The footsteps of summer have gradually drifted away, and autumn has arrived by our side. However, autumn brings not only coolness, but also a dry climate. Many babies will experience skin cracking at this time, and some even apply baby cream without any effect. So today, let's take a look at what causes dry and peeling skin on babies?
What causes dryness and peeling on the baby's body
1. Tender skin: Baby's skin thickness is only one-third of that of adult skin, with less subcutaneous lipids. Subcutaneous lipids can help maintain moisture balance in the skin, so baby's skin cannot lock in moisture well and is prone to dryness and peeling.
2. High water demand: Baby's skin area is much larger than that of adults, and their sweat pore density is high. The clothes they wear are thick and the temperature is high, which causes a large amount of water evaporation in their body and increases their demand for water. If they do not hydrate in time, it can cause dry or even peeling skin in their baby's skin.
3. Climate and environmental changes: In autumn and winter, the climate is dry, and babies' skin regulation and resistance abilities are relatively weak, unable to adapt to weather changes. Therefore, their skin will become dry. If they do not hydrate in time, they will develop dryness and peeling.
4. Eczema: If eczema is not treated in a timely manner, or if it is not treated properly and persists into chronic eczema, the skin will peel and become dry after the rash seeps out and scabs.
How to improve dry and peeling skin in babies
1. In autumn, when the weather is dry, it is important to ensure that babies have sufficient water intake every day. In addition to drinking water, babies can also be fed fruit juice or vegetable juice to ensure sufficient water intake and provide vitamins. Improve the problem of dry skin in babies.
2. When bathing the baby, the water temperature should not be too high, around 38 degrees Celsius is suitable. High water temperature can cause the baby's skin to become drier and peel more severely. When bathing babies, it is recommended to use mild baby shower gel to moisturize their skin.
3. After the baby takes a shower, apply some moisturizer to the baby's body to help moisturize and keep their skin moist. Baby's skin is very delicate and easily irritated, so mothers should choose skincare products correctly for their babies.
4. If adults at home have symptoms of infection such as athlete's foot, they should avoid close contact with their babies to prevent infection.
Baby's skin is as delicate as silk, and it is precisely because of its delicacy that it needs to be well protected. The weather in autumn is very dry, so it is necessary to regularly apply things like moisturizing oil to the baby's body. However, it is important to carefully understand the ingredients inside and try to choose products with natural ingredients that are not irritating to protect the baby's skin.
