Will skincare products with ingredients like retinol and alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) harm my unborn baby?
A. There is no evidence that skin-=care products with AHAs can hurt your baby. Retinol, however, is another story. “Retinol is a milder, over-the-counter form of Retin-A,” explains Dr. Barbara Reed, a dermatologist at the Denver Skin Clinic. “And there have been instances in which pregnant women using Retin-A gave birth to babies with abnormalities.” Until after D-day, replace retinol products with vitamin C serums, which offer similar benefits and have been found to be safe to use during pregnancy.
