When selecting skincare products, particular whitening cream, acne treatment, and anti-aging cream, new moms should avoid these two groups of ingredients:
1) Vitamin A and its derivatives (commonly known as retinoids or retinol) - present in many facial skincare products and prescribed acne treatment
2) Salicylic Acid and Benzoyl Peroxide - present in many OTC and prescribed acne products Moreover, there are many other ingredients new moms should avoid, such as aromatherapy oils, parabens, phthalates, and SLS because they can negatively impact fetal development and newborns.