Is using retinol bad for as topical product will harm a woman trying to conceive a baby?

Answer 1

Topical products are usually safe for use expecially since you are still not pregnant. You should check the condition of your skin-if there are open sores or wounds, penetration could occur.

However, this is a topic you should discuss with your doctor not get answers from yahoo!

Answer 2

Here's an article suggesting that it is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinol

"Excess preformed vitamin A during early pregnancy has also been associated with a significant increase in birth defects.[4] These defects may be severe, even life-threatening. Even twice the daily recommended amount can cause severe birth defects.[5] The FDA currently recommends that pregnant women get their Vitamin A from foods containing beta carotene and that they should ensure that they consume no more than 5,000 IU of preformed Vitamin A (if any) per day. Although Vitamin A is necessary for fetal development, most women carry stores of Vitamin A in their fat cells, so oversupplementation should be strictly avoided."

If you are TTC - ask your doctor/ob-gyn. It's better not to take chances.

Answer 3

There is no side effect information available for this product at this time. A health care professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment while you are pregnant or trying to conceive.

*note* She said as a topical product, so she means like creams and lotions not vitamins

*another note* Stop using Wikipedia as an information source. The site is made by users not professionals so there is no way to back up what it posted there as fact.

Answer 4

Ummm....I dunno. Glad to help ya tata.