I use a skincare product that contains arbutin for pigmentation, but now that I'm pregnant, I'm checking all my products. Is arbutin considered safe to use during pregnancy, especially in topical creams?
Hey, skip the arbutin for now, yaaro! It's not considered super safe during pregnancy. Don't stress too much about the pigmentation, we will fix your skincare routine post-delivery!
Oh God, please don't use it! I used a cream with alpha arbutin before I knew I was pregnant and I literally cried and searched the internet for hours. It is related to hydroquinone which is risky, so please stop using it immediately.
Skincare chemicals can absorb into the skin, so please ask your gynac before using any active ingredients like arbutin. Your doctor will suggest the safest option for your baby.
Honestly, avoid it. Arbutin converts to hydroquinone on the skin, which is not safe during pregnancy. Switch to safer ingredients like vitamin C or glycolic acid for now.
Better to pause the arbutin for now, mama! It is on the unsafe list. Go for niacinamide or hyaluronic acid instead, they are much safer and work wonders!
I am planning my pregnancy now and was just checking my skincare bottles for this. It seems arbutin is not recommended. What safe alternatives are you guys using for glowing skin?
