The protection you can’t see, always there.
Your baby's skin microbiome is their first and most complex defence system. Present from birth, invisible to the eye yet essential throughout the first 1,000 days.
Why it starts
with the microbiome.
At birth, your baby first comes into contact with micro-organisms, marking the beginning of the skin microbiome’s development. This ecosystem of bacteria, yeasts, and other microbes forms the first line of defence between your baby’s skin and the outside world. The first 1,000 days are a particularly important period. During this time, the microbiome develops and helps lay the foundation for the years to come.
Why the first second counts
Why skin recognizes
squalane.
Squalane is naturally present in baby skin and in vernix, the protective layer every baby is born with. Structurally similar to the skin’s own lipids, it works in harmony with the skin without disturbing its bacterial balance. That’s why squalane is in every Qeroha product: plant-based, sustainably sourced from sugarcane, and Certified Kind to Biome.
With only natural plant-based ingredients
No fillers. No added water. No unnecessary ingredients. Just what your baby's skin needs. 100% plant-based.
Meadowfoam Seed Oil
Moisture-retaining oil
Squalane (from sugarcane)
Skin-identical hydrator
Plant Sterols
Plant-derived barrier lipids
Oat Kernel Oil
Calming and restoring
Bisabolol (from chamomile)
Calming and soothing
Berry wax
Shields and comforts
Sunflower seed oil unsaponifiables
Skin-identical lipid concentrate
Avocado Oil
Nourishing plant oil
Rice bran wax
Strengthens the skinbarrier
The skin microbiome, how does it work?
The skin microbiome actively learns, adapts, and protects from the very first touch. Billions of micro-organisms help protect your baby’s skin from external influences.
Baby skin is up to five times thinner than adult skin, while its barrier and microbiome are still developing. During these first 1,000 days, maintaining a balanced microbiome is essential for healthy skin and long-term skin resilience.
a disturbed skin microbiome
Ingredients we don't use
Even if we're not 100% sure an ingredient is harmful, if there's any indication it might be problematic, we avoid it.
Synthetic fragrances
May cause allergic reactions
Parabens
May disrupt hormones
Artificial colorants
Possible skin irritation
Phthalates
Associated with reproductive problems
Silicones
May clog pores
Mineral oils
May worsen acne
Chemical preservatives
Risk of skin reactions
Ethanolamines
May cause allergic reactions
Sulfates
May dry out the skin
Formaldehyde
Potentially carcinogenic
More about our ingredients
Every ingredient in a Qeroha product is deliberately chosen for its safety, stability, and compatibility with the skin microbiome and skin barrier of baby skin. Our formulas are independently tested and certified by Kind to Biome: one of the strictest microbiome certifications available. No marketing claims without evidence. Only what works.
How Kind to Biome certification works