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Are baby products the secret to better skin? 15 toiletries worth trying

With gentler formulas and lower prices, children’s toiletries can work just as well for adults. From nappy rash cream to nourishing bath milk, these are the products that have earned a place in my routine There may be plenty of worrying headlines about children using adult beauty products from younger and younger ages, but what about the reverse? I’ve been a beauty editor for more than a decade, but when I had my fir

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The Guardian
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21 Aug 2026, 12:00 UTC
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Lisa Niven-Phillips
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Life and style
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With gentler formulas and lower prices, children’s toiletries can work just as well for adults. From nappy rash cream to nourishing bath milk, these are the products that have earned a place in my routine There may be plenty of worrying headlines about children using adult beauty products from younger and younger ages, but what about the reverse? I’ve been a beauty editor for more than a decade, but when I had my fir
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    Are baby products the secret to better skin? 15 toiletries worth trying

    With gentler formulas and lower prices, children’s toiletries can work just as well for adults. From nappy rash cream to nourishing bath milk, these are the products that have earned a place in my routine There may be plenty of worrying headlines about children using adult beauty products from younger and younger ages, but what about the reverse? I’ve been a beauty editor for more than a decade, but when I had my fir

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  • publisher category Beauty rss-category
  • publisher category Family rss-category
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  • publisher category Skincare rss-category
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