Blog with Dr. Irwin

Are any SkinCeuticals products safe during pregnancy & breastfeeding? I'm pregnant so I'm looking for a new anti-aging skincare routine & I'm not sure if I can keep using it. Thank you

Hi Dr.I- I have sun spots that I manage with IPL treatments and the hydroquinone 4% and I love Botox for my crows feet. I just found out I am pregnant-8 weeks (completely unexpected) and I just had an IPL and botox prior to finding out. How damaging can that be? I love your site and appreciate your time. Thank you.

Hi – I’m trying to get pregnant. I stopped using my Retin A/Renova/tretinoin cream, but what about Vitamin C serums. Is that ok? What product should I discontinue or not use and what can I replace them with? Thanks!

I had a baby almost three years ago. I was fortunate that I was able to loose the weight and escape stretch mark free(She weigh 10 pounds). I am 5'4 and weigh 130 pounds. I workout regularly so I'm in pretty good shape. I am thinking of trying a laser for my belly button area. The skin has lost the elesticity and that area looks so different from the rest of my abdominal area. I know you are against this type of thing incase of major weight loss but I wonder if you think that it would make a difference in my case? I have consulted with 2 doctors and of course, both said yes that it would make a significant difference. I still don't know if I trust the response. If you think it would is there a particular one you recommend? I so appreciate your honesty and straight-fowardness. Thank you again and again.

What types of skin care products would you recommend during pregnancy? I normally use a gentle cleanser, toning pads with salicylic acid, and an anti-aging moisturizer with salicylic acid (all over-the-counter products). I have problems with clogged pores, whiteheads and blackheads. I'm 41 years old with combination skin. Thank you for any recommendations. :)