Can I use glycolic acid while pregnant ?

Answer 1

Do not use Glycolic Acid in strengths above 8%. Do not use Salicylic Acid products at all.

Lower strength Glycolic Acid (8% or lower) does not go deep enough into the skin to actually penetrate into the bloodstream, so is supposedly poses no risk to a fetus.

However, since the stronger glycolic acids (stronger than 8%) do penetrate deeper into the skin, I advise against using while pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or while lactating. Although it has not been proven, theoretically I think it could be possible for some glycolic acid to penetrate into the bloodstream and reach the baby. Some Doctors say it is OK to use, but some say not to use it while pregnant. I advise not to use while pregnant.