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Salicylic acid

Also known as: BHA, beta hydroxy acid

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

The only two questions the audits answer at ingredient level so far. Open the stage page for the reasoning and the full list of treatments at that point.

During pregnancy
Not yet reviewed
While breastfeeding
Not yet reviewed

Sources

  1. American Academy of DermatologyPregnancy and skin care
  2. MDPI (peer-reviewed)The Risk of Using Cosmetics and Cosmetic Procedures During Pregnancy
  3. NHS WalesAromatherapy and skincare in maternity care

Editorial content in preparation

Anna has not written the plain-English explainer for this ingredient yet. Everything above is transcribed from the safety audits — the verdicts we can source, and the sources behind them — and nothing has been filled in to look complete. Until the write-up lands, this page stays out of search results.

Written by · London-trained cosmetologist

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