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When my son was born, I became obsessed with finding only the cleanest products to use on his beautiful brown skin. Johnson’s Bedtime Bath and Johnson’s Baby Lotion were a regular part of our nightly bath ritual because those were the main products out there to nourish babies’ skin. That was sixteen years ago.
Since then, an array of new and improved skincare brands have found their way onto store shelves, and online, with formulations designed specifically for babies and kids of color.
Now, you have almost too many options in terms of healthy skincare products for babies and kids. What ingredients should you keep an eye out for? “I encourage the parents of my patients to look for products that are fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, dye-free, free of parabens, phthalates, sulphates, alcohol, and talc, and to avoid products that include ingredients they cannot pronounce, Dr. Brenda G. Bass, M.D., a pediatrician in Los Angeles tells SheKnows. “Many infants have dry skin, especially Black and brown babies.” Dr. Bass suggests going with petroleum jelly-based or thick, emollient moisturizers for the skin (this is also true if your baby or child has eczema).
If you are in search of the best skincare products for babies and kids with melanated skin, look no further, we’ve rounded up brands that will have your little one glowing and soothed from head-to-toe in no time.