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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Is sunscreen safe in pregnancy? A doctor’s evidence-based guide to mineral versus chemical filters, and what to actually look for. Navigating pregnancy-safe skincare can be complicated, but as a medical doctor with a focus on cosmetic ingredient safety, I’ve simplified…
Anti-aging skincare in pregnancy: which ingredients to use, which to avoid, and safe, effective alternatives to retinoids. 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…
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…
Are chemical peels safe during pregnancy? What is safe, what to avoid, and gentler alternatives for pigmentation and acne. Navigating pregnancy-safe skincare can be complicated, but as a medical doctor with a focus on cosmetic ingredient safety, I’ve simplified the…
Is tea tree oil safe for acne while pregnant? Yes in the second and third trimesters, best avoided in the first, and never swallowed. Navigating pregnancy-safe skincare can be complicated, but as a medical doctor with a focus on cosmetic…
Are deodorants and antiperspirants safe during pregnancy? The ingredients of concern, what the evidence says about aluminum, and how to choose safely. Navigating pregnancy-safe skincare can be complicated, but as a medical doctor with a focus on cosmetic ingredient safety,…
Is vitamin C serum safe during pregnancy? Yes, and it is one of the few proven defenses against melasma too. 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…