My face wash and a serum i use both have aha bha in them and now i got nervous after reading something online. Im about 9 weeks. Should i stop using them or is it fine? pls share if anyone continued these.
I actually asked my doctor and showed her my skincare bottles, she told me which to pause. She said cut the strong actives and stick to gentle cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen. Easiest to just ask them directly with the labels.
I read that low concentration BHA like in face washes is mostly considered okay, but high strength AHA/BHA and retinols are usually avoided. I kept my routine very simple during pregnancy. Best to run your products by a dermat or gynac to be sure.
From what my dermatologist told me, salicylic acid in small amounts in a wash is generally fine but leave-on high percentages are best skipped. She had me switch to vitamin C and niacinamide instead. So it depends on type and concentration, confirm with a professional.
