Many people with sensitive skin use baby skincare products, believing them to be less harsh and harmful to the skin.
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Dr Gurveen Waraich, a dermatologist warned “However, it doesn’t work like that.”
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Expert explained that there’s a reason why there is a separate skincare range for babies.
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“There’s a structural difference between the skin of babies and that of adults. A baby’s skin has almost nil sebum, sweat, and melanin production in comparison to adults. So, how can a cleanser and shampoo meant for babies work for us?”
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She added, “A baby’s skin has less natural moisturising factors and lipids, and their skin barrier is not yet fully developed. So, their moisturiser has more oils and occlusive ingredients.”
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Dr Gupta said: "A lot of skincare for babies has a fragrance, even though it isn’t overpowering. This doesn’t work out well for adult skin prone to inflammation—something we tend to ignore because it feels good to smell.”