Dermatologist’s Pregnancy Skincare Holy Grail Products & Ingredients! | Dr. Jenny Liu

As a board-certified dermatologist, I often get asked about pregnancy-safe skincare products and ingredients. So, today I'm sharing my favorites. Do you have any holy grail pregnancy skincare products to share? Let me know in the comments!

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TIME STAMPS!
00:00 Intro
00:33 Why is pregnancy skincare different?
01:46 What does the FDA say?
02:05 Ingredients to avoid
03:53 Can I do in-office procedures?
04:15 Benzoyl peroxide
05:51 Azelaic acid
06:48 Salicylic acid
09:19 AHAs
12:44 PHAs
14:11 Vitamin C
15:20 Hyaluronic acid
16:55 Peptides
19:49 Moisturizers
20:33 Stretch marks
21:59 Sunscreen
24:02 What if nothing helps?
25:52 Outro

DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Also, product links may be affiliate links. Affiliate links support my YouTube channel so I can continue to create videos for you.

[linz]

This is the best explanation about topical retinoids I have seen so far by a dermatologist on the internet. It seems at this point saying people should avoid all topical retinoids is superstition. I've been doing my own research - and by that I mean I have a scientific PhD and I have been reading all primary research articles -and there has only been some case studies claiming a link between birth defects and topical retinoids. Those articles literally have 1 patient and all of those studies had confounding factors. When you look at studies including a decent number of patients there is literally no difference whatsoever between those using topical retinods and those who do not. Also, it is questionable if topical retinoids even make it past the skin into the blood.

[osxttt]

Wow. Terrific topic. So informative. So much to learn from you.

[londresape]

This video is the best and most precise video about this topic on YouTube, thank you for sharing this information! ✨

[sysw]

Very informative. Thank you! Please consider doing one for breastfeeding!!

[candacemarieswearingen]

What about Parabens, Phalates, Sulfates....rosemary, comfry,

[dakotahjadee]

Hi Dr. Liu! Is it okay to use chemical sunscreens while breastfeeding? I love Korean chemical sunscreens with the newer filters especially :). Thank you!

[shusituloewenstein]

The CeraVe skin renewing moisturizer contains encapsulated retinol. Is that a concern?

[shk]

Do you recommend women trying to conceive or undergoing IVF should also avoid these ingredients or is it not necessary? Thank you

[anemonea]

Could you give percentages of the ingredients (tolerance level). For example, what percentage of Vitamin C is safe for pregnancy? 20%? Same for Salicylic acid, AHA and lactic acid. I want to know the specific percentages so I can avoid harmful effects

[merciawaworundeng]

Hi Dr. Liu. I’m currently 19 weeks pregnant and having severe acne. My doctor prescribed me Clindamycin. However, I’m just starting The Ordinary Azelaic Acid 10% and my doctor said i can continue using it. She didn’t explain further about how to use it together. How would you recommend using both of them? Thank you!

[lindasan]

Hi, I would love to know your thoughts on Goodal Green Tangerine Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum. Is it safe to use during pregnancy? Thank you.

[Jack_Jack]

Hi Dr. Liu. Are growth factors safe to use during pregnancy? I am currently using SkinMedica TNS Serum. Thanks in advance!

[Melissa]

Hi Dr.. Can I use Kojie San for hyperpigmentation during pregnancy ?

[daniellespurlock]

Is aloe Vera okay to use? I heard it helps with acne scares.

[batoulmohammad]

Glyco A 5% soft peeling isispharma
Good or bad during pregnancy?

[DeAngello]

Hello Doctor, is CeraVe the blue cleanser safe for pregnancy

[Fizzah-jvvr]

Hey! hi could you please look into the ingriends of the "cerave skin renewing nightly exfoliating treatment" and give your expert advice on whether or not it will be pregnancy safe? it has AHA's!

[valeriatummino]

Hello, i have a question : the mauritia flexuosa fruit oli is it considered like vitamin A.?
Is it allow to use this ingredient in a cream during the pregnancy?
Thank you in advance ☺️

[Kl-gzng]

Hi. Is sodium salicylate in Venus shaving gel Safe during pregnancy ?

[katarzynabalcerek]

Hi, I see that Cerave cream contains Phenoxyethanol, is this safe option during pregnacy?