Get Rid Of Diaper Rash Once And For All!

Baby Skin Care Research

A current report in Clinical Pediatrics reveals that more than seventy-five percent of newborns suffer rashes within the first few months of birth. Researchers suspect that contributing factors include the very products that promise to help babies' skin. They note in their research, "Newborn skin is relatively more permeable to topically applied agents than adult skin. Therefore, the risk of systemic toxicity is much greater in newborns." If parents stop to read labels of supermarket and drug store baby skin care products, they will find that:

Your diaper rash cream may contain ingredients likely to be contaminated with formaldehyde, 1,4-dioxane, and possibly even nitrosamines, all of which are cancer-causing, highly irritating or both. Baby talc-based powders contain tiny particles that irritate the skin and may contain perfumes, a leading cause of allergy and irritation. Parents would be wise to avoid baby powders containing talc for treating diaper rash. Although baby powders are most frequently applied to diaper rash, there can be better ways. Also, most pediatricians specializing in natural skin care warn parents to avoid petroleum jelly for diaper rash, which traps moisture against the skin and is also a common allergen.

When it comes to diaper rash, parents would be wise to use baby skin care products free of artificial colors, synthetic fragrances and petrochemicals, which are themselves irritants. Look for pure baby skin care products for diaper rash that are pH balanced with natural healing essential oils such as Calendula, Aloe and Chamomile. Baby friendly healing herbs to look for in diaper rash cream and diaper rash ointment include:

Calendula: Calendula provides anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial activities and stimulates cellular regeneration of healthy skin.

Aloe: Aloe Vera helps restore tissue integrity and provides soothing anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.

Chamomile: Chamomile inhibits the release of histamine and decreases the inflammatory response. It stimulates cellular regeneration of healthy skin.

Rose Hip: Rose Hip contains high levels of vitamin C and bioflavonoids which strengthen blood vessel walls, increasing vascular resistance and integrity and thus improving skin circulation.

Evening Primrose Oil, Sunflower Oil: These cold-pressed oils provide the essential fatty acids omega-3 (linolenic acid) and omega-6 (linoleic acid) as well as GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), important modulators of the inflammatory response. Help regulate epidermal proliferation and desquamation of the skin.

Carrot Seed Oil: Carrot Seed Oil is an exceptional moisturizer for skin care and promotes healthy cellular regeneration.
 
Sambucus: Sambucus (Elderflower) promotes healing of skin conditions and reduces inflammation associated with allergies.

Vitamin A: Vitamin A is necessary for the growth and repair of body tissues and helps maintain healthy skin integrity. It improves the resistance of the skin and mucous membranes to chemical and physical irritants.

Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids: Vitamin C and bioflavonoids work synergistically to strengthen connective tissue in blood vessel walls, thereby increasing vascular resistance and integrity, and improving circulation. Vitamin C’s anti-oxidant action provides photo-protective effects against UVB-induced damage in human epithelial cells. It supports immune and endocrine system function.

Vitamin E: Vitamin E is a powerful anti-oxidant that helps retard cellular aging associated with free-radical damage. Protects the skin against UV-induced inflammation and maintains skin hydration. It regulates abnormal proliferation of the superficial skin layers.

Baby Skin Care Tip

So what is the most sensible approach when it comes to baby diaper rash care?

Parents, your basic diaper rash common sense message is:  Allow fresh air to get to your baby's bottom whenever you can and change your baby's diaper often! This will reduce the likelihood of diaper rash. Pediatricians also recommend avoiding antibacterial soaps for diaper rash. Check out our AWARD WINNING Bubbly Body Bar Soap, Hero Stick all natural herbal salve for skin irritations and our Body Lotion that provides a protective, soothing and breathable natural skin care barrier for your baby’s tender skin. These all natural skin care products no NOT contain toxic preservatives, foaming agents and other potentially hazardous ingredients. Our products may be slightly more expensive than the drug or supermarket brands, but they are completely safe, truly all natural and nontoxic. Consider these baby skin care principles when you use any other types of products in your baby’s environment as well. I don’t believe you will go wrong with this very simple baby skin care message.

For more great tips about baby skin care visit our website: www.SkinCareBaby.com where you will also find more information and great award winning baby skin care products, which are wonderful for adults too!

Here's to your family’s good health!

Diane Cuesta

Owner of SkinCareBaby LLC

A baby's skin is prone to rashes of all sorts, however most of these rashes are harmless and go away on their own.

Common Skin Rashes in Newborns

• Dry, peeling skin is often due to a baby being born a little late. The underlying skin is perfectly normal, soft, and moist.
• Pink pimples ("neonatal acne") are often caused by exposure in the womb to maternal hormones. No treatment is needed, just time. They can last for weeks or even months on baby's skin.
• Erythema toxicum is another common newborn rash that looks like mosquito bites or hives. Its cause is unknown, and it resolves without treatment after a few days or weeks.
• Little white bumps on the nose and face ("milia") are caused by blocked oil glands. When baby's oil glands enlarge and open up in a few days or weeks, the white bumps disappear.
• Salmon patches (called a "stork bite" at the back of the neck or an "angel's kiss" between the eyes) are simple nests of blood vessels (probably caused by maternal hormones) that fade on their own after a few weeks or months. Occasionally stork bites may not go away.
• Jaundice is a yellow coloration to your baby's skin and eyes. It is caused by an excess of bilirubin (a breakdown product of red blood cells).  If the bilirubin level becomes sufficiently high, blue or white lights may be focused on the baby's skin to lower the level, because excess bilirubin can sometimes pose a health hazard.
• Mongolian spots are very common in any part of the body of dark-skinned babies. They are flat, gray-blue in color (almost looking like a bruise), and can be small or large. They are caused by some pigment that didn't make it to the top layer when baby's skin was being formed. They are harmless and usually fade away by school age.