Avoid the use of antibacterial soaps which kill bacteria that are beneficial to health, and which are also often irritating.
Healthy alternatives
Fragrance-free
| Brand name | Product description |
| Attitude | 2 in 1 Shampoo and Body Wash, fragrance-free |
| Made of | Organic Body Wash/Soap, fragrance-free |
| Opas Soap | Baby and Me Soap |
Tips
There is now a wide variety of locally produced natural soaps. They are made from animal or vegetable fats and are healthy for children’s skin.
You too can create your own natural soap. You will need 5 ingredients:
2/3 cup of coconut oil
2/3 cup of olive oil
2/3 cup of other vegetable oil (almond, grapeseed, sunflower, etc.)
1/4 cup of lye (100% sodium hydroxide)
3/4 cup of cool distilled water
To follow the different steps of this recipe, visit DIY Natural.
Avoid the following chemicals in regular products
Ammonia: irritant and corrosive to the skin, eyes, and the respiratory and digestive tract
BHA/BHT: possible carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, BHA possibly toxic for reproduction
Dyes: possible carcinogens, skin sensitizers, photosensitizers and mutagens
Formaldehyde: carcinogen, irritant to eyes and respiratory tract, respiratory sensitizer
Glycol: irritant
Mineral oil: possible carcinogen depending on the degree of purification, allergen
Perfumes: allergens
Phenol: irritant and corrosive to the skin, eyes, and the respiratory and digestive tract
Triclosan: endocrine disruptor