By Nature from New Zealand Cica + 10% Niacinamide + Willow Bark Calming. You begin reading your current skincare labels, and you realize the dark circles under your eyes from the lack of caffeine cant be corrected with your eye serum, it contains retinol. . BHAs are great for congested skin - acne, clogged pores, whiteheads, blackheads, rosacea. Stopped using all products that I am not suppose to use. Thank you so much in advance. I am looking to change my routine up a bit. The Dangers in Hair Coloring and Safer Alternatives. In small amounts in products most are fine. Lilial/ Butylphenyl Methylpropional: You likely learned about this ingredient when there was suddenly all of this news everywhere about Olaplex causing infertility. Hello, Please could you let me know if garden of wisdoms vitamin c serum (UK version ) is safe? Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Phospholipids, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate , Punica Granatum Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Alnus Firmifolia Fruit Extract, Artemia Extract, Lactic Acid, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate, Polysorbate 80, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Fragrance (Parfum). Ive been using it a week now and my condition is getting better, Im just concerned there might be some nasties in the ingredients that I should be aware of. For sure avoid Neem and Willow Bark extracts. Note that chemical sunscreens are often found in products that dont have a listed SPF value. -Green Tea Seed Oil: Helps to restore skins moisture barrier and deliver antioxidants. Its pretty much impossible to avoid, it really is in everything! I am extremely careful this time round Its really helpful when I see the list. I wouldnt worry about them! PEGs are usually very large and cant be absorbed, no evidence to avoid them. I am 3 month pregnant and I have been using this facial wash since day 1 of pregnancy. Is it safe during pregnancy? Can I ask if I can use this korean product to my face AQUA MOISTURIZER WHITENING VITA deeply hydrates with water-based formula. Baby Toys Shop All Baby Toys. While safety is important, you also want to have effective skincare products so that you continue to get the results you are looking for while you are pregnant. BELIF The True Cream Aqua Bomb Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methl Trimethicone, Alcohol Denat, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Malakite Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract*, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract*, Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract*, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract*, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract*, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract**, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract**, Nepeta Cataria Extract**, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract**, Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract**, Dimethiconol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 60, Ceramide 3, Cholesterol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phenl Trimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Panthenol, Squalane, Triethylhexanoin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, PEG-150, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Trisodium EDTA, Fragrance+, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool. The fact that youre here to help is absolutely incredible of you! Licorice Root also acts through inhibition of tyrosine. Heres a good peer reviewed article regarding retinoids in pregnancy. However, I messaged the company who said there is no research supporting that Licorice Root is bad. This is the only post I see, so the others may have gotten trapped in my spam filter. For these products I would avoid the Essence (due to licorice root), the other two both look ok to me. 2. *Tosses salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide gel into the garbage. Hi doc, I just want to ask you about one product for fairness. Then I realized I had an awful lot of willow bark going on, made the connection between the two ingredients, and the guilt and horror set in. I dont recommend using them straight, pretty much ever. AA also has the capacity to slow down the production of excess melanin, which can help reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots. OKAY! Benzalkonium chloride. TROPOLONE. Sorry, I had a second question I forgot to include: would you have concerns about using henna during pregnancy instead of a standard hair dye? Hi there! Active ingredient is zinc oxide. Mineral 89 Vichy AQUA / WATER, PEG/PPG/POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL, 8/5/3 GLYCERIN, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, METHYL GLUCETH-20, CARBOMER, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1. According the the American Academy of Dermatology AA is a great alternative to typical first line treatments for acne that are not appropriate in pregnancy. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Butylene Glycol, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Xanthan Gum, Octyldodeceth-16, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol. And those dark spots that keep popping up? This is also why it is recommended to avoid salicylates. A brief aside before we get started: I'm not here to freak you out. The Sunday Riley has glycolic acid the Full lists of which products are safe from both of those brands can be found here in my big list of pregnancy safe skincare products. What's the Difference between Salicylic Acid and Willow bark? thank you! I know you already had a review on the the third one but not sure if is the last version with 12.5% Vit C. I would consider all arbutin to be unsafe, the alpha doesnt make a difference for that. Salicylic acid (a component of aspirin) is one of the most popular beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) in skincare due to its anti-inflammatory (again, like aspirin) and exfoliating properties, and is particularly recommended for oily and acne-prone skin. Fair Trade Ingrdient. 2) Lancme Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate Aqua/Water/Eau, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Faex Extract/Yeast Extract/Extrait De Levure, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide/Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Octyldodecanol, Citronellol, Parfum/Fragrance. In extract form, it's typically taken in doses ranging from 120-240 milligrams of salicin for at least six weeks. Is the concentration low enough that it should be ok or is there room for concern regardless of the dilution in products? This product has Licorice Root extract which I saw was on your list. Willow bark is a popular herbal remedy that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. Lactic Acid breaks up dead cells and replaces moisture, while Salicin from Willow Bark helps pores appear tighter and skin appear smoother every day. At Willow Grove Counseling we work with children, teenagers and adults. You might want to ask your doctor if the joint issues could be related to continued Relaxin production, it doesnt fully go away until after youve weaned. In its oral form (aspirin), salicylic acid has been shown to increase the risk of intracranial bleeding and animal studies have shown embryo malformations when given high quantities, which is why doctors tell pregnant women to avoid aspirin while pregnant. I am looking for an acne spot treatment but I cant use most because they contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Thanks so much. some sites say theyre different and salvia officinalis is safe and some sites say its not safe. $2.48. This is what is on the website. Hi, I just wanted to know if Organic Cold Pressed Castor oil (Ricinus Communis) is safe to use on my skin and eye lashes during pregnancy. Knowing what is in your skincare products and what is not helps you ensure that both you and baby stay safe throughout pregnancy. Just to confirm your recommendation is to stay away from all plant cell serums? My OB is okay . Ive watched a video on youtube that said the ingredients used in anti-aging products are not good for pregnancy. I treated the area with Epsom salts dissolved in warm water by spraying the solution onto my skin after showering. Below is the ingredient list for a recent Naturopathica product (Plant Stem cell Booster Serum). It works wonders for breakouts and congestion regardless of skin type . Please are these ingredients fine to use during pregnancy? im 6 months pregnant Ultra-Hydrating Foam Cleanser Sodium lauryl ethyl sulfate, Coconut diethylamine, Cocoamidrophyl betaine, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Aloe vera extract, Niacinamide, Carrot extract, Papaine, Vitamin B3, Carbomer, Lactomoist, Azeglyjic, Glycerine, Scent, and Menthol, Skin Perfecting Serum Aloe vera extract, Niacinamide, Carrot extract, Papaine, Vitamin B3, Carbomer, Lactomoist, Azeglyjic, Glycerine, Scent, and Menthol thank you, Avne Thermal Spring Water Soothes and softens Biocymentine Enhances the skins hydrolipidic barrier Glycerin Provides added moisture, helps with even application Pre-tocopherol (vitamin E) Powerful photostable antioxidant Dihydroxiacetone (DHA) Self-tanning ingredient. Aqua, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, Calendula officinalis flowerextract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, PEG -150 distearate, methyl gluceth-20, perfume (benzyl salicylate, geraniol, hexylcinnamal, linalool, alpha isomethyl ionone), CI 42090, tetrasodium EDTA, citric acid, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben,ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, isobutylbutylparaben. But, Here is the list of ingridents for the product (Tula probiotic reserfusing gel toner) :Aqua, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Agar, Glycerin, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Cichorium Intybus (Chicory) Root Extract, Yogurt Extract, Carrageenan, Betaine, Glucose, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium Edta, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Tetrasodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.