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Permitted · Endogenous Humectant
Can you use Hyaluronic Acid & Polyols during pregnancy?
⚠️Medical Deferral Notice
Entirely safe throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding. Cosmetic classifications are formulation flags to discuss with your healthcare provider, not medical clearance.
Clinical Summary
A native glycosaminoglycan that holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water on the skin surface with zero systemic uptake.
Pharmacological Mechanism & Teratogenic Context
Hyaluronic acid is naturally synthesized in human dermis, epidermis, and amniotic fluid. Topical humectants act strictly in the superficial stratum corneum to bind environmental moisture. They carry zero systemic bioavailability and no developmental risks.
Common INCI Names on Packaging
Sodium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidGlycerinPolyglutamic Acid
Permitted Alternatives During Pregnancy
- ✓Glycerin
- ✓Panthenol
- ✓Ceramide complexes