“Firstly, newborns are coated in vernix caseosa at birth, a white, waxy substance made up of sebum and shed skin cells that protects their skin in the womb. “This vernix, even after being ...

The substance often seen on babies right after birth is called vernix caseosa, a white, waxy layer that covers the skin. This natural coating, also known as vernix, has garnered attention for its ...