Why Cortisone Cream Backfires and What to Use on Your Baby's Skin Instead

Why Cortisone Cream Backfires and What to Use on Your Baby's Skin Instead

June 22, 2026 · 9 min

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Joy McCarthy discusses the pitfalls of cortisone cream and offers safer alternatives for baby skincare.

Joy McCarthy, holistic nutritionist and founder of Joyous Health, breaks down why less is more when it comes to your baby's skincare routine and what common baby products are actually doing to your child's developing skin. We cover why cortisone cream pushes inflammation deeper into the body, how over-bathing strips your baby's moisture barrier, which ingredients to avoid in every baby wash and lotion, why "fragrance-free" and "natural" labels can still be misleading, and how to use free tools like the EWG Skin Deep database to vet any product in seconds. LIKE this video if you found it helpful. COMMENT with the baby product you're going to check on EWG after watching this. SUBSCRIBE for more expert parenting and child wellness insights. Follow Joy McCarthy: Website: https://www.joyoushealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyoushealth Skincare: https://hellojoyous.com/ Follow Dr. Murray Clarke: Website: http://www.drmurrayclarke.com/ Follow Bryce Wylde: Main Site: https://wyldeonhealth.com Instagram: / wyldeonhealth YouTube: / @wyldeabouthealth Thank You To Our Show Sponsors: Trusted guidance for every stage of parenting – https://www.askdrsears.com/ Know your Omega-3…

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Hosts: Dr. Murray Clarke, Bryce Wylde

Guest: Joy McCarthy

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