So, is Neutrogena safe? :(

52403bride

Why can't there be consistent information out there?  I've been using Neutrogena face wash and acne treatment throughout my pregnancy and i just read in 2 different books that I shouldn't use it.  Why do some books say it's ok and others say not to?  Have I caused birth defects???  What to do now?

mrsmel

it's not about the brand, it's the ingredents. if the kind you use has salictic acid in it, it's advised that you not use it.

MLOVER<3

Keep on using it!! My face has cleared up so much from it, I wouldn't be too concerned. There is always conflicting information out there. If you are really concerned ask your doctor.

JCM083009

It probably has salicylic acid in it, which, I am pretty sure it derived from Vitamin A which we are supposed to avoid (ie: SA, retinols, aspirin). Not too mention it's probably chock full of other crappy ingredients like parabens, SLS, etc.

janice74

Doubtful. ?I think if it was THAT bad it would have to have a warning on it, since tons of pregnant women do not read message boards or pregnancy books and are none the wiser.

I have used a salicylic acid toner throughout my pregnancy and the baby is fine (well at least all tests have said so). ?Babycenter.com said you would have to be getting body peels with the stuff to cause any harm to the baby.?

dmd3026

I was concerned about this too because I was already having some skin problems before the pregnancy and it got worse in the 2nd trimester. My doctor said that it was OK to use as long as the percentage wasn't very high.

dairygirl19

This is exactly what I use. Then I came to the Bump and got all freaked out....lol.

I asked my Dr. and he said as long as I don't eat or slap the whole tube on my face there is no danger. He told me to use it if it works. He said the issue with S.Acid is if it comes in a really strong concentration....and you leave it sit like with a body peel. But on your face and the typical 2% is perfectly fine.

FlaCourtney

dairygirl19:

I asked my Dr. and he said as long as I don't eat or slap the whole tube on my face there is no danger. He told me to use it if it works. He said the issue with S.Acid is if it comes in a really strong concentration....and you leave it sit like with a body peel. But on your face and the typical 2% is perfectly fine.

This is almost exactly what my dr told me, too. Same with benzoyl peroxide.

52403bride

Thank you all so much.  I feel so much better now!

mariec77

i have been using the old school noxema cream. I havent thought about whats in it... crap