Minimising exposure to chemical toiletries is particularly important for babies who have sensitive, delicate skin which is much thinner than adults. The skin is the largest organ of the body – a two way membrane that both eliminates and absorbs toxins.  Skin care manufacturers do not actually claim that products are absorbed by the skin – if this were the case, products would be termed “drugs” and would be governed by far stricter regulations, as it is, some of the chemicals in skin care products would be considered dangerous to be taken orally, but are apparently acceptable for applying to the skin!

Clever advertising describes baby products as “dermatologically tested”, “paediatrician tested”, “kind and gentle on the skin”, often misleading statements - many such products often contain a vast array of chemicals, drying agents, surfactants, synthetic moisturisers, animal fats and even known carcinogens. 

Buying natural products from ethical companies as listed below means you can protect your baby from these harmful chemicals