Is Youth To The People Safe During Pregnancy? #

Youth To The People leans into superfood hydration and gentle daily care. Most of their core products are low risk for pregnancy, but the brand also has a few active formulas and sunscreens that need a closer look.

Quick verdict #

• Safe-leaning: cleansers, moisturisers, and masks.
• Use with caution: chemical SPFs and richer actives.
• Avoid: retinoid treatments.

Safe Youth To The People staples (brand - name - safety score - notes) #

• Youth To The People Supershroom Calm Cleanser (score 99) - gentle daily cleanse.
• Youth To The People Adaptogens+ Snow Mushroom + Oat Oil Lipids + Vitamins Supershroom Calm Cleanser (score 99) - soothing cleanser.
• Youth To The People Dream Eye Cream with Goji Stem Cell and Ceramides (score 76) - eye-area hydrator.
• Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask (score 76) - overnight mask option.
• Youth To The People Peptides + C Energy Eye Concentrate (score 76) - brightening eye serum.
• Youth To The People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum (score 76) - hydrating serum step.
• Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Oil (score 76) - nourishing oil step.
• Youth To The People Superfood Air Whip Moisture Cream (score 75) - lightweight moisturiser.
• Youth To The People Superfood Omega Hand + Body Lotion with Kale + Green Tea (score 75) - body moisturiser.

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

• Youth To The People Polypeptide-121 Future Cream with Peptides and Ceramides (score 55): active formula; check with your clinician.
• Youth To The People Youthscreen SPF 60 (score 53): chemical filters; choose mineral if you prefer lowest absorption.

Products to avoid in pregnancy #

• Youth To The People Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum (score 26): retinoid active (high risk).

Simple routines with Youth To The People #

• Dry or sensitive skin (AM): Supershroom Calm Cleanser -> Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum -> Air Whip Moisture Cream -> mineral SPF.
• Dry or sensitive skin (PM): Supershroom Calm Cleanser -> Superberry Dream Mask.
• Oily or breakout-prone (AM): Supershroom Cleanser -> light serum -> mineral SPF.
• Oily or breakout-prone (PM): Supershroom Cleanser -> light moisturiser.
• Body care: Superfood Omega Hand + Body Lotion after showering.

Red flags on labels #

• "Retinal," "retinol," 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 stick to low-risk basics.
• Are oils ok in pregnancy? Generally yes when used topically and in low-risk formulas.
• 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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