The Janma Journal

Journal

Gentle, evidence-led notes on baby skin, Ayurvedic ingredients and the science behind our formulas — written by the people who make them.

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buying guide

A formulator's buying guide to shampoo for 1-3 year olds in India: which surfactants to look for, what pH and preservatives really...

baby hair care

Six bottles, four identical claims, and no way to tell them apart from the front of the pack. Here is how I...

baby skincare ingredients

Baby product labels are written in Latin and chemistry, not in the words parents use. Here is a working A-Z glossary of...

baby wash

“Gentle”, “mild” and “tear-free” are marketing words, not legal categories — India regulates whether a claim is false or misleading, not the...

baby skincare

Most parents use two to three times more product than a baby actually needs. Here's an honest, amount-by-age guide to moisturiser, wash...

baby skincare routine

A clear, honest skincare chart from newborn to age five, mapped to India's winters, summers and monsoon. What actually changes with age...

age gates

A straight answer on when an Indian child can start sunscreen, conditioner, face wash and deodorant — and why each age gate...

baby skincare

Many parents think a 10-piece baby gift set is more loving than a 4-piece one. A cosmetologist separates the few products a...

baby products

A newborn doesn't need a shelf full of bottles — just three things, used gently. Here's exactly what to put in a...

baby product safety

GMP manufacturing decides how cleanly, consistently and safely a baby product is actually made — not just what the label promises. Here's...

baby moisturizer

Choosing a baby moisturizer comes down to five things you can check on any label in under a minute. Here's the exact...