Natural skin care for babies
Many people never think about natural skin care until they have children. However,
once they have a baby, their attention is drawn to what they are applying to their
little one’s delicate skin and they start considering whether they should be making
more natural choices in skin care products.
Babies often have dry or sensitive skin and some can be prone to eczema, a condition
which can be very itchy and uncomfortable for them. Some baby skin conditions can
be aggravated by certain ingredients in toiletries and after bathtime is often when
parents discover that skin care products could be linked with their baby’s skin
problems.
Irritating ingredients in baby skin care products
Some mainstream companies put quite harsh ingredients in their toiletries – even
those specifically marketed for use on babies. It is easy to see how lots of parents
remain completely unaware of the possible effects of what they are applying to their
baby’s delicate skin.
One of the most common ingredients that causes problems for some babies is Sodium
Lauryl Sulphate, also known as SLS. This is used to make shampoos, shower gels and
bubble baths foamy. Unfortunately, it is also known to be a skin irritant and may
worsen atopic dermatitis, of which infantile eczema is a type.
Artificial fragrances can also be a problem for babies with sensitive skin. Whilst
cheap, nicely-scented products are popular, they can cause reactions in some babies.
This is because a fragrance – often listed as parfum on the bottle – is not just
one chemical, but a mix of many, one or more of which may cause skin reactions.
Gentle, natural baby products
Fortunately, natural skin care products are available which give parents a gentler
alternative. At Green People, we have a whole range of very mild baby products which
are made with natural foams and natural scents. The range is known as Organic Babies
and it contains a wonderful selection of soothing organic baby products.
We have three natural baby washes for you to choose from: Lavender, Chamomile and
No Scent. The scented baby washes get their gorgeous fragrances from essential oils
rather than synthetic chemicals, whilst the No Scent has no essential oils. All
have a brilliant foaming action which is derived from natural ingredients – no SLS.
They also double as bubble baths and shampoos which means bathtime is wrapped up
in one bottle!
Our Organic Babies range also includes two natural moisturisers, a lavender-scented
Mum & Baby Moisturiser and a No Scent Baby Lotion, for those babies with the
most sensitive skin. These natural skin care products are ideal for baby massages
and to keep young skin soft and nourished.
For babies who have very dry skin, we have two products, Baby Salve and Soothe &
Calm Baby Balm. These are very intensive natural moisturisers which also help to
create a protective barrier across the skin, allowing it to recover. These products
may also be suitable for those babies who are prone to eczema.
Try our natural skin care for babies for as little as £2.50
It is quick and easy to buy natural skin care products online with Green People,
and what’s more – we even give you free delivery on your first order (available
to UK mainland addresses only). We’ve got a number of our Organic Babies range in
trial size so you can try them for as little as £2.50. They are also great for popping
in your nappy bag.
See all of our natural skin care products
for babies now.