Myth #1: Eczema Is Caused By Poor Hygiene
One of the most important myths to dispel when attempting to comprehend baby eczema is that it is caused by a lack of hygiene. This myth is completely false. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is an allergic reaction on your baby's skin to something in their environment. Eczema can affect even the cleanest baby in the most sterile environment.
For example, your child's flare-up could be the result of something they ate. It could also be due to rough clothing material. Aside from a lack of hygiene, a variety of factors can cause an eczema flare-up.
Even your baby's bath water can cause an eczema flare-up (and what is more sanitary than bath time?). The chlorine, salts, and other minerals naturally present in your baby's bath water can cause an eczema flare-up in some cases.
Furthermore, the cleansing products you use on your child's skin may cause an allergic reaction. This is due to the fact that many baby shampoos and soaps contain harsh chemicals that can irritate sensitive skin.
That is why it is critical to read the ingredients of a product, even if it is a bath product, before using it on your baby. Choose products that are specifically designed for your child's eczema-prone skin, such as Mustela Stelatopia Foam Shampoo.
Add a drop or two of Mustela Stelatopia Cleansing Oil directly into your baby's bath water to further protect against bath water irritation and wash your baby gently.
You could also use our Stelatopia Cleansing Gel. The patented natural ingredients, which include organic sunflower oil distillate, avocado perseose, and shea butter, envelop your baby's skin in a silky, hydrating barrier that protects, moisturises, replenishes, and soothes dry, itchy skin.