Unexpected hazards of wet napkins

Among the substances used in the manufacture of wet napkins are: benzylic - carcinogenic alcohol (detected in over 28% of tested napkins), phenoxyethanol - a substance that can cause blockage of the central nervous system, and acetylated lanolin alcohol - toxic to human skin or allergen, . It can also cause an allergic skin reaction. Thus, to avoid any discomfort caused by wet napkins, it is advisable to carefully read the product label and not purchase those containing the following substances: alcohol, parabens, phthalates, phenoxyethanol, dyes, glycerine, polyethylene glycol, perfume. When analyzing these products, APC Romania specialists have presented a report that surprised the majority of wet napkins. According to these, 85% of the products analyzed contain glycerol, 76% of the products analyzed contain polyethylene glycol, 68% contain perfume, 65% have citric acid, 64% contain phenoxyethanol, 56% propylene glycol and 14% . In addition, a series of tests have shown that the baby has a pH of 6.

7-7. Therefore, it is recommended that wet wipes have a neutral pH, ie be 7. But most manufacturers write on their product label a pH of 5. 5, or an acidic pH. And these acidic products lead to some imbalances in the body, especially as it is known that the pH of the blood has values ​​ranging between 7.

3-7. 4, that is, the basic. Although on some labels the organic word is mentioned, which is totally untrue, because it is only organic. Therefore, the composition of the solution with which the napkins were moistened is a chemical, therefore the napkins are not organic products. What specialists do they recommend to parents to use traditional methods to clean the skin of the little one, ie gauze or sterile compresses purchased from pharmacies in combination with infusion.

However, if wet wipes are used, care should be taken that they do not contain substances such as: phenoxyethanol, alcohol, perfume, lanolin, paraffin, parabens, substances that can damage the skin and its health. .