How to choose baby wipes?
Wipes are a very important part of your Children's Skincare. They're probably the products you use most often to wash your baby's bottom. It's true that Wipes come to your rescue when your baby needs to relieve himself in his nappy: they're practical because they're immediately available, they're the right size and they're already wet, so they're a real time-saver. But which of the countless brands available on the market should you choose? All you have to do is follow this 5-point list of tips to help keep your baby's skin softer than ever.
Tip 1: It's really important to make sure the Wipes you choose are dermatologically tested. Why? Because a dermatologically tested label on the pack of baby Wipes confirms that the product has been tested on the skin under the supervision of a dermatologist and is safe and free from harsh chemicals that could further irritate your baby's skin.
Tip 2: Another thing to check on the packaging of Baby Wipes is whether they have a skin-friendly pH. Why should they be? Because the skin's natural pH is slightly acidic (between 5 and 5.5), so it's imperative that the Wipes help to maintain this pH. The acidic pH slows down the growth of micro-organisms, protecting Baby's skin. Wipes with a skin-friendly pH play an essential role in maintaining the pH of Baby's skin at 5.5 after each cleansing.
Tip 3: Make sure your Baby's Wipes are alcohol-free. Why should you? Because the alcohol in Baby Wipes is one of the main sources of irritation and causes allergic reactions. Repeated use of such Wipes dries out the skin on the bottom, making it prone to redness and irritation, and bacteria thrive on these skin conditions.
Tip 4: Choose Baby Wipes without soap. Why should you? Although soaps contain cleansing agents, they tend to dry out the skin. Soap, being alkaline, also upsets the pH of Baby's delicate skin, making it more susceptible to microbial growth on the skin's surface.
Tip 5: Finally, make sure your Baby Wipes are 100% biodegradable. Why should they be? Once you've used the Wipes, one of the things to worry about is their impact on the Environment. When you throw the Wipes away, make sure you don't flush them down the toilet! Most Wipes are not biodegradable and are not environmentally friendly, as they take over 100 years to break down. Wouldn't you like your Wipes to care for the Environment as much as you do?
