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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

  1. CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
    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

    • Aqua / water
    • Glycerin
    • Cetearyl alcohol
    • Ceramide NP
    • Ceramide AP
    • Ceramide EOP
    • Sodium hyaluronate
    • Cholesterol
    • Phenoxyethanol
    • Tocopherol

    OK Caution Avoid

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  2. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
    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

    • Aqua / water
    • Sodium hyaluronate
    • Panthenol (vitamin B5)
    • Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer
    • Phenoxyethanol

    OK Caution Avoid

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  3. CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
    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

    • Aqua / water
    • Glycerin
    • Cetearyl alcohol
    • Ceramide NP
    • Ceramide AP
    • Ceramide EOP
    • Hyaluronic acid
    • Cholesterol
    • Dimethicone
    • Phenoxyethanol

    OK Caution Avoid

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  4. Neutrogena Sheer Zinc SPF 50 Sunscreen
    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

    • Zinc oxide 21.6%
    • Water
    • C12-15 alkyl benzoate
    • Styrene/acrylates copolymer
    • Dimethicone
    • Phenoxyethanol
    • Caprylyl glycol

    OK Caution Avoid

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