OlaCare® related
Diaper Rash related?
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OlaCare® is an innovative baby cream designed to prevent diaper rash by addressing one of its root causes—proteases found in your baby's stool. OlaCare® cream neutralizes these proteases and protects your baby's skin early on, even before the first symptoms appear.
With the combined effect of a Proteases Inhibitor and Panthenol, OlaCare® cream not only protects delicate skin from damage but also promotes its restoration and hydration.
This makes OlaCare® cream a comprehensive and effective solution for diaper rash.
OlaCare® cream is different because it acts not only as a protecive barrier but targets one of the root causes of diaper rash—proteases, enzymes found in your baby’s stool that cause skin irritation and lead to diaper rash.
This action is due to the patented natural ingredient of OlaCare® cream – Solanum Tuberosum callus cell culture extract, that works as a protease inhibitor, actively neutralizing these harmful enzymes, preventing redness and irritation before it starts.
To effectively protect your baby's skin from diaper dermatitis (diaper rash), use OlaCare® cream in the following cases:
1. Daily protection and care.
Apply a thin, even layer of OlaCare® cream to the entire diaper area during every diaper change, even if there are no signs of irritation. This regular use helps neutralize the aggressive enzymes (proteases) in the stool and prevents the development of diaper rash before symptoms appear.
2. At the first signs of irritation.
It is important to remember that the active proteases in your baby’s stool cause diaper rash. OlaCare® cream neutralizes their harmful effects by inhibiting these proteases. Additionally, enriched with soothing panthenol, it quickly calms the skin and promotes healing.
3. When other products fall short.
In cases where other creams or powders do not provide the desired result, use OlaKea — a cream specially designed to eliminate the root cause of diaper rash, not just to treat its symptoms.
OlaCare® cream begins to act immediately after application by forming a protective barrier and neutralizing the aggressive enzymes (proteases) in the baby's stool. Early positive effects may be noticed soon after starting use; however, the speed of improvement depends on the individual characteristics of the baby's skin and how regularly the cream is applied. Regular use with every diaper change helps prevent diaper rash effectively.
Not only can you, but you should – OlaCare® cream is specially designed for daily care of the skin in the diaper area. Apply it directly before putting the diaper on your baby. The cream’s light texture allows the skin to breathe, does not affect the diaper’s absorbency, and does not stick to it.
No, OlaCare® cream is not intended for application on damaged skin with open wounds, cuts, or abrasions. It is specially designed for daily care of the skin in the diaper area to prevent diaper rash and protect against diaper dermatitis.
Yes, OlaCare® cream is safe for daily use from the first days of life. Its formula has no systemic effects and does not contain toxic, harsh, or genetically modified ingredients. The cream has been tested for hypoallergenic properties and developed with the specific needs of babies’ sensitive skin in mind.
To comply with the latest Ukrainian regulations OlaCare’s packaging and leaflet have been updated recently. You may notice changes such as the addition of the letter "R" in the product name and a new color scheme on the packaging.
Proteases present in baby stool are active enzymes that not only break down the skin’s natural protective barrier but also directly damage it by "digesting" the skin’s protein structures, similar to how these enzymes break down proteins in food.
On a baby’s delicate skin, this causes redness, inflammation, and painful irritation.
The protease inhibitors in OlaCare® cream neutralize these enzymes at an early stage, preserving the skin’s integrity, reducing irritation, and supporting the natural healing process.
Thus, the cream addresses the root cause of diaper rash, not just its symptoms.
The active ingredients of OlaCare® cream are Solanum Tuberosum callus cell culture extract and panthenol.
The first is a natural patented component that provides the unique features of OlaCare® cream: the ability to neutralize proteases in stool, which are the main cause of diaper rash.
The second, panthenol (provitamin B5), is a well-known ingredient that promotes natural skin healing, soothes, and moisturizes it.
The term "callus cells" means plant cells obtained under sterile conditions that retain the natural potential for regeneration. The extract of these cells from Solanum Tuberosum (a cultivated tuberous plant of the Solanaceae family) contains natural protease inhibitors mentioned above.
OlaCare® cream is recommended to be applied at every diaper change, even if the skin looks healthy. Regular use helps neutralize harmful proteases in the baby’s stool, prevent irritation, and keep the baby’s skin healthy and protected.
Diaper dermatitis (diaper rash) is a common skin irritation in the diaper area, which manifests as redness, inflammation, rash, and painful sensations.
This condition can occur in some form in almost every child at any time while diapers are being used.
The primary and direct cause of diaper dermatitis (diaper rash) is proteases — enzymes found in baby's stool. They have the ability to break down the protein structures of the skin, effectively "digesting" it, similar to how these enzymes break down protein in food within the gastrointestinal tract. They trigger the inflammatory process, damage the skin’s protective barrier, and cause irritation
However, the action of these enzymes becomes possible or significantly intensified in the presence of triggering factors — such as prolonged exposure of the skin to a moist environment, contact with urine, diaper friction, changes in skin pH, introduction of complementary foods, antibiotic use, or insufficient hygiene. These factors alone do not cause diaper dermatitis but create conditions under which the damaging effect of proteases manifests faster and more aggressively. Diaper dermatitis (diaper rash) can sometimes be complicated by bacterial or fungal infection.
That is why it is important to protect the baby's skin by neutralizing the action of proteases even before the first signs of irritation appear.
Proteases are enzymes that are present in the human gastrointestinal tract. They help digest food. In adults, proteases are almost completely neutralized by the intestinal microflora, but in young children, the intestinal microflora is formed gradually. That is why proteases get on the skin in an active form and damage it.
Diaper dermatitis in infants can be effectively prevented by following the ABCDE approach — a method recommended by pediatricians and neonatologists worldwide. The acronym ABCDE stands for:
• A – Air: regular air baths for the skin;
• B – Barrier: daily application of a cream that not only forms a protective film but also neutralizes proteases — the main cause of diaper dermatitis. This is exactly how OlaKea cream works;
• C – Cleaning: gentle cleansing with warm water or mild fragrance-free products;
• D – Diaper: timely and frequent diaper changes;
• E – Education: parental awareness regarding daily care of the baby’s skin.
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Diaper dermatitis (diper rash) and allergic reactions are two different conditions with different causes. Allergy itself is not a direct cause of diaper dermatitis, as the latter arises due to the action of aggressive enzymes (proteases) in the stool and additional factors such as moisture, friction, and changes in pH.
However, in real life, these two conditions can coexist. For example, during an allergic reaction, the baby's skin becomes more vulnerable to irritation, which contributes to the development of diaper dermatitis.
Therefore, during periods of allergy, it is especially important to follow diaper dermatitis prevention measures and carefully protect the skin. If in doubt, it is advisable to consult a doctor to select the optimal care.