Looking for chemical-free lotions and bath products? Then you need our tried and tested list of natural skincare for babies in Singapore...
So you’ve survived labour in Singapore and chosen the perfect name for your little bundle of joy. Good for you. Your next mission is to keep your tiny tot’s bottom softer than… well… a baby’s bottom. But because babies have such delicate and sensitive skin, we definitely only want to expose them to the most natural, organic and chemical-free products. Not sure where to start? Here’s a list of natural skin care brands available in Singapore!
Natural skincare brands for babies in Singapore
1. A Tapir’s Tale
Looking for a homegrown, au naturel baby skincare brand? You’ve landed on the right page. Introducing Tapir’s Tale, a premium paediatric skincare range, formulated in Singapore, and manufactured in Japan. Raising kids is a tough gig. Add tropical weather with 100% humidity, and you have a deadly formula for all sorts of skin issues. As a mum who went through these problems herself, Charlene Ng, founder of Tapir’s Tale, came up with a nature-derived formula for her products, using sakura leaf extract, green tea, and Scutellaria Baicalensis root extract, on top of other skin-loving ingredients like Centella Asiatica and Jojoba oil. This makes it perfect for babies, as well as adults who suffer from atopic skin conditions. Have we also mentioned how cute the packaging is? We love!
2. Cherub Rubs
The brainchild of Australian naturopath and mum of three Keeli Cambourne, Cherub Rubs is an organic and toxic-free body care range for babies, the young and the young at heart! These products are made from ingredients such as certified organic aloe vera, soothing calendula and lemon and orange essential oils. And, clever product names like Scatterscreen sunscreen (complete with 3-in-1 moisturiser) and Scatterbugs, an essential insect repellent that’s safe for babies and pregnant women to use. What we love about Cherub Rubs – aside from the fresh citrus, aloe vera and eucalyptus scents – is the fact that they undergo yearly certification with the relevant Australian government agencies. You really are buying authentic, gentle, organic goodies for the very special little ones in your life. Zero nasties here!
3. Kate & Paul Organics
For clean, non-toxic products to pamper your little one, look no further than curated online store Kate & Paul Organics. The 100% Pure Extra Gentle Baby Shampoo and Bath Wash are mild, gentle, and free of harsh chemical detergents and perfumes. Sure, we stumbled upon this when snapping up a few items for ourselves from the cult Australian women’s skincare range Simplicité, but we won’t tell anyone if you don’t.
4. A For Apothecary
Who knows best when it comes to what to put on a baby’s skin? Mums, of course! And this is exactly why local mum-of-two, Jingyi, took her passion for finding clean, honest and organic baby skincare products to a whole new level and created A for Apothecary. These gorgeous products boast the finest natural botanicals including oat lipid oil, calendula extracts, Nilotica East African shea butter and A-grade cold-pressed coconut oil. We’re not talking mass production here either: each batch is handcrafted in small quantities to ensure optimum freshness… As fresh and natural as your baby’s skin we might say! All its products are nasty-free (you’ll find no mineral oil, SLS, silicones, propylene glycol, parabens, fragrance or preservatives in these lotions and potions). So if it’s 100% pure and organic skincare that you’re looking for, A for Apothecary definitely scores an A for Amazing in our book.
5. Weleda
Another excellent choice is Weleda, well known in Europe for its holistic natural cosmetics and mother and baby skincare products. Bio-dynamic farming in medicinal gardens results in high-quality products that are also sustainable. Gentle and moisturising too. Weleda ticks all the boxes!
6. Gaia Natural Baby
Gaia Natural Baby has a range of top-quality organic products perfect to cleanse, care and moisturise sensitive baby skin. All products are free from artificial fragrance and are enriched with nourishing organic vegetable oils and organic plant extracts. And bonus points: they have mini-travel sized bottles of the favourites to slip into your suitcase on your next family holiday or staycay!
7. Aveeno
Aveeno is a favourite of ours, and it’s not hard to see why. Its range of oatmeal-based baby skincare, Aveeno Baby, has been in our bathroom since it first launched in Singapore back in 2016. Not only is the baby wash and shampoo paraben-free, but our kids can vouch for the fact that it is tear-free, too. Hurrah for a whinge-free bath time! It doesn’t hurt that it’s the number one U.S. Paediatrician recommended baby skincare brand, too.
8. ING Organic
ING Organic’s range is made from 100% natural plant extracts with no steroids or alcohol. The Baby Mozzie Clear Lotion has the added bonus of being a mosquito repellent made with all-natural citronella and lemongrass oil (that’s right, no DEET). Suitable for use for babies three months old and up, the products are safe to put anywhere on the body, even the face!
9. Aleva Naturals
Check out this eco-friendly, natural and vegan maternity and baby skincare range, Aleva Naturals. We love that it’s developed by a team including a pharmacist, a herbalist and a naturopath to be therapeutic and pH balanced. And we adore the soft and comforting baby-friendly ingredients like shea butter, sweet almond oil, witch hazel and jojoba oil. Stockists include Redmart and Agape Babies, right here in Singapore.
10. Naif
We’ve raved about the Naif natural skincare for babies before: this range is free from parabens, SLS and harsh chemicals and uses only natural ingredients. We love the subtle scent and the fact that these multi-purpose products work. The Milky Bath Oil and Nurturing Cream with cottonseed oil are standouts. What we love best? The sunscreen, which uses zinc oxide, a physical (not chemical) blocker to protect baby’s skin. It’s so good, we’re using it ourselves, too.
11. Four Cow Farm
Made with love on a family farm in rural Queensland in line with grandma’s midwifery recipe, Four Cow Farm’s products are about as homemade as skincare gets. Only the finest 100% natural, chemical-free and organic ingredients make it into the mix. Free of artificial additives, you know your little person won’t ever have a reaction to any product from this range. Our favourites? Literally anything in the calendula range – the absolute best!
12. The Soap Haven
Support local small businesses by stocking up on organic, natural soaps and salves from The Soap Haven. They are especially good for little ones with itchy skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. It also carries an essential oil insect repellent that we actually like the smell of – it’s a blend of lemongrass, peppermint, geranium, rosemary and cedarwood. Mmmmm.
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