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Skincare ingredients to use with caution in pregnancy

Medically reviewed by Dr. Charu Sharma, Head of Dermatology · CureSkin ·
In short

Skincare ingredients commonly flagged for caution during pregnancy in published guidance. Always confirm with your own doctor.

Pregnancy-caution ingredients (43)

Ingredient
2% Alpha Arbutin
Skin-brightening agent (tyrosinase inhibitor)
Ingredient
2% Salicylic Acid
BHA exfoliant / keratolytic
Ingredient
Alfa Arbutin
Skin-brightening agent
Ingredient
Alpha arbutin. Additional Info IREVIVE Unde
Skin-brightening agent
Ingredient
Alpha-Arbutin
Skin-brightening agent
Ingredient
Arbutin
Skin-brightening agent
Ingredient
Bakuchiol (natural alternative to retinol)
Antioxidant / retinol alternative
Ingredient
Beta Arbutin
Skin-brightening agent
Ingredient
Biodegradable Encapsulated Salicylic Acid Beads
Exfoliant / keratolytic delivery system
Ingredient
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliant / keratolytic
Ingredient
Encapsulated Retinol
Anti-aging active (retinoid)
Ingredient
Glycerin Salicylic Acid
Humectant + keratolytic exfoliant
Ingredient
Glyceryl Glucoside And Alpha Arbutin
Hydration & brightening active
Ingredient
hydroquinone
Skin-lightening agent
Ingredient
or retinol
Vitamin A derivative / cell-turnover active
Ingredient
plant derived retinol
Retinoid alternative / antioxidant
Ingredient
Plant Retinol
Antioxidant / retinol alternative
Ingredient
Pro Retinol
Anti-aging retinoid (vitamin A derivative)
Ingredient
Retinal
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative)
Ingredient
Retinal (Retinaldehyde)
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative)
Ingredient
Retinaldehyde
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative)
Ingredient
Retinol
Vitamin A derivative / anti-aging active
Ingredient
Retinol (0.3%)
Anti-aging active (vitamin A derivative)
Ingredient
Retinol 8 Polysorbate 20
Anti-aging active (vitamin A derivative)
Ingredient
Retinol(0.08%)
Anti-aging active (vitamin A derivative)
Ingredient
Retinol(0.1%)
Anti-aging active (retinoid)
Ingredient
Retinol(0.5%)
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative)
Ingredient
Retinyl Acetate
Anti-aging / retinoid
Ingredient
Retinyl Linoleate
Vitamin A derivative (retinoid ester)
Ingredient
Retinyl Palmitate
Antioxidant / retinoid (vitamin A derivative)
Ingredient
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)
Antioxidant / vitamin A derivative (retinoid)
Ingredient
Retinyl Palmitate Panthenol
Antioxidant / vitamin A derivative (skin conditioning)
Ingredient
Retinyl Propionate
Retinoid (anti-aging active)
Ingredient
Retinyl Retinoate
Anti-aging retinoid
Ingredient
Retinyl Sunflowerseedate
Antioxidant / Vitamin A derivative (retinoid ester)
Ingredient
Salicylic Acid (100Ppm)
Beta hydroxy acid (BHA) exfoliant/keratolytic
Ingredient
Salicylic Acid (Bha)
Beta hydroxy acid (BHA) exfoliant
Ingredient
Salicylic Acid (Keratolytic Agent)
Keratolytic / Beta-hydroxy acid exfoliant
Ingredient
Salicylic Acid 1.00 %
Beta-hydroxy acid exfoliant
Ingredient
Salicylic Acid And Kojic Acid
Exfoliant & brightening agent
Ingredient
Salicylic Acid Beads
Exfoliant / acne treatment
Ingredient
Salicylic Acid(5
Beta hydroxy acid (BHA) exfoliant / keratolytic
Ingredient
Such As Salicylic Acid
Beta hydroxy acid exfoliant / keratolytic

Frequently asked

How was this list compiled?
From structured ingredient data — Malassezia substrates, comedogenicity ratings, EU-declared allergens and alcohol type — applied to ingredients in our Indian skincare reference. It is general information, not a diagnosis.
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General educational information for Indian skin, compiled from published dermatology literature and structured ingredient data. Not medical advice or a diagnosis.