Vitamin A in Bio Oil
I started to use bio oil on my bump since the start of the second trimester and just noticed now that it contains vitamin A in it.
I was wondering if that could do any harm to the baby, as I know vitamin A is in the avoidance list for pregnancy
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If you're worried though, there is a boots own alternative to bio oil which is what I've been using :) it doesn't have that ingredient in x
I read that and switched to Neals Yard mothers oil
Vitamin A doesn’t get absorbed into your blood stream from your skin it’s completely safe (pharmacist here)
I was worried about this actual point as I just bought Bio Oil - and was confused as so many people had recommended using it for stretch marks
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According to the bio oil website.. Yes, Bio-Oil is safe to use throughout pregnancy. With regards to the level of vitamin A in Bio-Oil, it is low enough to render it harmless to the unborn child. Most healthcare professionals agree that for safety, the daily intake of vitamin A by an expectant mother should not exceed 5,000 I.U per gram. Further research from other websites state... The SCCS opinion is that the use of vitamin A in body lotions, up to the maximum concentration of 0.05% of retinol equivalent, is safe. Bio-Oil includes vitamin A in its formulation at well below this maximum.