Kids' skin goes through a lot, sun, sand, chlorine, grass stains, and the occasional refusal to wash their face properly. Here are the skin issues that come up again and again, and what genuinely helps.
Dry, flaky patches are usually caused by a mix of weather, hot showers, and skipping moisturiser altogether. A simple, fragrance friendly moisturiser applied straight after bath time while skin is still slightly damp makes a bigger difference than most parents expect.
Sunburn is the big one in Australia. Even a mild burn on young skin increases the risk of damage later in life, so daily sunscreen matters far more than an aftersun product ever will. If sunburn does happen, a cool bath and a light, soothing moisturiser is usually enough for mild cases, though anything blistering or covering a large area needs a doctor.
Sensitive reactions, redness, small bumps, or itching after using a new product, are worth taking seriously. Patch testing anything new on a small area of skin first is a habit worth building early, especially with fragranced products.
Chafing and irritation around nappies or tight clothing is common in younger kids, and usually clears up quickly once the irritant is removed and a gentle barrier product is used.
The theme across almost every one of these issues is the same: simple, gentle products beat anything heavily fragranced or filled with actives meant for adult skin. If you are building out a kids skin care routine and want products designed specifically for young skin, our range was created with exactly this in mind.
For dry patches and sensitive skin, our Gentle Cleanser and Moisturiser Pack for Sensitive and Dry Skin is a good, simple place to start.
