Is la roche posay pregnancy safe?
I'm pregnant and very careful about the skincare products I use. I love La Roche-Posay for my sensitive skin. Can someone confirm if La Roche-Posay is pregnancy-safe, especially their sunscreen and moisturizer?
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4 months ago
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Many La Roche-Posay products are safe, but some contain salicylic acid or retinol which you must avoid during pregnancy. When I went for my checkup at Columbia Asia, my doctor checked the exact ingredient list of my face wash. Please do the same with your gynecologist before using them.
6 months ago
My grandmother told me to stick to simple chickpea powder and curd during my pregnancy, but I wanted to use my La Roche-Posay moisturizers. My skin specialist assured me that their Toleriane range is perfectly safe for pregnant women as it has very minimal, clean ingredients. Do confirm with your doctor too.
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9 months ago
I am so confused about this too! I've been using their Effaclar duo but now I'm pregnant and terrified that the ingredients might harm the baby. Did anyone else continue using La Roche-Posay products through their first trimester without any issues?
6 months ago
Most of their basic moisturizers like Toleriane are totally safe, but definitely avoid their retinol or salicylic acid serums right now.
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9 months ago
I agree with others here. Just stick to their basic hydrating formulas like the Cicaplast B5 or Toleriane Double Repair, and avoid any acne-clearing products.