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1. lpg says

   April 30, 2019 at 3:56 pm

   SkinCeuticals
   Renew Overnight Oily (2 fl oz.)

   Is this ok…even though the key ingredients below say glycolic acid?

   Thank you!!!

   Key Ingredient(s): Herbal Extracts, Malic Acid, Squalane Oil, Essential Oils, Vitamin E, Dimethicone, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid

   Ingredients
   aqua / Water / Eau, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract, Stearic Acid, Squalene, Saccharum Officinarum Extract / Sugar Cane Extract / Extrait De Canne A Sucre, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Extract / Orange Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract / Lemon Peel Extract, Xanthan Gum, Acer Saccharinum Extract / Sugar Maple Extract, Methylparaben, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (orange) Oil, Ci 17200 / Red 33, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben

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   • 15mins says

     May 1, 2019 at 10:21 am

     This was one of the products I had trouble with because it sure does say glycolic acid and malic acid in the key ingredients (I was looking on Derm store too) and neither are listed in the full ingredient list. I believe they’re referring to natural sources in the extracts, which isn’t regarded as enough to be unsafe and we ignore them. So I put it under safe 🙂

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2. Robyn Leigh says

   May 31, 2019 at 11:00 pm

   I was told glycolic acid is safe during pregnancy by a derm and ob

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   • 15mins says

     June 1, 2019 at 7:50 am

     All of the OBs I’ve talked to consider it something to avoid as it is highly absorbed (28% of topical glycolic acid in studies is absorbed systemically). There more discussion in my post on ingredients to avoid during pregnancy. As there isn’t hard data on safety the recommendation to avoid is made based on the absorption and some are more conservative than others. Note, I do list it in each product that has it, so if you feel comfortable with the ingredient that’s a decision you can make on your own.

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3. JoJo says

   July 18, 2019 at 1:50 am

   I was told Kojic Acid is safe to use during pregnancy and it can replace retinol products in brightening complexion.

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   • 15mins says

     July 18, 2019 at 5:44 pm

     Kojic acid can brighten the skin, but it is considered like hydroquinone and to be avoided during both pregnancy and nursing.

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4. Natalie says

   July 22, 2019 at 4:08 am

   Hello,
   I was just wonder why the equalizing toner from skinceuticles is on your safe list when it contains glycolic acid?
   Is glycolic safe?

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   • 15mins says

     July 22, 2019 at 11:31 am

     That’s one of the instances in which the key ingredients listed aren’t correct, and likely refer to the acid being in one of the extracts. If you look at the complete list of ingredients you’ll see glycolic acid isn’t listed as an ingredient. There’s more about this in my pregnancy beauty FAQ.

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5. Samantha says

   July 29, 2019 at 7:26 am

   First, really appreciate what you have done here. I use the daily moisturizer and it is on your list of OK to use, however I was looking at the ingredients and retinyl palmitate is listed as an ingredient. From what I can tell based on limited research this is a form of Vitamin A (Retinol). What are your thoughts?

   Thanks,

   Samantha

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   • 15mins says

     July 29, 2019 at 12:53 pm

     Are you looking on the packaging? I’ve only seen the list of ingredients here, which is the product I’ve screened. It doesn’t have a retinoid. Note products sometimes change formulations or may vary by country. There are also sometimes very similar products with different names.

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6. Liz says

   August 1, 2019 at 12:07 am

   Hi, i was wondering about the Clarifying Clay Masque which is on your safe list. It is marketed as a purifying mask with 5% hydroxy acid blend, noting key ingredients as Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Lactic Acid, Essential Oils, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Aloe Vera, Herbal Extracts, Glycolic Acid, Malic Acid. They appear to be listed as extracts rather than stand alone acids so am confused why it’s on the safe list if Glycolic etc are considered unsafe. Ingredients list is below:

   aqua / Water / Eau, Kaolin, Bentonite, Aloe Barbadensis / Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Phenoxyethanol Ceteareth-20, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil / Sunflower Seed Oil, Saccharum Officinarum Extract / Sugar Cane Extract / Extrait De Canne A Sucre, Sodium Hydroxide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water / Orange Fruit Water, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract / Lemon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharinum Extract / Sugar Maple Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract / Matricaria Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil / Rosemary Leaf Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract / Cucumber Fruit Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Curcuma Longa Extract / Turmeric Root Extract, Sclareolide, Rosa Spp / Rose Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale Extract / Jasmine Extract

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   • 15mins says

     August 1, 2019 at 4:23 pm

     They aren’t listed in the actual ingredient list, they call them out as “key” ingredients as if they are there in large amounts. But they’re so little in extracts that we ignore them in there. Glycolic and Malic acid, if in high enough amounts and added on their own and therefore in the ingredient list, are ones I do recommend avoiding. But in extracts like this they’re not of concern.

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     • Liz says

       August 2, 2019 at 9:25 am

       Thanks very much for the detailed explanation, your website is so helpful.

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