Is Daycream Defence Repair SPF 50 safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Immediate Answer: Yes. Daycream Defence Repair SPF 50 is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The ingredients are applied topically and are not absorbed into the bloodstream in meaningful amounts.

The Science: The active ingredients—niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and argan oil—are all well-established as safe during pregnancy. The bio-retinol in this product is plant-derived (from Bidens Pilosa), which is fundamentally different from synthetic retinoids (like tretinoin or isotretinoin) that carry pregnancy warnings. Plant-derived bio-retinol does not convert to retinoic acid in the same way and has no known systemic effects.

Sun protection is actually more important during pregnancy because hormonal changes (especially increased oestrogen and progesterone) make your skin more prone to melasma—the "pregnancy mask" that affects up to 50–70% of pregnant women (Bolanca et al., 2008, Collegium Antropologicum; review in Filoni et al., 2024, Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology). Daily SPF 50 is one of the most effective ways to prevent pregnancy-related pigmentation.

How Nordic Formula Supports Pregnant Customers: Nordic Formula products use ingredients that are widely considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding—niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, argan oil, and plant-derived bio-retinol. The key distinction is that none of the products contain synthetic retinoids (tretinoin, isotretinoin, adapalene), which are the retinol-related ingredients that carry pregnancy warnings. That said, we always recommend consulting your doctor or midwife if you have any concerns about specific products during pregnancy.

Pro Tip: If you're pregnant, this is the single most important product in your routine. Start using SPF 50 daily as early as possible—ideally from the first trimester.