Pregnancy Skincare Guide

I had been trying to clean up my beauty and personal care routine before getting pregnant but with the laundry list of forbidden ingredients (honestly this was one of the first things I researched and quite frustratingly it's not all that easy to find clear information on) I got quite serious about reading labels and only choosing safe, clean(er) products. 

From my research, (please always consult your doctors) I found that the following ingredients are off limits/OK to use during pregnancy: 

No: 

  • Retinol / Vitamin A

  • Benzoyl Peroxide / Hydroxy Acid

  • Salicylic Acid

  • Hydroquinone

  • AHAs / BHAs

  • Tetracycline

  • Parabens

OK: 

  • Hyaluronic Acid

  • Azelaic Acid

  • Sulfur / Zinc / Niacinamide

  • Vitamin C

  • Glycolic / Lactic Acid* (try to limit / use lower doses) 

After going on a deep dive through my medicine cabinet I ended up having to move a bunch of products to storage and look for alternatives. Here is a round up of the products I tried. Items with asterisks were/are my favorites of the bunch. 

Face Products 

Make Up

Body Wash/Shampoo

Nail Polish 

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