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Pregnancy and nursing-safe skincare products from iS Clinical

Pregnancy and nursing-safe skincare products are confusing! First of all, pregnancy-safe and nursing-safe are not the same. The body responds in different ways when nursing or when expecting.

Pregnancy-safe products are more restrictive than nursing-safe products. More ingredients get in during the pregnancy, even though the placenta keeps some out. We have to be extra careful while the baby is developing in the womb. Not all ingredients have been proven safe. Some may even cause birth defects.

There are two types of skincare products:

  1. Products that penetrate the skin and can be absorbed into the bloodstream
  2. Products that sit on the surface of the skin

Dr. DeHaven, the Clinical Director of Innovative Skin Care (iS Clinical) states that:

iS CLINICAL by INNOVATIVE SKINCARE products are safe to use during pregnancy and nursing (lactation). Our safe to use during pregnancy and nursing (lactation). Products are classed as cosmetic by the United States. Our products are classed as cosmetic by the United Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and, as such, are States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and, as non-systemic. This means they do not penetrate such, are non-systemic. This means they do not through the skin, into the bloodstream, and to other penetrate through the skin, into the bloodstream, and organs such as the uterus or breast. Therefore all to other organs such as the uterus or breast. Therefore iS CLINICAL products should be safe to apply to skin all iS CLINICAL products should be safe to apply to the skin during pregnancy and nursing.

Since these products do not penetrate the skin, they are not absorbed by the bloodstream and therefore cannot reach the placenta or the baby.

However, if you want to be extremely careful in avoiding non-safe pregnancy ingredients altogether, we compiled a list of iS Clinical products that include or do not include these specific ingredients.

Pregnancy and nursing safe iS Clinical products

Nursing safe iS Clinical products (not pregnancy safe)

  • Active Serum: Willow Bark (Salicylate)
  • Firming Complex: Licorice Root, Willow Bark (Salicylate), Salicylic Acid
  • Hydra-Intensive Cooling Masque: Licorice Root
  • Neck Perfect: Willow Bark (Salicylate), Licorice Root, Salicylic Acid
  • Tri-Active Exfoliating Masque: Salicylic Acid

Popular ingredients to avoid during pregnancy/nursing

Retinoids Vitamin A works wonders on the skin, but it can interfere with fetal development and lead to birth defects. Glycolic Acid Glycolic acids in large doses are not safe. Salicylic Acid High doses of Salicylic acids can cause birth defects. Benzol Peroxide Only 5% of this ingredient is absorbed into the skin, so it is deemed safe to use. However, multiple healthcare professionals don’t recommend it due to the lack of data. Hydroquinone Hydroquinone can have adverse side effects on the fetus.

Because each body is different, we recommend discussing this topic with your physician.