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I received this DM from a colleague in the beauty industry shortly after I announced that I was pregnant.
My inbox was bursting with congratulatory messagesmany of which repeated that I should be slathering my belly with Bio-Oil.
I immediately loved how Bio-Oil felt on my skinlightweight, velvety, and moisturizing (but never greasy).
I also enjoyed its subtle herbaceous scent.
In high doses, [vitamin A derivatives] can disrupt fetal development.
I was so confused.
Wasnt Bio-Oil the go-to stretch mark treatment for pregnant people?
With this new (to me) information, I wondered if I should stop using it.
I reached out to Bio-Oil to learn more about its use of a vitamin A derivative.
Its why having the medication prescribed also means takingmandatory pregnancy tests.
In Dr. Ghofrany’s opinion, “third-generation topical retinoids have a very high safety profile.”
(Third-generation topical retinoids include adapalene and tazarotene.)
However, as with any product, always consult your ob-gyn before continuing use.
My own ob-gyn deemed Bio-Oil safe for me to use as long as I felt comfortable.
One is to switch to the Bio-OilNatural Oil, which doesnt contain retinyl palmitate.
Or, Dr. Rhambia recommends usingbakuchiol, a plant-based retinol alternative, instead.
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