List of safe products to use during pregnancy.?

Question

Hello ladies,
I am having the hardest time finding safe skin care line to use during pregnancy. I have very oily skin, acne prone, and blackheads. My skin was really good by using salicylic acid cleansers and olay anti blemish tinted moisturizer. Now, i can't use salicylic acid and my skin is in a bad shape. What do you use? I need a tinted moisturizer to cover the imperfections. Please list all products you think it is safe by brand name to be easy to find. I know Belli makes a pregnancy line, but the moisturizer is not enough for me.
Thank you so much

Answer 1

Ask your doctor or midwife about using medicated gels or lotions. If your acne is severe, you may need to see a dermatologist. A number of over-the-counter and prescription products help clear up acne, but some of the ingredients haven't been well studied in pregnancy — so don't use any acne preparation without your caregiver's okay.



It's particularly important to avoid the oral prescription drug isotretinoin (Accutane), which can cause serious birth defects. Avoid using topical tretinoin-like Retin-A as well. Prescription antibiotic creams containing erythromycin or clindamycin are perfectly safe, but stay away from those with tetracycline.



Benzoyl Peroxide is generally safe to use.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I know my pharmacist has told me to stay away from everything except plain old Tylenol. I had a bad cold back at the beginning of pregnancy and could only take those, and lozenges. Wasn't very effective but that was all my doctor/pharmacist let me took. Pharmacist do specialize in this stuff. Maybe you should address this concern directly to your doctor? I know personally, I wouldn't take it --I'd be too afraid. Try drinking lots of water, orange juice, take hot baths, relax and sleep a lot...