You’ve finally brought home your newborn, and you are starting to getting used to a daily care routine. One of the things that are included is taking care of baby’s skin. The skin of a newborn is gentle and soft, as almost nothing else in the world. And because it’s so soft and gentle, it requires extra care. In order to provide your little one the care it deserves, you should know what your baby skin is exposed to and how it to stop it. Babies are prone to irritation, such as eczema, diaper rash, cradle cap or some other skin conditions. The time and love you invest in caring for baby’s skin will prove worthwhile and result with healthy and soft skin, perfect for some mom and baby cuddling.

Bubbly days

Not every day is bathing day. In fact, bathing your baby too frequently may lead to removing of natural oils in charge of protecting its skin. This might make its skin vulnerable and prone to irritations, such as eczema. Three times per week in the first year is more than enough to keep your baby clean and healthy. As for the very bathing process, it should be done with 2 or 3 inches of warm water in the bathtub. For the first couple of months use scent-free products and restrain from reaching out for soap.

Nature way – the best way

When choosing the products for baby’s skin care, keep in mind that in this case – less is more. A big choice of soaps, shampoos and lotions should be reduced at a minimum, and all of them should be scent free, for the first several months, and made out of natural ingredients. Avoid products that contain chemicals and fragrances, and opt for some organic skincare, to be sure you are not exposing your baby to harmful toxins which can be found in certain cosmetic products. The same goes for clothes, blankets, and swaddles which should be made a 100% of natural cotton or some other nature loving material.

Prewash to prevent

Speaking of clothes, you should wash all the new clothes, blankets and towels before using or wearing them. It’s highly recommendable to use detergents that are labeled as “baby” detergents, because they are supposed to leave fewer residues after washing. If it comes to a rash after using some towels or wearing some clothes, it’s probably your detergent’s fault. The solution is to switch to a milder one, without allergens and fragrances.

Dealing with rash hour

It is something you can hardly avoid, almost every baby experience diaper rash. But you should be well equipped with knowledge on how to deal with it. The rash happens because inside the diaper the air cannot circulate freely. The prevention you can apply is to keep baby’s skin clean and dry. Don’t skip cleaning it (with water, baby wipe or washcloth) during every single diaper changing. Don’t apply any products, until you are certain that the skin is completely dry. Unleash your baby from the movement controlling diaper sometimes, and give it some diaper-free time. It will benefit the baby’s skin, and also its mood. 

Everyone dreams about having the perfect skin, without blemishes, dryness and irritations. Sometimes that seems as an impossible dream, and that the only period in our lives when we don’t have skin problems is early childhood. As we grow older, we are getting used to all kinds of skin issues, and due to hasty life we are living, there is almost no time for dedicating the much needed attention to our skin. The truth is, that doesn’t have to be so hard and time-demanding as it might seem, and all the effort we put into caring about our skin will eventually pay off. What should you do and what to avoid, find out in the text bellow. 


Easy, light and natural

It’s understandable you want to keep your skin as clean as possible, but using heavy duty cleaners may do you more harm than good. They are too harsh on your face and may cause irritations. Instead, create a routine of cleaning your face properly and naturally. Try to steam your face before washing (holding your covered head above a bowl with hot boiled water), and then wash it with warm water using the cleaner that suits your skin type, after rinse your face thoroughly and make sure there is no traces of cleaner left. 


Multi-task to the max

As we mentioned, we are living a hasty life, so it is important to find products that multi-task, so you don’t have to juggle with all the aspects of skincare. For skincare, hydrating is one of the most important things, so you’ll need moisturizers that have some other functions. Like, for example, BB creams, that are providing you with foundation coverage, sun protection and moisturizing. How amazing is that? 


Peeling off the layers

Sure, it is important to clean and moisturize, but if you are not exfoliating your skin is not living up to its full potential. Exfoliation/peeling means removing dead skin cells from its surface. It is crucial as we age, because it is helping our skin regenerate. Over-exfoliating, however, can cause dryness, irritation and damage, so limit it to once a week. One other way to replace the old and unhealthy skin cells with new and healthy ones is a procedure called microdermabrasion, which you can get with some products at home or leave it to a professional in a salon or clinic.


Healthy inside out

Your skin is an important indicator of your internal health, thus we come to the important conclusion that your internal health affects your skin. There are certain minerals and vitamins your skin craves for, and you can fulfill its cravings by eating or drinking food/beverages which contain them. Omega-3 fatty acids are helpful for moisturizing and repairing your skin health, and you can find them in cold-water fish. Selenium is helping your skin regain its elasticity, which you can find in Brazilian nuts, eggs, seafood and garlic. Vitamin C is protecting your skin from the sun, so whenever possible treat yourself with red and green bell peppers, guava or broccoli. 

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