This recipe for organic baby lotion is so simple and uses ingredients you probably already have on hand. By choosing organic ingredients you can be confident in using this gentle lotion on your baby.
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It won’t take long for you to realize how many icky ingredients are lurking in conventional baby products. Just flip that bottle of Johnson’s baby lotion over and you will find a whole host of ingredients that you do not want being absorbed into your baby’s sweet, sensitive skin. Fragrance, propylene glycol, mineral oil and parabens just to name a few. To be on the safe side, I just make my own and it really couldn’t be easier!
Let’s talk about the ingredients:
Organic Raw Shea Butter. Shea butter comes from the seed of the fruit of the Shea Tree. Rich in vitamins A, E and F. Shea butter soothes dry, itchy skin and aids the skin in collagen production.
Organic Coconut Oil. Coconut oil is natural antibacterial, antifungal and very moisturizing. It is full of fatty acids and especially high in lauric acid. High in vitamin E and is very soothing to the skin.
Vitamin E Oil. It is high in antioxidants and again, helps to smooth and heal dry or chapped skin.
Optional Essential Oil. In this recipe, I put one drop of Gentle Baby(young living) essential oil. I wanted this baby lotion to be very gentle and not highly fragranced. If you are concerned about your baby’s sensitive skin, absolutely skip the essential oil, it is completely optional.
How Do I Make Organic Baby Lotion?
- 1/3 cup Shea Butter
- 1/3 cup Coconut Oil
- 1/3 tsp Vitamin E oil
- Essential Oil of choice(optional)
- Glass jar with wide mouth
Combine all ingredients except essential oil in a double boiler and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and add essential oil. I used one drop and it mine not heavily scented, which is what I like. Whisk the oils together until combined and add to glass jar. Stick the baby lotion in the fridge and within half and hour or so, the oils will have solidified and you can now use your organic baby lotion!
Variations:
You can use cocoa butter in place of the shea butter with basically the same result. So if you happen to have cocoa butter on hand, feel free to use that instead.
You can add Lavender essential oil for a calming effect if this is a baby lotion you want to use before bed. Lavender would smell lovely in this recipe.
Uses:
After Bath. I love to put this baby lotion on my baby after bath time. Baths and soaps have a tendency to dry out baby’s skin, so applying this lotion after bath time is a great way to use it.
On Chapped Cheeks and Chin. This baby lotion has such a great consistency and has so many skin-protecting properties, making it wonderful for chapped baby cheeks and chins.
Mama’s Hands. I’m not going to lie, I’ll grab for this baby lotion over any other moisturizer. You really can’t beat these ingredients and my winter-dish-washing-hands need all the help they can get 😉
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In closing, I really hope this post was helpful and that you will give this baby lotion a try! It would make a great shower gift for a new mama-to-be or really anyone! Who doesn’t need safe, toxin-free body/hand lotion? Whip some of this stuff up in 5 minutes or less and let me know what you think.
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Organic Baby Lotion
This recipe for organic baby lotion is so simple and uses ingredients you probably already have on hand. By choosing organic ingredients you can be confident in using this gentle lotion on your baby.
- 1/3 cup Shea Butter
- 1/3 cup Coconut Oil
- 1/3 tsp Vitamin E Oil
- 1 drop Essential Oil (optional)
Combine all ingredients except essential oil(if using) in a double boiler to melt. Once melted, remove from heat and add essential oil. Whisk together and pour into glass jar with wide mouth for easy access. Set in fridge for 30 minutes or until it becomes solid. Then your lotion is ready to use!