Baby Skin Safe
August 4, 2014
MANY parents associate
the arrival of their newborn
with the use of highly fragrant
lotions and frothing bath
products, believing in some
way these may enhance their
own personal, baby care
experience and are perhaps
‘essential’ to being a good
parent. As some research
indicates, however, some
baby products may not be
ideal for newborn skin or more
importantly, an acute, still
developing, sense of smell.
With this in mind, aim
to suggest that parents
initially avoid products that
contain fragrance (including
essential oils) for at least the
first important weeks of a
newborn’s life. Surfactants/
detergents from the ‘sulphate’
family, which may strip
delicate, newborn skin of its
natural oils and lead to dryness
and irritation, are also worth
avoiding.
If parents avoid any added
colour, natural or otherwise,
petro-chemicals (including
liquid paraffin and mineral oil,
a common ingredient still used
in some baby massage oils) this
may also prove beneficial.
Some parents are also
looking to avoid baby products
which contain propylene
glycol and parabens (used to
preserve products), as well
as cocoamphodiacetate (a
foaming agent which can dry
skin), so it is crucial to be aware
of these key baby skincare
ingredients as an information
provider to new parents.
This week’s
contributor
is Catherine
Cervasio, Dip.
Aromatherapy,
Infant Massage
Instructor, Founder - Aromababy
Natural Skincare
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