Best diaper cream for rash recipe

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This homemade diaper rash cream soothes and relieves rash discomfort by creating a protective barrier on the skin that allows the skin to heal.

Enriched with herbs such as calendula and aloe vera , this rich and thick diaper cream creates an optimal environment for delicate baby skin .

With such a broad selection of commercial (OTC) products =you may be wondering why you would make a homemade diaper rash cream.

Advantages of homemade diaper cream for rash

OTC products are often packed with ingredients such as fragrances, parabens or emulsifiers that can penetrate the skin.

Adjusting the ingredients

When making homemade you can always adjust the ingredients and their quantity to your liking, In the case of diaper cream it is a zinc oxide that creates a barrier on the skin and its quantity determines whether it turns the cream into paste and vice versa. If you prefer the cream to be more a type of paste – add more zinc oxide.

If you use cloth diapers you might have ruined them by using some commercial products as they may affect their absorbency.

The quantity of zinc oxide also determines whether the diaper cream is cloth diaper safe. Zinc oxide tends to stay in cloth diapers and cause absorbency issues. If you are using cloth diapers leave the zinc oxide out of this recipe. The other ingredients make an excellent diaper cream that provides relief for your little one.

The same applies to the use of essential oils. I prefer not to add any essential oils to skincare products that are made for newborns or up to 3 months of age. However, it is your choice to decide. Rober Tisserand who is a co-author of the book Essential oil safety said that the skin of babies until three months of age is very sensitive and permeable to essential oils. Their skin is not matured and less equipped to deal with essential oil effect.

Easy to make

This homemade buttcream is very easy to make and doesn’t require any specific equipment. It will allow you to make it in small batches that will be free of any chemicals and preservants, just fresh, ready to be used

Making your own diaper cream for rash is easy and safe for your baby

Affordable

Homemade diaper cream is also very affordable.

diaper rash cream ingredients

Calendula oil

Made by maceration of calendula petals in oil, this healing calendula oil soothes the skin and possesses anti-inflammatory properties that are very beneficial for acne, dermatitis or diaper rash. Calendula is also ideal to use for babies and toddlers. [1]

In this study It accelerates wound healing when applied twice a day for 3 weeks [2]

Coconut oil

Coconut oil helps with redness and itching of the skin, it also soothes swelling and burning and improves the overall appearance of the skin.

Beeswax

Made from honeybees, beeswax prevents bacteria growth and at the same time moisturizes the skin.

Zinc oxide

Zinc oxide is a non-toxic, mostly non-irritating substance that is used widely in a variety of skin conditions such as itchiness, dermatitis, diaper rash or acne. You can also find it in sunscreens, DIY deodorant sticks, anti-dandruff shampoos or antiseptic oitments.

According to this study (3), zinc oxide is a very safe substance to be used even in repeated doses. Its quantity determines the texture of the cream, permeability of cloth diapers and absorbency into the skin.

Witch hazel

Witch hazel has adstringent properties and can therefore reduce redness and swelling as well as irritation.

Aloe vera gel

The healing properties of aloe vera are well known and used for burns and sunburns. It also helps fight bacteria (4) and helps ease the inflammatory form of acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties (5)

This nourishing aloe vera cream, as well as toner, are made of all-natural ingredients that moisturize and heal your skin or hair.

How do you make homemade diaper rash cream?

First step

Start with the calendula infused oil that is made by maceration of dried calendula petals in olive oil. You can either use the old folks method; Fill your sterilized jar about halfway with calendula petals until it’s just about full. The petals need to be covered completely with oil, if some oil evaporates just add more to cover them. Close the jar with a piece of cloth and rubber band so it can breathe and place it in a sunny spot for 4-6 weeks, shaking occasionally. Strain the oil through a muslin bag and your calendula oil is ready. You can also fasten the process with the double boiler method where you place the jar filled with calendula petals and olive oil into a double boiler. Heat the mixture till it reaches 120 F (50 C) and let it slowly simmer for 5-6 hours. After this time, strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or muslin bag, disregard calendula petals, and use just pure calendula oil for this project.

Second step

Mix coconut oil and beeswax in a double boiler, bring it to boil and stir till melted completely.

Third step

Remove it from the heat, let it cool down a little bit. Once cooled add calendula oil. Remember the calendula oil temperature should not exceed 120 F (50 C) in order to keep all its valuable properties.

Fourth step

Add zinc oxide and witch hazel and mix it well.

zinc oxide into homemade diaper rash cream

adding aloe vera gel into diaper rash cream

Fifth step

Stir well until all ingredients are well blended.

easy way to make diaper cream with calendula

Sixth step

Pour the mixture into a container and close with the lid

Seventh step

Store the cream in the fridge for up to 3 months.

Is this diaper rash cream good for acne?

Zinc oxide possesses anti-inflammatory properties and is beneficial for inflammatory acne (4) and reducing scar appearance on acne prone skin. There are other ingredients in this cream like calendula oil or aloe vera may also help with acne, Just apply on the spots. Other natural products such as this toner or cream may be very beneficial for acne.

Is diaper cream good for your face?

As I already mentioned above, this diaper cream may reduce inflammation and can therefore help with acne. It is useful for acne spot treatment.
In both cases, diaper cream helps repair the skin barrier and reduce inflammation. This is all thanks to zinc oxide. … With this in mind, diaper cream can be a useful acne spot treatment.

Do I need to apply this diaper rash cream every time I am changing diapers?

If the skin is free of redness and healthy you don’t need to apply this cream. However, it helps prevent rashes.

Homemade Diaper Rash Cream With calendula

diaper rash cream uses

The best way is to apply this cream every time you are changing nappies.
First, clean the affected area with lukewarm water or unscented baby wipes that are alcohol-free
Give your baby some naked time to allow the skin to breathe and dry before applying the diaper cream.
Once the skin is dry apply the buttcream in a thin layer over the irritated skin.
Do not tighten the fresh diaper keep it rather loose.

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Best diaper cream for rash recipe

Active Time 20 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

Tools

glass jar

Instructions

Mix coconut oil and beeswax in a double boiler, bring it to boil, and stir till melted completely.
Remove it from the heat, let it cool down a little bit. Once cooled add calendula oil. Remember the calendula oil temperature should not exceed 120 F (50 C) in order to keep all its valuable properties,
Add zinc oxide and witch hazel and mix it well.
Stir well until all ingredients are well blended.
Pour the mixture into a container and close with the lid
Store the cream in the fridge for up to 3 months.