The hot Malaysian climate can be too much to handle, even for adults. So, you can imagine how babies feel when we bring them out into the sweltering tropical weather—a situation that will unfortunately trigger their sensitive skin. As much as we’d like to leave our babies happy and content in an air-conditioned room, there are times when leaving the house is unavoidable. But that doesn’t mean you can’t put up some much-needed protection for your little one(s).
All babies have sensitive skin, even if they don’t have conditions like eczema or psoriasis. So, it’s important to nourish and protect their skin whenever you leave the house. Here are some tips on how to ‘weatherproof’ your baby’s sensitive skin from Malaysia’s hot climate.
How to Protect Your Baby’s Sensitive Skin from the Hot Weather
Use a Gentle Non-Irritating Cleanser
Sensitive skin can often get irritated by trapped impurities and dead skin cells lingering on the body. These can be a breeding ground for bacteria, especially when introduced to sweat and environmental pollutants. So before even applying any products on your baby, start by bathing them with a gentle cleanser like NIVEA BABY Pure & Sensitive Wash Lotion.
NIVEA BABY Pure & Sensitive Wash Lotion works as a soft foaming wash for scalp and body. It is formulated with Omega 6 and Shea Butter, which is ideal for babies with sensitive scalp & hair. Co-developed by paediatricians & dermatologists, it gently cleanses and deeply moisturises sensitive and dry skin, while being gentle on delicate eyes.
Now, don’t just take our word for it. 100%* mums agree that NIVEA Baby Pure & Sensitive Wash Lotion gently cleanses baby’s sensitive & dry skin. And 98%** of mums would recommend it!
*100% of testers answered ‘Strongly Agree’ and ‘Agree’ on www.tryandreview.com as of 01/06/22. 79 out of the testers gave the product a rating of 7 and above out of 10.
**NPS survey answered 7 and above on a scale from 0 to 10 on www.tryandreview.com, by 79 out of 80 testers as of 01/06/22
Nourish Your Baby’s Skin
Now that your baby is all clean and refreshed, it’s time to infuse their skin with some nourishment. Sensitive skin should be kept moisturised at all times because dryness compromises the skin barrier, leading to inflammation and even infections. Moisturised skin is protected skin. So, always use a gentle but hydrating moisturiser like NIVEA BABY Gentle Touch Moisturizing Lotion with Aloe Vera. This lotion will moisturise and protect your baby’s delicate skin daily, keeping it healthy and soft while strengthening their skin barrier.
Protect Your Baby’s Skin
Even with a good moisturiser as your baby’s first line of defence, the hot Malaysian weather will make it more likely that moisture will evaporate faster from their pores. This is called trans-epidermal water loss and is the main cause of dry, irritated skin.
Thus, it’s important to use a stronger moisturising cream like NIVEA BABY Daily Protection Smoothy Cream which can keep your baby moisturised for up to 24 hours. The non-greasy, easy-to-absorb formulation contains Calendula which will keep your baby’s skin soothed from irritations and strengthens the skin barrier all day long.
Bring Reinforcements
Now that you’ve protected your baby’s sensitive skin from the hot weather, all is well and good, right? Not so fast. The protective powers of your baby’s skincare may fade with time, especially if they end up staying outside the whole day. So, it’s important that you bring some backup. Just in case your baby’s skin gets some irritation, even if it’s not from the hot weather. Because as most of us may know, when it comes to a baby’s skin, anything can trigger a sensitive reaction.
Therefore, remember to bring along some soothing wipes soaked in a tenderly caring soft cream like NIVEA BABY Soft & Cream Wipes. It gently cleanses your baby’s skin from irritating impurities whilst providing moisturising protection to soothe and calm inflammation.
Why NIVEA BABY Products Are Ideal for Your Baby
NIVEA has always been at the forefront of safe, affordable skincare, for both adults and children. With over 130 years of experience, you can rest assured that they have the best quality and formulation that money can buy. And when it comes to keeping your skin nourished, protected and healthy, NIVEA has everything you could possibly need. Not just for yourself, but for the whole family.
Free of alcohol, soap, parabens, and colourants, and trusted by 99%* mums, NIVEA BABY is the perfect choice for all babies with sensitive and dry skin. All products are co-developed by dermatologist & paediatricians, are skin-friendly and formulated with natural ingredients—so you know you’re getting the best of the best. Many baby bath products may contain harsh soaps and irritating chemicals, but NIVEA BABY is free of harmful chemicals and irritants. This makes it the best and safest option for babies.
*According to a survey conducted between 15/8/18 and 26/10/18 with 241 Home Testers, 99% agreed that they trust using NIVEA BABY because it’s free of parabens and colourants.
Soothe Your Baby’s Sensitive Skin with NIVEA BABY Products Today
Our children are the most precious things in our lives. So, it’s important to always keep them happy, healthy and protected. Especially when they’re young and need our care and attention the most. But it can be hard to do so in the hot Malaysian weather—your baby’s sensitive skin can easily be compromised by environmental pollutants and impurities.
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