Switch to organic creams, ointments and balms will significantly reduce exposure to the phthalates found so abundantly in cosmetics, skin lotions, shampoos and bath gels.
It is no longer contested that the skin is the largest organ of the body. That’s good in more than one way - not least of which it's an adequate disguise for your insides! But it’s also a portal to your insides!
Skin is porous, it either absorbs molecules and those too large become stuck and block your pores. Your skins needs organic nourishment to do its job of protecting you.
Regular massage for babies is shown to vastly improve their overall health, including their mental, emotional and physical development and well-being. Digestive health is directly improved with massage.