How ¼ moisturizing cream and DEFI cares for your baby’s skin

Children’s nurse and mom of two, Tracey, explains that the outermost layer of everyone’s skin provides vital protection against irritation. But, in babies, she says, “the skin barrier is more prone to irritation”.

The Baby Dove range uses our DEFI technology – an extra-mild cleansing complex designed to help protect skin's natural barrier. That’s why washing and moisturizing with our products will keep your baby's skin hydrated for up to 24 hours afterwards.

“When you’re using a cleanser, you’re removing things you want to remove, like dirt, but also removing natural parts of the skin, such as NMF [natural moisturizing factor], lipids and proteins,” explains research scientist and mom-of-two, Carla.

Mild cleansing, such as DEFI technology, helps to preserve natural lipids and proteins in your little one’s skin, while nourishing stearic acid (a lipid naturally found in skin) gently replenishes their skin’s fragile barrier. Combined with our ¼ moisturizing cream, essential moisture is sealed in from one bathtime to the next.

You'll find our ¼ moisturizing cream and DEFI in all Baby Dove products, from our Caring By Nature Ultra Gentle Foaming Wash to the Calming Moisture Lotion.

“Baby Dove offers the ability to replenish nutrients in baby skin,” Carla adds. “I’m not aware of any other baby products that do that."