Babies Skin Care Tips for Malaysian Hot Weather Choosing the best sun protection Evidence suggests that childhood sun exposure contributes significantly to your lifetime risk of skin cancer. It is important to take multiple approaches to protecting your child’s skin from sun damage as Malaysia experiences hot and humid weather throughout the year, especially skin […]
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Apr
Apr
Baby Massage Most mums see baby skin care as an important part of caring for baby’s health but did you know that baby massage can play an integral role in keeping your baby healthy and happy too? Baby massage has been used in other cultures for centuries. It can be great for parent and child […]
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Mar
Mar
Our tips for prevention and treatment of Eczema Prevention of an eczema outbreak is preferable to treating one. Here is our answer to addressing the question of how to prevent or avoid eczema in babies or children. One of the keys to prevention is to avoid chemical-based products. Many eczema sufferers also said that using […]
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Feb
Feb
How to Choose the Right Paw Ointment Paw Paw balms and ointments have been very popular as a topical skin application in Australia for many years. They are well known for their skin protection and healing benefits that can help with: cracked lips dry or cracked hands cracked nipples nappy rash eczema, dermatitis and […]
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Jan
Jan
Cradle Cap What is Cradle Cap? Cradle cap is a skin condition found on a baby’s scalp (a type of seborrheic dermatitis) that commonly affects babies for the first few months of life. Sometimes cradle cap lasts longer and occasionally even adults can get it. Unlike other forms of dermatitis, cradle cap is not itchy. […]
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Jan
Jan
Nappy Rash What is Nappy Rash? Nappy rash can include a variety of skin conditions that appear on the skin that is covered by a nappy. The discomfort level can range from mild to severe. How to Recognize Nappy Rash? Nappy rash appears as inflamed, red, and blotchy skin in the area of the skin […]
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Nov
Nov
Eczema Baby eczema is commonly seen in Malaysia. Baby eczema often shows up before the age of 5, adults and adolescents can also develop the condition. It is estimated that the prevalence of eczema is about 20% in Malaysia, with 90% of the sufferers developing the condition before the age of five. What is Eczema? […]
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Jul
Jul
WHAT IS IN YOUR SKINCARE PRODUCTS? As we become more aware of synthetic chemicals and their links to disease, we also become more concerned with what we consume, and now, with what we put on our skin, especially on our children. Chemical absorption can irritate, sensitize and destroy skin tissue. Irritation might take the […]
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Apr
Apr
What is Dermatitis? A term for several skin inflammations Types Contact dermatitis Atopic dermatitis (eczema) Seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap in newborns) How to Recognize Dermatitis? Dermatitis generally includes red, itchy, scaly and/or inflamed skin. Blisters may develop that can ooze if scratched. Contact dermatitis is found when an irritant has made contact with the […]
