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Permitted & Endogenous
Can you use Hyaluronic Acid & Polyols during pregnancy?
⚠️Medical Deferral Notice
Commonly permitted with non-systemic epidermal action. Confirm anything medical with your doctor. Cosmetic classifications are formulation flags to discuss with your healthcare provider, not medical clearance.
Clinical Summary
An endogenous humectant sugar molecule essential for maintaining skin hydration without systemic absorption.
Pharmacological Mechanism & Teratogenic Context
Hyaluronic acid is a native glycosaminoglycan naturally synthesized throughout human dermis and synovial fluid. Topically applied humectants act strictly in the superficial stratum corneum to bind atmospheric 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
- ✓Ceramide complexes
- ✓Squalane