Children with dry skin

Children's skin looks smoother than adults', so children's skin is generally more moisturized. However, some children's skin looks very dry and prone to peeling due to seasonal reasons. At this time, the skin becomes sensitive and may cause allergies due to some external factors. So what is the lack of children's dry skin?

1. Climate change

Changes in the external climate will lead to abnormal secretion of sebaceous glands and sweat glands. For example, when the temperature drops, in the cold winter, the secretion of sebum and sweat will decrease rapidly. However, because the air is too dry, the moisture in the skin gradually evaporates, and children's skin regulation and resistance abilities are still weak, so the skin surface becomes rougher and drier.

2. Insufficient sebum secretion

The surface of the skin is formed by the sebum film, which helps the skin maintain proper moisture. Once the secretion of sebum decreases, it cannot meet the needs of producing sebum film and the skin becomes dry. Children's skin is thinner and more delicate than adults', and its skin thickness is only 1/3 of that of adults. Therefore, any stimulation may cause discomfort to the baby's skin.

3. Caused by partial eclipse

Children's picky eating habits, low intake of green vegetables, and lack of vitamins (such as vitamin A, vitamin C, etc.) can also cause their skin to become dry. When the skin cannot get enough nutrients, it will lose elasticity and moisture, its health will be out of balance, the skin will lack vitality, and it will easily become dry and rough.

4. Lifestyle factors

Bathing in overheated water or using harsh soaps or cleansers can also cause dry skin in children. However, these are short-term phenomena and can be improved immediately. In addition, a dry indoor environment, such as long-term air-conditioning or heating environment, can also cause dry skin.

5. Insufficient water supply

Young children have a high sweat pore density and are often very active, which causes a large amount of water evaporation from their bodies and they need more water. If children's skin is not replenished with water in time, it will easily become dry.

6. Notes

1. In a dry and cold environment, be sure to apply children's moisturizer to your child to lock in skin moisture. After bathing, apply body lotion all over your body.

2. Give your child enough water every day and eat more vegetables and fruits, such as carrots, tomatoes, pumpkins, kiwis, etc., which are rich in vitamin A and vitamin C.

3. Place a humidifier indoors. The water temperature for bathing should not be too hot. Do not use soap with strong alkaline properties. Choose a mild children's shower gel.