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Use of vitamin c during pregnancy

2020-05-08 07:34:17
Hi I have been using retinol as well as vitamin c on the skin from a while, I have read that using retinol is not safe in pregnancy, should I stop using it,as iam planning to get pregnant. Also I want to ask if I can use vitamin c during pregnancy .
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No for retinol... what for vitamin c required....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.

Answered2020-05-08 10:39:25

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Yes retinol is not safe during pregnancy. I recommend you stop it. You can continue vit c serum during pregnancy too..
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Answered2020-05-08 07:45:55

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