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Epidermis

The epidermis is the skin's outer layer, which includes the stratum corneum at its surface.

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Peeling Newborn Skin: What Is Normal

Peeling Newborn Skin: What Is Normal

Why Newborn Skin Peels Peeling is usually a form of physiologic desquamation, meaning that superficial epidermal cells are shedding as the skin adapts after birth. Before delivery, the fetus is surrounded by amniotic fluid and protected partly by vernix caseosa, a white, waxy substance made of water, lipids, and shed skin cells. After birth, vernix […]

Best products for baby skin US

Best products for baby skin US

Start with a minimal newborn routine Healthy newborn skin generally does not require a large collection of specialized products. The stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the epidermis, is still developing after birth. It can lose water readily and may respond poorly to repeated cleansing, fragrance, and excessive rubbing. A minimal routine helps preserve the […]