When it comes to caring for your baby’s skin, it can feel overwhelming to read ingredient labels and wonder what’s safe. Many mainstream lotions, wipes, and diaper creams contain hidden chemicals that may irritate your baby’s delicate skin — or worse, have long-term health impacts.
Here are the top chemicals to avoid in baby skin care, and safer alternatives that keep your little one protected naturally.
1. Parabens
Parabens are preservatives found in many lotions and creams. They can mimic hormones in the body and disrupt natural balance. Babies, with their developing systems, are especially vulnerable.
Look for paraben-free on the label.
2. Phthalates
Often hidden in fragrances, phthalates are linked to developmental and hormonal issues. Since companies don’t always list them by name, anything that says “fragrance” or “parfum” could contain phthalates. Often, it takes hundreds of chemicals to make up one particular fragrance.
Choose fragrance-free products for baby’s daily care.
3. Petroleum & Mineral Oil
These ingredients create a barrier on the skin, but they also block airflow, trapping moisture and irritation underneath. Petroleum-based products are also not eco-friendly.
Instead, reach for plant-based oils and butters like cocoa butter, shea butter, and beeswax.
4. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
Common in bubble baths and baby washes, SLS is a foaming agent that can strip the skin of natural oils, leading to dryness and irritation.
Stick with gentle, soap-free cleansers or just warm water for newborn baths.
5. Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservatives
Ingredients like DMDM hydantoin or quaternium-15 can release formaldehyde over time. This harsh preservative is a known irritant and allergen.
Always check ingredient lists for these long, chemical-sounding names
Why This Matters for Babies
Baby skin is thinner, more permeable, and absorbs more than adult skin. What you put on the outside can quickly make its way inside. That’s why avoiding unnecessary chemicals is so important in the first year (and beyond)
The Safer Choice: Natural Care with Dimpleskins
At Dimpleskins Naturals, we believe baby products should be simple, gentle, and effective — without the chemical cocktail.
Our best-selling Bum Bum Balm diapering salve is:
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Zinc-free & petroleum-free
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Made with natural plant oils, beeswax, and cocoa butter
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Fragrance-free and safe for newborn skin
- Infused with anti-inflammatory and soothing calendula flowers
It’s the original Canadian zinc-free diaper balm trusted by moms since 2002, designed to protect baby’s skin naturally without hidden irritants. Use it at every diaper change to stay ahead of diaper rash that could keep baby up all day and night.
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Final Thoughts
Reading labels doesn’t have to feel intimidating. By avoiding parabens, phthalates, petroleum, SLS, and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, you’ll reduce your baby’s exposure to unnecessary chemicals and keep their skin healthy.
With products like Bum Bum Balm by Dimpleskins Naturals, you can care for your baby confidently, knowing you’re choosing the natural first option.
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