Is It Safe To Use Active Acids During Pregnancy?

One of the latest trends in skincare that is gaining popularity for its benefits is using active acids in the products. Active acids might be the best things to have happened to skincare. While it’s being used widely in most skin care products is it safe to use active acids during pregnancy?

There are different kinds of active acids such as beta hydroxy acids, alpha hydroxy acids, and hyaluronic acid. Read on to know more.

What Are Active Acids?

An active acid is used to address specific skin-related issues like acne, dryness, ageing and sun damage. Actives are present in products in a modified form as they may undergo chemical transformation while preparing a solution. They are added to skin care products as per the proportion required for the different skin types. The most commonly used active acids are hyaluronic acid, retinol, niacinamide, alpha hydroxy acids (AHA), beta hydroxy acids (BHA),  benzoyl peroxide, ceramides, SPF, and vitamin C. 

These active ingredients are each used to deal with different skin issues. AHAs and BHAs help in minimising blemishes, retinol helps renew skin cells and helps deal with hyperpigmentation, dark spots, uneven skin tone, and wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid helps hydrate dry skin, while Vitamin C boosts collagen production and niacinamide has anti-inflammatory properties that help to soothe irritated skin. 

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How to choose the right active ingredients? 

Once you know your skin type or skin issues, you can choose products that contain the required active ingredient to take care of the skin issue. In short, you need to be sure what you want to use it for.

Is It Safe To Use Active Acids During Pregnancy?

It is safe to use active acids during pregnancy, however, there are some acids which are not safe to use during pregnancy. 

Safe acids during pregnancy:

• Hyaluronic acid 
• Glycolic acid 
• Lactic acid (in low concentrations) 

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Unsafe acids during pregnancy:

• Salicylic acid 
• Certain AHAs 
• Retinol 
• Azelaic acid 
• Benzoyl Peroxide

Acids like retinol are considered unsafe during pregnancy as they can affect fetal development. 

One of the safest acids to use during pregnancy is Hyaluronic acid. It is the most hydrating skincare ingredient, beneficial during pregnancy-related dry skin. It also has anti-ageing properties and is absolutely safe to use during pregnancy. 

Hyaluronic acid retains about 1,000x times its weight in water and it drives moisture deep into the skin, leaving it well-hydrated and plump. It also has healing properties to help acne-prone skin and irritated skin.