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16 Nov 2004
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Pregnant use it A face products
HI,
I have heard from several people that it is not advisable to use skin products containing vitamin A and retinol while pregnant. Is there any truth in this?
I have heard from several people that it is not advisable to use skin products containing vitamin A and retinol while pregnant. Is there any truth in this?
CyberDoc
Tiffany, it is difficult to predict the absorption of these products through the skin and as vitamin A and it’s derivatives are dangerous to the foetus, we advice against it. Good luck.
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