I use a skin cream that contains hydroquinone, and now I'm pregnant. Is hydroquinone safe to use during pregnancy, or should I stop using it completely? I'm worried about anything that could affect my baby.
When I asked my mom and MIL about using my dark spot creams, they told me to strictly avoid any strong chemicals. Gynac also confirmed that hydroquinone isn't safe during pregnancy, so I just used homemade ubtan instead.
While staying with my parents, my mother made sure I didn't use any chemical face products. My doctor also told me hydroquinone is a big no-no right now. Please put it away for a few months.
I suffered so much from morning sickness that taking care of my skin was the absolute last thing on my mind! But seriously, hydroquinone has a very high absorption rate into the body, so it is safer to just stop it completely until you deliver.
Having PCOS means I always had skin issues, but my dermatologist strictly asked me to pause hydroquinone the moment I conceived. It is absorbed too deeply into the skin, which isn't safe for the baby. Better to stay safe!
My pregnancy tracker app showed a red flag for hydroquinone! It is heavily absorbed through the skin, so most doctors recommend avoiding it. You can ask your dermatologist for safe alternatives like azelaic acid instead.
