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…
Ingredients Guide
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?
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 or Minoxidil While Breastfeeding?
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…
Is Snail Mucin Safe During Pregnancy or Nursing?
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,…
Is CBD in Skincare Safe During Pregnancy & Nursing?
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…
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…
Is Licorice (oral or in skincare) Pregnancy & Lactation Safe?
Oral licorice is contraindicated in pregnancy, but licorice in skincare is generally considered safe: here is what the evidence shows. Navigating pregnancy-safe skincare can be complicated, but as a medical doctor with a focus on cosmetic ingredient safety, I’ve simplified…
Safety profile of Bakuchiol in Pregnancy & Lactation
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…