Niacinamide during Pregnancy
Niacinamide is safe in pregnancy — and one of the few actives that helps melasma prevention.
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Niacinamide is safe in pregnancy — and one of the few actives that helps melasma prevention.
how to use it. Continue normal AM/PM use.
why it works. Vitamin B3 derivative with no red flags in the pregnancy-safety literature. Blocks melanosome transfer, useful for hormonally-active pigmentation.
Reviewed with 2 sources 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.