A Complete Guidance to Children’s Skincare

 

Children's skin care

A Complete Guidance to Children’s Skincare:       

Protecting and Nourishing Young Skin

Children's skin is very sensitive and delicate that's why it needs more care from external factors search as sunlight, dust, pollution and change of climate even a small change of climate can affect children externally and internally. Where diet and sleep are necessary for good health of children skin care also plays very important role in health of children good skin care not just increase beauty of child but they also builds confidence in them and overall health.

Characteristics of children's skin:

Skin of children is different then adults their outer layer is more thin/soft and having less amount of natural oil and moisture. That's the reason for rapid dryness and becoming itchy of their skin. Immune system in children is not much developed that's why they are more rapidly affected by allergies and bacteria.

Basic principle for keeping children's skin healthy:

Proper cleaning of their skin:

Give them bath with lukewarm water.
Use special child soap that should be less harmful then harsh soaps.
Use cleanser that are specified for children.
Use less soap to the sweaty areas of the children as it could be harmful for their skin.
Tip: Use cleanser that is having label of ph maintenance on them.

moisturizing of skin:

After bath use moisturizer to avoid dehydration of skin.

Use ointments and creams that locks the moisture.

Avoid heavy fragrance products for children.

Care according to change of the season:

In summers:

Use light weighted cloths that promotes the air exchange.

In summer use products that protect from sun light.

Increase fluid intake to avoid dehydration.

In winters:

Use humidifier in home at cold temperature.

In winter use products that protects skin from dryness.

Use lip balms to avoid dryness of lips.

In rains:

Keep skin dry to avoid fugal attack.

Change cloths regularly.

Apply baby skin care protective powders.

Sun protection:

Avoid direct sun exposure of babies especially of 6 months.

Use sun screen to protect them from sun light.

Dress them full selves cloths and teach them to be under shade in peak level.

Care of nails and hair:

Trash their nails on time to avoid scratches.

Use soft comb to avoid scalp's irritation in their head.

Use child care shampoo to remove or avoid dandruff.

Give them slight message with baby oil.

Clothing choices:

Use light fabric like cotton in summer and  soft fabric in winters.

Wash new cloths before using.

Use light fragmented detergents for cloths especially for children with sensitive skin.

Common skin problems in children's with their solution:

diaper rashes:

Caused by prolonged moisture and friction due to diaper.

Change diaper after interval on time.

 Let the baby skin air out to avoid rashes.

Apply Vaseline or zinc oxide creams for their protection.

Atopic eczema:

Red itches produced on skin may be due to bacterial or allergen attack.

Use moisturizer with less fragrance after some days or once in a day with routine.

Avoid vole fabric and over heating.

In case of more rashes immediately visit to a child specialist.

Heat rashes:

Red appearance of bump due to heat in warm weather.

Use light clothes in this type of weather.

Keep child dry and cool.

Attack of insects:

Use mosquito repellent specq1i1al creams for babies.

Use cold compress or calamine cream to avoid inflammation.

For serious insect bite you need to visit a general doctor or dermatologist immediately.

Fungal infection:

Caused in humid weather at the site of folding.

Keep the skin cool and dry.

Consult to specialist for anti inflammation treatment.

Special care for sensitive skin:

some child are born with sensitive skin so they need special care of skin here are some ways for special care of skin:

Avoid bubble bath and strong colouring and high fragrant soaps.

Before using any product cheek it on small patch of skin

Avoid harsh towel and use soft towels with minimal rubbing.

Use simple care with minimal use of skin care product.

Rashes/red spots

Seek of special assistance:

There are some condition in which parents should take assistance or to visit dermatologist:

When there is consistent redness or rashes with no effect of home assistances.

In case of any infection.

Severe itching that effects sleep.

In case of any reaction parent should immediately consul to a dermatologist.

Guidance of skin cars habits to children:

Parents should also guide to their children to care their skin:

To wash hands before eating.

Use of skin moisturiser after bath.

Immediately tell in case of any itching allergy or other dangerous symptoms.

Use caps or hat to protect themselves from sunlight.

Diet and hydration role in skin care:

Diet and hydration plays very important role in skin care:

Use of fruit and vegetables that are rich with vitamins tha help in protection and repair of skin.

Use of whole grains that provide protein.

Use of more water adjusting to their daily activity.

Less use of snack s and processed food.

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