Things to note when taking a dandelion bath

Dandelion is not only an ornamental plant, but also a traditional Chinese medicine with medicinal value. Therefore, you can use dandelion to take a bath, which can have many benefits for your body. However, there are still many precautions that you need to pay special attention to during the bath. You must not take a bath frequently, otherwise it will harm your skin.

Don’t take a bath for too long

The bathing time should not be too long to avoid the water temperature dropping and causing discomfort to the newborn baby. Even if your newborn loves playing in the water, it is best not to let him stay in the bath for more than 10 minutes.

Choose a mild baby bath or baby soap

Babies' skin is more sensitive and delicate, and has a slightly acidic natural protective film on the surface, so you should choose pure, mild, and additive-free baby cleaning products that will not irritate the baby's skin.

No need for frequent bathing

Some mothers are afraid that their newborn babies will be too hot, so they bathe them several times a day. For babies under six months old, who basically have no activity, they can be washed 1 to 2 times a week, and the frequency can be increased appropriately in summer. For children over one year old, they can be washed about 2 to 3 times a week, and once a day in summer.

Many parents think that children sweat easily in summer, so they bathe their children two or three times a day. In fact, children's skin has a layer of sebum film and oil film, which is a natural barrier. If you over-clean, this barrier will be damaged, making your child vulnerable to injury and infection.

Apply baby oil immediately after bathing

Use the moisturizing effect of baby oil to protect the skin that has absorbed moisture and prevent the moisture from being lost.

Analysis of the chemical composition of the volatile oils of fresh and aged mugwort revealed that the chemical composition and content of mugwort volatile oil change in a certain pattern with the extension of storage time. The contents of olefins, alcohols and aldehydes in fresh mugwort are relatively high. These three substances are the main components of plant essential oils and also the main effective ingredients of mugwort. Taking a bath with fresh mugwort has effects similar to aromatherapy with plant essential oils. It can fight bacteria and inflammation, enhance immunity, prevent respiratory infections, prevent eczema and prickly heat, prevent mosquito bites, and whiten the skin.

Pharmacological studies have shown that mugwort has antibacterial and antiviral effects, and can remove dampness and relieve itching. Taking a bath with mugwort leaves is also quite simple. Put fresh mugwort leaves into water and boil them for 5-10 minutes, then take them out. You can also boil moxa leaves into concentrated water and store it in the refrigerator. Apply it to the eczema areas every day. You will see obvious results after 3-7 days.