✨ Sensitive scalp in children: how to take care of it gently?

Toddlers' skin is delicate, and their scalp is no exception. Redness, itching, dandruff, dryness... These minor discomforts are common in children, but there are gentle, natural solutions to soothe and protect their sensitive scalp. Here are all our tips for taking care of your children's hair, without stress or screaming in the bathroom! 🛁

🧠 Why is children's scalp more sensitive?

Children's scalps are up to 30% thinner than those of adults. As a result, they are more vulnerable to external aggressions such as:

• Chemicals that are too aggressive
• Water too hot
• Wind, sun or dry air
• Washing too frequently or incorrectly

A sensitive scalp can lead to:

• Itching
• A feeling of irritation
• Dry dandruff
• Redness or peeling

💧 The right actions to soothe and protect

Here are some simple tips for caring for sensitive scalps in children:

✅ Prefer lukewarm water over hot water
✅ Brush hair gently before shampooing to avoid tangles
✅ Gently massage the scalp with your fingertips (never your nails)
✅ Use a soft towel, dabbing rather than rubbing
✅ Space out washes if possible: 1 to 2 times a week is enough

🚿 Choosing the right shampoo and hair care products

The key is to opt for natural formulas, free of sulfates, synthetic fragrances and allergens , specially designed for fragile scalps.

Avoid products containing:

• Aggressive surfactants (such as SLS)
• Occlusive silicones
• Artificial colors or chemical fragrances

🌿 Our recommendation: Lav Kids, the Spanish brand designed for children

At Petit Éclat, we fell in love with Lav Kids , a Spanish brand that offers ultra-soft and natural hair care products, perfectly suited to sensitive scalps 💚

🧴 Lav Kids shampoo : gentle, sulfate-free, pH neutral, it cleanses without harming and soothes from the first use.

🍃 Lav Kids Conditioner : Formulated to gently detangle without irritating, it leaves hair soft, shiny and tangle-free.

🚿 Lav Kids Leave-In Conditioner : Ideal for the most impatient children or those who don't like rinsing! It makes detangling easier while nourishing the lengths.

👉 Available on our website, these Lav Kids treatments combine practicality, pleasure and respect for the skin!

🛒 Discover the Lav Kids range on Petit Éclat

🪷 In summary

A sensitive scalp is not inevitable: with the right actions and suitable products, we can soothe, protect and strengthen the hair of our little treasures. 💞
And thanks to brands like Lav Kids, hair care becomes a moment of shared pleasure between parents and children!