Is First Aid Beauty Safe During Pregnancy? #

First Aid Beauty is a go-to for sensitive skin, barrier repair, and gentle body care. Most of the range is low risk, but the brand does offer retinol treatments and some SPF products that are best approached with caution.

Quick verdict #

• Safe-leaning: core moisturisers, body care, and gentle cleansers.
• Use with caution: chemical SPF and active formulas.
• Avoid: retinol products (high risk).

Safe First Aid Beauty staples (brand - name - safety score - notes) #

• First Aid Beauty After-Shower Nourishing Body Oil (score 99) - nourishing oil step.
• First Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide Broad Spectrum SPF 30 (score 99) - mineral SPF option.
• First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Balm (score 99) - lip balm option.
• First Aid Beauty Anti-Chafe Stick with Shea Butter + Colloidal Oatmeal (score 99) - body comfort product.
• First Aid Beauty Whole Body Deodorant Cream (score 78) - body care option.
• First Aid Beauty 2-in-1 Cleansing Oil + Makeup Remover (score 76) - gentle cleanse for makeup removal.
• First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Liquid Recovery (score 76) - soothing face mist.
• First Aid Beauty Bronze + Glow Drops With Niacinamide (score 76) - glow-boosting drops.
• First Aid Beauty Hydrating Serum With Hyaluronic Acid (score 75) - hydrating serum step.

Products to use with caution (check with your clinician) #

• First Aid Beauty 5 in 1 Eye Cream (score 58): active formula; check with your clinician.
• First Aid Beauty Anti-Redness Serum (score 55): active formula; check with your clinician.
• First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer With Sunscreen SPF 30 (score 55): chemical filters; choose mineral if you prefer lowest absorption.
• First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask (score 55): active formula; check with your clinician.

Products to avoid in pregnancy #

• First Aid Beauty 0.3% Retinol Complex Serum with Peptides (score 20): retinoid active (high risk).
• First Aid Beauty Skin Lab Retinol Serum .25% Pure Concentrate (score 26): retinoid active (high risk).
• First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Oat & Hemp Seed Dry Oil (score 26): high-risk band in our database.

Simple routines with First Aid Beauty #

• Dry or sensitive skin (AM): gentle cleanser -> Hydrating Serum -> Ultra Repair moisturiser -> mineral SPF.
• Dry or sensitive skin (PM): gentle cleanser -> moisturiser or nourishing body oil on dry patches.
• Oily or breakout-prone (AM): gentle cleanser -> light moisturiser -> mineral SPF.
• Oily or breakout-prone (PM): gentle cleanser -> moisturiser.
• Body care: After-Shower Nourishing Body Oil or Whole Body Deodorant Cream.

Red flags on labels #

• "Retinol," "retinal," or "retinoid" on face products.
• Strong exfoliating acids layered in the same routine.
• Chemical-only SPF if you prefer mineral filters.

FAQs in plain language #

• Do I need every active? No. Keep routines simple and focus on low-risk basics.
• Is mineral SPF ok? Yes, mineral filters are usually preferred for minimal absorption.
• Can I double cleanse? Yes. Use the 2-in-1 Cleansing Oil, then a gentle cleanser.

References to share with your clinician #

• ACOG on skin changes in pregnancy: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/skin-conditions-during-pregnancy
• American Academy of Dermatology on pregnancy skin care: https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/pregnancy/skin-care/skin-care-pregnancy
• NHS on acne in pregnancy: https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/common-symptoms/acne/

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