There are very few babies that escape this skin problem and most will encounter it at some point during their nappy periodThere are literally thousands of products available on the market to treat this problem, of which some are effective and others just a waste of time and money. There are also many that create an image of being natural but if you read the ingredients list you’ll find something quite different. There are currently very relaxed labelling laws in the UK and many companies use the words ‘Natural or Organic’ on their packaging giving a gentle natural image. The reality often is very different. Organic does not only mean natural and chemical free but also means anything that contains carbon, which is basically everything that exists on the earth – including synthetic chemicals! It is a scientific name meaning that the ingredient comes from the earth. This is very misleading and quite unfair particularly when dealing with babies and children. Please try to learn as much as you can to help yourself to read product labels.
Cause
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Nappy rash is a simple disorder of the skin that requires just a few simple ingredients to protect the skin and reduce the inflammation.
The cause of this problem is an accumulation of toxins in the skin generally coming from the stool or urine as it makes contact with the skin. This causes irritation and reddening which shows that there is heat building up in the skin. This heat leads to a burning sensation, chapping of the skin and eventually the skin becomes damaged and in severe cases infected.
Herbal medicine can be used externally to release the heat from the skin, soothe the irritation and protect the skin from further damage. The best way to use herbs is in a ready made product that can be left on.
Treatment
Four years ago I created a herbal balm for skin disorders where there is reddening of the skin and irritation. The one disorder I had in mind was nappy rash and as soon as it became available in the clinic we were inundated by mums who had heard of this product from friends. The product is called Purple Balm and it is 100% Natural and Organic (in the pure and chemical free sense of the word) and made from a base of Sesame oil, beeswax and a selection of plant extracts. It does not contain any chemical additives or preservatives. Sesame oil is used as it nourishes the skin and protects it from further damage. Beeswax moisturises and creates a protective layer on the skin. The herbs heal the skin (often within 12 hours), clear the heat and reduce inflammation and help the skin to remove the toxins. In most cases you will see results over night but this varies with the severity of each situation. To find out more about Purple Balm click here: www.healthwise-clinic.com/products.php
If you have any queries please feel free to e-mail me at: andrew@healthwise-clinic.com
Andrew Loseley
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