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Winter season might bring festivities, warmth and cheer with it, but it also causes dry skin, compromised immunity, and an overall increase in skin’s sensitivity as far as your baby’s health is concerned.
While staying indoors and keeping your baby covered up with warm clothes is one way to beat the winter chills, it is vital to pay special attention to the baby care products that you are using for your baby’s skin at this time of the year too. Because if you don’t, you might end up using something that further dries out your baby’s already dry, sensitive, and delicate skin.
Hence, to ensure your baby gets access to the best skin care products this winter, check the ingredient list of the items you purchase. If they have the following ingredients, you are good to go as these are the 3 key ingredients that your baby care products must have this winter.
We have also given our recommendations of products that contain the ingredients so you don’t have to waste time researching!
1. Winter Cherry
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Why: As the name suggests, Winter Cherry is one of the best ingredients for your baby’s winter care routine. Also known as Ashvagandha, Winter Cherry offers multiple health benefits (1). This humble ingredient not only cleanses and moisturizes your baby’s skin but also helps improve blood circulation as it is rich in antioxidants and iron. Besides, it reduces inflammation; so, there is hardly any chance of your baby getting eczema and it improves your baby’s skin health.
Our product pick: A good massage oil enriched with the goodness of Winter Cherry can help your baby derive all of its benefits. We recommend that you try out Himalaya’s Baby Massage Oil that contains Winter Cherry and Olive Oil as ingredients, both of which nourish and help protect your baby’s skin and improve skin tone. Besides, the oil helps soften your little one’s cuticles while strengthening their nails. Himalaya’s Baby Massage Oil is nonstaining and quite economical to boot!
2. Aloe Vera
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Why: No doubt Aloe vera is a cooling agent and hence, might not be thought of as the best ingredient for winter care as far as your baby is concerned, but it really is! The reason why Aloe vera is essential for your toddler’s skin in winter is because of its amazing hydrating properties. It also helps soften and remove dead skin cells, and keep your baby’s skin brighter than before (2). It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help protect skin. Plus, the fact that it is gentle on all skin types makes it perfectly suitable for your baby’s skin.
Our product pick: Bath time for your baby should be limited during the winter season as it can further dry your baby’s skin. However, keeping your baby clean is essential and aloe-infused wet wipes can help with that! Himalaya’s Gentle Baby Wipes is excellent in our opinion. It is enriched with the goodness of Aloe vera and antibacterial in nature, keeping your baby’s skin clean, soft, and protected.
3. Almond & Olive Oils
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Why: Oils such as those derived from Almonds and Olives can prevent skin irritation, reduce itching, and soothe your baby’s dry skin (3). Plus, they help reduce water loss from your toddler’s skin in this harsh season and keep skin moisturized. Olive Oil can also be effective in healing any winter rashes your baby might get, as it has antimicrobial properties and is rich in antioxidants (4).
Our product pick: Himalaya’s Baby Lotion… if you want the goodness of Olive and Almond Oils infused in one product! This lotion intensely moisturizes your baby’s skin and helps prevent dry skin in winter. Plus, it is very gentle and clinically tested to ensure it is safe for newborns.
Choosing baby care products that contain the above-mentioned 3 ingredients can really make the winter season less harsh on your baby’s skin. We trust Himalaya’s wonderful product line for this purpose and we are sure you won’t go wrong with it!
