Mustela Baby Shampoo

Baby shampoo is formulated to gently cleanse without beining harsh on baby skin.  Mustela Shampoo is a tearless alternative to using Adult shampoo for your child. Adult shampoo is too harsh for children as it contains sulphates, paraben, and formaldehyde.

Mustela has been in business for over 50 years and is part of Expanscience Laboratories, developing products which address the needs of newborns, babies, and younger children.  Specialtie products such as Stelatopia can be effective for child eczema.

Be aware that some of the largest names in the baby shampoo market have products which have contained formaldehyde, so it is essential that you use extreme care when finding the best baby shampoo option. 

Adult shampoo will contain ingredients which can dramatically affect your babies well being.  Mustela foaming shampoo is an excellent alternative.  For a list of options, you can also visit the Environmental Working Groups Skin Deep website.  They have a database with toxicity information (for over 30,000 different products.

When in doubt, search for the item with the least number of ingredients.  The fewer the ingredients the better chance you have of avoiding potential irritants.  Our US cosmetic laws were originally drafted in 1938, and we have learned many things in the last 70 years.  The FDA currently is responsible for this area, but needs additional resources in order to properly do its job.

Just because a product is advertised as hypoallergenic, does not mean that it may not cause skin irritation in your individual case.  Avoiding fragrances in your shampoo will greatly decrease the risk of having a reaction.  Adults with sensitive skin should also consider using Mustela shampoo, as an alternative to adult products.

If you cannot find Mustela shampoo at your local store, try looking online.  Mustela also has a multiple birth program.  They will send gifts to one parents of twins, triplets & up.