Founder & CEO of YB London Ltd. (a mother & baby-themed lifestyle brand) Yui Yu, has recently raised this question. “What made people decide to put a certain product on their own skin and even their baby’s skin? Do they actually know what they are putting on and whether it is actually helpful or harmful? What are people paying money for if they don’t even know what ingredients are used in the skincare they will be using?”
After a lot of research into mother & baby’s skincare, she has shockingly found some truths behind a lot of skincare products (regardless of some false claims in some other brands’ marketing). There are actually many studies that have found that there are a lot of ingredients that are harmful to skin and health, and these have been found in many children’s skincare products.
Therefore, she decided to start her own natural skincare line and wants to help mothers to raise awareness of what they are actually putting on their new babies’ skin by clearly explaining everything that goes into, and even the % of natural ingredients used in all her products. So it helps mums to be crystal clear about what they are actually using.
According to Friday magazine: “A skincare product can be labelled natural if it contains just 1% of naturally derived ingredients.”
So what is the rest of the 99% in there then?
Ok, let’s talk about the harmful chemical you are putting on your & your baby’s skin up to now.
1, SLS
The most common one is Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, or SLS, which can be found in 93% of skincare, haircare and even children’s skincare products. It is usually used in house cleaning products like dishwasher tablets and multi-surface sprays and similar products. This is the reason why you see a lot of bubbles in the soap lather.
According to NCBI (US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health): “SLS is cited as potentially causing severe eye damage and blindness. These claims are raised in a study published by Green et al.” Furthermore, it has been proved through human patch tests that SLS is also the cause of mild yet reversible skin inflammation.
Vogue has also stated that SLS is the reason for skin irritation, redness and dryness and eye irritation.
Studies show that SLS can also be absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream when applied directly. Imagine, when new babies and new mums who are at such a sensitive stage would have this type of harmful chemical go through them.
At least, in my opinion, SLS is not suitable for sensitive skin, like that of a new mum and baby.
It doesn’t cause any eye irritation or tears, even if through the washing, the product accidentally goes into the baby’s eyes. It’s also packed full of natural goodness, like lavender, tea tree oil, benzoin, calendula and more…
2, Parabens
The second very big thing in a normal skincare product is Parabens. It is a class of widely used preservatives in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.
According to NCBI, studies show that Parabens have potential negative impacts on fetal development. They report that parabens were found in the human umbilical cord blood.
In the prenatal, maternity and newborn lives, parabens are also listed as being a risk of potential allergic disease to mothers & babies.
There are even more studies showing that parabens can change the human body’s metabolism.
According to Healthline, disorders of your metabolism can cause various diseases such as type II diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cancer and more.
Therefore, with mums-to-be, and new mums before or after given birth, while your bodies are fighting to get your balance of hormones back, everything goes extra sensitive, I don’t think it is a good idea to have parabens on your skin.
In YB London Ltd’s natural skincare, everything has been manufactured, tested and approved in UK clinical labs. They hold UK safety and standard reports for all their skincare products.
Furthermore, some other highlights of their skincare are:
Some ingredients that are used a lot in their products are lavender, calendula, beeswax, clove leaf oil, tea tree oil, rosehip oil, sunflower oil, chamomile, vitamin E & A. It is one of the finest quality skincare products you will find on the market.
Furthermore, the monthly subscription will also save you 10%.
To learn more about what natural ingredients are good for mother & baby, click here:
Do You Know The Secret Behind Your Normal Daily Skincare For You & Your Baby?
Founder & CEO of YB London Ltd. (a mother & baby-themed lifestyle brand) Yui Yu, has recently raised this question. “What made people decide to put a certain product on their own skin and even their baby’s skin? Do they actually know what they are putting on and whether it is actually helpful or harmful? What are people paying money for if they don’t even know what ingredients are used in the skincare they will be using?”
After a lot of research into mother & baby’s skincare, she has shockingly found some truths behind a lot of skincare products (regardless of some false claims in some other brands’ marketing). There are actually many studies that have found that there are a lot of ingredients that are harmful to skin and health, and these have been found in many children’s skincare products.
Therefore, she decided to start her own natural skincare line and wants to help mothers to raise awareness of what they are actually putting on their new babies’ skin by clearly explaining everything that goes into, and even the % of natural ingredients used in all her products. So it helps mums to be crystal clear about what they are actually using.
According to Friday magazine: “A skincare product can be labelled natural if it contains just 1% of naturally derived ingredients.”
So what is the rest of the 99% in there then?
Ok, let’s talk about the harmful chemical you are putting on your & your baby’s skin up to now.
1, SLS
The most common one is Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, or SLS, which can be found in 93% of skincare, haircare and even children’s skincare products. It is usually used in house cleaning products like dishwasher tablets and multi-surface sprays and similar products. This is the reason why you see a lot of bubbles in the soap lather.
According to NCBI (US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health): “SLS is cited as potentially causing severe eye damage and blindness. These claims are raised in a study published by Green et al.” Furthermore, it has been proved through human patch tests that SLS is also the cause of mild yet reversible skin inflammation.
Vogue has also stated that SLS is the reason for skin irritation, redness and dryness and eye irritation.
Studies show that SLS can also be absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream when applied directly. Imagine, when new babies and new mums who are at such a sensitive stage would have this type of harmful chemical go through them.
At least, in my opinion, SLS is not suitable for sensitive skin, like that of a new mum and baby.
That’s why you will find all the skincare products in YB London Ltd. are SLS free. Their 90% Natural Newborn / Family Hair & Body wash does not let your skin feel dry or irritated after washing.
It doesn’t cause any eye irritation or tears, even if through the washing, the product accidentally goes into the baby’s eyes. It’s also packed full of natural goodness, like lavender, tea tree oil, benzoin, calendula and more…
2, Parabens
The second very big thing in a normal skincare product is Parabens. It is a class of widely used preservatives in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.
According to NCBI, studies show that Parabens have potential negative impacts on fetal development. They report that parabens were found in the human umbilical cord blood.
In the prenatal, maternity and newborn lives, parabens are also listed as being a risk of potential allergic disease to mothers & babies.
There are even more studies showing that parabens can change the human body’s metabolism.
According to Healthline, disorders of your metabolism can cause various diseases such as type II diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cancer and more.
Therefore, with mums-to-be, and new mums before or after given birth, while your bodies are fighting to get your balance of hormones back, everything goes extra sensitive, I don’t think it is a good idea to have parabens on your skin.
In YB London Ltd’s natural skincare, everything has been manufactured, tested and approved in UK clinical labs. They hold UK safety and standard reports for all their skincare products.
Furthermore, some other highlights of their skincare are:
High use of natural ingredients, always 90%+,
No SLS,
No Parabens,
No harsh chemicals,
Suitable for vegans,
Cruelty-free,
No artificial colour or scents added,
You can find a range of skincare products for new mums in maternity, postpartum, and pregnancy who are looking to seek help for their c-section scars, postpartum recovery, and stretch marks.
In their baby range, you can find up to 99% high in natural ingredients baby Massage & body oil, 90% Natural Nappy Barrier Cream, and 90% natural hair & body wash for newborns and even the whole family.
Some ingredients that are used a lot in their products are lavender, calendula, beeswax, clove leaf oil, tea tree oil, rosehip oil, sunflower oil, chamomile, vitamin E & A. It is one of the finest quality skincare products you will find on the market.
Furthermore, the monthly subscription will also save you 10%.
To learn more about what natural ingredients are good for mother & baby, click here:
Intro day – 18 Outstanding Natural Ingredients For Mother And Baby & Why We Should Use Them For Maternal And Early Lives
References:
https://fridaymagazine.ae/life-culture/your-child-s-bubble-bath-could-be-harmful-1.1869273
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4651417/
https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/skincare-alphabet-s-is-for-sodium-lauryl-sulfate#:~:text=SLS%20is%20used%20in%20a,be%20used%20as%20an%20emulsifier
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4613774/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6685531/
https://www.healthline.com/health/nutrition-metabolism-disorders#types
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