Natural Baby Skin Care
Natural baby skin care is becoming increasingly popular for good reason!
As we recognize that many ingredients are absorbed through the skin, diligent parents have become avid label readers. The emergence of baby rashes and other skin conditions raise additional concerns. A persistant baby face rash is increasingly being diagnosed as a possible sign of food allergy. You can see my son's food allergy rash here. Others are common rashes from diapers, baby wipes and conventional skin care products. Skin with baby eczema is more susceptible to permeability. Making natural baby skin care a top priority for parents. Below is a list of ingredients found in many natural baby products . These are all great moisturizers, but they also do "double or even quadruple duty" as you can see...
Looking for these ingredients will help you decide what you need.
Look for Natural PreservativesSynthetic preservatives give products a very long shelf-life. These are often the biggest culprits when it comes to added chemicals. Unfortunately, there are growing health concerns and skin problems related to the many man-made varieties. This is especially true for baby skin and bath products.
A certified organic baby skin care lotion or cream should have minimal or zero synthetic chemicals. They may use natural preservatives such as... Grapeseed oil, Vitamin E, Tea Tree oil, and Myrrh.
Dangerous Ingredients to Avoid for Natural Baby Skin CareOther ingredients to avoid are fragrances and harsh alcohols. Anything labeled "Isopropyl" can dry the skin and should be avoided. The same is true for common detergents found in cleansers and shampoos. These strip skin of its natural protective barrier and can worsen many kinds of baby rashes. Read more about
sodium lauryl sulfate
and other potentially dangerous ingredients.
Diaper rash is probably the most common skin condition among infants. Sometimes babies are sensitive to something in the diaper itself. Using cloth diapers can help some infants and has become a great deal easier due to modern designs.
Baby wipes are another culprit for baby rashes. Many conventional brands carry a multitude of harsh chemicals and preservatives. Of course baby wipes are used repeatedly throughout the day and night against baby's skin. Unless you are absolutely comfortable with all the ingredients never use store bought wipes on their faces. Especially if they have a baby face rash. According to the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) data there are 3 major ingredients to avoid in baby wipes... 1. 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol (or Bronopol) 2. DMDM Hydantoin Both of these are used as preservatives. They are considered potential allergens that can form cancer causing contaminants. 3. Fragrance - allergens that may contain neurotoxic or hormone disrupting chemicals.
According to EWG the safest popular brand baby wipes found in stores are...
Seventh Generation Unscented Baby Wipes with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E Pampers Baby Wipes Unscented (This is not the "sensitive" variety.) Want to avoid chemicals in wipes all together? Try making homemade baby wipes . They are easy and great for natural baby skin care! Striving to do best by your baby is a noble calling. We want them to be happy and healthy. Finding the safest skin care products is certainly a step in the right direction. Here's to Our Children's Skin and Health - Naturally!"
Earth Mama Angel Baby LLC. has a great array of natural baby skin care products. We use many of them, with our favorite being the "Bottom Balm." We use that on eczema, cuts and scrapes and diaper rash!
Native Rememdies also has a wide arrange of great skin and health products. They also provide a great service which you can access here...Do you have a question about natural remedies? Ask our experts!
The claims about ingredients and products throughout this site have not been evalutated by the US Food and Drug Administration. They are not intended nor approved to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent disease. The content of this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute from your physician or health care provider.
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