Know your Baby's Skin type - Blog
Toddlers and infants skin is very smooth, soft and sensitive. But at the same time, babies have dry and peeling skin which is normal. It is important to use natural products on baby’s skin that are dermatological tested and free from harmful chemicals. Mommy Pure offers a wide range of baby products made of clean and natural ingredients, free from chemicals, toxins, parabens, sulphates which can be used for soft and tender skin.
It is important to know your baby’s skin type and use baby care products accordingly
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If the baby has soft and supple skin
This is the normal skin that mostly all babies have. In this type of skin, there is no dryness and a perfectly smooth appearance. Baby’s skin is extremely fragile as their skin barrier is not fully developed till 2 years of age. Mommies can go for baby lotion, baby face cream which has aloe Vera juice in it. Aloe Vera has anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants in it which will soothe, hydrate and nourish the skin most naturally. Chamomile flower extract helps to restore suppleness to the baby’s skin. Oh, So Blissful baby body wash from Mommy pure is a coconut-based cleanser to retain the softness of the skin.
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If the baby has rough and flaky skin
Babies are likely to have dry skin. Dry skin is more aggravated when in colder temperature. Skincare products that have avocado extracts, coconut oil and almond oil can be used to nourish dry skin. Sunflower oil, sweet almond oil, sesame seed oil are rich in magnesium, vitamin E and B, iron is known to nourish the skin. Soft as a cloud baby lotion from Mommy Pure is a must-try for rough skin as well as to maintain soft supple skin. This lotion has calendula and chamomile flower extract to treat skin wounds and skin inflammation.
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If a baby’s skin easily reddens against stress factors.
Babies are likely to have sensitive skin. It is important to treat sensitive skin well. Mommy pure has a wide range of products having Paeonia lactiflora flower extract known as the king of flowers in ancient Chinese medicine practice for skin clarity boosting and watermelon extracts to protect the skin from UV rays. Massage can be done with the help of olive oil, jojoba seed oil, sesame seed oil, sunflower seed oil, coconut oil, calendula oil. Mommy pure has a new product range of Soothing senses baby massage oil which has all the above-mentioned oil which helps to strengthen bones, joints and protects skin from sun damage. Grapefruit oil helps to treat acne.
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If your baby has atopic prone skin
This type of skin is extremely dry and itchy from time to time. Atopic dermatitis is known as eczema where red patches are seen on the skin and are usually painful and itchy.
Skincare products having glycerine water, horse chestnut seed extract, evening primrose oil, shea and cocoa butter which will leave baby’s skin hydrated and soothing can be used. Shea butter and cocoa seed butter are high in fatty acids and rich in vitamins A, E, F is known for nourishing the skin. Horse chestnut seed extract helps in the easy repair of the skin. Calendula flower extract also helps to treat wounds and keeps skin moisturized. It also has aloe vera leaf juice and chamomile flower extract which has anti-inflammatory properties. One can surely try Mommy Pure’s Dewy Love Baby Face Cream.