All parents hope that their babies are born to be fat and beautiful. But in fact, many babies are red in their bodies and wrinkled skin when they are born like little old men. I was no longer hopeful, but I didn’t expect that the more I raised my baby, the more I became, the more beautiful the baby gradually became white and beautiful, so I was so popular!
However, there are also some babies who are obviously white and tender when they are born, and have a "godly appearance", but as they are raised, they become... dark and become a mini version of "Little Bao Gong"? This is what the old man often says "The red baby turns white, the white baby turns black" .
When it comes to this topic, many mothers around me agree with it. A mother sighed, "Yes, my baby is getting darker and darker the more she raises. Her peak appearance will always stay when she is 10 months old! I want to know what stole my baby's fair skin and beauty?"
Why does the baby "turn black"? First, let’s understand the biotin composition of the skin
. You can know that although we are both yellow people, our skin is also divided into several colors. For example, yellow skin tone, dark skin tone, red skin tone, white skin tone, etc., the same is true for babies.
This is because the color of our skin is mainly composed of three biological pigments, namely: melanin, carotene and hemoglobin . Among them, melanin affects the whiteness of the skin, carotene affects the yellowness of the skin, and hemoglobin affects the rosiness of the skin.
Both human melanin and hemoglobin are synthesized by the body themselves, and are called endogenous pigment . Melanin is mainly distributed in the epidermis, while hemoglobin is located in the dermis. Carotene is not synthesized by the human body, so it is exogenous pigment , distributed in the epidermis and subcutaneous fat .
Have you noticed:
The skin of a baby will turn dark after a period of sunlight, because the light causes the body to produce more melanin; sometimes the child consumes too much carotene, which may become a "mini" in the short term; and some babies have high hemoglobin content in the blood of , and the skin appears a white and red color - this is the effect and effect of 3 biotin on skin tone.
So the color presented by our skin is the result of the combined action of multiple factors such as the number of these three biopigments, distribution layer, skin thickness, and scattering of light on the skin surface. But overall, melanin is the main determinant .
Why do babies "go black"? These 5 factors are usually inseparable from
After understanding the biological composition of skin color, let’s take a look at the various factors that affect the changes in the baby’s skin color.
Genetic factors
The skin color of the baby is mostly inherited. If one or both parents are darker, the baby's skin color will likely appear darker in the future. The role of inheritance is difficult to change, so parents don’t have to be surprised to find that their baby has turned black while raising it. You two have genes, so it’s good to accept reality.
Ultraviolet irradiation
As we all know, the ultraviolet ray in the sun is very penetrating, which will stimulate the human body to produce more melanin. If the baby is exposed to the sun frequently, his skin will definitely turn dark. Newborns need to sunbathe frequently to synthesize vitamin D to promote calcium absorption, which is conducive to growth and development. This is also why the baby is very white when he was born, but becomes black after a while.
Vitamins are indispensable to life and can promote human metabolism. If the baby lacks vitamin C and E, the skin will become darker, and the elasticity of the skin will decrease and the complexion will be dull.
jaundice
jaundice is very common in newborn babies, which will make the baby's skin turn from white to yellow and look dark. If jaundice is serious, it is necessary to treat it with blue light to recover.
I remember that my baby was admitted to neonatal department because of premature birth. When I met again, I was so dark that I couldn’t recognize him! I asked the doctor and learned that because the child's jaundice is treated with blue light every day, it causes bilirubin to deposit, which leads to darkening of the skin. Fortunately, this situation lasts about 1-2 weeks and ends.
eczema
Some babies may not become dark, but the skin color on a certain part of the body has become darker, which may be related to eczema or skin diseases. Because eczema can cause local skin damage to the baby, and then melanin will settle here, so the skin at that place will turn dark.
My parents care for this kind of daily care, so that your children can have fair and smooth skin, look clean and beautiful, and be loved by everyone. So what should I do normally? It is recommended that parents do the following 6 things to keep your child "white skin and beautiful appearance".
Avoid excessive sun exposure
Although sun exposure is beneficial to the baby, strong sunlight can easily burn the baby's delicate skin and make it age and darken. Therefore, it is recommended to bask in the sun for your baby from 8-9 in the morning or 4-5 in the afternoon, as the light is not that strong. The time for sunbathing should not be too long, it is appropriate to have 15-30 minutes each time.
Eat more vitamin-rich foods
Vitamin C and Vitamin E have a good effect on skin whitening. Fruits rich in vitamin C include oranges, kiwi , oranges, cherries, cucumbers, etc.; foods containing more vitamin E include beans and eggs, etc., which can allow babies to eat more.
Drinking more milk
Milk has always been known as "white blood". Drinking more milk for children can make their skin whiter, which is true. Because milk contains a variety of amino acids , vitamins and minerals, which can moisturize the skin, promote skin metabolism, and inhibit pigmentation, thereby improving the skin's darkness. So don’t stop the child’s milk, and have a cup of good health and good skin every morning and evening.
Ensure good sleep
Not having good rest or staying up late at night will make your skin condition poor the next day, your skin will be dark and look much darker. This is because insufficient sleep will cause blood circulation and increase the burden on the skin, which will make the face gray and dark and prone to spots. Therefore, if you want your baby to have good skin, you must ensure sufficient sleep time and quality.
Keep happy mood
Cheerful babies always look more radiant and have good skin. On the contrary, children who are often depressed often have blue faces. This is because good emotions can coordinate the qi and blood in the human body, the function of the neuroendocrine system is normal, and the blood flow on the face and the whole body is smooth, so it will look good.
Eczema care
If the baby has eczema, you need to apply medicine to the baby under the guidance of a doctor to help the eczema recover. Later care is also very important, try to avoid sunlight to prevent pigments from depositing in the affected area. In daily life, you should also pay attention to applying body lotion to keep the skin moist.
is written at the end
As the saying goes, "One white covers a hundred ugliness." A baby with white skin can beat seven points in appearance even if his facial features are not very good. Is your baby whiter or darker the longer he grows? If it is the latter, I won’t thank you for taking the “6 whitening tips”.
In addition, I also quietly tell you that these methods are also applicable to adults. Let’s move together for the baby and for their own health and beauty!
Follow the health manager/family education instructor [Wanjia Mom] to raise children scientifically and raise children wisely.
