L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) during Pregnancy
L-ascorbic acid is safe throughout pregnancy.
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L-ascorbic acid is safe throughout pregnancy.
how to use it. Continue normal AM use. Vitamin C is one of the few high-efficacy actives that remains fully compatible.
why it works. Vitamin C is a naturally occurring nutrient with no evidence of teratogenicity from topical application. Widely used through pregnancy as an antioxidant and brightener.
Reviewed with 1 source on 2026-07-03.
Alpha Arbutin during Pregnancy
Alpha arbutin is considered acceptable during pregnancy.
also about pregnancyAzelaic Acid during Pregnancy
Azelaic acid is the pregnancy-safe active workhorse. Use freely.
also about pregnancyBakuchiol during Pregnancy
Bakuchiol pregnancy safety data are thin. Consider pausing.
also about pregnancyCentella Asiatica (Cica) during Pregnancy
Centella Asiatica is fully safe throughout pregnancy.
also about pregnancyCeramides during Pregnancy
Ceramides is fully safe throughout pregnancy.
also about pregnancyFragrance during Pregnancy
Not teratogenic — but pregnancy commonly heightens fragrance sensitivity.