The first appears to be the same as the one under the pregnancy safe category above, but I don’t know for sure as the chemical names aren’t in english. Thankyou for taking the time to sit and go through everything not just for pregnancy sake but also breastfeeding! Retinol is a straight no. I’m not the end all be all. The reason it works so well is also the reason you need Hello, first of all thank you very much for this helpful article. Pregnancy can take a toll on the skin. I’ve been using this for MONTHS cause it has done amazing things for me. Both products are already included in the list above. Almost none of these ingredients have evidence they are unsafe, doing those studies (for oral or topical) would be unethical. Found in many topical exfoliants, cleansers and toners, this popular acid is mainly used to treat problem skin with acne. refining your pores. The product has following ingredients, Gyceryl mono stearate, sunflower oil, Capric triglyceride, Jojoba oil, Liquorice extract, Papain (Papaya enzyme), Allantonin, Narcissus Tazetta Bulk extract, Witch Hazel extract, Sodium Benzoate, Pottassium sorbate, Colour Red No.30, Product name: Wow Hair vanish (For women) Type: Hair retardant application, I think it’s ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to the licorice root. BHA stands for beta hydroxy acid. I am not super educated in the area but I had just recently read where it was and was wondering if there was new research that said otherwise! The AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution Can you tell me in-depth why it’s dangerous? Even, strictly avoid using it on the same day as you use the peel. Beta hydroxy acid is a nonabrasive acid derived from salicin, a chemical similar in nature to aspirin.Salicin is primarily extracted from willow bark, but may also originate from wintergreen and sweet birch.. Thanks so much in advance x. I don’t comment on dental products at all. If I am to get pregnant in the next few months should I stop using these products now or is it enough to stop using them when I am first tested positive for pregnancy. Because of those reasons, if there’s enough reason to think an ingredient is unsafe, we recommend complete avoidance. Studies Products with Salicylic Acid are listed under ok for nursing but not safe for pregnancy. My list is on the conservative side. Thanks. I was wondering if the hylamide subq from Deciem is safe to use during pregnancy. Although essential oils have amazing defenses against acne, amongst other treatable skin conditions. Formulated with 15 botanically-derived acids, this leave-on AHA/BHA peel improves skin texture and minimizes the appearance of pores, fine lines, and dark spots without irritation or over-drying. All of the products meet my pregnancy safe criteria. Thank you for all of your posts. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to the glycolic acid and salicylic acid. It makes me feel a bit easier when putting things on my skin. It has long shown up on many physician lists of things to avoid. Note we do not have big studies to back this up, but due to the way these ingredients work it is recommended to avoid them while pregnant or nursing. For some reason I thought those were no good. I’ve recommended avoiding chemical sunscreens for years because my OB (part of one of the top 5 academic OB departments in the US) said to avoid them. thank you for your time. Lemongrass acts as a natural We don’t have any data specifically stating Glycolic Acid is or isn’t safe, but studies have found it is absorbed 28% into the body with topical application and many physicians don’t consider it safe. Thank you! COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner. I just found out I am pregnant and this peel is one of my fav products. Salicylic acid chemical peels can be effective for controlling acne breakouts, reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and scarring, and lightening skin. Please read the link about why I require a product list to answer your question. Thanks! Avoidance during during nursing has shown up more and more over the last 5 years as a recommendation though i don’t know of any real evidence to say you need to do this. Lactic Acid, The list has gotten so large that I’ve decided to start listing brands in their own individual posts. Powerhouse hydration ingredient, Saccharide Isomerate, is also incorporated in the Illuminating Exfoliant to replenish the skin’s moisture after exfoliating. Hi, thanks for such an informative post dear. aqua (water), glycerin, methyl methacrylate/peg/ppg-4/3 methacrylate crosspolymer, albizia julibrissin bark extract, propanediol, myristoyl nonapeptide-3, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside, gallyl glucoside, darutoside, aminobutyric acid, fucus vesiculosus extract, ascophyllum nodosum extract, asparagopsis armata extract, hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, mangifera indica seed butter, lecithin, orbignya oleifera seed oil, squalane, sorbitol, tocopheryl acetate, propyl gallate, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, pentylene glycol, cetearyl isononanoate, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, xanthan gum, ceteareth-12, cetyl palmitate, gluconolactone, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, benzoic acid, benzyl alcohol, hexylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, dehydroacetic acid, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin. products sometimes have a combination. I reviewed everything I could find on their websites. is one of the safest essential oils to use, as it’s calming and rids the We do know (I can’t find the reference now) that it is 28% absorbed after topical application. Topical Is this vitamin C open formula safe? Hi, are your available to review The Ordinary 100% Niacinamide Powder? To execute safe, effective treatments during Please don’t be rude if I skipped your favorite cleanser, when items are out of stock sometimes they aren’t on the brand’s site, or maybe you are in Asia and I am in the US. Appreciate your hard work and your willingness to share! None went into labour while having waxing done so chill mummas. Thank you sooo much for taking the time to answer these comments from your readers! Aqua/​Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Cetyl Esters, Coco-Caprylate/​Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Jojoba Esters, Behenyl Alcohol, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera/​Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Acrylamide/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil/​Soybean Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera/​Sunflower Seed Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/​Sunflower Seed Oil, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Isohexadecane, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Parfum/​Fragrance, This has salicylic acid, ok for nursing but not pregnancy. Hi, I feel so happy finding this website. I have no idea who Susan Yara is. Read the label and pass on any products that contain retenoids, salicylic acid or chemical acne-fighting ingredients. May I use this Lactic Acid 10 % + HA 2 % during pregnancy: Aqua (Wasser), Milchsäure, Glycerin, Pentylenglykol, Propandiol, Natriumhydroxid, Natriumhyaluronat-Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata-Frucht- / Blatt-Extrakt, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Trisodiumethylendiamindisuccinat, Ethylhexylolylether Hexandiol, Caprylylglykol. But above you have this is listed as Not safe for pregnancy (Gluconolactone). I’ve been dying to dive more into skincare with The Ordinary and have heard so many great things but just didn’t know where to begin to determine what was safe during pregnancy and what wasn’t. I’ve been using a 5% glycolic toner am and pm for about a month (I’m 24 weeks) and my OB was fine with it. Hi there! Or shall we avoid this type of acid in general /Thanks 🙂, Ok while nursing but I’d avoid while pregnant. Retinoid Note, I am in the US and I only have access to US products. I’ve been using the glycolic toner after reading a few articles that said it was ok :/ I don’t suppose you could point me in the direction of the source which explains why it’s not? Pregnancy safe skincare can be super difficult and confusing. No, it’s already listed in the post as ok for nursing but not pregnancy. This is exactly what I needed. Ask and ye shall receive…. I saw on your list that we should avoild Alpha Arbutin. The second looks good to me. I would avoid this due to the salicylic acid. I need you to provide the ingredient list of your exact product, this is stated in the post above and then also in the link I just provided. Not exactly the same as glycolic acid, but I would look for lactic acid products if you really want chemical exfoliation. This product that I’m using claims that it is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding moms. Now, because of you and all of the amazing time and effort you have put into this, I can go back to some of my favorite products. Check the list when you get your foundation, but when people provide another list from another country, I’m only screening the list they provided. I was wondering if The Ordinary’s Squalane Cleanser is safe for pregnancy. Everything that is listed under pregnancy safe is safe for nursing. All members of the @Se, #ad I recently bought a few things to update my be, #ad Today on the blog I'm sharing a much requeste, #ad The perfect under eye concealer can be *reall, @lorealparis sent me their new Air Volume Mega Mas. Will it affect my baby or any side effects on the baby if I use the ordinary alpha arbutin serum? by Reshu October 13, 2020. by Reshu October 13, ... Our website uses cookies to give you the best and most relevant experience while using the website. I am breastfeeding. I have acne which i am thinking to treat with salicylic acid and the BHA AHA peel. cleansers and toners, this popular acid is mainly used to treat problem I see there is a not safe for pregnancy but safe for nursing as well as not okay for both and was just curious about the pregnancy category. Retinyl palmitate. Hello! For example, glycolic acid has been documented to have effects on rat fetuses (here and here), but not on rabbit. Is it safe during pregnancy or breast feeding? Refer to my post on ingredients to avoid while nursing for more discussion. 1) extreme hydration concentrate – Aqua (Water), Dimethicone, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Propanediol, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Panthenol, Isohexadecane, Polysilicone-11, Glycerin, Alanine, Proline, Serine, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Polyglucuronic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Betaine, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum (Fragrance). Hello! Zinc and niacinamide are fine. is it niacinamide n vit c suspension safe for breastfeeding mom ? ❤ I have a question: I am currently using some the ordinary products that are not pregnancy safe. even if you’ve always been blessed with great skin. It depends on how conservative you want to be while nursing (still absolutely contraindicated while pregnant). Did someone use this rosehip seed oil from the ordinary while pregnant? Please note Java is different and is not required. For some reason, readers were consistently going to other brands and asking about products I had already reviewed. huge no-no for pregnant women is retinoids, or any type of retinoid The There’s also a lot of study looking into use during pregnancy and improved outcomes from different maternal nutrition issues. I just read through the discussion and it cleared things up. Hello I just wanted to ask if it’s safe to use the glycolic toner which has 7% from The Ordinary aswell as the niacinamide 10% and zinc 1% on the skin? It's important to shelf the beta hydroxy acid (BHA) while pregnant or breastfeeding. Note I will link to every product directly to avoid confusion. Yes, it’s fine. Is that 100% true or not? I hope all of my rambling made sense, I wrote this pre-coffee while getting breakfast for my girls LOL. Thank you! I love the idea of shaving less, but only if it is safe for pregnancy and nursing. I’m breastfeeding 😊 Thank you. Thanks! This list is fantastic, thank you! Amazing, you are the best, so so helpful! Glycolic Acid and other alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA's) are safe to use Do you have a recommendation for women who were using this product prior to pregnancy? In Europe they say it is ok to have 1 drink a day while pregnant, we don’t do this in the US and in fact we vilify pregnant woman who do drink or are even thought to be drinking. Read the labels carefully to avoid skin-care ingredients that shouldn't be used while breastfeeding or when pregnant. Skin brighteners (that contain hydroquinone). Personally, I avoided glycolic acid while pregnant and it is on my list of ingredients to avoid while pregnant. Paula’s Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant The low 2% BHA concentration is safe for use throughout your pregnancy while gently sweeping away unwanted pigmentation. I am sure they have saved a lot of lives out there ! congestion that causes acne. derivatives include: Retin-A, Renova (tretinoin), Accutane, Retinoic What are the actual concerns if you are aware of them other than absorption. So this is a helpful start! use of specific essential oils work very well against the bacteria that (Not the same as the ‘Hylamide SubQ’ which contains salicylic acid). Why do you have licorice root on your list of ingredients to avoid when the only studies of it in pregnancy are also in ingesting it and not applying it topically (like resveratrol)? It’s up to you, I’m not the end all authority on this, if your OB and you are fine with it that’s your decision. Hello! i do understand if it is a hard question to answer and thanks for all work you put in here. Thank you in advance for your answer!!!! I was wondering if The ordinary – Serum Foundation is safe to use during pregnancy? I’d like to understand more. Does not go along with AHA-BHA peeling. I haven’t reviewed the rest of the hylamide products yet, I’m busy with the MIS-C/CoVID still. have linked the oral use of this acid to certain birth defects. Thanks so much. I have the glycolic toner. I was wondering your opinion on prescription azelaic acid like Finacea 15% vs The Ordinary’s Azelaic Acid 10%. So I typically screen it out but say use of a retinoid while nursing is up to the person, depending on how conservative you are. I’m currently using the Azelaic Acid and Niacinamide daily. Before you reach for your trusted salicylic acid enriched cleanser or serum however, there are … Retin-A, Renova (tretinoin) Retinyl linoleate. Cyclopentasiloxane, Aqua (Water), Caprylyl Methicone, Coconut Alkanes, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Coco Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Hexyl Laurate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin. That’s already listed above under safe for pregnancy and nursing, Thank you for your effort and time searching all the answers i’ve been looking for the whole time. It is absorbed into the body, but conducting actual studies of safety for ingredients during pregnancy is actually unethical to do the studies we need to do to prove true safety. I have a question around daily use of the pregnancy safe products – is there any concern around using products on a regular basis if they are deemed pregnancy safe? You should never use it after a chemical peel. A whopping 25% AHA, 5% PHA & 2% BHA blend formulated at a pH of 3.4 - 3.8 for maximum effectiveness. You can find other brands here. Features include this sites' Hover Navigation; Carousel; Gallery; Cart; and Checkout. 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel A multi-acid, rinse-off exfoliant peel that dramatically resurfaces skin to visibly smooth wrinkles, refine rough, bumpy texture, brighten tone & unclog pores. While AHA is safe during pregnancy, some common additives are not, according to Baby Center. This is ok for nursing but not pregnancy. pageTracker._trackPageview(); The most common varieties are beta hydroxy acid (BHA), salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acids (AHA), glycolic acid and lactic acid. Thank you very much for your helpful replies ! Please refer to my post on ingredients to avoid during pregnancy. • AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution (at Sephora): Glycolic acid, ... lactic Acid 10%+HA while breastfeeding. Not everything shows up on some brands sometimes even when I go through and look for something. I went to Sephora to buy some products to be beautiful again hahaha and I felt very bad because a worker told me that these products could be toxic to my baby, but in your article you say that it is safe to use. water, as there are potential risks involved (miscarriage or pregnancy Completely avoid the following while pregnant or breastfeeding; Salicylic acid. First of all thank you so much for the work you put into this page and also to the replies you post as well. Alpha H Liquid Gold Aqua, Alcohol Denat, Glycolic Acid (5%), Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract. Gluconolactone (found in the TO Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density & Hylamide SubQ Eyes which I own both of them) 2. iam looking for a pregnancy safe product that exfoliates the skin. (The Ordinary – Multi Peptide Serum for Hair Density). biggest concern is when the skin is exposed to the acid in a peel. Given the data that is out there now I do anticipate something more will come out in the next few years, someone it likely looking at it. There’s some info in here on when I disagree with brands: pregnancy beauty FAQ. So happy I found your website! They didn’t have full ingredient lists last time I checked. Refer to my post on ingredients to avoid while nursing for more discussion. Your risk for skin discoloration increases with … Also, this is a side note, but what products would you recommend from The Ordinary to combat acne & fine lines and wrinkles all while pregnant? Everyone here greatly appreciates your effort and research! Any safe dupes? I wanna try but I’m scared. I have more info here: pregnancy beauty FAQ. Even without the ingredients I can tell you it won’t be, you need to avoid kojic acid. Thanks in advance!! And for nursing? Thank you so much for this list!!! Yes, pregnancy is the most restrictive, so anything ok for pergnancy is ok for nursing. document.write(unescape("