Skin Care 101 – Choosing an Effective Natural Baby Lotion
February 24, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
The majority of body creams have ingredients like mineral oil, petrolatum, artificial fragrances, and artificial preservatives. They often have few or no effective ingredients. Many natural skin care products like natural lotion have essential oils, plant extracts, and vitamins.
The better skin care lotions and creams including natural lotions are going to cost more than the ones from the big cosmetic companies but they are a much better product. Using natural body lotion and creams that are made with poor quality ingredients will do nothing for you. You could use vegetable oil and get the same results.
You should consider what parts of your body need some attention. Are your elbows or heels extremely dry? Would you like to make your stretch marks or scars less noticeable? Do you have sagging skin? You can treat all these problems if you find the right body creams for them.
The following are some ingredients to look for and information about how they can help you. These are natural ingredients that are going to be safe and effective. You should avoid synthetic ingredients like mineral oil, petrolatum, parabens and artificial fragrances.
What Does Vitamin B5 Do?
Using body lotion and creams with Vitamin B5 will improve the condition of your skin tissue. These products will also help protect your skin from the sun and treat your sunburn if you have one. They will also help you get tan while protecting you from the sun’s UV rays.
What Does Grape Seed Oil Do?
Body creams with grape seed oil are a great choice to make your stretch marks less noticeable. Grape seed oil contains Vitamin E and essential fatty acids that mimic the ones your own body produces so they are easily absorbed into your skin. These products will not cause your skin to feel greasy or give you clogged pores.
What Does Jojoba Oil Do?
Body lotions and creams with jojoba oil are great for making your scars less noticeable. This ingredient mimics the sebum your skin produces better than anything else. Not only does jojoba oil moisturize your skin, it also coats your skin to keep the moisture in but does not leave your skin feeling oily or greasy. That means your pores are not going to end up with a bunch of dirt and grime in them. Jojoba oil helps with skin issues like acne and psoriasis as well as many others.
These are some natural ingredients you should look for in natural body lotions and creams. The best body creams would have all these ingredients, as well as protein complexes and antioxidants that will keep your skin looking young and keep it healthy. Read about the skin care products you are using to learn what they do for your skin.
Skin Care for Baby Rashes
March 30, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
If your baby gets a diaper rash (and to prevent future diaper rashes) it’s important to keep the area as clean and dry as possible. Change wet or soiled diapers right away. The use of natural baby products like natural baby lotion and natural body wash are always helpful too. Here are a couple tips to help cut down how much moisture is on the skin and helps to balance the areas.
- Gently clean the diaper area with water and a soft washcloth. Use soap and water only if the stool does not come off easily. If the rash is severe, use a squirt bottle of water so you can clean and rinse without rubbing.
- Pat dry; do not rub. Allow the area to air-dry fully.
- Apply a thick layer of protective ointment or cream or lotion (such as one that contains zinc oxide or petroleum jelly). These ointments are usually thick and pasty and do not have to be completely removed at the next diaper change. Remember, heavy scrubbing or rubbing will only damage the skin more.
- Avoid using wipes that can dry out the skin. The alcohol or perfume in many of these products can further irritate your baby’s skin.
- Do not put the diaper on too tight, especially overnight. Keep the diaper loose so that the wet and soiled parts do not rub against the skin as much.
- Use creams or lotion with steroids only if your pediatrician recommends them. They are rarely needed and may be harmful.
- Check with your pediatrician if the rash
- Has blisters or pus-filled sores.
- Does not go away within 2 to 3 days.
- Gets worse.
Causes of diaper rash
Over the years diaper rash has been blamed on various causes, such as teething, diet, and ammonia in the urine. However, we now believe it is caused by any of the following:
- Too much moisture
- Chafing or rubbing
- When urine, stools, or both touch the skin for long periods of time
- Yeast infection
- Bacterial infection
- Allergic reaction to diaper material
When skin stays wet for too long, it starts to break down. When wet skin is rubbed, it also damages more easily. Moisture from a soiled diaper can harm your baby’s skin and make it more prone to chafing. When this happens, a diaper rash may develop.
More than half of babies between 4 months and 15 months of age develop diaper rash at least once in a 2-month period. Diaper rash occurs more often when
- Babies get older-mostly between 8 to 10 months of age.
- Babies are not kept clean and dry.
- Babies have frequent stools, especially when the stools stay in their diapers overnight.
- Babies begin to eat solid foods.
- Babies are taking antibiotics, or in nursing babies whose mothers are taking antibiotics.
Call the pediatrician if
- The rash does not look like it’s going away or gets worse 2 to 3 days after treatment.
- The rash includes blisters or pus-filled sores.
- Your baby is taking an antibiotic and has a bright red rash with red spots at its edges. This might be a yeast infection.
- Your baby has a fever along with a rash.
- The rash is very painful. Your baby might have a skin condition called cellulitis.
Natural Baby Skin Care Ingredients G-L
March 30, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Here are some common natural ingredients found in natural baby products like natural body lotion and natural body wash.
Geranium
Geranium oil can be used to help in the treatment of acne, bruises, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, lice, as a mosquito repellant, ringworm, ulcers, breast engorgement, edema, poor circulation, sore throat, tonsillitis, PMS, menopausal problems, stress and neuralgia. Geranium oil does not cause any side effects, since it is non-toxic, non-irritant and generally non-sensitizing, yet can cause sensitivity in some people and due to the fact that it balances the hormonal system, it might not be a good idea to use it during pregnancy.”
Glucose Lactoperoxidase
An emulsifier and natural preservative made from the fatty acids derived from plant oils, which helps the consistency of creams and lotions.
Glycerol
Glycerol is used in medical and pharmaceutical and personal care preparations, mainly as a means of improving smoothness, providing lubrication and as a humectant. It is also used as a substitute for ethanol as a solvent in preparing herbal extractions. It is less extractive and is approximately 30% less able to be absorbed by the body.
Honey
Bees produce a light honey from the vibrant clover. Rich in enzymes and minerals, honey is a traditional home remedy to revitalize and regenerate the skin by encouraging the natural process of cellular renewal. Also helps to calm and cool red, irritated and sensitive skin.
Irish Moss
Expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflammatory characteristics, traditionally the main use of Irish Moss is in respiratory illness where it is often the core of prescriptions to treat irritating coughs, bronchitis and many other lung problems. It may be freely used in digestive conditions where a demulcent is called for.
Jojoba Seed Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis)
Jojoba oil is an exceptional moisturizer. Jojoba oil is edible, but acaloric and non-digestible, meaning the oil will pass through the intestines unchanged and can cause an unpleasant result called steatorrhea. Jojoba oil is also used as a replacement for whale oil and its derivatives, such as cetyl alcohol. Jojoba oil is popular with stretched lobes. The make up of the oil is very similar to that of human sebum. It aids in the healing process.
Lavander Oil
Lavender aroma is well known for its gentle, soothing, relaxing and balancing effects. Lavender essential oil calms burns and other skin irritations and has antimicrobial and anti-parasitic properties.
Lemon oil
Acne Treatment – Applying lemon juice to facial blemishes is a popular form of treating acne. Skin bleach – Lemon juice is also believed by many to lighten the skin when applied topically, as it has been suggested that the acids it contains inhibits melanin production. The effectiveness, however, is largely a subject of debate. Lemon is used in facial masks for refreshing the skin. Natural deodorants are generally made from lemon extracts. Raw lemon can be used as a short term deodorant. Aromatherapy – Researchers at Ohio State University reveals that lemon oil aroma may enhance your mood, and relax you.
Be sure to use natural skin care products, baby lotion, and natural baby wash to keep your skin healthy.
