Baby Lotion Recipe

It has been proven that in this day and time so many of the products on today's store shelves are filled with chemicals and toxins. They can ultimately have detrimental side effects on skin--especially the tender skin of babies. Fortunately, there are a number of alternative choices. When it comes to our babies, their skin care should be a top priority. You can make your own eco-friendly lotion that will be better for your sweet baby's skin. There are a variety of enticing options that are simple to make.

Baby's Skin Texture

• A baby's delicate skin is not as oily as an adult's because there is less naturally produced melanin. The skin can't combat bacteria, especially from today's toxic environment. In addition, babies do not sweat as much, so it is more difficult to keep a steady body temperature. Babies will suffer the effects of heat rash or infant facial acne that appears as little pink spots. Eczema creates scaly, red skin and cradle cap causes crusty section of the scalp. Therefore, a baby's skin needs special attention in the form of homemade natural lotions.

Honey Milk and Lavender Baby Lotion

• It is a known fact that honey is kind to the skin and helps to soften it. It is ideal for a little baby. Honey Milk Baby Lotion requires ½ cup of honey and ½ cup of milk or cream Cook it over medium heat and blend the two well. Let it stand for five minutes to cool before putting it into a glass jar to refrigerate it. It can be used up to a week after refrigeration.

  Lavender Baby Lotion is another good option to aid in skin irritations and helps retain moisture and guard the skin from irritants. Make it by mixing 225g of petroleum jelly with 30 drops of lavender oil, 30 drops of chamomile, and 9 teaspoons of olive oil. It does not require heating. Just mix it in a bowl with a fork, making sure that all the ingredients are well-blended. Refrigerate it for a few hours. It will stay fresh for up to two weeks.

Vitamin E Lotion After the Baby's Bathtime

• An excellent all-over moisturizing lotion for after bath time comes in the form of natural vegetable oils. It also helps with eczema and cradle cap. Mix together the oils from 2-3 vitamin E capsules with 1 cup of grapeseed, almond, sunflower or olive oil in a bowl. Put in a squeezable bottle. The Vitamin E is considered a natural antioxidant and, in addition, helps to heal wounds.