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05 Jun Natural Skincare For Your Bub

Posted at 07:00h in Family, Real Stories by Real Mums by

A baby’s skin is super sensitive and needs a lot of care but little intervention. After having twins, I found so many store bought products for bub’s skin, but wanted more natural options to know exactly what I am using. After all, if it’s not safe to consume, should you be putting it on your infants skin?Here are two all natural, money saving solutions that have been a godsend for me when the inevitable bruise, bump or redness pops up. Bear in mind I am not a doctor, so please consult the appropriate professional before trying anything health or medical related.

1. Aloe Vera.

This succulent is not only used as a cooling agent for burns, it’s packed with enzymes, vitamins A, E and C, hormones called auxins and gibberellins which hold amazing anti-inflammatory benefits, salicylic acid that possesses antibacterial properties and plenty more. I find this wondrous plant helps with the healing process almost immediately. The ancient plant has been known for hundreds of years to be used on the following:

  • Bruises
  • Rashes
  • Skin irritation
  • Insect bites and stings
  • Dry skin
  • Sore spots
  • Cuts, grazes, wounds, and abrasions

True story…One of my twins was sitting in her high chair and must have face planted the bench because a huge bruise was coming up on her head – this was the day before a photo shoot for Huggies! As soon as I saw the bump coming, I broke-off some Aloe Vera fresh from our garden, removed the skin and stuck it on her head with a Band-Aid… A few hours later and the swelling was completely gone and the bruise was getting better – not worse. The next day her head was clear and we had a really fun photo shoot.

2. Coconut Oil

As a cleanser, purifier and moisturiser this is beautiful on babies skin. Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is best to use – pop it straight into the bath, onto dry skin, or apply a small amount to help dry skin and minor skin conditions. Coconut oil is full of fatty acids that help moisturise and keep bacteria out. It’s made up of Lauric acid – the main fatty acid with proven anti-fungal, antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits (see, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17651080).

Its sweet yet subtle fragrance is so delicious, there are a million uses for coconut oil! I love to use it as a moisturiser/massage oil – gently rub into skin after bath giving baby a delightful relaxing massage, the little ones love this sweet soothing oil on their skin.

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