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Acne-prone, reactive-looking skin
What do I do when my baby's skin looks red and bumpy?
Keep it light. Redness and small bumps in the first weeks are common, they rarely bother a baby, and they usually pass.
Explore Acne-prone, reactive-looking skin
The routine
A new face changes fast in the first weeks. A gentle wash and one light layer go a long way.
For acne-prone, reactive-looking skin, we recommend Bubbly Wash with Soothing Serum, with the focus on the serum: a light, fragrance-free leave-on with nothing heavy or greasy. The Sensitive Soothing Set pairs the two.
Wash. Warm water first, checked on the inside of your wrist, with one hand on your baby the whole time. Lather a few drops of Bubbly Wash in your hands, wash gently, then rinse clean.
Pat. Pat skin almost dry with a soft towel.
Soothe. Sweep 1 to 2 pumps of Soothing Serum over face and body, and let it absorb before any cream or oil.
Cuddle. Pick your baby up. This one needs no product at all.
What you may be seeing, and when to call
Skin that was clear at birth often turns red, bumpy or blotchy somewhere around two to five weeks. Several common newborn skin changes look alike at this age. Most pass with time, and it is rarely anything you did.
If spots persist, scar or come with other signs, see your pediatrician. Go too if bumps first appear after about six weeks, if patches look dry and gather in the skin folds, or if skin is oozing, blistering, spreading, or looks sore, broken or infected. If a rash comes with a fever, or your baby seems unwell or is feeding poorly, call your pediatrician right away.
Tips for reactive-looking skin
Change one thing at a time, so you can see how your baby's skin takes it.
Try the serum on a small patch of skin the first time.
Keep what touches your baby's face fragrance-free. Every BEB skincare product is.
Leave the bumps alone between washes. A light touch is all they ask.
If family comments, you can tell them it is common at this age and usually passes.
Questions
Did I cause this?
It is rarely anything you did. Redness and small bumps in the early weeks are common, and they usually pass.
Can I still use BEB Silky Cream and Nurturing Oil?
Yes. Let Soothing Serum absorb first, then follow with BEB Silky Cream and Nurturing Oil.
What is in Soothing Serum?
Soothing Serum is formulated with a microbiome-supportive postbiotic to support the skin's natural ecosystem, in a light, fragrance-free texture. Every ingredient is listed on the product page, with what it does and why it is there.
What parents say
Jessica L.Verified Buyer
★★★★★
Soothing Serum
Great for bonding!
I used the soothing serum before and after my little one was born. Really calming and my little one calms right down after a bath and a bit of soothing serum. Happiest baby of all my littles yet!
Liza B.Verified Buyer
★★★★☆
Soothing Serum
Great serum
Serum was relaxing and worked great - Verified GOOD FACE PROJECT reviewer
Neelang N.Verified Buyer
★★★★★
Bubbly Wash
Just Perfect!
All organic and made with natural ingredients. Quite suitable for the baby and you will not find similar baby bathing products on the shelves. Highly recommend.