Pregnancy Safe

Pregnancy often brings changes in the skin, from melasma and heightened sensitivity to breakouts, and your usual routine may need a rethink. Dermatological and obstetric guidance advises avoiding certain ingredients during this time, most clearly retinoids (the vitamin A family, including retinol and retinal), hydroquinone, and high-strength leave-on salicylic acid. This edit gathers products formulated without those ingredients, focusing instead on gentle hydration, soothing and barrier support, alongside daily sun protection, which matters more than ever since pregnancy can make skin prone to pigmentation. Mineral sunscreens using zinc oxide are a sensible choice, and bakuchiol offers a gentle, plant-based alternative to retinol. Because every pregnancy is different and formulas change over time, treat this as a helpful starting point rather than medical advice: always read the ingredient list and check with your GP, midwife, obstetrician or dermatologist before starting or changing a product. For the gentlest options, explore sensitive skin, or soothing ingredients like centella and panthenol.