Baby Skincare Tips and Products

Baby skincare involves gentle care and protection of a baby's delicate skin through suitable products and practices.

Baby Skincare FAQ

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Why is baby skin care so important?

Up until age 2, your child’s skin is delicate and immature. It has few defenses against harsh elements, it’s easily irritated, and it’s sometimes prone to red blotches. That’s why baby skin care is so important. In this article, the baby skin care experts at Mustela will tell you everything you need to know about your little one’s soft skin.

What are the most common baby skin care conditions?

Infants are known for having soft, sensitive skin. Sometimes, this leads to skin problems. Here are some of the most common baby skin care conditions. We all get dry skin from time to time. The same is true for babies! This is especially common among newborns, who may have dry, peeling skin while they adjust to life outside the womb.

How do I choose the best baby skin care products?

Here are some helpful tips for choosing all of the most important baby skin care products. Use cleansers (rather than hash soaps) like Mustela’s Gentle Cleansing Gel or other cleansers. Make sure to rinse cleansers off thoroughly to prevent irritation and dryness on your little one’s skin.

What is baby skincare?

That's why our baby skincare collection features gentle formulas, as well as ceramides—which help restore your baby's natural skin barrier, help keep moisture in and help keep harmful elements out. Your baby’s skin requires extra-special care.

Why is skin care important for infants?

The skin is thinner, more fragile and more sensitive. It is also less resistant to bacteria, irritants and allergens that may penetrate the skin and cause irritation. Good skin care practices will help maintain the integrity of the infant skin barrier and may help prevent skin problems in the future.

Should baby skincare be gentle?

Your skin has its own unique needs—and so does your baby's. Soft and new, baby skincare should be gentle—free from ingredients that may disrupt their skin barrier and cause irritation.