10 Home Remedies for Baby Acne.
Who doesn’t love to show off pictures of their baby to friends and family?
With social media booming, you now have the chance to share cute pictures of your baby
with the world.
However, sometimes there is one inconvenient impediment to this – acne.
Baby acne is a worry every mother faces.
Baby acne heals naturally, but no parent loves to see red spots and bumps on their little
one’s skin.
Using chemical-based substances can be detrimental to your baby’s health since their skin is
sensitive; which is why care must be exercised.
Read on below to learn more about popular baby acne home remedies and how you can treat
it naturally.
How to Get Rid of Baby Acne Naturally?
Baby acne is known as neonatal acne in medical circles.
This type of acne is completely normal in babies and occurs in babies who are about
two months old.
Normally, it subsides on its own with time, but if you want to treat your little one naturally,
you can try opting for home remedies.
Home remedies are ideal for sensitive skin and do not harm your baby, unlike topical
medications and OTC drugs.
Plus, they’re cheap and readily available too, which makes them more advantageous.
Here are 10 of the best natural remedies for baby acne which you can try today.
1.
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil.
Unrefined organic coconut oil or extra virgin coconut oil soothes and moisturizes your baby’s
skin.
By simply applying a few drops and gently adding it to the affected areas up to four
times a day, the acne clears up.
Coconut oil is completely natural and is perfect for rashes too.
2.
Cornstarch.
Cornstarch is one of the best baby acne remedies; simply because you can find it in your kitchen
and in every grocery store around you.
Just mix it with water and apply it to the affected areas to notice a difference.
It dries the skin naturally and cures acne like a charm!
3.
Breast Milk.
Breast milk is the ultimate natural elixir for baby acne and diaper rashes.
Let’s not also forget the nourishment it provides to your little one.
Take some breast milk and soak a cotton ball in it.
Dab the cotton ball gently on the affected areas to heal acne.
4.
Vinegar.
Vinegar kills skin bacterium and soaks up unwanted oils and dirt from the skin.
Avoid using concentrated vinegar, since it burns the baby’s skin.
Dilute 1 part vinegar with 10 parts water.
Dip some cotton into the mixture.
Now gently dab on the affected areas.
If you’re not sure how your baby reacts to vinegar, try applying it on another part
of the body instead of the face (like the inner wrist that’s affected by acne) and
see whether that area turns red or gets inflamed, just to be safe.
Avoid applying, if that is the case.
5.
Honey and Lemon.
Honey and lemon naturally clean and nourish the skin, and work best for even the most
delicate skin types.
Mix honey and lemon in equal proportions and apply it to the affected area for healing
acne naturally.
Leave it for about 25 minutes and rinse with warm water to complete the treatment.
6.
Diet.
If you’re a nursing mother and you’d like to prevent your little one from going through
the discomfort of facing acne, then the best way to do so is to change your diet.
Stop eating foods that are sweet or sour and avoid or cut down on your intake of dairy
products.
Eliminate oily foods and aim for foods like kimchi, kefir, and miso.
Avoid citrus fruits as well.
7.
Washing Clothes with Organic Detergents.
Make sure to clean your baby’s clothes with organic and chemical-free detergents.
Sometimes chemicals from substances seep into the clothes and worsen acne or cause breakouts.
The best way to prevent that is by using natural and chemical-free detergents.
Check out the clothing material you’re using for your baby as well and cross-check with
the manufacturer or retailer before letting your baby wear that.
8.
Sandalwood Paste.
Sandalwood paste is suited for treating tiny acne spots on the skin.
Just mix a dab of sandalwood paste with double its proportion of mustard oil and apply it
gently on acne-prone areas.
It is known for its cooling effects and anti-inflammatory properties, thus treating acne naturally.
9.
Oatmeal.
Oatmeal is a an unconventional, yet effective cure for acne and pimples.
However, it is not suited for areas under the eyes.
If there’s acne on your baby’s body, arms or legs, then oatmeal will work best.
Take 1/3 cup of oatmeal and put it in a blender until it turns into a fine powder.
Mix this powder with lukewarm water and let your child soak in the bathtub solution for
about 8-10 minutes.
Avoid rinsing and gently pat your child dry with a soft towel.
Oatmeal causes irritation in babies’ eyes, which is why we recommend not applying it
to the face.
10.
Talcum Powder.
Talcum powder is popular for treating baby acne and diaper rashes due to its cooling
effect and because it helps in maintaining dry skin without clogging the pores.
Double check the label to confirm whether the drying ingredient in the powder is talc
or cornstarch.
Sprinkle a little bit of talcum powder onto the palm of your hand, and rub it gently on
your baby’s acne-affected face.
Use your fingertips for best results.
Make sure your baby doesn’t inhale the powder since that’s harmful.