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Keep normal care; check active ingredients

Dental, skincare and personal care

Pregnancy does not mean neglecting teeth, skin or ordinary grooming. Tell the professional you are pregnant, check medicated products by ingredient and get painful or infected problems assessed instead of delaying care automatically.

25 direct answersUpdated July 2026General pregnancy guidance

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Do

  • Continue brushing, flossing and routine dental care, and tell the dentist that you are pregnant.
  • Use simple cleansers, moisturizers and sun protection when skin becomes sensitive or pigmentation changes.
  • Read the active-ingredient list on acne, anti-ageing, skin-lightening and medicated beauty products.
  • Use gloves, ventilation and the product instructions for dyes, solvents, adhesives or strong salon products.

Don’t

  • Do not delay significant dental pain, swelling, injury or signs of infection just because you are pregnant.
  • Avoid oral isotretinoin and products labelled as retinoids during pregnancy unless the specialist managing your pregnancy gives explicit instructions.
  • Do not assume a topical, natural, salon or cosmetic product is harmless because it is not swallowed.
  • Do not book an elective injection, peel, laser or other procedure without telling the practitioner about the pregnancy and checking first.

Check first

  • Ask the dentist and pregnancy clinician when imaging, anaesthetic, antibiotics or pain relief are proposed for dental treatment.
  • Ask a pharmacist, dermatologist or doctor about the exact acne, eczema, psoriasis or skin-lightening product you use.
  • Ask about a new widespread rash, blistering, severe itching or a skin change that comes with feeling unwell.

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  • Generally okayDental check-up and cleaningTell the dental team about the pregnancy and keep routine preventive care rather than postponing it automatically.
  • Check firstDental pain, swelling or suspected infectionArrange prompt dental assessment and make sure the dentist knows your pregnancy week and medicines.
  • Generally okaySimple cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreenChoose products you tolerate and check medicated or high-strength active ingredients separately.
  • AvoidRetinoid or isotretinoin acne treatmentDo not use it during pregnancy without direct specialist instructions; contact the prescriber promptly if it is already part of your routine.
  • Check firstHair dye, salon treatment or cosmetic procedureCheck the product and procedure, use good ventilation and ask before treatments with strong chemicals, medicines or limited pregnancy evidence.

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  1. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careAcne cleansers, benzoyl peroxide and exfoliating acidsAcne products can contain several active ingredients at different strengths and body-area exposures, so the exact label needs review.Check firstCheck with your care team
  2. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careBleeding gums, gingivitis and gum diseasePregnancy can make gums more reactive, but persistent bleeding, swelling, recession, loose teeth or bad taste needs dental assessment.Contact careCheck with your care team
  3. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careChanging mole or new skin lesionPregnancy is not a reason to dismiss a mole or lesion that is changing in size, shape, colour, symptoms or bleeding.Contact careCheck with your care team
  4. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careDental treatment, local anaesthetic and dental X-raysDo not delay urgent dental care because of pregnancy; tell the dental team so imaging, anaesthetic and medicines can be planned appropriately.Check firstCheck with your care team
  5. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careNew rash, hives or intensely itchy bumpsA new rash needs assessment by appearance, location, timing, medicines, exposures and whether there is itch without a visible rash.Contact careCheck with your care team
  6. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careBotox, fillers, peels and cosmetic laserPostpone non-essential cosmetic injections, strong peels and elective laser procedures because products and procedures vary and there is no health need to accept uncertainty now.AvoidGeneral guidance
  7. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careEczema or psoriasis flareEstablished skin disease may improve or worsen, and treatment choices depend on body area, severity, infection, dose and the exact topical or systemic medicine.Contact careCheck with your care team
  8. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careEssential oils and aromatherapyEssential oils are active concentrated products, and safety depends on the oil, amount, route, exposure and health context.Check firstCheck with your care team
  9. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careFake tan, spray tan and tanning bedsAvoid tanning beds and sunbeds because UV exposure and overheating are unnecessary risks; check spray or self-tan ingredients and inhalation exposure first.AvoidGeneral guidance
  10. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careHair dye, bleach and salon treatmentsHair products vary; reduce skin contact and fumes, follow label timing and ventilation instructions, and avoid use on irritated skin.Check firstCheck with your care team
  11. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careHair growth, shedding and nail changesHair and nail growth can change during and after pregnancy, but patchy loss, scalp disease or changes with systemic symptoms deserve review.Generally okayGeneral guidance
  12. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careLaser hair removal and electrolysisElective energy-based hair removal has limited pregnancy-specific evidence and skin pigment or sensitivity can change, so many services defer it.Check firstCheck with your care team
  13. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careManicure, pedicure and nail productsChoose a clean, well-ventilated salon, avoid cutting injured skin and leave if fumes make you unwell.Check firstCheck with your care team
  14. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careMelasma, linea nigra and darker skin patchesHormonal pigment changes can darken the face, nipples, scars or a line on the abdomen and often change again after pregnancy.Generally okayGeneral guidance
  15. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careMouth ulcer or oral lesionA small ulcer may settle, but a lesion that persists, recurs, spreads or prevents eating and drinking should be examined.Contact careCheck with your care team
  16. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careNew tattoos and piercingsIt is reasonable to postpone elective tattoos, piercings, microblading and permanent makeup until after pregnancy because infection and product risks are avoidable.AvoidGeneral guidance
  17. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal carePregnancy massage and spa treatmentsUse a practitioner trained for pregnancy, comfortable positioning and a plan that avoids overheating; disclose complications before treatment.Check firstCheck with your care team
  18. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careStretch marks and products claiming to prevent themStretch marks reflect skin, growth and inherited tendency; no cream can promise prevention, though a simple moisturiser may reduce dryness or itch.Generally okayGeneral guidance
  19. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careSunscreen, sunburn and heat exposureSun protection remains useful in pregnancy, when pigment changes and overheating can make exposure more uncomfortable.Generally okayGeneral guidance
  20. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careTeeth whitening and bleaching productsTeeth whitening is elective, product strengths vary and gum sensitivity can increase during pregnancy, so postponing or checking first is reasonable.Check firstCheck with your care team
  21. Dental, skincare and personal care · Personal careWaxing, shaving and depilatory creamsSkin may be more sensitive in pregnancy, and the practical risks are irritation, burns, infection and ingredients in the exact product.Check firstCheck with your care team

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