RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Safety of skin care products during pregnancy JF Canadian Family Physician JO Can Fam Physician FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada SP 665 OP 667 VO 57 IS 6 A1 Bozzo, Pina A1 Chua-Gocheco, Angela A1 Einarson, Adrienne YR 2011 UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/57/6/665.abstract AB Question Many of my female patients complain about acne, unwanted hair growth, and other skin problems that have only developed since they became pregnant. Are products used for these types of benign skin conditions safe to use in pregnancy, as it is understandable that women want to look their best at this important time in their lives? Answer With the exception of hydroquinone, which has a relatively high systemic absorption rate, and tretinoin, for which the evidence is controversial, these products act locally and therefore produce minimal systemic levels. Consequently, in most cases women can deal with these cosmetically unappealing skin conditions without compromising the safety of their unborn children.