A business that is growing everyday is the baby care market. In America alone baby care brings in around 7.5 billion dollars every year. Now because the baby care industry has gotten so much larger over the years, mothers are now being more educated about what they put on their baby’s skin.
Baby skin is a lot different then adults skin and it needs to be cared for differently. Infant skin is formed before they are born so it is in the dark and it is in liquid until the baby is born. The baby’s skin needs to adjust to the world. As people get older their skin also get older and thickens, so therefore a baby’s skin is finer then paper and has a smooth texture. Therefore infant skin has many challenges to face to keep in moisture and protect itself from the environment.
It is very important to maintain the baby’s pH of the skin between 4-6, by doing this it ensures that the mantel of acid is supported. You should not use any products that contain animal products or have any by-products in them. Any fragrance could be irritating on a baby’s skin so it would be best to avoid any fragrance at all. It is best to make sure that the product that you are considering is tested by a paediatrician and also a dermatologist also. There are some products that are out there that try to go overy this recommendation by saying that they are hypoallergenic and recommended.
Some things that would be good for your baby’s skin is vitamin A, vitamin E, oat extract, and Shea butter. When you clean your baby make sure that you use a very mild soap.Sodium Laural Sulfate clogs pores so avoid it at all costs. Be sure to enjoy bath time and make skin care a ritual.
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