Now many mothers will choose to keep the baby's wet towel at home, which is convenient for the baby to wipe, especially the baby's small buttocks. When changing the baby's diaper, it is simple and convenient to wipe with a wet towel. But do mothers know that when choosing wet wipes for your baby, you should not only pay attention to the cleaning effect on the baby's delicate skin, but also pay attention to whether the wipes will irritate the baby's skin and so on.
What are the ingredients in baby wipes?
1. Moisturizer: propylene glycol.
Propylene glycol is a solvent and humectant.
It can help the effective substances in the solution dissolve in water, so that the water is not easily volatilized, and plays an antibacterial and antiseptic role, so almost all wet wipes used contain: propylene glycol.
Propylene glycol is a solvent and humectant.
It can help the effective substances in the solution dissolve in the water, so that the water is not easily volatilized, and plays an antibacterial and antiseptic role, so it is found in almost all wet wipes used.
2. Preservatives: phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, paraben.
Wet wipes contain a lot of moisture and different substances, in order to keep the active substances active, preservatives need to be added, but the amount is low enough to have no negative effects.
3. Antibacterial agents: sodium lactate, eucalyptus leaves.
There are many types of antibacterial agents, including chemically synthesized antibacterial agents and natural antibacterial agents.
As the name suggests, they kill bacteria and inhibit their reproduction.
4. Nonionic surfactants: polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil, polyether.
The specific role of surfactants is to remove dirt and grease to achieve a cleaning effect.
5. Chelating agent: hydroxyethylene diphosphate tetra.
The chelating agent reacts with heavy metal ions in water or raw materials, so that these heavy metal ions will not be absorbed by the baby's skin, just use wet tissue.
What ingredients can't be added to baby wipes?
1. Alcohol free.
The role of alcohol in wet wipes is mainly to sterilize, but alcohol is volatile, and it is easy to lose moisture on the skin surface after wiping, feel tight and dry, and cause skin discomfort, which is not suitable for babies.
2. No essence.
Fragrance and alcohol are considered irritating ingredients, so the choice of fragrance should be based on consumer preference, but added fragrance ingredients can increase the risk of skin irritation, so for baby products, it’s better to ensure natural purity.
3. Does not contain fluorescent agents.
Fluorescent agents should also not be present in wet wipes.
If the wipes contain a fluorescent agent, it should be added when handling the non-woven material, which is also an ingredient that is not good for baby's skin.
4. Unpasteurized water.
The main ingredient of baby wipes is water, which must be treated like pure water, otherwise bacteria in the water will multiply on the wipes and be harmful to your baby's skin and health.
Powerful factories are relatively guaranteed in the quality control of pure water. Wipes from smaller manufacturers handle pure water a little bit worse.
Special Note: The purpose of preservatives is to protect the product from microbial contamination and prolong the shelf life and service life of the product, but improper use of preservatives can lead to allergic dermatitis. In addition to fragrances, excess preservatives can also cause skin irritation and irritation.