Baby Acne - Natural Cures

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Acne is usually regarded as a teenage affliction coinciding with adolescence. However, it is not uncommon to see these tell tale pimples on an infant two to six weeks old. This condition is called baby acne or infantile acne. The pimples usually erupt on the cheeks and sometimes also on the forehead and chin. The reason for this is pinned on the mother’s hormones, the specific cause being a minor imbalance of hormones at the time of delivery. Sometimes, the use of certain medications too results in the eruption of pimples on a newborn’s skin. Though spotting acne on your newborn’s skin can be quite heartbreaking and alarming, it is not a serious condition. It is definitely temporary and will vanish by itself in a few weeks. Only in the rarest of rare cases does baby acne persist till the age of six months. If you spot pimples on your baby’s face, it is always advisable to seek medical attention to ensure that it is just baby acne, considering how sensitive baby skin is. That done, you can rest assured the pimples will go away by themselves. There is actually nothing that you need to do to heal baby acne.


Most importantly, do not use a lot of creams on your baby’s skin. The skin at that age is extremely sensitive and a lot of skin care products may actually cause further damage. Use lukewarm water with a mild baby soap to wash your baby. Wash your baby’s face at least two or three times in a day. Remember to be gentle both while washing and drying the skin. Do not scrub using a towel as this will aggravate the inflammation. Use an extremely soft towel and gently pat dry. Use only natural oils on your baby’s skin once a day to moisturize it. Avoid over-dressing your infant. Choose clothes made of extremely soft cotton with a considerably loose fitting. The detergents you use to wash your baby’s clothes are as important as the soap you use to bathe your baby. Absolutely avoid harsh detergents as they make the clothes rough which in turn will worsen the inflammation on your baby’s skin. If the symptoms are severe and persist beyond six months, a doctor may advise the use of certain medications like benzyl peroxide. However, follow this treatment only under medical supervision. The best course of action is definitely patience, as baby acne tends to go away by itself.

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Natural way to treat baby acne

Monday, September 7, 2009

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!

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Natural baby skin care

Thursday, August 20, 2009

There is nothing quite like the soft, delicate skin of a baby and nothing more distressing than an irritated infant, who is uncomfortable by nappy rash or any other skin condition. Many babies suffer from skin irritation during the first few months after birth, yet the good news is: Most cause no harm and go away on their own or they can be treated with very simple solutions and/or 100% natural skin care products such as Raw Gaia’s. In this guide, you will find our suggestions on how to spot and treat common baby skin problems.

While caring for babies’ skin may seem complex, all you really need to consider are three things: Which conditions can you treat at home? Which need medical treatment? How can you prevent your baby from experiencing skin problems to begin with?

Avoiding Nappy Rash

If your baby has red skin around the nappy area, you're dealing with nappy rash. Most nappy rashes occur because the skin gets irritated due to nappies that are too tight, wet nappies left on for too long or sensitivity to chemicals in the nappies, baby wipes or the detergent you use to wash them.

You can avoid nappy rash by keeping the nappy area open to the air as long as possible. Needless to say, change your baby’s nappy as soon as it is wet and wash the area with a warm cloth. For Her Babies Living Cream is particularly effective and will help to calm the rash almost immediately.

Pimples & Whiteheads

Baby acne starts in the womb, when the baby is exposed to the mother’s hormones. Those hormones boost oil production, clogging the babies oil glands. Most pimples on a baby’s nose and cheeks usually clear up by themselves in a few weeks. So you don't usually need to treat baby acne or use a lotion.

Dry skin

You probably shouldn't worry if your newborn has peeling, dry skin – it often happens if your baby is born a little late. The underlying skin is perfectly healthy, soft, and moist. If your infant's dry skin persists, it is a good idea to talk to your baby’s pediatrician. Again our For Her Babies Living Cream is extremely gentle and pure and particularly effective against dry skin.

Baby Birthmarks

Lots of babies have birthmarks (more than one in ten as a matter of fact!). Birthmarks are areas of skin discoloration and are not inherited. They may be there when your baby is born or they might show up a few months later. Generally birthmarks are nothing to worry about and need no treatment. But if your baby’s birthmark worries you, talk to your pediatrician.

Atopic Dermatitis or Eczema

Eczema is an itchy, red rash that occurs in response to a trigger. Most of the times, it is a reaction to a particular type of food or to chemicals found in the things that touch the baby’s skin, such as synthetic clothing, non-organic cotton, detergent, creams, lotion, etc.

Eczema may occur on your babies face as a weepy rash. Over time it becomes thick, dry, and scaly. You may also see eczema on the elbow, chest, arms, or behind the knees. To treat it, you need to identify and avoid what is triggering the reaction, especially in the diet. Use gentle soaps, avoid detergents, shampoos, and other products containing chemicals and apply moderate amounts of For Her Babies Living Cream.

Prickly Heat Causes Irritated Skin

Showing up as small pinkish-red bumps, prickly heat usually appears on the parts of your baby’s body that are prone to sweating, like the neck, nappy area, armpits and skin folds. A cool, dry environment and loose-fitting clothes are all you need to treat prickly heat rash, which can even be brought on in winter when your baby is over-bundled. Try dressing your baby in layers that you can remove when things heat up. We would also recommend spraying your baby’s skin with Floral Water Spray For Her Babies as it helps to soothe and cool the skin and helps in the treatment against rashes.

White Bumps (Milia)

As many as one in two newborns get little white bumps known as milia. Appearing usually on the nose and face, they are caused by skin flakes blocking oil glands. Milia are sometimes called "baby acne," but baby acne is related to hormonal changes. In this case, baby skin care is easy: As your babies glands open up over the course of a few days or weeks, the bumps usually disappear and need no treatment.

In our next article, we will talk about how to massage a baby with moisturizing oil. Besides its skin benefits, gently stroking and massaging your baby’s skin may also help to boost relaxation, lead to better sleep and reduce or stop crying.

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Medicines and natural remedies for acne

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Acne is a chronic disease of the skin caused by inflammation of hair follicles and small glands in the skin called the sebaceous glands and almost always begins during puberty. Acne is not caused by dirt, so that no amount of cleansing will deal with the problem.

Isotretinon (Accutane) may be used to treat severe cystic acne that does not improve with other treatments. One point is that it helps against the formation of scars, but a serious side effect is that it can cause women to miscarriage or damage unborn children.

Natural remedies, can be as effective if not more drugs and I have learned that there is only a question of nutritional balance and proper body skin care to get rid of you acne.Lime fruit juice, tomato slices, made in home pack can be used to treat acne.

Beat together 1 egg white, 1 spirits of camphor, 1 heaping table spoon of milk powder and a little drop of essential oil of mint. First apply a thin film of odorless castor oil to the skin, then apply a thick layer of egg white mask. Lie back for about 15 minutes. Wash with warm water, then rinse with an apple cider vinegar and water solution or witch hazel.

Milk of magnesia makes a low cost, great facial mask for oily skin. If you find that your skin is too dry, dilute with water before applying. A bottle of milk of magnesia is no preparation necessary. Just for the bottle and ready to go. Apply directly from the bottle with your fingertips or a ball of cotton. Let dry for about five to ten minutes. Rinse with warm water, then gently pat your face dry with a soft towel. Dry skin and oil will feel free.

If you're looking for accurate acne information, best see a dermatologist. Some people believe doctors are predisposed to take the easy way to deal with acne ... prescription drugs. But, with many, this simplistic answer may not be the appropriate course of action.

Some believe that such prescription drugs just treat the symposium and not the cause. But, a local dermatologist is still your best starting point.

For me personally, I discovered a great informational acne treatment site. Not only is a good information / articles but I got their audio e-book and following the advice can say now that my acne is a thing of the past!

Keep in mind, they are all different and there are various types of acne, so what works for some may not be fully effective for all.

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