The skin on newborns is super fine and fragile, so it requires special attention. To help you make the right choices, we’ve answered five common questions about skincare for babies.
The skin of a baby is immature, which means that...
Delicate skin requires gentle care
To protect your baby's skin fully, choose unscented, hypoallergenic products that have a neutral pH. You’ll also want to avoid preservatives like parabens, alcohol and phenoxyethanol, and avoid products with sulfates and phthalates.
Because a baby’s skin doesn’t produce sebum, it tends to dry out more easily. So, it’s vital that you keep it well moisturized and provide it with the emollient ingredients it needs to compensate for the lack of natural oils. One good way is to apply a gentle cream to your child’s skin when it’s still wet, after every wash; and repeat the gesture several times a day as needed.
Baby still has dry skin after all that... what should you do?
If your baby's skin dries out, peels or cracks, even though you moisturize it often, check that the air in the baby’s room isn’t too dry and avoid using traditional soaps. Simply wash your little one with water, then apply moisturizing cream or lotion to the dry areas. If in doubt, don’t hesitate to consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Water can dry out a baby’s skin, especially when it contains high levels of lime. Because of that, you’ll want to limit bathing to two or three times a week during the first few weeks of life. And even when you do bathe, try to keep it to 15 minutes or less. On other days, simply wipe your baby with a gentle washcloth using lukewarm water; water that’s too hot can also dry out baby’s skin.
Instead of regular soap, use one that’s mild and pH-neutral, created especially for newborns; ideally, one that’s rich in fatty substances or moisturizing ingredients. Soaps that come in bottles with dispenser pumps are practical because they’re easy to handle and offer good protection against the intrusion of bacteria.
As soon as you’ve bathed your baby, make sure to rinse their skin well, including inside the wrinkles and folds, as formula residue could cause itching. Then, to dry them off, use a soft towel to wipe or dab gently without rubbing.
Because newborns produce very little melanin—the brown pigment that protects skin cells from UVA and UVB rays —they are particularly sensitive to the sun. Experts recommend avoiding any exposure to the sun, even indirect exposure, during the first year of life, particularly before the age of 6 months, when babies can't wear sunscreen.
If you absolutely must go out with your little one during the day, remember...
The following four conditions are quite common in infants:
No matter what the issue, you can count on the advice of your pharmacist to offer sound baby-care advice and products that are right for your little one.
A daily gentle soap-free cleansing shower gel that respects the skin. Face, body, adults, children, baby.
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