A private research organization called the Environmental Working Group is warning consumers about several toxic chemicals that can be found as active ingredients in a number of baby skincare products out in the market. The nonprofit group said it has spent a considerable amount of time and effort in analyzing about 1,700 of various products caring for the baby’s fragile skin. Interestingly, the nonprofit organization said it was also surprised to learn that most of those goods can cause allergies, hormone problems and even cancer. Surely, many parents and consumers would react to this study finding.

The United States Food and Drug Administration said it could not back nor argue the assertion of EWG. That is because it is yet to attain a copy of the study, if ever the private group would eve decide to furnish one for the use of the health products regulator. But FDA reminds everyone that it is strictly imposing requirements before any skincare product, particularly those intended for babies, could be approved for wider market distribution. FDA says it is confident that the current baby skincare products out in the market are safe and are not containing harsh ingredients.

For its part, EWG argues that the harmful ingredients can be found as indicated in the products’ labels. Of course, not too many people would be able to identify and determine whether an active ingredient is harmful or not. But the group said if consumers could do some research about synthetic ingredients found in the baby skincare products, they would surely be able to instantly know the ingredients’ possible harmful effects to the overall health of the baby’s skin.

What could you do to ensure the safety of your baby? As a parent, of course, it is your duty to protect the infant from any harm. Before you choose any baby skincare products like shampoo, soap, powder, lotion, cream and oil, it would be safer if you would first seek the opinion of the pediatrician or the dermatologist. Such medical professionals would be able to identify harmful ingredients and could help determine which products would be tolerated by the fragile skin of your baby. Also, the skin type of your baby might not be matching with the ingredients in a particular baby skincare product. The doctor would help determine if a product is safe or not.

In the case of the numerous natural organic baby skincare products, be warned that not all of them could be safe for your baby. Remember that there are plants and herbs that can cause allergies and irritation to the skin of your baby, which is extremely sensitive. Ask your doctor about recommended baby products that have been proven to be safe, effective and very much risk-free. Giant consumer brands may have been operating for hundreds of years, but we could not really be sure if their products are still safe for the baby’s skin as through the years, for sure, several ingredients of the products may have been modified and replaced.