Beauty Elixir

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Is Tranexamic Acid safe during pregnancy?

Ask your doctor first

Ask your doctor first.

Guidance on Tranexamic Acid in pregnancy is mixed or limited, so check with your doctor or obstetrician before using it. Low-strength, small-area use is often considered acceptable, but your doctor knows your situation.

Always check with your doctor. This is general information, not medical advice. Your obstetrician or dermatologist knows your history and can confirm what is right for you.

What Tranexamic Acid does

A gentle brightener that interrupts the signals behind melasma, sun spots and post-acne marks, without the irritation of hydroquinone or strong acids.

Pregnancy-safe alternatives

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranexamic Acid safe during pregnancy?

Guidance on Tranexamic Acid in pregnancy is mixed or limited, so check with your doctor or obstetrician before using it. Low-strength, small-area use is often considered acceptable, but your doctor knows your situation.

What can I use instead of Tranexamic Acid while pregnant?

Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid target similar concerns and are generally considered pregnancy-safe.

Is Tranexamic Acid safe while breastfeeding?

Check with your doctor. Guidance is usually similar to pregnancy.

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