Products and Ingredients to Avoid During Pregnancy

Asked by: qalua On: July 24, 2013 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Could you please provide information on which ingredients or products sold by MySkinRecipes, as well as other general cosmetic ingredients, should be avoided during pregnancy?

Answer

Products to Avoid During Pregnancy

Based on the information provided, the following product sold by MySkinRecipes should be avoided during pregnancy:

  • Vitamin A (specifically Vitamin A Palmitate and Vitamin A Acetate)

Additionally, the staff mentioned other ingredients that should generally be avoided during pregnancy, although MySkinRecipes does not sell these:

  • Any substance that can deeply penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream, especially if harmful.
  • All types of Vitamin A (including prescription forms like roaccutane, differin, retin-a, etc.)
  • Chemical sunscreens like oxybenzone (not physical sunscreens).
  • Illegal whitening agents such as hydroquinone and mercury.
  • Dihydroxyacetone used in skin-tanning products.
  • Preservatives from the Paraben family or formaldehyde donors.

It is always recommended to consult with a healthcare professional regarding skincare ingredients during pregnancy.