancy? A Practical Guide
Plain topical squalane is likely low concern in pregnancy, but direct pregnancy studies are missing. Learn the squalane–squalene difference and how to check the full formula.
· 8 min read
Ingredients
Is Beta-Glucan Safe During Pregnancy? A Skincare Guide
Topical beta-glucan is likely low concern in pregnancy, but direct pregnancy studies are missing. Learn how source, formula and route change the answer.
· 8 min read
Ingredients
Is Hypochlorous Acid Safe During Pregnancy?
A simple hypochlorous-acid facial mist is likely low concern in pregnancy, but direct pregnancy studies are missing. Learn what the evidence supports and how to check the bottle.
· 8 min read
Ingredients
Is Snail Mucin Safe During Pregnancy?
Snail mucin is not a standard pregnancy skincare avoid, but direct pregnancy data are missing. Learn how to read the label, assess the full formula and use it cautiously.
· 8 min read