The skin of infants is radically different from adult skin, it is more delicate and permeable, and it has not yet developed the protective layer that protects it from drought and pollutants.
Because of these characteristics, the infant’s skin quickly loses its moisture, and becomes more likely to irritate and inflammation, which requires the adoption of a precise care routine in the first months of the child’s life, in line with his individual needs.
Moderate bath to avoid dehydration
Pharmacists’ room in the Lower state of Saxonia made it clear that the infant showering two to 3 times a week is sufficient to maintain hygiene without damaging the moisture of the skin. It recommended that the water temperature be between 36 and 37 degrees Celsius, and that the shower period should not exceed 10 minutes.
The Chamber stressed the necessity of avoiding foam or alkaline materials, and instead relying on nice bath oils or moisturizing materials for children. It is also advised to gently dry the skin without rubbing, and using a specially designed shampoo for infant skin.
Choose products carefully
Because infants are very sensitive, it is preferable to use perfume -free products, dyes, and preservatives, which may cause irritation or allergy. The room warned that some of the “natural” products are not necessarily safe, as ingredients such as lanolin, peanut oil or coconut oil can provoke allergic reactions.
It was also alerted that it should avoid products containing effective substances such as salicylic acid or urea without medical advice, with the importance of testing any new product on a small area of the skin before using it completely.
A clean diaper means healthy skin
Regular change of diapers is essential to avoid diaper area. Medical guidelines recommend changing the diaper every 3 to 4 hours, or as soon as it occurs. Instead of using wet wipes containing additions, it is preferable to clean the area with lukewarm water, and a little almond oil can be added when needed.
To reduce the risk of irritation, it is recommended to use ointments containing zinc oxide, which helps calm the skin and protect it. As for a rash accompanied by pimples or secretions, the cause may be a fungal infection that calls for the use of antifungal ointments such as ninestin, metonazole or clotrimazole, while making sure to ventilate the diaper area as possible.