What Skin Care Products Are Safe During Pregnancy?
asked 2 years ago by Anonymous73 in USA
Latest answer by Steven Hacker, MD
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Tags: female, anti-aging, pregnancy, safety, skin
I have some concerns about skin care during pregnancy: WHY exactly are skin tightening procedures and/or dermal fillers NOT done to the face and neck during pregnancy? Even without numbing cream? If dermal fillers aren't good for the fetus how can they be good for my body?
What EFFECTIVE products can safely be used during pregnancy? I prefer products sold from Dermatologists.
I have really made outstanding progress on reversing some age related changes to my skin over the past few years and I would like to maintain the results during my second pregnancy.
3 answers to What Skin Care Products Are Safe During Pregnancy?
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Sunscreens and Anti-oxidants
There are a number of skin care products which should be safe during pregnancies.
One of the cornerstones of anti-aging regimens, the Retinoids such as Retin A and Tazarac should be avoided.
Nevertheless, there are plenty of good skin care products that can be used during pregnancy. These would include many of the antioxidants. CoffeeBerry (Revaleskin) would be fine. This product has less caffeine in it than a cup of coffee and as long as you use it once a day (preferably their night...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Do not use cosmetic creams during pregnancy
I typically recommended holding off on any cosmetic creams during pregnancy. If it is not absolutely necessary, then wait until after delivery and after breast feeding is complete. There are many reasons for this including safety but also that many skin issues that mayb be bothering you may resolve after pregnancy.
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Use Nothing in Pregnancy
The reasons for not doing the fillers and botox in pregnancy are;
1. Stress of pain related to injections is harmful to the fetus
2. The exact effect of fillers and botox on fetus is unknown. Some medications or products can be completely safe for the mother but harm the growing fetus. The example that comes to mind is Thalidomide.
In terms of skin care the biggest concern is Vit A based products as it is known to cause birth defects. Other products are relatively safe but the best thing is...
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Tanveer Janjua, MD
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon