Babies are changing rapidly and most skin problems cure themselves with time.
Acne is no different. It is usually best to leave it alone.
However, there are things you can do to maintain healthy skin and make it more comfortable for baby...
1. Use natural baby products on skin and clothing. If acne persists on baby's body, you may consider organic baby clothes and bedding. These are free of skin irritating chemicals and dyes.
2. Clean face and neck with water from spilled milk or saliva. Blot, rinse and pat rather than rub baby's skin.
3. Don't use lotions with heavy oils or petroleum products on baby's skin. These suffocate skin and may cause more problems.
Instead, find organic lotions with light oils such as jojoba or olive oils. These moisturize without clogging pores.
4. Don't try to over-cleanse baby.
Acne is not a result of a dirty face. Stripping skin with strong cleansers is very damaging. Use mild soaps that are free of sodium lauryl sulfate , alcohol and other drying ingredients. Water is usually sufficient for a very young baby.
5. Rough fabrics and fragranced detergents on clothes and blankets can aggravate acne.
6. Never try to squeeze or extract a cyst of any kind on a baby. This can lead to scarring and infection!
Acne is no different. It is usually best to leave it alone.
However, there are things you can do to maintain healthy skin and make it more comfortable for baby...
1. Use natural baby products on skin and clothing. If acne persists on baby's body, you may consider organic baby clothes and bedding. These are free of skin irritating chemicals and dyes.
2. Clean face and neck with water from spilled milk or saliva. Blot, rinse and pat rather than rub baby's skin.
3. Don't use lotions with heavy oils or petroleum products on baby's skin. These suffocate skin and may cause more problems.
Instead, find organic lotions with light oils such as jojoba or olive oils. These moisturize without clogging pores.
4. Don't try to over-cleanse baby.
Acne is not a result of a dirty face. Stripping skin with strong cleansers is very damaging. Use mild soaps that are free of sodium lauryl sulfate , alcohol and other drying ingredients. Water is usually sufficient for a very young baby.
5. Rough fabrics and fragranced detergents on clothes and blankets can aggravate acne.
6. Never try to squeeze or extract a cyst of any kind on a baby. This can lead to scarring and infection!
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