Why You Should Go 'fragrance free' When Choosing Baby Skin Care Products

Babies have such a wonderful natural scent—why mask it with heavily fragranced baby skin care products like baby body lotion, baby body wash, and baby shampoo?As adults, we like to smell good, but the truth is that many of the scents we gravitate towards are unnatural, and serve to mask the fact that the product itself is full of harmful chemicals. What many parents don’t realise is this same principle often applies to baby skin care products, too. Because your baby’s skin is so sensitive and new, it is important to choose products that minimise the risk of irritating or damaging your bub.

Here are a few reasons why you should choose fragrance-free or natural fragrances when selectingbaby shampoo, body wash, and body lotion.

There are big differences between baby and adult

Baby skin is about 30% thinner than adult skin, which means it is less resilient and more sensitive. A baby's skin also absorbs and loses moisture much faster than adult skin, so it needs to be treated accordingly. External irritants—including unnatural and potentially harmful chemicals—are often added to baby body washes and lotions. Because the protective barrier on a baby’s skin is not yet fully developed, there is a higher risk of these chemicals penetrating the skin and entering the bloodstream. 

 

The type of products you use on your baby can have a major effect on his or her skin, which is why it’s important to select a lotion, wash, or shampoo that has been specially designed for young skin. Paying close attention to the ingredients used in baby skin care products will prevent against skin conditions like nappy rash, keeping you and your baby happy and healthy.

Choose the right baby skin care products

Because baby skin absorbs body lotions and soap so easily, it is imperative that, as a parent, you keep your baby clean with high quality baby shampoo, body wash andbody lotions. While you may think it best to avoid body washes altogether, relying on water alone can dry out your baby’s skin worse than some products on the market. The best compromise is to choose a baby body wash that is mild with a soft, gentle fragrance. Alternatively, if your baby has particularly sensitive skin, forego scent altogether and opt for a fragrance-free baby body wash.And no matter what product you use, be sure to rinse and dry your little one properly to avoid further or additional skin problems.

All of Sukin’snatural skin care products—including our five-piece baby range—are guaranteed chemical-free and are carefully formulated for children as young as newborns using a delicate blend of essential oils and botanicals. Customers have the luxury of choosing betweenSukin’s signature soft fragrance and fragrance-free option for both the baby body wash and baby body lotions.