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Can I still use Zeniac LP (soin keratoregulateur by Noreva) if I'm trying to be pregnant? Any risk on the baby if I'm actually pregnant?
Jun 18, 2014

Dr. Rania Mousa General Medicine
The main concern of Zeniac LP is the salicylic acid containing it which can affect a pregnancy when it happen but there are some points to consider about salicylic acid:
This mild acid is used to treat certain skin disorders, including acne, and you can find it in a number of skin products, such as cleansers and toners. It can penetrate facial oils to get deep into pores and clean out dead skin cells. Salicylic acid is in the aspirin family, so it can also help reduce inflammation or redness. BHA, or beta hydroxy acid, is a form of salicylic acid and is used in some topical exfoliants to reverse signs of aging.

But salicylic acid is another no-no for pregnant women. High doses of the acid in its oral form have been shown in studies to cause birth defects and various pregnancy complications.
Again, doctors are being cautious by recommending that pregnant women avoid the topical use of salicylic acid.
BUT Small amounts applied to the skin — such as a salicylic acid-containing toner used once or twice a day — are considered safe
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