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Accidentally used retinoid

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Treetophill · 24/08/2023 22:37

I'm 24 weeks pregnant and I just used a new night cream I bought: Cetaphil Hydrating Night Cream. It didn't seem to mention any retinol etc. My face started feeling a bit warm after about 40 minutes so did a Google and it turns out it does contain a retinoid. I washed it all off but now I'm panicking that it might have harmed the baby. Someone please tell me I'm being crazy and 40 minutes use will have no impact 🙃

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ohfook · 24/08/2023 22:51

If it's just an over the counter one, you'll be absolutely fine.

If it's a prescription one you'll be fine after one use too, but you'll be especially fine if it's an over the counter one.

Treetophill · 24/08/2023 23:08

Yes it's just an over the counter cream that's sold in lots of high street stores. I think I'm probably just overthinking it

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