Pregnancy AM skincare routine — gentle picks

A sensible morning order: cleanse → hydrate → moisturize → mineral SPF. Each product is in our catalog with pregnancy-oriented notes; your clinician still has the final say.

Pregnancy4 picks

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Ordered picks

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Why on this listFirst step: remove overnight oil without stripping mineral sunscreen later.
SkincareCeraVe Hydrating Facial CleanserCeraVe✓ Rating 8/10 — Safe
Gentle, fragrance-free cleanser with ceramides and hyaluronic acid. Widely used during pregnancy. Generally considered safe — patch test recommended if you have sensitive skin.
Ingredients
No flagged concern: Aqua / water
No flagged concern: Glycerin
No flagged concern: Cetearyl alcohol
No flagged concern: Ceramide NP
No flagged concern: Ceramide AP
No flagged concern: Ceramide EOP
No flagged concern: Sodium hyaluronate
No flagged concern: Cholesterol
Caution: Phenoxyethanol
No flagged concern: Tocopherol
Colour coding matches the status labels above (OK / Caution / Avoid).
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2
Why on this listLight hydration layer before moisturizer — no retinoids or pregnancy-flagged actives.
SerumThe Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5The Ordinary✓ Rating 9/10 — Safe
Hyaluronic acid serum for hydration. No retinoids, salicylic acid, or vitamin A derivatives. Generally considered safe during pregnancy. Lightweight, layers well under moisturizer. Patch test recommended.
Ingredients
No flagged concern: Aqua / water
No flagged concern: Sodium hyaluronate
No flagged concern: Panthenol (vitamin B5)
No flagged concern: Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer
Caution: Phenoxyethanol
Colour coding matches the status labels above (OK / Caution / Avoid).
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3
Why on this listBarrier-friendly cream before SPF — helps zinc sit evenly on dry or sensitive skin.
CreamCeraVe Moisturizing CreamCeraVe✓ Rating 9/10 — Safe
Fragrance-free moisturizer with ceramides and hyaluronic acid. Recommended by dermatologists for sensitive skin. No retinoids, salicylic acid, or fragrance. Widely used during pregnancy. Non-comedogenic. Patch test recommended for sensitive skin.
Ingredients
No flagged concern: Aqua / water
No flagged concern: Glycerin
No flagged concern: Cetearyl alcohol
No flagged concern: Ceramide NP
No flagged concern: Ceramide AP
No flagged concern: Ceramide EOP
No flagged concern: Hyaluronic acid
No flagged concern: Cholesterol
No flagged concern: Dimethicone
Caution: Phenoxyethanol
Colour coding matches the status labels above (OK / Caution / Avoid).
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Why on this listPhysical filter for daily UV — preferred during pregnancy versus many chemical sunscreens.
SunscreenNeutrogena Sheer Zinc SPF 50 SunscreenNeutrogena✓ Rating 9/10 — Safe
Mineral sunscreen with 21.6% zinc oxide — the preferred active ingredient during pregnancy and breastfeeding as it sits on the skin rather than absorbing systemically. Fragrance-free, oil-free, non-comedogenic, and water-resistant. Recognized by the Canadian Dermatology Association.
Ingredients
No flagged concern: Zinc oxide 21.6%
No flagged concern: Water
No flagged concern: C12-15 alkyl benzoate
Caution: Styrene/acrylates copolymer
No flagged concern: Dimethicone
Caution: Phenoxyethanol
No flagged concern: Caprylyl glycol
Colour coding matches the status labels above (OK / Caution / Avoid).
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