As a new mother, the last thing you want to worry about are the dangers posed by the ingredients in the products you use in the care of your newborn. A lot of young mothers believe that the baby products we see on store shelves must be safe, otherwise they wouldn’t be there right? In an ideal world this would be true, but we do not live in an ideal world. It is our responsibility as mothers to ensure that the baby care products we are using are safe for our little ones.

The skin of a newborn baby is extremely delicate, as you are probably aware. In the first few month of life, your baby’s immune system is still developing and adapting to life outside the womb. Exposure to chemicals and other potential allergens in the first few months of life can cause a lifetime of allergy-related health complications. Harsh chemicals and fragrances commonly found in baby skin care products can cause skin irritation, dryness, and rashes. The old adage “Less is More” most certainly applies when it comes to skin care for your little one. The following are three of my favorite organic baby skin care products:

Erbaviva Baby Shampoo is absolutely wonderful! It is extremely gentle on your newborn’s skin, cleansing and protecting without the use of harsh chemicals and detergents. It contains absolutely no harsh, irritating chemicals. It’s main ingredients include olivoil glutinate (a derivative of olive oil), wheat proteins and quilaja tree bark extract, and it is scented ever-so-slightly with organic lavender and chamomile. Read more…

Beautiful skin is important for every person, because it is what people see when they look at you. Skin care for women is different than that of men and children. In women, their skin care applies differently at different stages in their life. Babies on the other hand have a delicate skin and they require special attention. Baby skin care is the most important part of its entire health. Their skin is gentle and must be well taken care of. Thus, understanding mother and baby skin care methods that work is important in ensuring beautiful skin for both mother and child.

Baby’s Skin Care Methods

There are various baby skin products on the market. These products are special and take good care of baby skin. Baby skin is delicate and so baby clothes must be laundered in special detergent to prevent skin irritation. Care should also be given to the baby’s head, as it is very delicate. Make use of baby shampoo when giving the baby a bath. Natural baby products are the best since they contain no harsh chemicals. Do not expose the baby’s skin to the noon sun as it will burn the baby. However, the morning sun is a good supplement for vitamin D.

Mother’s Skin Care Methods

In order for the mother to have great skin, she must ensure that she limits her salt intake so that she does not suffer water retention. This will lead to her skin becoming bloated. The mother must avoid skin irritations, ingrown hairs and cuts. It is recommended that mothers take a lot of water, at least 8cups a day. Exercise is also recommended if you want to have that beautiful skin. The exercise must be kept regular, so as to tone your skin.

Moisturizing the skin is a must. Please make it a habit to moisturize your skin often. Dry skin tends to get sun burnt easily, so moisturize the skin as often as you can. You can also buy moisturizing towels; they are easy to carry and very convenient.

Mothers should cleanse their face regularly, especially in the morning and at night before going to bed. If you have oily skin then soap is good for you. There are various moisturizers and cleansers depending on one’s skin type.

Gentle exfoliating once a week is also important for mothers. Read more…