Baby skin deserves your love and attention
There are several important differences between adult, infant and baby skin: infant and baby skin has a higher pH, so it is more likely to become inflamed and develop infections it has a thinner hydro-lipidic film and horny layer and the barrier function is, therefore, less effective a baby has a larger skin surface than an adult when compared to its weight. This means that babies and infants are more vulnerable to the secondary effects of absorption that may occur when products are applied to their skin.
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Osmin line is completely free from:
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Lanolin
Lanolin is the fatty substance that is present in sheep’s wool. Lanolin can contain traces of pesticides or other polluting substances that were originally present in the wool. -
EDTA
EDTA (Ethylene Diamino Tetra Acetic Acid) is a sequestering agent of alkaline-earth metals. It is also a stabiliser that is used in many cosmetic products. It has low biological and environmental compatibility. -
Minerals Oils
Mineral oils (Paraffi num Liquidum) and Vaseline (Petrolatum) are made by distilling petroleum. If they are not perfectly pure they may contain ingredients that baby and infant skin cannot tolerate. Moreover they have an occlusive action when applied on the skin. -
Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that is a common ingredient in cosmetics. However, its use in products intended for children under 3 years of age is currently under investigation. -
Silicones
Silicones, such as Dimethicone and Cyclopentasiloxane, are very common synthetic substances that never occur naturally in the body. Some Silicones (low molecular weight cyclic Siloxanes, for example) can be toxic, and are not environmentally friendly.
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Preservaites containing formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is classified as a class 1B carcinogenic substance. The action of some preservatives that are currently in use (Imidazolidinyl Urea, DMDM Hydantoin, Quaternium-15, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate) involves small amounts of formaldehyde that they release inside the product. -
Preservatives containing chlorine
The Chlorine atom contained in the molecule of certain preservatives like Triclosan, Chlorphenesin, Climbazole or Methylchloroisothiazolinone makes them more effective as bactericides but makes them much more likely to trigger allergies. -
Parabens
Some Parabens (Propylparaben, Butylparaben) are under investigation, especially in products intended for children under three. It has been proposed to ban other Parabens – the Isoparabens, for example – from use in cosmetic product. -
Known allergens
Preservatives and fragrances are among the ingredients that most frequently cause allergic reactions. A list of 26 potential allergens contained in fragrances has been drawn up. It is mandatory to declare their presence on the label, in to protect the user’s health. -
Ingredients of animal origin
Cosmetic products for children containing ingredients of animal origin might involve a higher risk of allergic reactions.