Which skincare ingredients should I avoid while pregnant?
What ingredients should I stay away from while pregnant?
First of all, congratulations! I would definitely recommend that you stay away from anything like retinol, tretinoin, salicylic acid, or any of the acids that you find in the stronger chemical peels or exfoliants that go deep into your skin.
You will find that your skin changes while you're pregnant and this is normal.
But after you've had your baby, then we can correct any changes as your body starts to normalise.
First of all, congratulations! I would definitely recommend that you stay away from anything like retinol, tretinoin, salicylic acid, or any of the acids that you find in the stronger chemical peels or exfoliants that go deep into your skin.
You will find that your skin changes while you're pregnant and this is normal.
But after you've had your baby, then we can correct any changes as your body starts to normalise.
Dr Kiran Gudray
Dentist & Skincare expert
