How would children look after their skin in winter? In a lot of ways the winter elements are harsher on our skin, due to artificial heating, extreme cold and wind outside, layers upon layers of clothing and so on. The other thing to remember with children’s skin is that it is more sensitive than adults; therefore more care should be taken in regards to what is put on the child’s skin.
Due to the harsher elements of winter the skin is more than likely going to dry out and quite often this can lead to itchy skin. In turn the itchy skin may turn into eczema. But not always!
STOP before you put a moisturizer on your child’s skin, is it a natural product, is it perfume free? Is it even suitable for children’s skin? Remember there are a whole host of different moisturizers, coming in different thickness; they help to keep your skin moisturized and flexible which cuts down on the itching.
To avoid dryness it is advisable to use a child friendly moisturizer that will not sting at least twice a day. But you can use more frequently if your child’s skin needs the extra nourishment.
In regards to clothing it is best that they wear cotton clothing close to the skin, to will help let the skin breath and avoid skin chaffing form the friction of wool fabrics. This is important in regards to skincare as you are preventing the need to treat sore and itchy skin. Another thing to consider here is what sort of product you are washing the clothing in? Is it going to dry out the skin and add to the problem?
Even though it is winter it is still very important that when your child goes out side that they wear sunscreen. This will protect them from the glair. It will also give the skin a protective barrier against the environmental elements that can affect the skin.
When your child has a bath add one cup of white or cider vinegar which will sooth itchy skin, or to sooth and soften one tablespoon of ground oatmeal, or one cup milk powder to nourish and combat dry skin. If your child has chapped skin you could add some Comfrey to their bath.
So just remember that it is still very important to maintain your child’s moisture levels and sunscreen; especially in winter. Even though it is not as hot they should still be drinking plenty of water which in itself is a great skincare ingredient as our bodies are made up with a majority of water. This will also help in keeping the skin moisturized and detoxified.
Due to the harsher elements of winter the skin is more than likely going to dry out and quite often this can lead to itchy skin. In turn the itchy skin may turn into eczema. But not always!
STOP before you put a moisturizer on your child’s skin, is it a natural product, is it perfume free? Is it even suitable for children’s skin? Remember there are a whole host of different moisturizers, coming in different thickness; they help to keep your skin moisturized and flexible which cuts down on the itching.
To avoid dryness it is advisable to use a child friendly moisturizer that will not sting at least twice a day. But you can use more frequently if your child’s skin needs the extra nourishment.
In regards to clothing it is best that they wear cotton clothing close to the skin, to will help let the skin breath and avoid skin chaffing form the friction of wool fabrics. This is important in regards to skincare as you are preventing the need to treat sore and itchy skin. Another thing to consider here is what sort of product you are washing the clothing in? Is it going to dry out the skin and add to the problem?
Even though it is winter it is still very important that when your child goes out side that they wear sunscreen. This will protect them from the glair. It will also give the skin a protective barrier against the environmental elements that can affect the skin.
When your child has a bath add one cup of white or cider vinegar which will sooth itchy skin, or to sooth and soften one tablespoon of ground oatmeal, or one cup milk powder to nourish and combat dry skin. If your child has chapped skin you could add some Comfrey to their bath.
So just remember that it is still very important to maintain your child’s moisture levels and sunscreen; especially in winter. Even though it is not as hot they should still be drinking plenty of water which in itself is a great skincare ingredient as our bodies are made up with a majority of water. This will also help in keeping the skin moisturized and detoxified.
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