Milk crust, natural remedies. Cradle cap is also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis. It occurs in infants and young children. It appears in the form of peeling of the skin, especially in the area of the scalp. Sometimes the cradle cap first appears on the head and then extends to the cheeks.
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La milk crust it is also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis. It occurs in infants and young children. It appears in the form of crusts and peeling of the skin, especially in the scalp area. Sometimes the cradle cap first appears on the head and then extends to the cheeks.
It is good to know the natural remedies and products suitable or to be avoided in case of cradle cap. In particular, beware of baby products commonly sold in supermarkets. They are not always as delicate as advertising messages say. It therefore becomes fundamental learn to read INCI.
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Natural oils
They are suitablesweet almond oil,extra virgin olive oil and rice oil, but also other vegetable and natural oils, without fragrances or other added ingredients. Cold-pressed oils that you also use in the kitchen or really natural oils on sale in herbal medicine are fine. No to classic industrial baby oils, based on dand paraffin.
Chamomile oil
Not a simple oil, but an oleolite, that is an oil enriched with beneficial principles, in this of chamomile flowers. Extra virgin olive oil can be used as a base oil. Chamomile has calming and soothing properties. The ideal is to let 100 grams of dried chamomile flowers rest in 500 ml of olive oil for 20 days and then filter. THU find all the instructions for prepare chamomile oil at home and other oleolito.
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Aleppo soap
Use of the Aleppo soap it is considered useful in case of cradle cap. It is a vegetable soap that contains neither animal fats nor mineral oils, but laurel oil and olive oil. As for the cradle cap, the advice is to choose high-content Aleppo soap bay leaf oil, getting help from the herbalist if we do not know how to read the INCI. Aleppo soap is hypoallergenic. It does not contain preservatives, perfumes or other additives in its original version, which is natural and ecological. Aleppo soap is considered suitable in case of cradle cap for its rich in natural oils.
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How to treat cradle cap
Mon all agree on the need for remove the cradle cap - for example with a special comb with rounded teeth. In fact, the cradle cap should disappear on its own in a short time. However, if itching occurs, you can try to relieve it by softening the skin with chamomile oil or one of the vegetable oils described above. Any product must be applied very gently.
Products and ingredients to avoid
Children's skin is very sensitive. As already mentioned, avoid paraffin-based baby oils, but also any type of aggressive detergent. To tell the truth, apart from the cradle cap, no special soaps or detergents are needed for baby baths. Just a little bit of rice starch to be dissolved in water.
To treat specific areas, use cotton balls or very soft microfibre cloths. Always read the INCI of the products you buy e avoid those they contain paraffin (liquid paraffinum) PEG, synthetic perfumes, silicones, cocamide and other “red dot” ingredients according to the Biodizionario, a very useful tool to learn how to read the labels of cosmetic products for children and adults.
However, pay attention to any product to use for your children, even if it is a simple natural ingredient. It is always best to test with a small amount of product in a limited area of the skin, to avoid any risk of allergy. If in doubt, consult your pediatrician, herbalist or your trusted expert.
Marta Albè
Photo source: telegraph.co.uk
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