Avoid topical retinol during pregnancy. Vitamin A derivatives are precautionarily paused because related oral retinoids are proven teratogens — and pregnancy-safe alternatives…

Avoid retinyl palmitate during pregnancy. It’s a vitamin A ester that converts to retinol (and then to retinoic acid) in the skin…

Low-concentration topical salicylic acid (≤2%, in cleansers and toners) is generally considered safe in pregnancy. Avoid high-strength chemical peels, oral salicylates, and…

Use talc cautiously during pregnancy. Historic concerns about asbestos contamination from natural talc deposits. Avoid talc in genital-area products (baby powder traditional…

Titanium dioxide is one of the two preferred pregnancy-safe sunscreens (alongside zinc oxide). As a physical (mineral) UV filter, it sits on…

Avoid tretinoin during pregnancy. Case reports of retinoid embryopathy after topical use have been published; dermatology consensus is to discontinue tretinoin before…

Avoid triclosan during pregnancy. Endocrine disruptor with thyroid hormone interference. FDA banned it in OTC hand soaps (2016) but it remains in…

Vitamin C is pregnancy-safe in topical skincare and a top recommendation as a retinol alternative. It's an essential nutrient (required by all…

Zinc oxide is the preferred pregnancy-safe sunscreen active. It’s a mineral filter that sits on top of skin with minimal systemic absorption…