Which actives should be avoided during pregnancy?

Retinoids in every form (retinol, retinal, adapalene, tretinoin) and hydroquinone. For strong peels and essential oils, ask your doctor.

Is sunscreen safe during pregnancy?

Yes, and it is even recommended to limit melasma. Both mineral filters and the organic filters authorised in cosmetics can be used.

Does melasma fade after giving birth?

It often fades over the following months, but can persist, especially without sun protection. After pregnancy and breastfeeding, other anti-spot actives become possible again.

And while breastfeeding?

The same precautions generally apply, especially for retinoids. Avoid applying products to the breasts before feeding.

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Advice

Pregnancy: which skincare to use, and which to avoid

During pregnancy, skin changes: spots, melasma, dryness. Most simple skincare remains usable; a few actives should be set aside until breastfeeding ends, retinoids first. A short routine is enough, and your doctor or pharmacist remains the reference when in doubt.

01Morning and evening
Cleanse gently
Use a gentle, hydrating cleanser morning and evening. Skin can become oilier or more reactive during pregnancy: there is no need to strip it.
New
CeraVe
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser - 236 ml
3,500 DA
In Stock
Eucerin
Eucerin DermatoCLEAN [HYALURON] Cleansing Gel — 400 ml
Price announced when back in stock
Out of Stock
02Morning and evening
Moisturise
Use a simple moisturiser, preferably fragrance-free. On the body, a lotion or rich cream applied daily helps with dryness and the tight feeling of a stretching belly.
New
CeraVe
CeraVe Moisturising Lotion — 236 ml
3,500 DA
In Stock
New
Bioderma
Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra Ultra-Nourishing Moisturising Cream — 200 ml
5,600 DA
Very limited stock
03Evening
For spots and marks: compatible actives
Azelaic acid and niacinamide are the actives generally chosen during pregnancy for spots and marks. Avoid retinoids (retinol, retinal, adapalene) and hydroquinone. Show your routine to your pharmacist before starting any new active.
ACM
ACM Azéane Cream 15% Azelaic Acid — 30 ml
2,400 DA
In Stock
The Ordinary
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% — 30 ml
3,670 DA
In Stock
04Morning
Sun protection, against melasma
SPF 50+ every morning, reapplied outdoors. A tinted version also protects from visible light, which encourages melasma. Mineral sunscreens are often chosen during this period.
Avène
Avène Mineral Cream SPF 50+ 100% Mineral Filters — 50 ml
3,950 DA
In Stock
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Tinted Fluid SPF50+ — 50 ml
4,500 DA
In Stock
New−450 DA
AXIS-Y
AXIS-Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen V.3 — 50 ml
3,400 DA3,850 DA
In Stock

Your questions

Which actives should be avoided during pregnancy?: Retinoids in every form (retinol, retinal, adapalene, tretinoin) and hydroquinone. For strong peels and essential oils, ask your doctor.
Is sunscreen safe during pregnancy?: Yes, and it is even recommended to limit melasma. Both mineral filters and the organic filters authorised in cosmetics can be used.
Does melasma fade after giving birth?: It often fades over the following months, but can persist, especially without sun protection. After pregnancy and breastfeeding, other anti-spot actives become possible again.
And while breastfeeding?: The same precautions generally apply, especially for retinoids. Avoid applying products to the breasts before feeding.

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Pregnancy: which skincare to use, and which to avoid

Cleanse gently

Moisturise

For spots and marks: compatible actives

Sun protection, against melasma

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