UNLOCK THE SECRETS TO YOUR BABY'S PERFECT SKIN: WHAT EVERY PARENT MUST KNOW

THERE’S something magical about baby skin. It's impossibly soft, smells like heaven, and seems almost otherworldly in its perfection.

- VUYILE MADWANTSI

CARING for your baby's skin isn't just about following a checklist; it's about understanding their unique, delicate needs and creating a routine that nurtures both their body and your bond.

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But as any new parent will quickly realise, this delicate exterior is also a lot more sensitive and vulnerable than adult skin. An infant's stratum corneum, which is simply the tough, outermost layer of your skin that you can see and touch, is roughly 30% thinner than yours, making it particularly susceptible to environmental factors.

And that difference is more than just surface deep.

Understanding your baby’s unique skin needs isn’t just about care; it’s about connection. It’s about protecting that gentle touch and soothing those tiny cries of discomfort.

Yet in a world flooded with advice, whether from well-meaning relatives or the latest TikTok trend, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

Let’s cut through the noise and explore what makes your baby’s skin so beautifully different and how to care for it with confidence.

Here’ the truth, baby skin is not just a miniature version of yours, it’s fundamentally different.

"Baby skin loses water faster, is thinner, more sensitive, and less capable of regulating temperature,’ explains Karen van Rensburg, a spokesperson for Sanosan South Africa.

“It’s also more susceptible to dryness, irritation, and even infections.”