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 It is common for pregnant women to have skin problems like rashes and acne. It's just that, there are many things that must be avoided during pregnancy, so that the unborn baby is not exposed to harmful chemicals.

For this reason, the question arises whether to use anti-acne facial soap during pregnancy? Read on for the review as quoted from the Verywell Family page below.

There are many types of acne cleansers in the market, such as gels, creams, and other foaming cleansers. Some of them are safe, others are not.

For this reason, it is important to first look at the packaging label and read the ingredients of the face wash, and know what to look for and what to avoid.

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"Avoid retinol and salicylic acid during pregnancy, both of which are staples for acne-prone skin in people who are not pregnant," says Neda Mehr, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and medical director at California's Pure Dermatology Cosmetic & Hair Center.

"There are certain ingredients in many acne cleansers that absolutely shouldn't and should be avoided during pregnancy, especially common ingredients like salicylic acid."

He continued, pregnant women need to consider a softer content. For example, facial cleansers that have low levels of glycolic acid or benzoyl peroxide.

"This can safely remove dead skin cells and reduce bacteria on the surface of the face," he added.

As with all things in pregnancy, she says, pregnant women should choose whatever the body uses including the skin. When in doubt, ask someone who is a professional in their field.