This stuff is the best diaper rash cream on the planet. The bentonite clay aids in quick healing, and the zinc oxide creates a moisture barrier for baby’s skin.
I recently shared my favorite cloth diaper covers and my cloth diaper washing routine. Seemed only fitting to me that I stick to the topic of baby bums, and talk about my favorite cloth diaper cream.
I like to make my own diaper rash cream to avoid the harmful chemicals found in conventional brands.
The ingredients in this super simple cream are all natural and effective.
Our skin is our body’s largest organ, and chemicals that go on it actually make their way in.
Think about nicotine patches, and progesterone cream. They work, because the active, medicinal ingredients absorb into the body.
I think sometimes we like to assume that lotion, shampoo, and cosmetic products are benign. We tell ourselves that, yes, they have bad stuff in them, but they just sit on top of the skin.
If only it were true.
The last thing I want to do is slather a chemical laden cream all over my baby’s rash-y bottom. This cream solves that problem.
But…does it actually work?
Yes, my friend, it most certainly does!
How is Bentonite clay healing for a diaper rash?
Bentonite clay has amazing healing and detoxifying benefits. It absorbs moisture and removes toxins and impurities. It also fights bacteria.
Basically, its the bees knees for healing a diaper rash.
Why add zinc oxide to this homemade diaper rash cream?
Zinc oxide is great for adding a barrier between the wet diaper and the skin. This gives the body a chance to heal on its own, without moisture and other not-so-pleasant things interfering with the process.
I wrote more about zinc oxide in my post on How to Make All Natural Sunscreen. Just like it provides a moisture barrier, it also creates a barrier between the sun and skin.
Shea butter, coconut oil, and essential oils
The shea butter and coconut oil give this diaper cream a nice consistency, akin to the store bought creams you may be used to.
Lavender and Roman Chamomile essential oils are commonly used for their skin-healing properties.
Is this diaper rash cream safe for cloth diapers?
The answer to this question depends on who you ask.
Some people say zinc oxide is totally safe for cloth diapering. Personally, I would rather leave it out. I’m afraid it would put a moisture barrier on the diaper.
The bentonite clay is sufficient to heal rashes. If your baby has a really bad rash, it may be best to bust out the big guns and put him/her in a disposable diaper for a few days.
We hardly ever have to deal with rashes, so I prefer to make the cream with all the ingredients, and use it sparingly.
*If your little one ever has a diaper rash that will not ago away for several days, you are most likely dealing with yeast. In this case, stop all other creams and fight the infection with anti-fungal cream and essential oils.
Diaper Rash Cream Ingredients
1/2 cup shea butter
4 tablespoons coconut oil
4 tablespoons zinc oxide
4 tablespoons bentonite clay
5 drops lavender and/or Roman Chamomile, essential oil
Diaper Rash Cream Process
- Add the shea butter and coconut oil to a double boiler. Heat until melted.
- Stir in the zinc oxide.
- Stir in the bentonite clay.
- Add the essential oil and stir.
- Pour in a lidded mason jar.
It will keep for one year.
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The Best Diaper Rash Cream
Equipment
- Double Boiler
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shea butter
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4 tablespoons zinc oxide
- 4 tbspatablespoons bentonite clay
- 5 drops lavender or chamomile essential oil, optional
Instructions
- Add the shea butter and coconut oil to a double boiler. Heat until melted.
- Stir in the zinc oxide.
- Stir in the bentonite clay.
- Add the essential oil.
- Store in a lidded mason jar, for up to one year.
Notes
- Keeps for one year.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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A few other people have asked with no response: Can this be safely used daily as a preventative measure, or only temporarily when an actual rash is present? And does it absorb entirely on its own or is there residue that needs to be washed or wiped off later?
Please include these details in the blog post!!!
Thanks
You can use this daily if you want for preventative measures.
Personally, I would only use diaper rash cream when a diaper rash is present
Can this be used for eczema??
I am unable to get the information on where to get the bentonite clay
I will be trying this on my 2 weeks infants. How often should i use it (daily/weekly/after every diaper change) and do i wash it off after certain hours or wipe it off?
For those of you that had issues with it being runny, I had same problem, I read another blog and it said to put in fridge to cool for 5 min, then use a blender to mix, I used a hand held blender and it whipped right up really nice, I mixed after adding all ingredients and it sat for about hour, so will still work if not done right away
How long does it take to solidify?! Thank you for the recipe
Hi Lisa, I love your recipes and videos! I want to try it out on baby but was wondering if this recipe is cloth diaper friendly?
Thank you so much for this recipe! I infused 1/4 cup each of chamomile and calendula to 1 cup of coconut oil, used that as the recommended coconut oil, and omitted the essential oils. It works beautifully. 🙂
Is this supposed to harden…Mine did not.
HI! DO you know how much you’re recipe yields? Also, is The chamomile oil necessary?
I infused my coconut oil with camomile and calendula flowers rather than using essential oils, and it worked beautifully! 🙂