Post natal - is there anything other than retinol that I cannot use on my skin!?

[LadyLouOf2]

Just that really. Can I use all my usual face creams and serums etc, just making sure I don't use retinol or vitamin A? Thanks x

You've posted this in Postnatal. Is there a reason you think that you can't use these once you've had the baby?

@BunnyRuddington

You've posted this in Postnatal. Is there a reason you think that you can't use these once you've had the baby?

There are certain things you can't use, vitamin A and retinol being ones I know about. Hence the question. And yes post natal as I'd breast feed.

I did and all fine

Ah, didn't realise you were BFing.

I've honestly never seen the information on BFing and Retinol and Vitamin A. Have you got the links please?

Please see this attachment. It's from a highly respected doctor, who has won all kinds of awards. You can see it on her website too www.dryusra.com

@BunnyRuddington

Ah, didn't realise you were BFing.

I've honestly never seen the information on BFing and Retinol and Vitamin A. Have you got the links please?

Just google retinol whilst BF, heaps on it

@Lolalovesroses

Please see this attachment. It's from a highly respected doctor, who has won all kinds of awards. You can see it on her website too www.dryusra.com

Extremely helpful thank you

I’m breastfeeding and using topical retinoids once a week. My friend is a midwife & did the same when she was breastfeeding.

I think if any could pass through milk, it would be absolutely minute. As long as it’s not oral retinoids!

I've had a loom and can't find an evidence based article saying not to use it. I think that's the trouble with google, lots of articles telling you what to do without being backed by any evidence.

Thought they you might find this old thread helpful