Are you looking for a more natural and organic baby skin care regimen? Do you know how to be sure the product you're buying is really organic?
If you're ready to move away from chemical-based baby products and replace them with more natural alternatives , here are some tips to help you started.
1. Read and comprehend the labels.
If you can't pronounce or understand the ingredients, you can probably find a more natural alternative. Avoid parabens, phthalates and other substances you are not familiar with.
Instead, lean toward food-based ingredients like olive oil, coconut palm, and vegetable glycerin.
2. Simplify your baby's skin care regimen the first six months.
Until your baby becomes mobile, he or she doesn't need a bath and shampoo every single day. Nor does he need fragrances, which often contain hormone disrupting chemicals called phthalates.
Unfortunately, you may not see phthalates on the label because conventional skin care manufacturers are not required to disclose the ingredients of fragrances.
3. Choose certified organic products over other organic offerings.
Many have been jaded by misuse of the term "organic" and mislead by terms such as "natural" or "hypo-allergenic." Organic baby skin care is more loosely regulated than food, so it is important to understand what the marketing terms mean.
Certified organic baby skin care will have a seal of approval from a regulated certifying body such as the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The products that bear this seal fall into two categories: (1) those made with 100% organic ingredients and (2) those made with 95-99% organic ingredients because the remainder of ingredients are not available organically.
Products that say "made with organic ingredients" have 70 - 94% organic ingredients and don't have the seal. Finally, if a product has only a few organic ingredients, the container will list just the names of those ingredients.
4. Always spot test skin care products for allergies before applying all over.
Even the most natural moisturizers and soaps can cause an allergic reaction in your baby. When trying something new, apply a small amount and monitor for 24 hours. If no bumps or swelling appears, you are probably good to go.
5. Avoid unnecessary chemicals in other aspects of your baby's care.
Skin care products are not all that can irritate your baby's skin. Conventional clothing, diapers and bedding can all contain pesticides and petrochemicals that cause breakouts, hormonal imbalance and other serious health conditions.
Whenever possible choose organic cotton or natural fibers such as hemp, bamboo or linen in these aspects of your baby's layette.
Organic baby skin care begins with knowing what you are putting on your baby's skin and getting rid of the excessive ingredients. No two babies are alike, so it's up to you to find the right product and regimen to pamper your baby's soft, delicate skin.
For more articles about the benefits of organic baby skin care and a list of skin care ingredients to avoid, visit Organic Baby Resource.
Erika Jones is a mom, web publisher and freelance writer. To get organic baby tips delivered to your inbox, subscribe to her monthly newsletter.
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