Should I stop?

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Currently 6 weeks pregnant with my first, found out less than a week ago! I’ve been doing my research on the big do’s and don’ts of pregnancy. I’ve been using Clinique’s Acne System for a year now and my skin looks better than ever. But I’ve read that I should avoid salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Should I stop using my skincare routine right away? If I do and my skin goes back to the way it use to be, do you have any suggestions of OK products I can use as a substitution? I’ve tried several things for my Acne before finding Clinique. I’m hoping I can find something so I don’t break out all over again and become even more emotional 😂

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I’d stop for the first trimester and talk to your doctor... you may find that the pregnancy hormones make your skin clearer anyways (stranger things have happened)

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I stopped using products with salicylic acid in them until after the first trimester. I really just couldn't find a definitive answer on whether it was safe or not.

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I use the low percentages.. and only once a week. But I do use yes to grapefruit correct & repair daily facial scrub (98% natural) and Burt’s bees facial cleanser  (which is a yes during pregnancy)

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I stopped using anything but the mildest products until after first trimester and my skin stayed clear - it was just red from vomiting so much! It's only a few months and then you can go back to your normal routine. I do use witch hazel as a toner and baby is fine!

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Yes benzoyl peroxide can be very harmful, when my doctor prescribed it to me he made me got to the toilet to take a pregnancy test first to be sure that I wasn’t pregnant as he said it could’ve been very harmful to an unborn baby

Should I stop?

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