Is Hyaluronic Acid safe during pregnancy?
Hydrating ingredient that's a go-to in pregnancy-friendly routines. Your skin makes it naturally.
PregnancyGenerally safe
BreastfeedingGenerally safe
EvidenceLimited
What the sources say
A 2025 review of skin care for pregnant and breastfeeding women lists hyaluronic acid as a recommended moisturizing ingredient. AAD notes skin naturally contains hyaluronic acid and that products with it may help prevent and lessen early stretch marks. No pregnancy concerns were identified. Injectable hyaluronic acid fillers are different; see dermal fillers.
Also listed as
hyaluronan, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, potassium hyaluronate, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate
Sources
- NIH PubMed (peer-reviewed review): Photoprotection in pregnancy: addressing safety concerns and optimizing skin health (Front Med, 2025)
- AAD: Stretch marks: Why they appear and how to get rid of them
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.