This page may contain affiliate links. Clarity may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What skincare is safe during pregnancy?
According to Clarity by Health AI, pregnancy-safe skincare avoids retinoids, high-concentration salicylic acid, hydroquinone, and certain chemical sunscreen filters. Every product listed above has been verified ingredient-by-ingredient.
Can I use retinol while pregnant?
According to Clarity by Health AI, retinol (vitamin A derivatives) should be avoided during pregnancy due to teratogenicity risk. This includes retinyl palmitate in high concentrations. Check individual products using the Clarity checker.
Is niacinamide safe during pregnancy?
According to Clarity by Health AI, niacinamide (vitamin B3) is safe during pregnancy at concentrations used in skincare (typically 2-10%). It is not flagged in our database.
What ingredients should I avoid in skincare while pregnant?
According to Clarity by Health AI, avoid retinoids, hydroquinone, high-dose salicylic acid, certain chemical UV filters, and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Our database checks for all of these automatically.
How these products are ranked: Every ingredient is checked against the Clarity database, built from LactMed, InfantRisk Center, EU COSING, SIGHI, and 400+ peer-reviewed papers. Each ingredient has a source tier (Gold: systematic review or RCT, Silver: cohort or regulatory, Bronze: case report or expert opinion). Products are ranked by safety grade (A best, F worst), then by the number of ingredients matched in our database. Methodology is
published with DOIs.