Pregnancy changes everything—especially your skin. From hormonal breakouts and sensitivity to dryness and dark spots, your go-to skincare routine might need a major rethink. But how do you know what’s actually okay to use?
There’s no shortage of brands claiming to be pregnancy safe, but at Sorette, we go deeper. We vet every product through our science-backed standards and only feature skincare that meets our highest thresholds for formulation transparency, safety, and efficacy.
Here’s your simple, dermatologist-advised, and Sorette Approved pregnancy skincare routine—because glowing skin should never come with guessing games.
Step 1: Cleanse with Care
When your skin is extra sensitive, harsh cleansers are a no-go. You want something that removes buildup without disrupting your skin’s barrier.
💧 Try: The Outset Gentle Micellar Antioxidant Cleanser
Formulated without synthetic fragrance, this micellar cleanser gently removes impurities while protecting your skin’s natural moisture. Ideal for sensitive or breakout-prone skin during pregnancy.
Step 2: Hydrate with a Pregnancy Friendly Moisturizer
Hydration is key to preventing stretch marks, fine lines, and irritation—especially when hormones are causing your skin to freak out.
🧴 Try: Doctor Rogers Face Cream
This ultra-soothing moisturizer is loaded with glycerin and plant-based ingredients to lock in hydration without pore-clogging oils or toxins. It’s a favorite for face moisturizer while pregnant and safe to use morning and night.
Step 3: Nourish with Targeted Serums
Retinol is a hard no during pregnancy, but that doesn’t mean you have to skip actives altogether. Look for alternatives like bakuchiol or pregnancy friendly antioxidants.
🌿 Try: KORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Serum
A milky, dual-action serum that firms and smooths using botanical powerhouses instead of synthetic retinoids. Bonus: It's safer and effective.
Step 4: Seal with a Pregnancy Friendly Face Oil
Face oils provide that extra cushion of nourishment—especially when your skin barrier needs TLC.
🌼 Try: LINNE Repair Face Oil
Rich in rosehip, sea buckthorn, and other reparative botanicals, this oil supports elasticity and brightens skin—minus the fragrance or filler ingredients often hidden in conventional oils.
Step 5: Protect Daily with Tinted SPF
Sun protection is more important than ever when pregnant, as hormones can trigger melasma (a.k.a. the pregnancy mask). Use mineral sunscreens that don’t contain oxybenzone or avobenzone.
☀️ Try: Kinfield Sunglow Tinted SPF
Lightweight, glowy, and loaded with zinc oxide—without the chalky finish.
Quick Tips: What to Avoid While Pregnant
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Retinol / Retinoids – Not safe during pregnancy.
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Salicylic Acid (over 2%) – Best to avoid high concentrations.
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Essential oils & synthetic fragrance – Can trigger sensitivity or hormonal disruption.
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Hydroquinone – Linked to systemic absorption and should be avoided.
Why Moms Trust the Sorette Seal
Every product featured on Sorette has gone through rigorous vetting against our proprietary No-Go List™—a science-backed standard built for the motherhood journey.
You shouldn’t have to cross-reference 12 blog posts before buying face wash. That’s what we’re here for.
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