Question 1

is it safe to get a facial with retinol products including a chemical peel while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is not going to affect the breastmilk

Question 2

is it safe to get a facial with retinol products including a chemical peel while breastfeeding? will it affect the breastmilk?

Accepted Answer

Should not: Based on the products used, your aesthetician should be able to give you the final word. All the best.

Question 3

can i use retinol while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Retinol: The literature says it's safe to use retinol while breastfeeding. In fact, it's been given class a status, meaning no risk has ever been determined in human studies. But it's always safe to consult your obstetrician before using it.

Question 4

i have an 8 month one that i am still breastfeeding, can i use a retinol cream on my crows feet?

Accepted Answer

Moderately safe: Vitamin a creams are considered moderately safe when used during breastfeeding. Blood concentration after application is essentially zero & there is no evidence of significant passage in the breast milk.

Question 5

i have been breastfeeding and just read that retinol in otc creams are not good. what can happen to my baby and should i throw away all my milk?

Accepted Answer

General rules: The creams or lotions that you apply to your skin are generally fine during breast feeding as long as they are not applied to the feeding sites.. Their medication content does not enter the blood in a detectable amount that would influence the milk. This includes retinol. see Medications &amp; Mothers Milk, Hale,T.15th ed.p1100.

Question 6

retinol creams during breast feeding..is it safe? if not what are the alternatives..thhhhaaaank you ..

Accepted Answer

Retinoids creams: Safe to use when breast feeding just not in contact with the baby's mouth, do not allow the baby to ingest it. All the best.

Question 7

i have vision problem, so was thinking of taking eye supplements with natural ingredients which are lutein & zeaxanthin zinc, beta carotene,lycop ene, vitamin a, bilberry extract but was wondering can i just take them while breastfeeding or pregnant ?

Accepted Answer

See ophthalmologist: Although lutein and zeaxanthin are scientifically proved to be beneficial in some ocular diseases, not all vision problems are related to these vitamins (found naturally in green leafy vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, and corn). These supplements are not fully recommended during pregnancy/breastfeeding. An ophthalmologist will diagnose the specific problem and establish an adequate treatment.

Question 8

is it safe to use retinol cream for eye wrinkles in your early twenties?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not age related, but don't use as a wrinkle preventative--does not work that way.

Question 9

is it safe to use retinol sa face moisturizer with 2.5% benzoyl  peroxide treatment?  will it counteract with each other?

Accepted Answer

Facial Creams: It is safe to use both products. The major side effects could be increased skin irritation and dryness.

Question 10

i started taking centrum 25 days after conception it contains 200 mcg of retinol. i was on it for 24 days. that including other food with vit a. safe?

Accepted Answer

Safe but: will not interfere with your pregnancy: time to switch to prenatal vitamins. Consult your OB-GYN for preferred brand of prenatal multivits and ask about calcium and Vitamin percentages.

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Can i use retinol while breastfeeding?

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I have an 8 month one that i am still breastfeeding, can i use a retinol cream on my crows feet?

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I have been breastfeeding and just read that retinol in otc creams are not good. what can happen to my baby and should i throw away all my milk?

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Retinol creams during breast feeding..is it safe? if not what are the alternatives..thhhhaaaank you ..

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I have vision problem, so was thinking of taking eye supplements with natural ingredients which are lutein & zeaxanthin zinc, beta carotene,lycop ene, vitamin a, bilberry extract but was wondering can i just take them while breastfeeding or pregnant ?

A member asked:

Is it safe to use retinol cream for eye wrinkles in your early twenties?

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Is it safe to use retinol sa face moisturizer with 2.5% benzoyl peroxide treatment? will it counteract with each other?

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I started taking centrum 25 days after conception it contains 200 mcg of retinol. i was on it for 24 days. that including other food with vit a. safe?

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