Olive, sunflower oil on baby skin weakens natural defenses

Monday, December 14, 2015 - 10:02 in Health & Medicine

Using olive or sunflower oil on new born babies' skin damages the barrier which prevents water loss and blocks allergens and infections, new research has found.

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