Skin Care Products and Pregnancy

I am trying to get pregnant and in preparation I am beginning to eliminate foods and products considered unbeneficial or harmful during pregnancy. Can you tell me what ingredients in skin care products I should avoid?

Most of the commonly used ingredients in skin care products are completely safe for pregnant women. However, both salicylic acid (found commonly in acne products) and retinoids (popular in anti-aging products) have been shown in clinical studies to cause birth defects when taken orally during pregnancy. Therefore, although small topical doses are considered safe, it’s best to avoid these ingredients through pregnancy and lactation. Of note, alpha hydroxyl acids, such as glycolic acid and lactic acid, are generally considered safe.