Bemotrizinol is the first new sunscreen filter the FDA has approved in 20 years. Here is what the evidence does and does not tell us about using it in pregnancy. Navigating pregnancy-safe skincare can be complicated, but as a medical…
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Pregnancy and breastfeeding-safe beauty and skincare brands: the labels that formulate for this stage, and what to know before you buy. Navigating pregnancy-safe skincare can be complicated, but as a medical doctor with a focus on cosmetic ingredient safety, I’ve…
If you’re wondering whether niacinamide is pregnancy safe, the short answer is yes. It is one of the most widely recommended skincare ingredients during pregnancy and breastfeeding because it helps address concerns like acne, pigmentation, enlarged pores, and skin barrier…
Is Vaseline (petroleum jelly) safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding? Yes, as long as it is refined. Navigating pregnancy-safe skincare can be complicated, but as a medical doctor with a focus on cosmetic ingredient safety, I’ve simplified the search for you….
Is benzoyl peroxide safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding? Used correctly, yes, and here is how to use it safely. Navigating pregnancy-safe skincare can be complicated, but as a medical doctor with a focus on cosmetic ingredient safety, I’ve simplified the…
Can you use Rogaine (minoxidil) while breastfeeding? Perhaps: what the case reports say, and how to reduce your baby’s exposure. Navigating pregnancy-safe skincare can be complicated, but as a medical doctor with a focus on cosmetic ingredient safety, I’ve simplified…
Navigating pregnancy-safe skincare can be complicated, but as a medical doctor with a focus on cosmetic ingredient safety, I’ve simplified the search for you. Visit my Skincare During Pregnancy – Begin Here guide for a full index of ingredient safety…
Snail mucin is probably safe in pregnancy and nursing, but the evidence is thin, and there are ethical questions worth knowing about. Navigating pregnancy-safe skincare can be complicated, but as a medical doctor with a focus on cosmetic ingredient safety,…
Navigating pregnancy-safe skincare can be complicated, but as a medical doctor with a focus on cosmetic ingredient safety, I’ve simplified the search for you. Visit my Skincare During Pregnancy – Begin Here guide for a full index of ingredient safety…
Now that you are done with pregnancy, would you like to bring back your favorite pre-pregnancy creams to your skincare routine?While we know how chemicals (and even microplastics!) can pass through the placenta to the baby, what about through the…