Discussion about What pH Value One Should Look For While Choosing a Baby Care Product?

What pH Value One Should Look For While Choosing a Baby Care Product?

When a baby is born the skin pH is 7 unlike adult's healthy skin which has a pH of 5.5. Moreover, the baby’s skin is 20% thinner and very delicate hence needs specialized care. Using alkaline baby skin and hair care products with a pH >7 even if they are natural can damage the protective barrier, leading to skin dryness and roughness and might lead to increase in skin infections.Tell us what do you think about using pH 5.5 products for your baby's healthy skin.Gratification - 3 Lucky Winners to get a SebaMed Gift Hamper worth Rs. 800

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Asvitha Krishnamohan Mom of a 1 yr 4 m old boy 1 Year ago

5.5 ph value

A Dastagiramma Mom of a 1 yr 8 m old girl 1 Year ago

Babies have delicate and sensitive skin, which is why it’s crucial to use products that won’t disrupt the skin’s natural pH balance. Using skincare products with a pH level that is too high or too low can cause a variety of skin issues, such as dryness, rashes, and even eczema.

Using products with a pH level of 5.5 can help maintain the skin’s natural acidity, which can help prevent skin issues and keep your baby’s skin soft and healthy.

To maintain healthy skin iam using sebamed products to my kid.

Nakka Vani Mom of a 2 yr 9 m old boy 1 Year ago

it should be 5.5

JJ Mom of 3 children 1 Year ago

Sebamed's pH 5.5 products help baby skin in the following ways:

1. Maintains the Skin Barrier: A pH of 5.5 is ideal for protecting the acid mantle, a thin protective layer on the skin. This helps prevent dryness, irritation, and infections by keeping harmful bacteria and irritants at bay.

2. Supports Natural Skin Development: Newborn skin is delicate and still developing. Sebamed's pH 5.5 helps strengthen the skin's barrier, promoting healthier skin as the baby grows.

3. Prevents Irritation and Dryness: Unlike alkaline soaps that can disturb the skin's pH balance, Sebamed products are gentle and do not strip moisture. They hydrate and soothe the skin.

4. Reduces Risk of Rashes: The mild, soap-free formulas minimize the risk of irritation and conditions like diaper rash or eczema, which are common in babies with sensitive skin.

5. Clinically Tested for Safety: Sebamed products are dermatologically tested and proven safe for sensitive baby skin, ensuring they clean and nourish gently without causing harm.

Using products with a pH of 5.5 ensures that the baby's skin develops optimally while staying soft, protected, and healthy.

Vinitha Mom of a 2 yr 4 m old girl 1 Year ago

it's very important to maintain this pH value becz baby skins are very sensitive and smooth. many babies may be preterm or normal babies we should check for pH which helps to keep baby skin nourishing and free from rashes or any skin infections. sebamed products which are tear free soaps shampoo which helped my baby to attain healthy skin very good experience from her first day of using till now it's almost one year.