The big story in the news the last couple of weeks has been how babies are absorbing phthalates from skincare products. A recent study by Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana, Baby Care Products: Possible Sources of Infant Phthalate Exposure, revealed that babies exposed to certain skincare products had elevated levels of phthalates in their urine.
On the flip side, Dr. Sathyanarayana's report was critized by the CFIF (Center for Individual Freedom) for being a conflict of interest. According to CFIF, the report is motivated more by politics than actual science. It "conveniently" omits well-known scientific risk assessments on phthalates exposure, and excludes information regarding Dr. Sathyanarayana's political activism and apparent bias.
As concerned parents, what should we believe? It's hard in today's world because we already have so many concerns when it comes to our childrens health. The best practice is to keep it simple. Use natural baby skin care products and learn how to choose natural skin care products by reading labels and knowing what ingredients are harmful.
If you want to see how safe the skincare products you have around the house are, the Cosmetic Database has a partial listing of baby products ranked by how many chemicals are in them. Very informative!
Showing posts with label Natural baby skincare. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Natural baby skincare. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Monday, October 1, 2007
Natural Baby Skincare
In today's world it is hard to know what skincare products are safe for your baby's delicate skin. Skincare products contain harsh chemicals, additives, preservatives, and fragrances that can damage your baby's skin and cause severe skin problems.
More parents are choosing to use natural skin care products on their baby's skin. But how do you know what is safe to use on your little bundle of joy?
Do your research on what is safe to use on your baby's skin before trying any products. Read product labels. If a skincare product contains more than 10 ingredients you probably don't want to use it. Just because a product is labeled natural doesn't mean it is safe to use (products only have to contain 1 natural ingredient for them to be labeled natural). Avoid products that contain fragrances, artificial colors, and preservatives. Use skincare products in small amounts for the first couple of months to make sure your baby's skin has no sensitivities to the ingredients.
There are lots of natural alternatives to use on your baby's skin, some of them right in your kitchen cabinet.
Olive oil makes a great moisturizer for your baby's delicate skin. If your baby develops diaper rash wash the area with warm water and leave baby without a diaper for as long as possible. Exposing baby's bottom to fresh air helps it heal quicker. Use 100% pure cornstarch to keep baby's bottom dry. Avoid using petroleum jelly which traps moisture against the skin and increases bacteria growth. You can also try an oatmeal bath for diaper rash and dry skin. Grind 1 cup of plain oatmeal until it is a powder. Add to running bath water and stir to dissolve.
You can find more information and tips for natural baby skin care here.
A little research and some common sense will help you choose the right natural skincare products for your precious baby.
More parents are choosing to use natural skin care products on their baby's skin. But how do you know what is safe to use on your little bundle of joy?
Do your research on what is safe to use on your baby's skin before trying any products. Read product labels. If a skincare product contains more than 10 ingredients you probably don't want to use it. Just because a product is labeled natural doesn't mean it is safe to use (products only have to contain 1 natural ingredient for them to be labeled natural). Avoid products that contain fragrances, artificial colors, and preservatives. Use skincare products in small amounts for the first couple of months to make sure your baby's skin has no sensitivities to the ingredients.
There are lots of natural alternatives to use on your baby's skin, some of them right in your kitchen cabinet.
Olive oil makes a great moisturizer for your baby's delicate skin. If your baby develops diaper rash wash the area with warm water and leave baby without a diaper for as long as possible. Exposing baby's bottom to fresh air helps it heal quicker. Use 100% pure cornstarch to keep baby's bottom dry. Avoid using petroleum jelly which traps moisture against the skin and increases bacteria growth. You can also try an oatmeal bath for diaper rash and dry skin. Grind 1 cup of plain oatmeal until it is a powder. Add to running bath water and stir to dissolve.
You can find more information and tips for natural baby skin care here.
A little research and some common sense will help you choose the right natural skincare products for your precious baby.
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