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…
Breastfeeding Beauty
Is Azelaic Acid Pregnancy & Nursing Safe?
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…
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? Navigating pregnancy-safe…
Is Licorice (oral or in skincare) Pregnancy & Lactation Safe?
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…
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…
Pregnancy & Nursing Safe Melasma Treatment
Quick Navigation Key points about melasma in pregnancy. General care in melasma. What are my options for treating melasma when pregnant? Note on Kojic acid & Arbutin. What treatments can I not use when pregnant? Does melasma go away on…
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?
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…
Are Hair Dyes Safe To Use In Pregnancy or While Breastfeeding?
Source: Cover photo of IARC Monograph, Volume 99. 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…