Brilio.net - Baby's skin is very sensitive and requires special care. Unlike adult skin, baby skin is still in the developing stage and is more susceptible to irritation, allergies and infections. Therefore, choosing the right skincare products for babies is crucial for parents.
Baby skin care is not only about maintaining cleanliness, but also protecting and maintaining the skin's natural moisture. A simple but effective skincare routine can help prevent common skin problems in babies such as diaper rash, eczema and dry skin.
It's not surprising that now there are many beauty products aimed at little ones. Even so, you need to choose and sort appropriate baby products. So, here are a number of tips for choosing baby products that you can follow.
The first is to choose products that are specifically designed for babies. These products are usually gentler and free of ingredients that could potentially irritate baby's skin.
Second, look for products with hypoallergenic and fragrance-free content. Unscented products are safer because fragrances often trigger allergies in babies' sensitive skin.
Third, you need to avoid products that contain alcohol , dyes and harsh chemicals. These ingredients can dry out and irritate your baby's skin. Choose products with a balanced pH to help maintain the natural protective layer of baby's skin.
Fourth, choose products with natural ingredients such as chamomile, aloe vera, or coconut oil which are known to have soothing and moisturizing properties. Then, do a patch test before using a new product. Apply a small amount of the product to a small area of your baby's skin and wait 24 hours to see if there is an allergic reaction. Consult a pediatrician or dermatologist, especially if the baby has certain skin problems or a family history of allergies.
After knowing the tricks on how to choose products, here are 9 recommendations for baby skincare that you can consider, as summarized by briliobeauty.net from various sources, Wednesday (24/7).
1. Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion.
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Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion contains glycerin, panthenol and vitamin E. Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion can moisturize and soothe baby's skin, helping maintain moisture and reducing irritation. You can get Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion at prices starting from IDR 85 thousand for 200 ml.
2. Mustela Stelatopia Emollient Balm.
Mustela Stelatopia Emollient Balm contains sunflower oil distillate, avocado perseose, and shea butter. Mustela Stelatopia Emollient Balm is useful for reducing dryness and smoothing the skin, ideal for very dry skin or eczema. You can get Mustela Stelatopia Emollient Balm with prices starting from IDR 150 thousand for 200 ml
3. Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion.
Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion is formulated with colloidal oatmeal, dimethicone. All of these ingredients are able to moisturize baby's skin for 24 hours, suitable for sensitive skin. For IDR 120,000 for 300 ml, you already have Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion.
4. Burt's Bees Baby Nourishing Lotion.
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Burt's Bees Baby Nourishing Lotion contains sunflower oil, shea butter and coconut oil. Burt's Bees Baby Nourishing Lotion provides gentle and natural hydration, helping to keep baby's skin moist.
Burt's Bees Baby Nourishing Lotion is priced at around IDR 130,000 for 170 ml.
5. Mama's Choice Baby Treatment Series.
Mama's Choice Baby Treatment Series is baby skincare that can be used for those aged less than zero years. Mama's Choice Baby Treatment Series has been dermatologist tested, hypoallergenic, and guaranteed to be free from parabens. One Mama's Choice Baby Treatment Series package is priced at IDR 300 thousand.
6. Johnson's Baby Top-to-Toe Wash.
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Johnson's Baby Top-to-Toe Wash is the most frequently used baby skincare on the market. The reason is, Johnson's Baby Top-to-Toe Wash can clean baby's skin and hair without making the skin dry, it is hypoallergenic. Formulated with sodium laureth sulfate, and glycerin. For only around IDR 75,000 for 500 ml you can get Johnson's Baby Top-to-Toe Wash.
7. Moell Physical Sunscreen Children & Babies SPF 50+.
Moell Physical Sunscreen Children & Babies SPF 50+ is a physical sunscreen. This baby care product is able to protect baby's skin from sun exposure. The presence of organic avocado oil can make the skin more moisturized. So, Moell Physical Sunscreen Children & Babies SPF 50+ is safe to use when babies are 6 months old. You can get the price of Moell Physical Sunscreen Children & Babies SPF 50+ starting from IDR 95 thousand.
8. Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment.
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment is formulated with petrolatum, lanolin and glycerin. Using Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment can protect the skin from irritation, speed up the healing of damaged or irritated skin. Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment is priced from IDR 110,000 for 50 g.
9. Weleda Baby Calendula Body Lotion.
Weleda Baby Calendula Body Lotion has calendula extract, chamomile extract, and sweet almond oil. With all these formulations, it is able to soothe and moisturize baby's skin with natural ingredients, helping reduce redness and irritation. You can buy Weleda Baby Calendula Body Lotion for IDR 150,000 for 200 ml.