I apply coconut oil for massage for my son on both face and body.Should i wash his face with soap/bodywash to remove oil and then apply moisturiser or washing only with plain water and applying moisturiser is fine?If yes which soap/facewash should be used to remove oil and can it be used everyday

1 Answer

ExpertDr Bandana JoshiAyurvedic Physician9 months ago

A. Always apply oil after bathing the baby as if you apply oil before bath then the water will not get absorbed by skin so apply it later it will keep the body moisturised use baby wash for bathing

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