Kids' skin is sensitive and requires a gentle moisturizer for their dry or irritated skin. But walking into your local store or surfing online stores for the right moisturizer can seem like a daunting task. Luckily, we've sifted through the vast sea of moisturizers for babies and kids and found the best moisturizer for kids.
But before we jump to the list, there are a few things to watch out for when choosing moisturizer for your child. There are some nasty ingredients lurking in common skin care for both adults and kids that you should stay away from, and we also have a few tips for preventing as well as treating kids with extra dry skin.
List of ingredients to avoid:
- Parabens: A type of preservative. Some studies have linked parabens to reproductive issues and breast cancer.
- Phthalates: A commonly used chemical that is used in making a variety of products, including fragrance in skin care products. Phthalates have been linked to reproductive issues as well as asthma and allergies.
- Fragrance: Fragrance is one of the top allergens added to skin care products. It can cause skin irritations and has been linked to disrupting hormones.
- Formaldehyde: A preservative. Formaldehyde is a known carcinogenic and allergen.
Cerave
CeraVe Baby Moisturizing Cream
Protects and maintains Baby's delicate skin barrier with Ceramides 1, 3, and 6-11. Moisturizes & Protects 24 Hours. It is Paraben, fragnance free, Phthalates and BPA free.
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Eucerin
Gentle Baby Lotion Formula: This Eucerin fragrance free baby lotion is gentle enough to use every day and this sensitive skin baby lotion is enriched with soothing ingredients. FREE of: Eucerin moisturizing baby lotion is hypoallergenic, free of fragrances, parabens, dyes and drying alcohols
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Vanicream
Vanicream Baby Moisturizing Cream
A sensitive skin, unscented moisturizer, Vanicream Moisturizing Cream for Baby is non-comedogenic (won't clog pores) and gluten-free. Product is free of dyes, fragrance, masking fragrance, lanolin, parabens and formaldehyde releasers.
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Aveeno
Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Moisturizing Body Balm
Hypoallergenic eczema balm combines colloidal oatmeal and ceramide to help strengthen the skin's moisture barrier and helps prevent recurrence of extra dry skin from eczema. Specially formulated for babies, Aveeno eczema nighttime balm has been awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Approval and free of steroids, fragrances, parabens, phthalates and phenoxyethanol
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Cerave
CeraVe Baby Moisturizing Lotion
Protects and maintains Baby's delicate skin barrier with essential Ceramides & Vitamins. Moisturizes & Protects 24 Hours. It is Paraben, Sulfate, fragnance, Phthalates and BPA free.
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Weleda
Weleda Baby Calendula Body Lotion
Nourish pure and sensitive skin with the best ingredients from nature. Experience our full range of plant-rich baby care, crafted for baby's delicate skin. Weleda products are free from synthetic compounds or toxic chemicals. Instead, we use flower, fruit and root extracts, minerals and essential oils, each one carefully selected and orchestrated to work with your body's own systems
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