Baby soap should not be used by adults, this is an explanation from the dermatologist

Owners of sensitive skin should be extra careful in using the right body care products. Because sensitive skin is prone to inflammation, dryness, and even itching if caring for it carelessly. Maybe that's why most people prefer to use baby soap instead of regular soap. According to them, the content of baby soap is naturally soft and not adventurous so it is safe for sensitive skin.

However, did you know that baby soap is actually not effective for treating sensitive skin in adults?

Baby's skin is more sensitive than adults

Baby soap is specially made to treat baby's skin, which is more sensitive than adult skin. Baby's dry and sensitive skin makes it very susceptible to skin disorders such as eczema and irritation itchy rashes.

The main purpose of baby soap is to maintain the natural moisture of the baby's skin, keep the skin healthy, prevent irritation or allergies, and improve the texture of the baby's skin to make it softer and more flexible.

At first glance, you may then wonder why adults shouldn't use baby soap to treat sensitive skin. In fact, the main goal is the same, really; to keep skin moist and prevent irritation.

"This is what the community likes to misinterpret. We know that baby product mild, so that adults who have skin problems bathe with baby soap because they don't want to make it worse, "said Dr. Srie Prihianti Sp.KK, a pediatric dermatologist when interviewed by the Hello Sehat team in the Mega Kuningan area, Monday (5/11).

But in reality, the structure of adult skin is very different from the original structure of baby skin.

Baby soap is not suitable for adult skin

Doctor Yanti added that baby products were deliberately designed mild in order to facilitate the condition of his skin which is indeed fragile.

"Compared to adult skin, baby's skin is much thinner so it tends to be more sensitive to any changes that occur around it," said dr. Yanti, his nickname.

This is because the structure of the cell bonds that make up the baby's skin tissue at birth is still loose. As a result, any foreign particles in the surrounding air or chemicals from a personal care product can easily enter and irritate the skin. In addition, the baby's skin protection system is also not yet fully formed to fight these foreign substances that enter.

Meanwhile, adult skin has gone through many major changes that can change the original condition of the skin. For example, oil glands that are functioning properly. Exposure to stress, sunlight, to pollution and dust from the external environment also plays a role in "maturing" the structure of the human skin over time.

The difference in skin conditions is what makes baby soap formulas in fact unsuitable and effective for use by adults even though they have sensitive skin. The reason is, what makes your skin sensitive is completely different from the causes of baby's sensitive skin.

In addition, baby soap formulas are also considered not strong enough to clean the skin of adults who have been exposed to dust and pollution.

Then, what soap should adults use?

Instead of using baby soap which is not necessarily effective for adult skin, use bath soap that contains natural ingredients. Look for soaps whose composition contains aloe vera,cocoa butter, vitamin E, or chamomile. These natural ingredients are known to provide a moisturizing and soothing effect on the skin.

Doctor Yanti also advised sensitive skin owners to avoid soaps that contain antibacterial or antiseptic ingredients because they make the lipid structure (natural fat in the top layer of skin) also lifted. As a result, your skin dries up even more.

Also make sure those of you with sensitive skin use soap without fragrances and dyes, but have a balanced pH level.