Picking out pregnancy-safe skincare can seem complicated. I have an entire page on pregnancy beauty, dedicated to which skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or IVF. Today, is about azelaic acid, a naturally occurring acid, and frequently overlooked ingredient in…
Breastfeeding Beauty
Best Pregnancy & Lactation Safe Hyaluronic Acid Serums & Creams
Quick Navigation What is hyaluronic acid? Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid in Skincare. The Low vs. High Molecular Weight HA. How has this list been made? Best HA Serum. Best HA Serum with Vitamin C. What is hyaluronic acid? Picking out…
Is Licorice (oral or in skincare) Pregnancy & Lactation Safe?
Picking out pregnancy-safe skincare can seem complicated. I have an entire page on pregnancy beauty, dedicated to which skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or IVF. Today is about licorice and pregnancy. There is a general consensus that oral licorice…
Safety profile of Bakuchiol in Pregnancy & Lactation
Picking out pregnancy-safe skincare can seem complicated. I have an entire page on pregnancy beauty, dedicated to which skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or IVF. Today is about bakuchiol, which is increasingly being touted as not just a gentle…
Picking out pregnancy-safe skincare can seem complicated. I have an entire page on pregnancy beauty, dedicated to which skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or IVF. Today is about the best pregnancy and lactation-safe sunscreens for melasma and hyperpigmentation.In a…
PSA on Period Panties
(News update on PFAS: REI axes PFAS from all inventory. REI will now require its suppliers to cut PFAS from all cookware, apparel, shoes, etc., by Fall 2024 to 2026, depending on the product line) The post today is a…
Willow Bark and Its Safety Profile In Pregnancy & Lactation
Source: United States Pharmacopeia. Fig. 1 Clockwise from upper left: A) Willow tree (© PLANTAPHILE); B) Dried branches of Salix alba from which willow bark is harvested and a close-up of the bark (USP, Dietary Supplements Compendium (DSC) 2019, Supplementary Information, Illustrations,…
Are Parabens In Cosmetics Safe To Use?
Picking out pregnancy-safe skincare can seem complicated. I have an entire page on pregnancy beauty dedicated to which skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or IVF. Today is about parabens in cosmetics.I have made numerous pregnancy-safe personal care product recommendations…
Are Hair Dyes Safe To Use In Pregnancy or While Breastfeeding?
Source: Cover photo of IARC Monograph, Volume 99. Picking out pregnancy-safe skincare can seem complicated. I have an entire page on pregnancy beauty, dedicated to which skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or IVF. Today is about hair dye safety…
Pregnancy & Lactation Safe Salicylic Acid Products
Picking out pregnancy-safe skincare can seem complicated. I have an entire page on pregnancy beauty, dedicated to which skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or IVF. Today is about salicylic acid, a personal favorite. It works beautifully for acne, both…