India's Home-Grown Baby & Junior Skincare Hero: Why More Moms Are Turning to Janma Products
That's where Janma is quietly changing the game. Made right here in India, Janma is one of the few baby skincare brands that's both 100% plant-based and created specifically for Indian skin and environmental conditions—not adapted from Western formulas that don't consider how different our climate really is.
Guess what? Parents are noticing the visible difference. In the last year alone, Janma has seen a surge in demand - especially for its Janma's Hydra Healing Moisturizing Balm, which has become a go-to for moms dealing with dry patches, heat rashes, and post-bath roughness.
'My son would get red bumps every time we bathed him - even in filtered water,' says Shruti Nanda, a mother of two in Gurgaon. 'We switched soaps, towels, even the bucket. Nothing worked. Then we tried Janma's balm and foaming wash - and within three days, the rashes were gone.' What's behind the trust? • All Janma products are certified organic and natural by Biocert International Pvt. Ltd.
• The formulas are paediatrician-recommended and dermatologically tested • There are zero parabens, artificial fragrances, or harsh chemicals - ever • And yes, they're cruelty-free and made in India Dr. Roshni Iyer, a paediatrician from Pune, puts it simply: 'I recommend Janma's Head to Toe Foaming Wash because it's one of the few cleansers that truly respects how sensitive new-born skin is. Most products are either too harsh or too diluted to be effective. Janma has found that perfect balance.' Parents also love Janma's Kids Conditioner, which has become a bestseller on FirstCry.com. It's developed specifically for toddlers with frizzy, sweat-prone hair that's impossible to tame in Indian summers. And the best part? You don't have to hunt for it. Janma is available on FirstCry, Amazon, Flipkart, Nykaa, and even Blinkit - making it accessible to parents whether you're in Delhi, Mumbai or a Tier-3 town.
For thousands of Indian families, Janma is becoming more than just a brand. It's a quiet assurance that in a world full of parenting guesswork, this is one decision you can feel good about. Coz when skincare is made for our babies, our weather, and our water - it just works wonders! (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with NRDPL and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
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