salicylic acid in facial soap

[Rose]

another question for ya's.......... since i went off bcp when my husband and
i started ttc-ing, my complexion started to get pimply. so i've been using a
medicated facial soap with 2% salicylic acid, which really helps. i've been
surfing a little and it seems like its ok (although obviously never tested
on pg women) to use during pregnancy. anyone have ideas on this? other ideas
for a 34-year old with 15-year old acne (and it would be like this if i
wasn't pregnant!) ???? i stopped using my benzoyl peroxide cream, as it
seems to me it has a higher possibility of absorbing into the skin since it
is rubbed in and not rinsed off (like the soap). Input would be appreciated!
(i'm seeing my doc in a few weeks, but looking for info b4 then). I am
currently 7wks.

[Nina]

I have read that one shouldnt use salicylic acid products during pregnancy,
kinda blows my whole skin care regime to hell. Though I have used it on
occassion. It seems you can use the benzoyl peroxide, but maybe not the
salicylic acid.
***
Salicylic acid-Salicylic acid may be absorbed through the mother's skin.
Studies with topical salicylic acid have not been done in humans. However,
studies in animals have shown that salicylic acid causes birth defects when
given orally in doses about 6 times the highest dose recommended for topical
use in humans.

Benzoyl peroxide - Skin care often includes preventing and treating acne.
Benzoyl peroxide has antibacterial properties that help treat acne and may
reduce swelling caused by acne. However, it can also dry the skin. If used
as directed it can be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Salicylic Acid - If used in a gel, lotion, ointment, pad, soap, or other
topical solution, Salicylic Acid can help peel and dry the skin for the
treatment of acne and other skin conditions. As with most topical
medications, very small amounts of the product are absorbed. Birth defects
or problems during breastfeeding are not likely to occur.
Hows this for reassuring-
"Kristyn:

Although the Neutrogena product is probably fine, you're better off avoiding
salicylic acid during pregnancy. I would stick with a nonmedicated cleanser
or detergent bar (like Dove, or regular Neutrogena, or Basis). If needed,
your doctor can prescribe topical erythromycin gel while you are pregnant.

Good luck.

Dr. Rockoff"

and then
"It is quite safe to use topical salicylic acid preparations during
pregnancy. The ones to avoid are any containing podophyllum, which should
not be used during pregnancy.

Dr Danny Tucker
Specialist Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology"

"Rose" > wrote in message
...
> another question for ya's.......... since i went off bcp when my husband
and
> i started ttc-ing, my complexion started to get pimply. so i've been using
a
> medicated facial soap with 2% salicylic acid, which really helps. i've
been
> surfing a little and it seems like its ok (although obviously never tested
> on pg women) to use during pregnancy. anyone have ideas on this? other
ideas
> for a 34-year old with 15-year old acne (and it would be like this if i
> wasn't pregnant!) ???? i stopped using my benzoyl peroxide cream, as it
> seems to me it has a higher possibility of absorbing into the skin since
it
> is rubbed in and not rinsed off (like the soap). Input would be
appreciated!
> (i'm seeing my doc in a few weeks, but looking for info b4 then). I am
> currently 7wks.
>
>

[Irrational Number]

Rose wrote:
> another question for ya's.......... since i went off bcp when my husband and
> i started ttc-ing, my complexion started to get pimply. so i've been using a
> medicated facial soap with 2% salicylic acid, which really helps. i've been
> surfing a little and it seems like its ok (although obviously never tested
> on pg women) to use during pregnancy. anyone have ideas on this? other ideas
> for a 34-year old with 15-year old acne (and it would be like this if i
> wasn't pregnant!) ???? i stopped using my benzoyl peroxide cream, as it
> seems to me it has a higher possibility of absorbing into the skin since it
> is rubbed in and not rinsed off (like the soap). Input would be appreciated!
> (i'm seeing my doc in a few weeks, but looking for info b4 then). I am
> currently 7wks.

My doctor didn't prohibit it strictly, but
I stopped using it myself. I figured I'd
cut out whatever I could that might be
harmful to the baby...

-- Anita --

[Dagny]

This was very interesting -- and probably more accurate than what my OB told
me. He told me my salicylic acid face wipes were aspirin.


"Nina" > wrote in message
...
> I have read that one shouldnt use salicylic acid products during
pregnancy,
> kinda blows my whole skin care regime to hell. Though I have used it on
> occassion. It seems you can use the benzoyl peroxide, but maybe not the
> salicylic acid.
> ***
> Salicylic acid-Salicylic acid may be absorbed through the mother's skin.
> Studies with topical salicylic acid have not been done in humans. However,
> studies in animals have shown that salicylic acid causes birth defects
when
> given orally in doses about 6 times the highest dose recommended for
topical
> use in humans.
>
> Benzoyl peroxide - Skin care often includes preventing and treating acne.
> Benzoyl peroxide has antibacterial properties that help treat acne and may
> reduce swelling caused by acne. However, it can also dry the skin. If used
> as directed it can be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
>
> Salicylic Acid - If used in a gel, lotion, ointment, pad, soap, or other
> topical solution, Salicylic Acid can help peel and dry the skin for the
> treatment of acne and other skin conditions. As with most topical
> medications, very small amounts of the product are absorbed. Birth defects
> or problems during breastfeeding are not likely to occur.
> Hows this for reassuring-
> "Kristyn:
>
> Although the Neutrogena product is probably fine, you're better off
avoiding
> salicylic acid during pregnancy. I would stick with a nonmedicated
cleanser
> or detergent bar (like Dove, or regular Neutrogena, or Basis). If needed,
> your doctor can prescribe topical erythromycin gel while you are pregnant.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Dr. Rockoff"
>
> and then
> "It is quite safe to use topical salicylic acid preparations during
> pregnancy. The ones to avoid are any containing podophyllum, which should
> not be used during pregnancy.
>
> Dr Danny Tucker
> Specialist Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology"
>
> "Rose" > wrote in message
> ...
> > another question for ya's.......... since i went off bcp when my husband
> and
> > i started ttc-ing, my complexion started to get pimply. so i've been
using
> a
> > medicated facial soap with 2% salicylic acid, which really helps. i've
> been
> > surfing a little and it seems like its ok (although obviously never
tested
> > on pg women) to use during pregnancy. anyone have ideas on this? other
> ideas
> > for a 34-year old with 15-year old acne (and it would be like this if i
> > wasn't pregnant!) ???? i stopped using my benzoyl peroxide cream, as it
> > seems to me it has a higher possibility of absorbing into the skin since
> it
> > is rubbed in and not rinsed off (like the soap). Input would be
> appreciated!
> > (i'm seeing my doc in a few weeks, but looking for info b4 then). I am
> > currently 7wks.
> >
> >
>
>
>

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Rose > wrote:
> another question for ya's.......... since i went off bcp when my husband and
> i started ttc-ing, my complexion started to get pimply. so i've been using a
> medicated facial soap with 2% salicylic acid, which really helps. i've been
> surfing a little and it seems like its ok (although obviously never tested
> on pg women) to use during pregnancy. anyone have ideas on this? other ideas
> for a 34-year old with 15-year old acne (and it would be like this if i
> wasn't pregnant!) ???? i stopped using my benzoyl peroxide cream, as it
> seems to me it has a higher possibility of absorbing into the skin since it
> is rubbed in and not rinsed off (like the soap). Input would be appreciated!
> (i'm seeing my doc in a few weeks, but looking for info b4 then). I am
> currently 7wks.

I don't have any of the sources anymore, but I did a lot of research on
this when I was first pregnant (39 weeks now). Most of what I read said
that a salicylic acide face wash was fine because it rinses away
immediately, but not to use any sort of topical gel or cream that would
remain on the skin. I switched to a good non-medicated facial cleanser
(Purpose) and then used a salicylic acid cleanser (Neutrogena scrub) a
couple of times a week.

Manda

[Ericka Kammerer]

Rose wrote:

> another question for ya's.......... since i went off bcp when my husband and
> i started ttc-ing, my complexion started to get pimply. so i've been using a
> medicated facial soap with 2% salicylic acid, which really helps. i've been
> surfing a little and it seems like its ok (although obviously never tested
> on pg women) to use during pregnancy. anyone have ideas on this? other ideas
> for a 34-year old with 15-year old acne (and it would be like this if i
> wasn't pregnant!) ???? i stopped using my benzoyl peroxide cream, as it
> seems to me it has a higher possibility of absorbing into the skin since it
> is rubbed in and not rinsed off (like the soap). Input would be appreciated!
> (i'm seeing my doc in a few weeks, but looking for info b4 then). I am
> currently 7wks.


I've heard all sorts of conflicting things about various
products, and to be honest, I don't think anyone *really* knows
for sure. While my skin is fine normally, I break out significantly
while pregnant, and I never have found anything that really helped
me :-( I just wait it out and it's nice when it settles down again
after the baby's born and breastfeeding settles down.

Best wishes,
Ericka

[Nina]

Okayyyyy.. Perhaps he was trying to put it in terms he thought u would
understand. I hate when they do that.

"Dagny" > wrote in message
arthlink.net...
> This was very interesting -- and probably more accurate than what my OB
told
> me. He told me my salicylic acid face wipes were aspirin.
>
>

[Daye]

On Thu, 31 Jul 2003 10:42:39 -0400, Ericka Kammerer >
wrote:

> While my skin is fine normally, I break out significantly
>while pregnant, and I never have found anything that really helped
>me :-(

I have the same problem, and I hate it. At the moment, I have a huge
pimple on my cheek. My DH was saying that it was so big, he could see
my heartbeat throbbing in it. Thanks, honey!

I personally don't do anything. I wash with Dove and plain water.
They will eventually go away. I am just thankful that it is hormones,
and when I get unpregnant, it will go away.

--
Daye
Momma to Jayan
EDD 11 Jan 2004

[Tracy Cramer]

On Wed, 30 Jul 2003 20:42:00 -0600, "Rose" > wrote:

>another question for ya's.......... since i went off bcp when my husband and
>i started ttc-ing, my complexion started to get pimply. so i've been using a
>medicated facial soap with 2% salicylic acid, which really helps. i've been
>surfing a little and it seems like its ok (although obviously never tested
>on pg women) to use during pregnancy. anyone have ideas on this?


Salicylic acid aka BHA is typically used in skincare to keep pores clear, thus
preventing breakouts. Salicylic acid is a derivitive of aspirin (acetylsalicylic
acid), and has a large molecular size, which means it can't penetrate the skin
very well, so it shouldn't present a problem during ttcing, pregnancy or
breastfeeding.

Since you're just using a medicated soap, most of the BHA is getting washed off.
Even a topical BHA shouldn't be a problem. FWIW, I've been using the L'Oreal
Pure Zone cloths for a few weeks and really like them -- I have a t-zone with
pores that clog like crazy no matter what I do and these cloths keep my skin
perfectly clear.

BTW, AHAs (various acids) have a smaller molecular size and can penetrate the
skin more easily. Dr. Hale did respond to a question about glycolic acid and
said that it was fine to use while nursing, but I have no idea about during
pregnancy.




Tracy

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We child proofed our home 3 years ago
and they're still getting in!
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[Tracy Cramer]

On Thu, 31 Jul 2003 13:32:59 GMT, "Dagny" > wrote:

>This was very interesting -- and probably more accurate than what my OB told
>me. He told me my salicylic acid face wipes were aspirin.


Salicylic acid is a derivitive of aspirin, so your doctor was almost right.




Tracy
======================================
We child proofed our home 3 years ago
and they're still getting in!
======================================

[Nina]

"Tracy Cramer" > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 31 Jul 2003 13:32:59 GMT, "Dagny" > wrote:
>
> >This was very interesting -- and probably more accurate than what my OB
told
> >me. He told me my salicylic acid face wipes were aspirin.
>
>
> Salicylic acid is a derivitive of aspirin, so your doctor was almost
right.
>

Its the other way around, aspirin is a derivative of salicylic acid.

[zeldabee]

Tracy Cramer > wrote:

> BTW, AHAs (various acids) have a smaller molecular size and can penetrate
> the skin more easily. Dr. Hale did respond to a question about glycolic
> acid and said that it was fine to use while nursing, but I have no idea
> about during pregnancy.

I've used an AHA toner for a couple of years, and it never occurred to me
that it could be a problem during pregnancy.

--
z e l d a b e e @ p a n i x . c o m http://NewsReader.Com/

[Donna]

My facial soap has salicylic acid in it - and as well i never thought of it
being a problem. I am 8 weeks pregnant and have a very oily/acne-prone
complexion. I wonder if I should I stop using it?

Donna (new here)


"zeldabee" > wrote in message
...
> Tracy Cramer > wrote:
>
> > BTW, AHAs (various acids) have a smaller molecular size and can
penetrate
> > the skin more easily. Dr. Hale did respond to a question about glycolic
> > acid and said that it was fine to use while nursing, but I have no idea
> > about during pregnancy.
>
> I've used an AHA toner for a couple of years, and it never occurred to me
> that it could be a problem during pregnancy.
>
> --
> z e l d a b e e @ p a n i x . c o m http://NewsReader.Com/