“Skin”, each of us has it, however, do we all take care of it? Although it is one of the most important organs of the human body, how many of us begin to take care of it, only when there is no way out and we need to.
However, let’s start at the beginning, which is when the baby is born and its skin is sensitive and extremely delicate. Even then, it requires our care, exceptional care and attention. It is smooth and very sensitive, it is on it that you can see what is happening in the baby’s body, how it takes in the mother’s food or reacts to the environment. It is safe to say that the skin is a kind of map from which we are able to read what our body needs and what harms it. So let’s go back to Our baby, who just came into the world. Although his skin is still so flawless, soft and delicate, it does not mean that it does not need anything
Even before the baby is born, it’s a good idea to take care of the baby’s skin. Yes, you read that right, the baby’s skin should be taken care of, before the baby is born. In what way? Many of you will answer “Through diet,” and you are probably quite right, but I want to draw your attention to something completely different. The baby’s skin after birth requires exceptional gentleness, not only through appropriate bathing or moisturizing products, but also through contact with fabrics, properly prepared much earlier. Both the baby’s clothes, as well as bedding, blankets, tet diapers and even teddy bears, should be washed in appropriate products that will protect the baby’s skin from irritation. Remember that the toddler has never before, been in contact with anything but the womb, where he was completely safe. After birth, he is exposed to everything. Parents who cuddle the baby also have many dangers on their clothes that affect his skin. The bedding in the parents’ bed, where the toddler often sleeps because mom doesn’t have the strength to carry him to the crib at night, is also exposed to many harmful substances. Many of you will say “No exaggeration, after all, I wash the bedding regularly, it’s clean!”, sure it is, but is it safe for the baby’s skin?
What is the purpose of the rinse liquid? Its job, is to soften clothes, while giving them a pleasant and fresh scent. Unfortunately, these are all their advantages, are there disadvantages? Rinsing liquids, especially the most beautifully scented ones, contain many harmful chemicals in their composition that can endanger the health of an adult, let alone a young child. Yes, I know, after all, fabric softener is only for washing, so how does it harm? Advertising campaigns, often assure us that softeners, powders or capsules, are designed for the whole family, but is this true? Unfortunately, most of them contain harmful ingredients that are not immediately detectable, but affect our health. More than half of laundry products, contain more than two chemicals that harm not only our skin, but can also lead to respiratory problems. What are the ingredients? How do they harm, after all, we don’t drink liquids, so they don’t come into direct contact with Our body? Unfortunately, they have.
Alfaterpinol, a colorless, lilac-scented substance that is often added to softeners. What can it trigger?
It often leads to the development of conditions such as:
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hypothermia
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frequent, chronic headaches
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neurosis
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depression
- skin irritation
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muscular coordination disorders
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irritation of mucous membranes
But that’s not all, another ingredient isbenzyl acetate, an aroma, namely, one of the most commonly used in the production of laundry detergents, as well as fabric softeners. Also, it has a delicate floral scent, and the ailments it exacerbates are:
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inflammation of the eyes
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frequent headaches
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skin problems
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breathing difficulties
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increased risk of pancreatic cancer
Sound familiar? Did it happen to you that there was fresh laundry standing at home, which smelled beautifully, and you suddenly had a headache? Unfortunately, there are many more of these ingredients hidden.Benzyl alcohol, which smells pleasant, while it is extracted from plants and flowers. So it would seem, not harmful. Nothing could be further from the truth. In contact with the body, the skin, causes:
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headaches
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poisonings
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vomiting
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upper respiratory tract infections
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central nervous system dysfunction
Seriously? Unfortunately, yes. Has it ever occurred to you that your child is vomiting because you washed the bedding in the wrong softener, or used the wrong capsules? Exactly. The next mysterious product that most launderers have no idea about is ethyl vinegar, sound familiar? It smells sweet, although it is used as a solvent in many household products. And this is found in rinse liquids? In powders? Yes, and to make matters worse, it greatly affects:
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kidney and liver damage
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respiratory tract infection
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skin problems
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weakness and even anemia
Yes I know, it’s hard to believe, but that’s how it is. Is that all there is to it? Unfortunately, no. In fabric softeners, chloroform is also often hidden, with a thick and colorless liquid, and a sweetish smell. If we use this substance on a regular basis, so frequent washing with liquid, powder that contains it, we can lead to:
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lethargy
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dizziness
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vomiting and nausea
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headache, migraine
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liver and kidney damage
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dermatological conditions
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respiratory tract infections
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heart diseases
A lot of it is true, and in the products we use, these substances are only trace. It’s time for the last substance, called terpinol, which occurs as a colorless liquid with a citrus scent, and is often found in cleaning products as well. It appears in many products, and what is worse, it has a strong effect on Our body, acting:
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carcinogenic
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by irritating the eyes
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by disrupting skin functions
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causing a sore throat
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causing sinusitis
Who would have thought, right? Many of you had no idea that a child could complain of a sore throat because of the liquid or powder we washed his clothes in. Who would have thought that another evening in a row would give us a headache because of freshly laundered bedding, not because of a drop in blood pressure or a hard day at work.
Fortunately, a unique brand, JELP, was created, which has been taking care of children’s skin with hypoallergenic laundry detergents for more than 25 years. Formulated for delicate, allergic and extremely sensitive skin, both children and adults. The recipe for JELP brand laundry products, originated in Denmark, where it is still produced today. Guarantees skin protection, especially for newborns, infants, children and allergy sufferers. What sets the brand’s products apart and makes them safe? First of all, they were created mainly to care for extremely sensitive and delicate skin. Appropriately and carefully selected ingredients, create a specialized formula neutral for sensitive skin. Manufacturers ensure that JELP products, are not allergenic, and also, do not cause irritation, being completely hypoallergenic. The resulting product line has been tested and researched, and with excellent results, recommended by the Institute of Mother and Child, as well as the Polish Association of Midwives. It has been proven that these particular products, do not contain harmful chemicals, and are completely safe. This is an excellent solution, not only for allergy sufferers, but especially for moms-to-be. As we mentioned earlier, it is worth taking care of your baby’s skin, even before it is born. It’s nothing complicated, just wash clothes, bedding, blankets, tet diapers or teddy bears, as well as parents’ clothing in JELP products to ensure that baby’s skin is protected from the first days. We will be at ease, and the clothes will be clean and delicately scented, and most importantly, not harmful to the baby and ourselves.
Is this the only way we can take care of a baby’s or allergy sufferer’s skin? Of course not, there are other equally important activities. As you already know, the baby’s skin, is extremely sensitive, so how we handle it is also important for it. So let’s make sure we take proper care of the skin. Let’s start with the bath itself, already the temperature of the water is very important, namely, it should be close to body temperature. The bath, although everyone likes to lounge around, should last a maximum of 10 minutes, and for washing during the bath, natural and odorless products will be best. Surprised? The worst products, and the most harmful, are those that smell strongly, foam, or have a beautiful color. After bathing the baby, the skin is gently dried with a towel (and here it is good that it is washed in safe JELP products), avoiding rubbing. After the bath, and when the skin seems dry to us, it is important to care for it. Moisturizing as well as oiling the skin is very important, both in children and adults. Let’s also use natural and gentle products, as in the case of laundry liquids, or those for the bath, the best are odorless and hypoallergenic. More than once one hears “No exaggeration, my child is not allergic to anything, so why go wild?” Well, are safe products only for the allergic? Does every skin deserve to be taken care of, protected and properly nurtured? We think that every skin needs proper care and protection, as it becomes weaker and more susceptible to external factors over time. So take care of your skin from the first day your little one comes into the world. Also take care of your own skin, because even though you are not allergic, you still have firm and beautiful skin, someday this may change, and there is nothing worse than cure, it is definitely easier to prevent. Your skin is you, your daily appearance and well-being. So feel beautiful and take care of your skin by incorporating JELP products into your daily care.
