- changing the diaper more frequently
- thorough cleaning and drying the of skin within the diaper area – after each diaper change it is essential to thoroughly clean the child’s skin, eliminate urine and faeces with the help of delicate washing agents (e.g. allerco® emollient preparations), which do not break the natural protective layer of the skin. It is not recommended to use cosmetic products not designed for children and those containing comedogenic (pore clogging) agents.
- using a proper cream reducing the severity of diaper rash during every diaper change – apply a small amount of the cream (e.g. allerco®) with circular moves on clean and thoroughly dried skin, in areas where the skin touches the diaper. Avoid rubbing the cream and massage it gently until obtaining a thin protective layer. It is enough to apply one layer of the preparation. A greater amount of the cream shall not increase its effectiveness.
- airing out the skin in the diaper area – before putting on a clean diaper, after washing and drying the skin, it is crucial to air out the bottom for a while.
In the early period of life, and in neonates and infants in particular, the child’s skin differs significantly from the adult’s skin. It is considerably thinner and more delicate, is more “loosely” packed with cells and is less flexible. It loses water bound in the deeper layers more rapidly, and therefore it is more susceptible to dryness. The natural epidermal lipid layer of a young child is not tight enough, so it can be permeated more easily by harmful exogenous factors – bacteria, contaminants, chemical substances, temperature, sun radiation. This can lead to the development of various skin changes: disruptions of the epidermis, exfoliation, erythema, irritation or allergy. The skin becomes susceptible to disorders of allergic etiology: atopic dermatitis, rash, contact allergy. Each irritation of the skin can impair its protective function and therefore appropriate skin care is essential for the health and well being of the little one. The development of the skin sufficient to play the role of natural protective barrier is completed around 3 years of age. Therefore, before the child’s skin is ready to play this role, it needs assistance and appropriate protection. It should be kept in mind, that each child, even perfectly healthy, has delicate skin which requires continuous care. The selection of appropriate products for its hygiene and protection is very important.
Preparations designed for infants and children should primarily ensure:- appropriate lipid and moisture level,
- restoration and stabilization of the lipid layer,
- reduction of transepidermal water loss (TEWL),
- alleviation of irritations.
However, at the same time, these products should contain gentle and highest quality washing agents, which do not cause allergies and irritations. On the other hand, these products should contain no dyes or fragrances.
Paediatricians and dermatologists particularly recommend preparations containing emollients for everyday and regular skin care in case of babies and infants, and especially skin with a tendency towards drying, irritations and atopic lesions.
allerco® emollient preparations ensure proper and effective skin protection in case of children and infants. These products offer:- care and hygiene during bath – allerco® bath lotion, allerco® washing bar, allerco® washing gel,
- hair and scalp care – allerco® moisturising shampoo,
- skin care during the bath as well as during the whole day – allerco® emollient oily cream, allerco® emollient moisturising cream, allerco® body balm,
- care and protection of the skin in the diaper area – allerco®diaper rash cream.
In case of irritated and inflamed bottom, it is essential to apply an effective protective preparation preventing diaper rash. Such product should contain properly selected, highest quality components, which do not cause any irritations or allergies. The composition of the product should be free of fragrances and dyes, as these agents are frequently responsible for hypersensitivity of small child’s skin.
The perfectly selected diaper rash cream:- protects the child’s skin against irritating factors, namely urine and faeces,
- soothes irritations and inflammations,
- regulates bacterial microflora of the skin,
- hydrates and lubricates the skin intensely,
- strengthens the protective layer of the skin, restoring its balance and lost comfort.
- emollients (Shea butter, jojoba oil), which soften, hydrate, as well as strengthen and protect the hydrolipidic film;
- zinc oxide, which dries and soothes the skin;
- biolin, a natural prebiotic that maintains proper balance of bacterial skin flora and protects it against the development of undesired microorganisms;
- vitamin E and glycerine, which improve skin flexibility and improve its ability to maintain its proper hydration.