Can you use Vitamin C while pregnant or breastfeeding?
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We haven't found a pregnancy-specific study on topical vitamin c. A review of skin care in pregnancy notes that, apart from hydroquinone and tretinoin, most topical products act locally with minimal absorption. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
Check with your doctor General information only. Your doctor, midwife or pharmacist knows your situation.
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Sources
- Bozzo P, Chua-Gocheco A, Einarson A. Safety of skin care products during pregnancy. Can Fam Physician. 2011;57(6):665-667.
- Pullar JM, Carr AC, Vissers MCM. The roles of vitamin C in skin health. Nutrients. 2017;9(8):866.
- Al-Niaimi F, Chiam NYZ. Topical vitamin C and the skin: mechanisms of action and clinical applications. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2017;10(7):14-17.