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Lab Notes: Skincare, pregnancy and a minefield of mixed messages

Lab Notes: Skincare, pregnancy and a minefield of mixed messages

Retinoids are big business for reducing wrinkles and treating acne — but there's conflicting advice on their safety for pregnant women. Should manufacturers of these skincare products be providing warnings? Or are the risks not that great? You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more. Get in touch with us: [email protected] Featuring: Caitlyn Davey, health reporter Extra information: Retinoids are booming in the beauty industry, but are they safe to use during pregnancy? This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.

The Science Show - Full Program Podcast · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

February 12, 202610m 47s

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Show Notes

Retinoids are big business for reducing wrinkles and treating acne — but there's conflicting advice on their safety for pregnant women.

Should manufacturers of these skincare products be providing warnings? Or are the risks not that great?

You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.

Get in touch with us: [email protected]

Featuring:

  • Caitlyn Davey, health reporter

Extra information:

Retinoids are booming in the beauty industry, but are they safe to use during pregnancy?

This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.

Topics

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