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It is no news that babies' skin is extremely sensitive. To avoid dryness, rashes and reduce the risk of developing skin allergies, it is therefore important to care for the skin in a good and gentle way. But how do you actually do that?

We've enlisted the help of Neutral, who are experts in sensitive skin, to answer five common questions from parents when it comes to children's sensitive skin. Why is skin so delicate, and how do you best take care of it? Here's everything you want to know!

1. Why is the baby's skin sensitive? 

A newborn baby has very thin skin which makes it extra sensitive. The sebaceous glands are not fully developed and therefore the skin does not have the ability to produce the body's own oils that make the skin soft and moisturized. This makes baby skin easily dry and more prone to eczema. Babies also have less ability to regulate their body temperature, and the pH of their skin is higher than that of an adult, which contributes to their skin being more prone to absorbing substances from the environment, such as perfume. 

2. Can you reduce the risk of allergies? 

Exposing your baby to unnecessary additives and perfumes increases the risk of allergies developing. You can prevent this by always washing your family's clothes in fragrance-free detergent, and ensuring that products such as baby oil and soap are always fragrance-free. The skin is the body's largest organ and is in almost constant contact with clothes and fabrics. It is therefore very important to think about how these are washed to reduce the risk of developing skin allergies such as eczema. Imagine your child's skin as a glass, filling up a little every time their skin is exposed to perfumes and chemicals. If the glass is overfilled, it will overflow and similarly, your child may develop skin allergies if their skin is exposed to unnecessary additives and perfumes. It is therefore important to use a gentle and fragrance-free detergent to reduce the risk of developing skin allergies. 

It's easy to think that going fragrance-free would mean that odors from clothes won't go away. But it doesn't. Neutral's new liquid fragrance-free laundry detergent has a new formula that effectively removes both stains, as well as sweat and odor - which is great for the first few years when everything from baby vomit, spills and messes are part of everyday life.

3. How to ensure that the baby wardrobe is free of unnecessary chemicals?

One of the coziest moments of waiting for the baby is all the preparations and living at home. One of these preparations is washing baby clothes! But before you get started, it's important to carefully choose a fragrance-free detergent to clean all those cute clothes. Neutral's new liquid fragrance-free laundry detergent is designed to work deep into fabrics, which is perfect when you want to choose an effective detergent without compromising on gentleness and exposing your skin to unnecessary chemicals! You can then feel confident that the sensitive skin that will eventually be adorned by these garments will have the best conditions from the start. Neutral has worked closely with the Asthma Allergy Association for over 25 years, who recommend using Neutral!

4. How to avoid dryness and rashes? 

Different types of rashes in babies can be caused, among other things, by the irritation of their skin by their clothes. To reduce the risk of irritation, dryness and allergic reactions, make sure to wash your baby's entire wardrobe, as well as your own clothes, in fragrance-free detergent. 

5. What products are suitable for washing the baby? 

Soap is rarely necessary in the beginning, but when the time comes, all bath products should be completely fragrance-free and preferably free of dyes. Neutral recommends a baby oil which is moisturizing, helps to keep the baby's sensitive skin in balance and counteracts dry skin. Also, be sure to bathe the skin with a towel so that the skin is completely dry, as moisture can cause skin irritation.

It's important to take good care of your child's sensitive skin, but don't forget about your own skin! Neutral Day Cream won the Råd & Röns test of the best day creams in November 2023. So keep both you and your baby soft and moisturized with the help of Neutral.

Read more expert advice on how to take care of your and your baby's skin at neutral!