Monsoon Skincare & Health Tips for Kids

Monsoon means play time for kids who love getting drenched in the rains, splashing on the puddles and playing with dirty water. While rainy days bring a much needed relief from the scorching sun, they also bring a lot of challenges to healthy skin. Also, the increased levels of humidity can make your child's skin dehydrated and prone to infections.

Here we are listing some important tips which you should follow as a part of your child's daily skincare regime in monsoon - 

• We recommend to use pediatrician approved products for your baby all year round but specially in the monsoon season as the baby’s skin is very sensitive and is prone to rashes and infection during this time. All Biotique products are pediatrician approved and recommended.

• Change your kid's wet clothes and shoes as soon as he comes home after getting wet, as it may cause fungal infections and make skin itchy or flaky. A good water bath with Bio Berry bubble bath is recommended. This 100% soap-free bubble wash refreshes and nourishes your baby’s skin naturally without causing any dryness. It is great for a relaxing, joyful bath for your child with the added benefit of keeping him clean and infection free. 

• Use a talcum powder like Bio Basil & Red Sandalwood baby powder which helps absorb wetness and keep the skin free from rashes. The cooling powder has goodness of natural ingredients like pure basil, sandalwood etc. that keep your baby’s skin cool and dry all day.

• Monsoon brings with it menace of insects like mosquitoes, termites etc. which can damage your baby's skin. Make sure your kid's bed has a mosquito net and you use a mosquito repellent on his skin to prevent from mosquito bites.

• Wash your child's hair with Bio Green Apple baby shampoo to rinse away all the dirt and impurities the hair must have soaked in while getting drenched. This gentle baby shampoo has the goodness of pure green apple extract, is pH balanced and rinses hair easily. This shampoo is also pediatrician recommended, as are the other baby products.

• Kids have a very sensitive skin and high humidity levels in monsoon can cause rashes or skin infections. So make sure you are keeping your child's skin hydrated with a moisturizing cream like Bio Wheat Germ cream which protects his skin from dryness and irritation all day long.  It also helps seal in moisture and nurture baby’s delicate skin.

• Children love to savor oily snacks and foods in monsoon season, but they should not be allowed to binge on these fatty food items. Higher humidity makes digestive system weak and therefore junk food can cause indigestion in kids.

• Make sure your kid is wearing light clothing in the rainy season and carries along an umbrella or wears a raincoat whenever he goes out in the rain to prevent him from getting drenched and thus catching ailments like common cold or fever.

Along with these tips, make sure your child is drinking enough water (atleast 5-6 glasses per day) and eating a balanced diet to keep him healthy and fresh this season.

Simple Tips to keep your Baby's Skin Healthy

Your little ones' delicate, soft skin needs proper protection and care all year around. While your baby's skin is soft and smooth, it is also prone to getting rashes, itching or dryness if not cared for properly.
Here are few simple tips you need to follow to give your baby's skin the best protection and nourishment this season :

• Using a Gentle body wash- A baby's skin is really soft and delicate, therefore you should not use any ordinary soap or body wash to bathe your child as it may be harsh for his skin. We recommend you to use Bio Berry bubble bath which is 100% soap-free and therefore refreshes and nourishes your baby's sensitive skin, without causing any dryness or irritation. 

• Body Massage - A regular massage using Bio Wheat Germ oil of your baby's skin will help make the skin healthy and glowing. A soothing body massage also helps soothe the baby and promote healthy growth.

• Moisturizing- You should always choose a moisturizer which is specially made for children like the Bio Morning Nectar lotion and should apply it to your child's face and body post bath to seal in the moisture. If your baby has a really sensitive skin, you should re-apply the moisturizer every 2-3 hours to keep the skin well moisturized and lubricated, preventing him from dryness or irritation.

• Shampooing the right way - A soap-free shampoo rich in natural ingredients like Bio Green Apple baby shampoo would help cleanse your baby's scalp and hair gently, without causing any harm to his sensitive eyes. 

• Light Clothing - For proper care of your baby's delicate skin, you must dress up him in comfortable and light clothing in skin-friendly fabrics like organic cotton that work as an external protective layer for your baby's skin.

• Sun Protection - It would be best if you keep your children away from direct sunlight to avoid any sun exposure. If you do have to take him out, make sure you dress him up in light clothing and use a sunscreen to protect him from harmful sun rays. 

Following these simple tips and keeping special care of hygiene and safety will ensure your baby's skin remains soft, supple and pure this season.

Summer Haircare - How to get Beautiful Hair this summer

We tend to give extra protection only to our skin in the summers, however our hair need the extra care too.
Going outdoors in sun, dust or pollution has harmful effects on your hair, making them dull and luster-less. Ultravoilet rays of the sun can cook the hair shaft, causing severe damage to the health and texture of your hair.

We have summed up some simple tips for you all to protect your scalp and tresses from sun and dust this summer :

• Wash your Hair 2-3 times a week - If you are used to washing your hair at longer intervals in winters, it's time to change this habit and wash your hair atleast 2-3 times a week to make your hair and scalp healthier. Summers would mean scorching sun that would lead to sweating and greasy hair which need to be cleansed timely. If you are looking for a daily care shampoo, we recommend you to use Bio Green Apple shampoo & conditioner which has a mild formulation perfect for your hair in this hot weather.
  
  

• Trim your Hair - While we all love our long hair and hate to get a cut very often, it's really important to trim your hair timely to get rid off split-ends and maintain their health. Also, it will refresh your style for the new season.

• Avoid heating tools - Your hair would be getting a lot of sun exposure as it is which could lead to damage and drying of your scalp and hair strands. Therefore, you do not want them to go through further stress by using hair tools like straightener, dryer etc. too often. If still you need to style your hair, it would be best to try natural methods, like - washing your hair at night and piling it up in a braid before you go to bed. You will wake up having beautiful beach-wavy hair that you can style with cute accessories.
  

• Moisturize and condition - Dealing with summer's heat and grime would also require giving extra care to your hair to replenish moisture to the sun-damaged hair. You should use a nourishing hair serum like Bio Almond & Cashew which will rejuvenate your scalp and add strength to your hair. We also recommend you to oil your hair atleast once a week using Bio Flame of the Forest oil to smooth and repair locks.
  

• Hydrate yourself - Drinking atleast 7-8 glasses of water daily is a rule you should live-by in all seasons to promote hair growth, have a beautiful complexion and healthy body. Always carry a water bottle whenever you go out to keep yourself hydrated.

• Use Organic products – In summers it would be best to avoid strong hair products and try products made from natural ingredients. Even when styling the hair we recommend you to use organic products like Bio Wave gel which is made from seaweed, musk root and centella extracts that help accentuate your hair style naturally. 

• Sun protection - Summers are the time to refresh your wardrobe and add some stylish hats or scarves that will not only protect your hair from the harmful sun rays but would also give you a unique style.
  

Following these simple tips and some extra protection this summer would make sure your hair remain shiny and healthy this season.