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Everybody wants flawless, glowing skin at all ages, but not everyone realizes that the earlier you start taking care of your skin the better. Your daily skin care routine is as important as brushing your teeth every day or taking a shower in the morning.

Baby Skin Care

It is critical to protect your baby’s skin from the sun at all costs. It is challenging to do so, when your child is younger than six month, because until then you cannot even apply the sun block, because some ingredients could be harmful to baby’s liver. The only choice you, as a parent, have is to cover your baby with breathable cotton clothes and keep them in the shade for most of the time.

Teenagers

We all know that sunrays are one of the most harmful outside factors for our skin, but we do not start paying attention to it until we actually notice some damage. During your teenage years you do not have to do much to maintain a healthy looking skin, unless you have some acne problems. At this time it is important to clean your skin from any make up or dirt that comes with air pollution (especially in the big cities), and to moisturize (especially during the cold winter months).

20s-30s

At this time in addition to all procedures mentioned above you want to make sure that you use gentle scrubs on a regular basis to get rid of the dead skin layers and to give your skin that extra ability to absorb all the nutrients from your moisturizer or a vitamin mask. It is a good idea to treat yourself to a spa visit once in a while for a professional facial treatment. It is a wonderful way for you to relax, and to pamper your skin with high quality facial products.

40s-60s

It is time to hit it hard with extra hydration by moisturising your skin religiously. Make sure you use a night cream and a day cream, as they do have different ingredients in them to provide maximum nourishment. Every evening, after cleaning and toning your skin before going to bed you should use a night cream, which is a richer version of your light day cream. Try to provide your skin as much makeup-less time as possible when you are at home, so your skin has the chance to breath and to unclog its pores.

No matter how old you are, it is always important to remember that the skin is your largest organ. It is vital to provide the well-deserved care with high quality skin care products and your best daily skin care routine.

There is nothing more gentle and beautiful than baby skin, and similarly nothing more delicate. Baby skin is very vulnerable during the initial three years and tends to lose moisture as its functions are not completely developed.

It is three times thinner than the adult skin, therefore less resistant and highly susceptible to dryness, irritants and several skin problems. Hence, you must give special attention towards caring for their skin and keeping it healthy and soft.
Important tips on how to give that extra loving care for your baby

1. Oil massage and bathing tips

i. Use oil that has been boiled and then cooled, which can even be your cooking oil or some special baby oil, ensuring to apply on the creases of buttocks and thighs as well.

ii. Since the PH level of babies is much higher than that of adults, use special baby soaps that are mild and high in fatty content, and mild shampoos that do not make their scalp dry

iii. Dry the skin properly after bath.

2. Healthy eating habits. Following a healthy and natural diet will ensure that the skin of the baby grows well and remains healthy

3. Avoid use of talc. Avoid use of talc as its abrasive nature can cause skin irritations

4. Use appropriate clothes. Use cotton clothes that are light and soft

5. Be diligent about baby products. Make sure you check with your pediatrician before using any baby product. Also check to see if the baby develops allergies to a particular product by applying a small sample on the skin and looking for any reaction a few hours later.

6. Use of mild detergents. Use only mild detergents for washing baby clothes. To test if your baby is allergic to the product touch the skin of your baby with the product and see if any reaction occurs a few hours later.

7. Avoid overexposure to sun. The skin of the baby has very less melanin and therefore exposure to sun for a long period can result in sunburns.

8. Check and Change the nappy quite often. To prevent repeated exposure to wetness and irritants such as faeces that can damage the skin in the nappy area, make sure to check the nappy often and also change them as required

9. Use moisturizers and lotions appropriately. To keep the skin healthy it is necessary to keep it well hydrated. For this purpose, use mild baby lotions and creams that come highly recommended and meet the following fulfilled criteria

i. Safe, Gentle, Mild

ii. Tested for allergies and proven negative towards formation of allergies

iii. Alcohol free

iv. Soothing and comforting without any irritant qualities

10. Visiting the doctor. If you notice any allergy reactions, or skin problems in your baby, always consult your doctor for good, sound medical advice. Do not put it off as some reactions could be indicators of serious conditions.

A happy baby is a healthy baby, so give the best care you can for your little ones, tending to their skin care, food habits and emotional as well as physical upbringing.

By: Louise Forrest