Fragrance-Free vs Scented Baby Wipes: Which Is Better for Sensitive Baby Skin? Struggling with a diaper rash that won't go away despite trying every cream and diaper brand? The wipes could be the real culprit. Baby skin is thinner, absorbs faster, and reacts more easily than adult skin—especially in India's heat and humidity. Scented wipes may smell reassuring, but fragrance often hides 20-30+ unlisted chemicals that can trigger redness and irritation in sensitive skin