A baby's skin is a protective layer against the outside world, and also an important source of sensory interaction, arousal, and emotional communication.

Because skin provides protection and promotes sensory development, it requires special care and your attentive attention from birth.

Identifying highly sensitive baby skin

Like all baby skin, a baby's very sensitive skin is more delicate and prone to damage than adult skin. It is characterized by easy redness and discomfort (tingling and tightness) caused by everyday stressors (wind, hard water, friction from clothing, etc.).

Understanding Very Sensitive Baby Skin

Comparison of infant skin and adult skin

A baby's skin may look perfect, but it is actually very delicate.

At birth, infants have an immature skin barrier that is highly vulnerable and easily attacked by external factors. They do not reach the first stage of maturity until they are two years old.

From birth to two years old, an infant's skin is not yet able to retain the moisture needed for normal cell function.

Infant skin possesses an unexpected source of power: a lifelong reserve of stem cells that allows the skin to continuously regenerate, but it is extremely fragile before the age of two.

Mustela has spent over a decade researching infant skin, scientifically confirming the unique characteristics of infant skin compared to adult skin.

Comparison of extremely sensitive skin and adult skin

Extremely sensitive skin affects one in three children*

From birth, some babies have more sensitive skin than others and overreact to stresses that normal skin can tolerate: environmental factors (temperature changes, sweating, wind), chemical stress (dyes, detergents, hard water), or friction from clothing or diapers .

This allergic reaction manifests as easy redness of the skin, accompanied by discomfort (stirring and tightness).

Meets the needs of babies with very sensitive skin

To fully meet the needs of babies' highly sensitive skin, Mustela researchers developed fragrance-free skincare products that ensure high tolerability and contain special active ingredients:

• Avocado Perseose

It is the perfect ally for baby's skin, protecting it like a shield from external aggressors, helping the skin barrier develop, maintaining moisture, and protecting cellular reserves from daily stress.

This is a patented natural active ingredient that works perfectly with baby's skin, combining high tolerability with clinically proven efficacy.

• Schizandra

Schisandra chinensis helps reduce and prevent signs of reaction in very sensitive skin , providing long-lasting soothing relief from redness, stinging, and tightness.

Explore Mustela's Baby & Toddler Very Sensitive Skin Collection

Explore Mustela’s range of products for very sensitive baby and toddler skin , a complete line of cleansing, hygiene and care products designed to moisturize, protect and soothe the delicate skin of babies and children.

Fragrance-free, with a natural, gentle scent and ultra-lightweight texture, this product creates a protective "second skin" effect. Dermatologically and pediatrically tested.