The market in baby care is a big business and it is growing larger too. In America the baby care has brought in about 7.5 billion dollars per 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. This is similar to skin most of the time. 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. So a baby’s skin has a lot of challenges to keep it’s moisture and to protect itself from the harsh 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. You should not use any products that contain animal products or have any by-products in them. It is also a good idea to not use any fragrance because this can irritate the baby’s skin. Which this can be frequently confused with adult skin occassionally. 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.
Some things that would be good for your baby’s skin is vitamin A, vitamin E, oat extract, and Shea butter. 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. Which this is not like skin many times. However you choose to take care of baby’s skin, enjoy bath time and the great time after.