WRONG! Think again. There is actually cause for GREAT concern due to a cancer causing chemical: 1,4-dioxane that has been found in many of today’s children’s bath products. Keep in mind that a baby’s skin (the largest organ on their body) is five times thinner than that of an adult. With that being said, we are all familiar with “The Patch” - that is placed on our skin for either hormone therapy or to assist you in quitting smoking. The reason why “The Patch” works so well is due to the level of absorption of the hormone/drug through the skin into the bloodstream. Whatever you put on your skin absorbs directly into your skin and then into your bloodstream. This same rule applies for babies and children, but, since their skin is five times thinner the damage that is being done to our children is five times worse! (more…)

As a parent, you only want the best for your children. You feed them the right foods, make sure they get exercise, read books to them and spend most of your time and energy helping them become the best people they can be. But you may also be putting them at risk for rashes or allergic reactions as a result of the lotions, shampoos, and diaper creams you use on a daily basis.

We all know that babies have delicate skin, but did you know that a baby’s skin is five times thinner than that of an adult? As a result, their skin (the largest organ in the entire body) is at much higher a risk for irritation by harsh chemicals found in many skincare products, even by those targeted to children. While irritation can occur from synthetic fragrances, humectants, and surfactants in the products (used to create lather in soaps and shampoos), the real danger may lurk in the preservatives. (more…)