Is PURITO Safe During Pregnancy? #

PURITO is popular for gentle, calming formulas and a strong focus on barrier care. Most products sit in low-risk bands, but a few retinoid treatments fall into high-risk categories. This guide highlights safe picks, caution items, and what to avoid.

Quick verdict #

• Safe-leaning: calming creams, cleansers, and spot patches.
• Use with caution: BB creams and active formulas.
• Avoid: retinoid treatments (high risk).

Safe PURITO staples (brand - name - safety score - notes) #

• PURITO Plainet Squalane Oil 100 (score 100) - nourishing oil step.
• PURITO Bentolin Pore Clay Mask (score 99) - gentle mask option.
• PURITO Sea Buckthorn Vital 70 Cream (score 99) - rich moisturiser.
• PURITO Wonder Releaf Centella Spot Patch (score 99) - spot care.
• PURITO Re:Fresh Cleansing Bar (score 99) - gentle cleanser.
• PURITO From Green Deep Foaming Cleanser (score 99) - daily cleanse.
• PURITO Dermide Balancing Barrier Balm (score 99) - barrier balm.
• PURITO Clear Code Superfruit Serum (score 99) - antioxidant serum.
• PURITO Re:Lief Cleansing Bar (score 99) - gentle cleanser.

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

• PURITO Cica Clearing BB Cream (score 55): active formula; check with your clinician.

Products to avoid in pregnancy #

• PURITO Timeless Bloom Retinol Spot Cream (score 26): retinoid active (high risk).
• PURITO Wonder Releaf Centella Serum (score 26): high-risk band in our database.
• PURITO TXA 6 Niacinamide 10 Retinal Serum (score 26): retinoid active (high risk).

Simple routines with PURITO #

• Dry or sensitive skin (AM): From Green Deep Foaming Cleanser -> Clear Code Superfruit Serum -> Sea Buckthorn Vital 70 Cream -> mineral SPF.
• Dry or sensitive skin (PM): Re:Fresh Cleansing Bar -> Dermide Balancing Barrier Balm.
• Oily or breakout-prone (AM): gentle cleanser -> light serum -> mineral SPF.
• Oily or breakout-prone (PM): gentle cleanser -> light moisturiser.
• Spot care: Wonder Releaf Centella Spot Patch as needed.

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 use low-risk basics.
• Are calming formulas ok? Yes, barrier support is usually a great fit in pregnancy.
• Can I double cleanse? Yes. Use a gentle cleanser twice if you wore heavy SPF or makeup.

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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