I'm pregnant : which assets should I avoid?

Retinol can be found in many skin care products (creams, serums and oils). This super-active ingredient derived from vitamin A helps combat skin aging, persistent scars and blemishes. The catch is that it is highly stimulating and strictly forbidden if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant ! Although retinol, present in small doses in a beauty product, can hardly pass the skin barrier, its use is strongly discouraged throughout pregnancy as a precautionary measure. 

As far as fruit acids are concerned, it all depends on whether you were accustomed to using them before your pregnancy. Salicylic acid is best avoided in high doses and when products containing it are not rinsed. Salicylic acid can be found everywhere: in cleansers, moisturizers, oils and masks. However, in small doses and rinsed off, its presence is not risky. Note: all other exfoliants, such as glycolic acid, lactic acid and AHA (fruit acids), are permitted in low concentrations, and only if you were used to using them before becoming pregnant.

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This active ingredient is a compound found in conventional anti-acne products (local creams) prescribed by dermatologists. It will not normally be prescribed to pregnant women, but you will have understood: it is better to leave it in the closet if it dates from before pregnancy. Do not hesitate to ask your health professional if you were under dermatological treatment at the very beginning of your pregnancy.