Pregnancy Safe Skin Products

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Pregnancy is a special time, and your skin deserves extra care. Choosing the right skincare during pregnancy can feel overwhelming, so we’ve created gentle yet effective formulas to support you. This collection addresses common concerns: from dryness and blemishes to pigmentation and the early signs of ageing. Each product is formulated with expectant and new mothers in mind, offering nourishing hydrators and professional-grade alternatives to vitamin A. This makes it simple to maintain a visibly comfortable, balanced, and radiant complexion throughout every stage.
Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel
Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel
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Dry & Dehydrated Skin
Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel Barrier-Boosting Gel-to-Foam with Moisture MagnetsTM & Prebiotics
Full Size (145ml) | £29
A purple glass dropper bottle of Bakuchiol Peptides serum, with its dropper removed. A swirl of the serum is shown, emphasising the product's texture.
A purple glass dropper bottle of Bakuchiol Peptides serum is shown with its dropper. To the left, text highlights the product as a "PLANT-BASED RETINOL ALTERNATIVE" with benefits including: smoothing fine lines & wrinkles, visibly evening skin tone & texture, calming, plumping & brightening skin's appearance, and being suitable for use while pregnant/nursing.
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Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Bakuchiol Peptides™ Retinol Alternative Peptide-Infused Serum
Full Size (30ml) | £55
Exo-PDRN Prismatic+
A close-up of a smiling woman applying a clear drop of serum to her cheek. Text reads "Full-Spectrum Rejuvenation Results" next to a checklist with checkmarks for: Skin Health, Volume, Luminosity, Skin Tone, Wrinkles, and Firmness.
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Dullness
Exo-PDRN Prismatic+ Youthful Vitality Serum with Prismatic PDRN & Triple Exosome Complex
Full size (30ml) | £79
An open frosted glass jar of Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream with a peak of white cream on top, set against a clean white background. Badges in the top corners indicate it is a "Daisy Beauty Awards Vinnare 2025" (Winner) and "Dermatologist Recommended."
An image split between a white cream texture background and a smiling woman touching her radiant face. Text highlights key benefits with checkmarks: "Infuses moisture into the lowest layers of your skin," "Instantly plumps and softens your skin," and "Clinically proven to boost skin barrier function by +30% in 1 hour."
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Dry & Dehydrated Skin
Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream™ AM/PM Multi-Layered Moisturisation with H.E.O.® & Prebiotic Peptides
Full Size (50ml) | £50
Medik8 Advanced Night Restore cream jar shown open with a rich dollop of white cream peaked on top against a clean white background, highlighting its smooth, restorative texture. Black text on the jar reads "Rejuvenating Multi-Ceramide Night Cream".
A model applies Medik8 Advanced Night Restore, smiling with a dab of cream on her cheek while holding the jar. Text lists benefits including "100% agreed their skin looks firmer after 4 weeks*" and "90% agreed this is their go to night cream."
Evening
Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Advanced Night Restore™ Rejuvenating Multi-Ceramide Night Cream
Full Size (50ml) | £62
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C glass cream jar is shown open with a generous peak of pale yellow cream on top. Text identifies the product as a 50mL C-Tetra Cream SPF 30 Two-in-One Moisturiser.
"A model with glowing skin smiles next to a list of product benefits on a soft gold background. Text highlights the 2-in-1 Vitamin C Moisturiser with SPF 30: "Prevents signs of premature ageing, Boosts skin radiance, Hydrates the complexion, 100% agree their skin feels protected all day*"
Morning
Dullness
Daily Radiance Vitamin C™ C-Tetra 7% Vitamin C Cream SPF 30 Two-in-One Moisturiser
Full Size (50ml) | £62
Medik8 Press & Glow tonic bottle stands against a clean white background with translucent liquid droplets and a puddle, highlighting its watery texture. Text identifies the product as a 200mL "Daily Exfoliating PHA Tonic with Enzyme Activator."
A circular, light beige badge displaying the "Sheerluxe Beauty Awards" logo in black text, with "Shortlisted 2024" highlighted in red at the bottom.
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Dullness
Press & Glow® Brightening 5.5% PHA Tonic
Gluconolactone & Enzyme Activator
Full Size (200ml) | £34
Liquid Peptides Advanced MP
Liquid Peptides Advanced MP
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Evening
Deep Set Lines & Wrinkles
Liquid Peptides Advanced MP Wrinkle reduction serum with 30% multi-peptide complex - proven to deliver results in as little as 10 minutes.¹
Full Size (30ml) | £82
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense glass dropper bottle in deep purple, shown with an open pipette resting above light pink serum droplets on a clean white background. Text highlights the formula as Hyaluronic Acid with NMF (Natural Moisturising Factors) to Replenish & Boost in a 30mL size.
A split-screen image showing a model applying serum with a dropper alongside a list of benefits on a textured purple background. Text claims that 100% showed visibly hydrated skin, improves skin hydration both instantly and over time, and protects against dehydrating changes in the environment.
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Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Hydr8 B5™ Intense Supercharged Multi-Weight Hyaluronic Acid Serum with NMF
Full Size (30ml) | £60
Medik8 Micellar Mousse pump bottle displayed on a white background with a smear of white foam behind it, highlighting the product's texture.
A split image featuring the foam texture application alongside a list of benefits, including "Removes makeup, sunscreen & impurities" and "Purifies & Nourishes the skin."
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Redness & Sensitivity
Micellar Mousse™ Purifying & Nourishing Effortless Rinse-Off Cleanser
Full Size (150ml) | £25
A clear glass dropper bottle of Liquid Peptides serum is presented, with its dropper removed and resting beside it and serum droplets, showing the texture.
Woman is applying Liquid Peptides serum with a dropper to their face. To the left, text states "VISIBLE RESULTS IN JUST 7 DAYS*" and lists benefits: wrinkles smoothed, youthful-looking skin, improved skin firmness, increased skin plumpness, hydration restored. A footnote indicates the claims are proven via an independent consumer study.
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Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Liquid Peptides™ 30% Complex Multi-Peptide Age-Defying Serum
Full Size (30ml) | £59
An open jar of Medik8 Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream displaying a swirl of white cream on a clean white background. Text on the jar describes it as a "Rejuvenating Anti-Wrinkle Moisturiser with GF MiniProtein & NAD+ Boost". A graphic in the top left corner highlights "GF MINIPROTEINS™ & NAD+ LONGEVITY BOOSTER".
Black backdrop with the Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream jar and text reading: 'Helps to increase collagen production by 45%*.' Benefit claims include firmer skin, reduced wrinkles, and increased elasticity. Asterisk notes this is from an ex vivo study.
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Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream Rejuvenating Anti-Wrinkle Moisturiser With GF MiniProteinTM & NAD+ Longevity Booster
Full size (50ml) | £82
A tube of Medik8 Advanced Day Eye Protect with an SPF 30 rating, and a swatch behind it.
Advanced Day Eye Protect tube lies on a marble surface next to a green fern leaf. Text highlights its SPF 30 protection, prevention of visible ageing signs, and its ability to brighten and depuff the eye area.
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Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Advanced Day Eye Protect™ Age-Defying Eye Cream SPF 30 | 5* UVA
Full Size (15ml) | £42
Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream Refill
Black backdrop with the Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream jar and text reading: 'Helps to increase collagen production by 45%*.' Benefit claims include firmer skin, reduced wrinkles, and increased elasticity. Asterisk notes this is from an ex vivo study.
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Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream Refill Rejuvenating Anti-Wrinkle Moisturiser With GF MiniProteinTM & NAD+ Longevity Booster
£74
Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream Refill™
An open frosted glass jar of Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream with a peak of white cream on top, set against a clean white background. Badges in the top corners indicate it is a "Daisy Beauty Awards Vinnare 2025" (Winner) and "Dermatologist Recommended."
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Dry & Dehydrated Skin
Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream Refill™ AM/PM Multi-Layered Moisturisation with H.E.O.® & Prebiotic Peptides
Full Size (50ml) | £43

Frequently Asked Questions

What skincare ingredients should I avoid during pregnancy?

Certain ingredients that are not recommended during pregnancy include high-strength retinoids (vitamin A derivatives), certain chemical sunscreens, and high levels of salicylic acid. Always check with your healthcare professional before making changes, and look for pregnancy skincare products that are gentle, hydrating, and clinically formulated for safety and efficacy.

How can I protect my skin during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, skin can become more sensitive, dehydrated, or prone to changes in tone and texture. Protecting it means focusing on gentle, pregnancy-safe formulas that hydrate, defend against environmental stressors, and maintain a healthy barrier.

Medik8 favourites for pregnancy-safe skincare include Daily Radiance Vitamin C, a 2-in-1 vitamin C and SPF 30 moisturiser that brightens and protects against sun damage, and Advanced Night Restore, a nourishing night cream with ceramides and peptides to replenish skin overnight.

Is Vitamin C safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Yes, vitamin C is generally safe to use while breastfeeding. As a potent antioxidant, it helps brighten the skin and protect it from environmental damage. When applied topically, only minimal amounts are absorbed into the bloodstream, so it's very unlikely to impact breast milk or pose any risk to your baby.

Is hyaluronic acid safe when breastfeeding?

Absolutely, hyaluronic acid is a highly effective hydrator that naturally exists in the skin. It’s considered safe to use during both pregnancy and breastfeeding. Because it’s a substance your body already produces and isn’t significantly absorbed into the bloodstream when applied topically, it’s very unlikely to enter breast milk or cause any risk to your baby.

What to use instead of retinol when pregnant?

Instead of retinol, we recommend bakuchiol, which is a gentle, age-defying alternative ideal for those who can’t use vitamin A, such as during pregnancy. It helps to visibly reduce fine lines, improve texture, and even out skin tone, without the irritation sometimes linked to retinol. 

Medik8’s Bakuchiol Peptides is a lightweight, calming serum that leaves the complexion smoother, plumper, and more radiant, with a beautifully even finish.

What is the best moisturiser for a breastfeeding mom?

The best moisturiser for a breastfeeding mom should be gentle, hydrating, and supportive of the skin barrier. 

For daytime, Daily Radiance Vitamin C is an ideal choice as it combines lightweight hydration with vitamin C and broad-spectrum SPF 30 to protect and brighten the skin throughout the day. In the evening, Advanced Night Restore helps replenish and nourish the skin overnight with ceramides and antioxidants, making it a perfect pairing for postnatal skin support.

What to use instead of retinol when pregnant?

Instead of retinol, we recommend bakuchiol, which is a gentle, age-defying alternative ideal for those who can’t use vitamin A, such as during pregnancy. It helps to visibly reduce fine lines, improve texture, and even out skin tone, without the irritation sometimes linked to retinol. 

Medik8’s Bakuchiol Peptides is a lightweight, calming serum that leaves the complexion smoother, plumper, and more radiant, with a beautifully even finish.

What is the best moisturiser for a breastfeeding mom?

The best moisturiser for a breastfeeding mom should be gentle, hydrating, and supportive of the skin barrier. 

For daytime, Daily Radiance Vitamin C is an ideal choice as it combines lightweight hydration with vitamin C and broad-spectrum SPF 30 to protect and brighten the skin throughout the day. In the evening, Advanced Night Restore helps replenish and nourish the skin overnight with ceramides and antioxidants, making it a perfect pairing for postnatal skin support.

Pregnancy Skincare

Hormonal changes during pregnancy can bring a range of skin concerns, from blemishes and textured skin to sensitivity. While there's a lot of confusion about what you can use, many everyday skincare ingredients remain suitable, but certain actives are generally avoided during this time. Learn more about skincare during pregnancy in our guide.

Pregnancy-safe skincare swaps

Swap high-strength retinoids for a plant-based alternative like bakuchiol or peptides to target ageing concerns. Bakuchiol Peptides combines both to deliver a visibly smoother, youthful-looking complexion. Exfoliating acids are generally safe in lower concentrations, but high-dose salicylic acid is best avoided; opt for PHAs like Press & Glow for gentle daily exfoliation instead.

Recommended skincare for pregnancy

Focus on gentle, nourishing ingredients that support hydration and barrier health. Hyaluronic acid and panthenol (vitamin B5) help maintain moisture levels, while ceramides and peptides support skin resilience. Vitamin C remains a safe and effective morning antioxidant, and daily sunscreen is strongly recommended throughout pregnancy.