I use a skincare product that contains lactic acid, and I'm a bit worried if it's safe to continue using it during pregnancy. Can anyone tell me if lactic acid is generally considered safe for use when pregnant?
Yes, mild lactic acid in your daily face wash or serum is safe. Just don't go for chemical peels or use strong percentages. If you are still in doubt, show the bottle to your gynac during your next visit.
I completely understand why you are questioning this, I used to check the ingredients of even my soap because of anxiety! Lactic acid is actually safe because it doesn't absorb deep into the bloodstream. But if it makes you feel better, just pause it for now.
Pregnancy makes us worry about every single chemical, which is very understandable. Lactic acid in low concentrations in skincare is generally considered safe, but please double-check with your dermatologist or gynac just to be safe.
Yes, lactic acid is an AHA and is perfectly safe to use in OTC skincare like serums or creams during pregnancy. Just avoid high-strength chemical peels. Stick to basic moisturizing and you are good to go.
My MIL always said not to put any chemicals on my face during pregnancy and use besan-haldi instead, but actually mild lactic acid is safe. If you want to use skincare, just check with your doctor once to satisfy everyone at home.
Lactic acid is one of the gentler acids and is considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. I used a lactic acid lotion for my dry skin and it worked wonders without any issues. Just do a patch test first.
Yaar, lactic acid is actually quite safe in skincare because it's super mild compared to salicylic acid or retinoids. I used a mild lactic acid wash throughout my pregnancy and my skin was fine. Just don't do any harsh clinic treatments.
