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Tips of How to Take Care of Baby’s Skin

The market in baby care is a big business and it is growing larger too.  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.

A baby’s skin is a lot different then adult skin and to the extreme that it needs some different care.  When an infants skin is formed it is in the dark, and it is submerged in liquid.  The skin of the infant needs to adjust to a lot of changes.  When people age the skin thickens, so baby’s skin is very thin and has a fine 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.  It is best to never use products that have animal products or any that have by-products.  Any fragrance could be irritating on a baby’s skin so it would be best to avoid any fragrance at all.  You should be certain that any product that you are considering has been tested and is approved by a peadration and a dermatologist.  There are many products that just stat that they are hypoallergenic and that they are recommended.

Anything that has vitamin A and E, Oat extract, Shea butter is great for baby’s skin.  Be sure to use very mild soap when you clean your baby. Avoid at all costs Sodium Laural Sulfate this can clog the baby’s pores.  However you choose to take care of baby’s skin, enjoy bath time and the great time after.

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