Eco-Friendly Skin Care for Babies
Many manufacturers of baby care products are unfortunately
focused first and foremost on their profits and they know that packaging and
marketing are what sells their products more than anything else. For this reason, they will add fragrances and colorants
to enhance the look and smell of the product in the hope to boost sales. Unfortunately, it is these very same colors
and fragrances that can play havoc with your child's comfort and health causing
skin and breathing issues.
Having eczema and skin irritations is a big factor in why
many babies are unsettled and cry a lot. Look at the ingredients on the packs and see
if they have included any chemicals or colors that could be causing problems. If you believe that the products you are using
are causing this then stop using them and see if there are any improvements in
your baby's skin conditions.
Another thing to consider with babies is the fact that
they have always got their hands on their mouth and anything that comes in
contact with their hands is likely to get ingested so for this reason anything
that you put on your baby's skin needs to be safe for them as more often than
not it will get transferred to their mouth.
Any moisturizers or powders that put on the skin need to be safe not
only due to the fact that babies do put their hands in their mouth but also
because substances can be transmitted into the bloodstream transdermally
through the skin.
Quite often skin products that we might use on our skin
such as oils and moisturizers can block the pores of the skin and stop this
process of toxin elimination and allowing the skin to remain healthy and clear. Check to see if you are using any types of
lotions or oils on your baby skin that could hinder the skins ability to
eliminate toxins which can be detrimental to their health.
You shouldn't be using the same products on your baby as
you would use on your own skin even though baby skin can become quite dry. It is important that you use dedicated baby
skincare products that are designed specifically for the type of skin that a
young child has taking into account sensitivities and various other factors.
All natural products are generally the safest to use but
even then you need to be sure that the products that you are using are suitable
for a young child as even natural ingredients can cause skin irritations and
other health problems. if you do decide
to use natural products be sure to check the ingredients before buying as many
of the companies that market these 'so called natural products' use additional
ingredients to make their products more 'marketable'.
Take your time in selecting baby products and always be
on the lookout for any signs that they could be affecting your child. If in doubt, discuss these matters with your
child’s doctor.
You can always make your own products as that will be one
surefire way to know exactly what is going into them, however, as a new parent
you're probably already coping with a shortage of time and energy so it might
not be feasible. If you’re feeling
ambitious you can try making your own reusable baby wipes – they’re super
simple!
DIY Baby Wipes
Use soft cloths. If
you need to, cut a bigger cloth to the right size.
Use a container like a coffee ground canister.
In the container, mix together the following:
* 2 cups of distilled water
* 1 TBS each of aloe vera, olive oil, witch hazel, and
liquid castile soap
Add the oils from 2 Vitamin E capsules.
If your child doesn’t have allergies, you can even
include some essential oils to add a fragrance that you like. Just add about five drops to the mixture
above. Stack the cloths, put them in the
container, then pour the liquid over the cloths. You can stack them full all
the way to the top if the lid goes on. Seal
and flip over so that cloths soak up all the liquid. Keep sealed between uses. Toss each cloth into a diaper pail after use.
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