Cosmetics During Pregnancy
When it comes to whether conventional lotions and cosmetics are safe to use during pregnancy, experts generally fall into two camps: those who doubt the safety of the small amounts of toxic substances commonly found in conventional beauty products and feel that it is likely they can pass the skin barrier; and those who feel that these products are widely used, haven't been proven dangerous in small amounts and are probably okay.
If you want to be cautious, you might want to heed the advice of the former experts and avoid conventional beauty products, as they often contain substances such as parabens. Experts say the best way to go about avoiding potential toxins is to read the labels, as there is no organic standard for cosmetics and lotions. One substance most experts caution against is retinoids, which is often found in anti-aging creams. Oral retinoids such as Accutane are known to cause birth defects, though nothing has been proven one way or the other when it comes to using retinoids on your skin.
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