Products suitable for pregnancy will be clearly listed on each product information guide. If in doubt email us at info@ZENii.co.uk. In general avoid any active products such as glycolic acid, salicylic acid and retinol (vitamin A) and you should be fine. Vitamin A – Vitamin A is contraindicated in doses of 10,000IU or above per day. It is unlikely that the amount absorbed through the skin will exceed this so don’t worry if you have been using creams with vitamin A in and you are pregnant. Just stop them if you are concerned. If you want to be extra safe then choose products without any retinol derivatives in. Our Doctors generally advise pregnant ladies that milder forms of vitamin A like retinol palmitate are labelled not suitable for pregnant women, not because they are dangerous but just because they haven’t been proven safe.
Antioxidants are safe in pregnancy
All our sun protection is safe to use in pregnancy and should be used daily as increased hormone levels can cause pigmentatary excitement so this will prevent excess pigmentation such as melasma
Hyaluronic serum booster products are safe in pregnancy and can help hydrate the skin wonderfully