Pregnancy-Safe Skincare Guide: Ingredients to Avoid & Natural Alternatives

Pregnancy is a beautiful time — but it can be tricky when it comes to skincare. Many products marketed as “anti-aging” or “brightening” contain ingredients that aren’t safe for mums-to-be. Let’s simplify it.

Ingredients to Ditch During Pregnancy

Retinoids / Retinol (Vitamin A derivatives): Can cause birth defects

Salicylic Acid (high doses): Linked to complications

Hydroquinone: Harsh and poorly studied in pregnancy

Synthetic Fragrances & Parabens: Hormone disruptors

Benzoyl Peroxide: Too strong for delicate, hormonal skin

Ingredients to Love

Beef Tallow: Nutrient-dense, vitamin-rich, skin-soothing

Niacinamide: Safe brightener and barrier strengthener

Squalane: Plant-derived, locks in moisture

Olive Oil: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, deeply hydrating

Tocopherol (Vitamin E): A powerful antioxidant that protects skin from free radical damage, reduces inflammation, and supports healing — ideal for stretch marks and pregnancy-related skin sensitivity

Vanilla Extract: Naturally calming, with antioxidant properties that help neutralise free radicals; it also adds a gentle, soothing aroma without harsh synthetic fragrance

Shea Butter: Calm irritation, prevent stretch marks

Why Glow Ritual is Safe for Pregnancy

Our Whipped Tallow combines beef tallow, niacinamide, squalane, olive oil, tocopherol, shea butter and vanilla extract — all safe, natural, and designed to keep skin glowing through every trimester (and beyond).

Skincare during pregnancy doesn’t have to be complicated. Ditch the nasties and embrace ingredients your skin understands.

Glow through pregnancy with Glow Ritual Whipped Tallow — nature’s safe skincare.