The signs and symptoms of acute inflammation: Redness; Swelling; Heat; Pain; Loss of function; All the above signs may be observed in specific instances, but no single sign must, as a matter of course, be present. These are the original, or cardinal signs of inflammation. Functio laesa is an apocryphal notion, as it is not unique to inflammation and is a characteristic of many disease states. *Full article available from Wikipedia
This information is just provided to give you piece of mind, as it is best to avoid the topical-use of retinol-containing products during pregnancy. It is the oral-administration of retinol that has been proven to cause severe birth defects. Please let us know what the company and your doctor says!
Vitamin A is required and essential for maintenance of normal reproductive function. The recommended daily level during pregnancy is 8,000 IU. Doses of Vitamin A, consumed as retinol of more than 10,000 IU can be harmful to unborn children.n summary, if a woman is taking a multivitamin, prenatal vitamin or Vitamin A supplements containing less than 10,000 IU (as retinol or retinyl), or beta-carotene at any dose, there is no evidence of an increase in the risk of malformations in her baby.