As moms, we’re all concerned about our kids’ health and well-being and that includes the condition of their skin. No matter how careful we are though, we can’t always help them from being exposed to various external aggressors, such as pollution, dust, and irritants, that causes skin dryness and irritation. In fact, a study apparently reveals that more than 5 out of 10 Filipino children have experienced dryness and itchiness on their body.
Last June 23, hubby and I, together with a few other mommy bloggers and members of the press, were fortunate enough to have been invited to a launch event by Oilatum Philippines held at Cafe Naya at The Palace in Bonifacio Global City, wherein we learned all about the proper care of our babies’ skin while our kids had a blast playing at the play area set up just for them.
At the event, hosted by Isabel Oli – Pratts, we were told that a baby’s skin is even more challenging to take care of because it’s different than adult skin. I learned that an infant’s skin has unique qualities that makes it more sensitive. Their skin has a thinner epidermis, has less melanin, loses moisture faster and is more reactive and sensitive. If our babies have dry, irritated skin, it can cause sleeplessness, crying, scratching as well as restrictions too. So what are we moms to do? We need to break the Dry Skin Cycle. In order to do that, we need to identify and address any contributing factors and treat the dry skin using appropriate cleansers and moisturizers.
We can’t just use any cleanser or moisturizer though. Cleansers for infant skin should be formulated specifically for them and their special needs. They have to be mild and proven to have minimal impact on the pH of the skin. They must be either preservative-free or contain preservatives that have a demonstrated safety/tolerance profile. Moisturizers, on the other hand, helps make the skin soft and pliant, and must be proven safe as well.
Well, you’d be happy to know that there are new products in the market now that help address the Dry Skin Cycle and that is the new Oilatum Soothe & Protect range of products. The new Oilatum Soothe & Protect baby range is clinically proven to provide immediate relief and long-term prevention for babies and children with dry, irritated skin.
Formulated with nourishing oils and moisturizers, the new Oilatum Soothe & Protect baby range replenishes the skin’s moisture barrier. This action is called the Oilatum Skin Life Cycle which strengthens the skin barrier, thereby keeping moisture in and irritants out, to make skin healthier.
The Oilatum Soothe & Protect range is composed of the following products:
Oilatum Soothe & Protect Baby Moisturizing Lotion 200 mL (PhP 450) is clinically proven to help reduce the occurrence of dry, irritated skin in babies – even newborns. It contains nourishing mineral oils and moisturizers to help soothe and protect your baby’s skin. Oilatum Soothe & Protect Baby Moisturizing Lotion helps prevent further dryness by nourishing the natural moisture barrier of the skin.
Oilatum Soothe & Protect Baby Bath Foam 300 mL (PhP 360) contains ultra gentle, effective cleansers for dry skin. Safe for everyday use, it helps to reduce the occurrence of dry, irritated skin.
Oilatum Soothe & Protect Baby Shampoo 200 mL (PhP 300) is kind on the eyes and contains an ultra gentle yet effective cleanser for the hair and scalp. It also has detangling and static control properties to better manage your little one’s hair. It’s suitable for everyday use, even for babies as early as day one.
Oilatum Soothe & Protect Baby Head to Toe Wash 300 mL (PhP 400) helps reduce the occurrence of dry and irritated skin with everyday use. Suitable for babies and children, it contains an ultra gentle yet effective cleanser for the hair, scalp and body. Oilatum Soothe & Protect Head to Toe Wash helps prevent further dryness by nourishing the natural moisture barrier of the skin.
Being almost 7 months pregnant now, I was happy to learn that these Oilatum products are safe to use even for my soon-to-be newborn. However, I can still also use it for my son, Ziggy, who’s now already 5 years old. So, yay!
You can learn more about Oilatum Philippines by visiting their website, www.oilatum.com.ph, for more information and tips from experts on how you can take care of your baby’s skin.
Oilatum Soothe & Protect products are available in the following retailers: Mercury Drugstore, Rustan’s Fresh, Landmark, Royal Duty Free and Rose Pharmacy, and soon in the following retailers as well: Shopwise, Robinson, and SM Save More.
Wow! This is great. I have boys with sensitive skin. I used to try their orange bar on my eldest. Now that he is 8, he is still using gentle products. I would want to try their Shampoo and Head to Toe wash. I must check these items on my next grocery trip. Thanks for sharing!
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I’ve never heard of this brand before! This is cool! Idk if it’s just me, but the logo (or containers) reminds me of cetaphil, I don’t know why! lol.
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I’ ve seen your real-time post during the event about Oilatum and I’ve been thinking about buying some to use for my boy. Thanks for sharing sis!
My eldest has super dry kids and this really could work for him.
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You can never go wrong with Oilatum. I’ve been using the Oilatum Bar Soap for my daughter who has really sensitive skin and it is really amazing. It yields instant results too – at least for me. I’m yet to try their new products for babies as soon as my Oilatum bar soap runs out.
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That’s good to know, Melissa. I can’t wait to use our Oilatum stash for our new baby. 🙂
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We had been using Oilatum ever since it was just a brand available in pharmacies lol. I swear by it; only Oilatum soap cleared up my boy’s eczema. Love that there’s an entire line now!
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This is the first time I’m hearing of this product! Will look into it while I’m in Manila since these should be quite good for my kids. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Oilatum is really a good product. I’ve used it in my youngest kid when he was a baby as he has a skin asthma and was prescribed by his pedia.
Good to hear there are products such as this in the market. Makes caring for our babies easier and free from worries of skin allergies. 🙂
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I wonder how Oilatum compares to Cetaphil? Price-wise and gentleness, kumusta?
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Price-wise, Oilatum is definitely cheaper! 🙂 I would say that they’re comparable in terms of gentleness. 🙂
Janice recently posted…5 #SiguradoKa Tips to Prepare Your First-Time School Goer
Babies’ kin is indeed very delicate. Moms like us should look for products that gently care for their sensitive skin, like Oilatum.
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I super love the lotion — absorbs quickly plus it’s lightweight and non-greasy too!
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Too bad I missed this event but I was sent some Oilatum products for review. Can’t wait to try it.
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I’ve not heard of Oilatum before but trying it sounds like a must. I might look into the head to toe wash and/or the shampoo when I find them on the supermarket shelves on our next visit.
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It is nice to try new brands and discover which is best for your skin. Havent tried this yet but seems to be a very good brand for my baby.