Will it be too harsh on my skin?

I am pregnant, and canot use my retina, or an products with retinols in it. Are there any retinols or other ingredients unsafe for pregnancy?

I am currently using all PTR skincare products, but having a difficult time finding a mask/ exfoliator that will remove blackheads. I have oily, acne prone skin, and have seen a world of difference since I have been using them. I would prefer to stay within the PTR line, but wasn't sure if this was the product that I would need for extraction. I will probably eventually purchase this anyway, simply for the AHA and aluminum oxide crystals....but I need to work on removal of blackheads first.

I use all PTR products for my skincare except for weekly exfoliation; for that, I use Dr. Brandt's microdermabrasion. I'm not trying to discredit Dr. Brandt's product, but I'm wondering if PTR's resurfacer is better for fading melasma and providing intense exfoliation. PTR's resurfacer is less expensive, but if the results aren't as favorable as Dr. Brandt's micro, then I'll stick with that. Melasma is my bigger problem, but the Dr. Brandt's exfoliates so well, I keep repurchasing. Incidentally, I tried the old PTR pumpkin enzyme mask a few years ago, and I didn't think it did a great job at exfoliating. I hope this new PTR resurfacer with pumpkin isn't like that. If anyone has tried both products and can offer a comparison, then I'd appreciate it. Thanks for your time.

gentle exfoliant for sensitive, dry skin