Many people never think about natural skin care until they have children. However, once they have a baby, their attention is drawn to what they are applying to their little one's delicate skin and they start considering whether they should be making more natural choices in skin care products.
Babies often have dry or sensitive skin and some can be prone to eczema, a condition which can be very itchy and uncomfortable for them. Some baby skin conditions can be aggravated by certain ingredients in toiletries and after bathtime is often when parents discover that skin care products could be linked with their baby's skin problems.
Irritating ingredients in baby skin care products
Some mainstream companies put quite harsh ingredients in their toiletries - even those specifically marketed for use on babies. It is easy to see how lots of parents remain completely unaware of the possible effects of what they are applying to their baby's delicate skin.
One of the most common ingredients that causes problems for some babies is Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, also known as SLS. This is used to make shampoos, shower gels and bubble baths foamy. Unfortunately, it is also known to be a skin irritant and may worsen atopic dermatitis, of which infantile eczema is a type.
Artificial fragrances can also be a problem for babies with sensitive skin. Whilst cheap, nicely-scented products are popular, they can cause reactions in some babies. This is because a fragrance - often listed as parfum on the bottle - is not just one chemical, but a mix of many, one or more of which may cause skin reactions.
Gentle, natural baby products
Fortunately, natural skin care products are available which give parents a gentler alternative. These are ideal for all babies, not just those who have sensitive skin, eczema or allergies. They tend to contain milder foaming agents and natural fragrances rather than the complex chemical mixes which make up many perfumes.
It is always worth checking the back of the bottle to see what ingredients have gone into the product, however. Some so-called natural skin care companies seem to imply that the product is natural, when in fact it contains some questionable ingredients.
Look for those products which have a simple list of essential oils and plant extracts - preferably organic - to get the most natural skin care products for your babies.
Author: Alexandra Gubbins of Green People. Part of Green People's natural skin care range includes Organic Babies, a specialist collection of gentle, organic baby products.
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