Pregnancy and iS Clinical Product Safety | by Dr . Charlene DeHaven
With the exception of the Prodigy Peel Systems , iS Clinical products containing Vitamin A or its derivatives are not systematically absorbed and are safe during pregnancy .
Ingredients chosen for iS Clinical products are the very best available and are sourced from all over the world . and free of toxins . Cosmetic-grade ingredients come with no such assurance and , consequently , may contain anything . They are not examined , and their exact contents are unknown . No guarantees are provided with purchase . It is easy to see why it ’ s best to use products containing verifiable ingredients of the highest quality during pregnancy . Otherwise , the user really has no idea what they ’ re putting on their skin and has no way of knowing if a problem might arise .
What About Retinol ?
Some iS Clinical products contain Vitamin A ( retinol ) or retinyl esters , such as retinyl palmitate . During pregnancy , excessive amounts of Vitamin A or derivatives taken internally could be teratogenic . With the exception of the Prodigy Peel Systems , iS Clinical products containing Vitamin A or its derivatives are not systemically absorbed and are safe during pregnancy . 1
Always Follow Physician Recommendation
For all iS Clinical products , Innovative Skincare recommends that the consumer follow the advice of their obstetrician . This physician , whose responsibility is to bring the mother and baby through the pregnancy and delivery with the best possible outcome , is familiar with the patient ’ s unique healthcare history . Therefore , they can make the best recommendation . Occasionally , the obstetrician ’ s advice may differ from the company ’ s general recommendations . Information herein is intended to supplement , but not overrule , advice given by the user ’ s physician .
1 Nokynek GJ et . al . Repeated topical treatment , in contrast to single oral dose , with Vitamin A-containing preparations does not affect plasma concentrations of retinol , retinyl esters , or retinoic acids in female subjects of child-bearing age . Toxicol Lett . 2006 May 5 . 163 ( 1 ): 65-76 .
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