EXPERT INSIGHTS
What Active Ingredients Are Safe To Use During Pregnancy?
Written by Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist
Whether you’re trying to conceive, expecting, or navigating the postpartum stage, it’s natural to question what’s safe for your skin. Ingredients you’ve always trusted can suddenly feel uncertain, ...
Should Essential Oils Be Avoided During Pregnancy?
Written by Professor Caitriona Ryan
Many women feel uncertain about whether essential oils are safe to use during pregnancy and it’s easy to understand why. Online advice is often conflicting, with some sources promoting essen...
How Can I Combat Skin Dryness & Sensitivity During Pregnancy?
Written by Dr Raj Arora, SKN TO SKN GP Advisor
Up to 90% of pregnant women experience some kind of skin change (benign physiological changes, worsening of pre-existing conditions, or pregnancy-specific skin dermatoses) according to a 2025 MDPI ...
What Is The Alternative To Salicylic Acid?
Written by Dr Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist
Many expectant mothers quietly question whether the skincare ingredients they’ve always trusted are still safe to use during pregnancy - especially ones like salicylic acid. It’s a concern that’s r...
Does Skincare Enter Bloodstream & Affect My Baby? (Pt 3)
Written by Professor Caitriona Ryan
Many mothers quietly worry about how the products they use on their own skin might enter the bloodstream and affect their baby, but it’s not something often spoken about. That’s why Professor Caitr...
How Can I Prevent Or Treat Skin Sensitivity & Dryness During IVF?
Written by Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist
The journey through IVF can be both physically and emotionally demanding, and skin changes are a common side effect that many don’t anticipate. Dryness and sensitivity often become heightened durin...