Make up and face cremes when pregnant?

I read somewhere vitamin A in some face cremes can cause birth defects is this true? Also what types of make up should i not wear if any. ONE more thing are there certain face washes i should stay away from? Your help is GREATLY appreciaTed! thanksMake up and face cremes when pregnant?
Q: I have been taking Vitamin A for my hair, skin and nails. I am worried that if I am pregnant I may have harmed my baby.





A: It is currently recommended that Vitamin A capsules should not be administered to pregnant women.





The recommended adult daily requirement for vitamin A from all sources is 2,500 IU. This is usually provided in the diet. Taking more than 2,500 IU a day as a supplement during pregnancy may cause birth defects. Some skin treatments contain vitamin A or related chemicals, known as retinols or retinoids. Although these treatments are usually creams applied to the surface of the skin, the vitamin A in them can cross into the blood stream.





It is most likely you have done no actual harm. However, until you can confirm whether you are pregnant or not, you should stop all of these treatments and discuss your concerns with your doctor.


http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/servl…





You really don't need to worry at all about any theoretical problems caused by taking cod liver oil and the extra vitamin A, which it contains.





Reports highlighting the risk of vitamin A in pregnancy were based on no more than a handful of cases throughout the world and you would have to take a very high dose to cause any harm to your baby.





Provided your diet is well balanced and healthy, the only vitamin you should be taking is folic acid along with extra iron, if you are anaemic to any significant degree.





It is normal in pregnancy to worry about all sorts of things, but you can put this particular concern at the back of your mind now, and enjoy the next few months.


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As long as the bottle doesnt have a warning not to use in pregnancy, then your fine. And just stay away from face wash that has a strong smell to it, specially is it has that alcohol smell!! You can still use any kind, just should be ingesting the smell too much!