Pregnancy-safe morning.

— § 01

The steps.

1. 01

   AM

   Gentle cleanser

   Fragrance-free, low-pH

   A simple, fragrance-free cleanser. The hormonal shifts of pregnancy frequently push reactive episodes; this is not the trimester to introduce new actives or a foaming wash.

   CetaphilTier A

   Gentle Skin Cleanser →

   Default

   VanicreamTier A

   Gentle Facial Cleanser →

   Sensitive

2. 02

   AM

   Alpha arbutin 2%

   Pigment-blocker, pregnancy-safe

   Melasma is the most common pregnancy-related skin concern, and the standard pigment regimen — hydroquinone, retinoids, oral tranexamic — is off-limits. Alpha arbutin is the best-evidenced safe substitute. Apply to dry skin under the moisturiser.

   The OrdinaryTier A

   Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA

   Default

   MinimalistTier A

   Alpha Arbutin 2%

   Budget

3. 03

   AM

   Niacinamide moisturiser

   4% niacinamide + ceramides

   Niacinamide is fully pregnancy-safe and addresses the redness and reactivity that come with hormonal shifts. The ceramide pairing addresses the dryness many people experience in the second trimester.

   CeraVeTier A

   PM Facial Lotion →

   Default (AM use OK)

   La Roche-PosayTier A

   Toleriane Sensitive

   Sensitive

4. 04

   AM

   Mineral SPF 50+

   Zinc-only, no chemical filters

   Pregnancy melasma is heavily UV-sensitive; SPF is the single most consequential variable. Mineral filters are universally recognised as pregnancy-safe and avoid the absorption-and-fetal-exposure questions that sit around chemical filters. Two finger-lengths, every morning.

   Re'equilTier A

   Sheer Zinc SPF 50

   Default

   ISDINTier A

   Eryfotona Ageless

   Premium