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Skincare
Actives, serums, acne and sun care
Products & items
- The Ordinary Retinol 1% in SqualaneA leave-on retinoid serum for texture and fine lines.
- Salicylic acid acne cleanserWash-off or leave-on BHA product for blackheads and oiliness.
- Vitamin C serumAntioxidant serum for dullness and dark spots.
- Sunscreen (SPF 30–50)Daily sun protection, mineral or chemical filters.
- Dark-spot / brightening creamPigmentation treatments that may contain hydroquinone, retinoids or acids.
- Mineral sunscreenSun protection using zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.
- Glycolic acid tonerLeave-on exfoliating toner with alpha hydroxy acids.
- Hydrocortisone creamTopical steroid for itch, eczema and rashes.
Ingredients & components
- Retinol / retinoidsNot recommendedRetinoid-containing products are generally avoided during pregnancy, topical and oral alike.
- Salicylic acid (topical)CautionLow-strength leave-on or wash-off products on small areas are usually considered acceptable; high-strength peels are avoided.
- Benzoyl peroxideCautionCommonly considered an acceptable acne option in pregnancy at usual concentrations.
- Azelaic acidGenerally safeWidely considered one of the better-tolerated pregnancy acne and pigmentation actives.
- NiacinamideGenerally safeGenerally considered low risk in topical skincare.
- Vitamin C (topical)Generally safeTopical vitamin C is generally considered low risk.
- BakuchiolInsufficient evidenceMarketed as a retinol alternative, but pregnancy-specific data is very limited.
- HydroquinoneNot recommendedUsually avoided in pregnancy because absorption through the skin is relatively high for a topical.
- Sunscreen filtersGenerally safeSunscreen use is encouraged in pregnancy; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) are often preferred.
- Topical steroid creamsCautionMild to moderate strengths on limited areas are generally considered low risk in pregnancy.
- Mineral sunscreenGenerally safeGenerally considered low risk and often the preferred sun protection in pregnancy.
- Glycolic and lactic acidGenerally safeLow-strength AHAs in everyday products are generally considered low risk; deep professional peels are not.
Mikeera offers educational decision support, not a diagnosis. Nothing here is a promise that something is completely safe — check anything important with your doctor, midwife or pharmacist.