This soothing balm is ideal for Nappy Rash, Eczema and/Dermatitis, and can be made up as a cream base if you're concerned about a possible bee allergy.
- Chamomile German - as one of the most gentlest essential oils around, it is safe for infants. It is effective against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans which really does it make it ideal for this balm, however that clinical evidence didn't exist when I first created this in 1994 for my son. I used it due to its history of use on open weeping skin associated with a rash.
- Chamomile Roman - has the ability to accelerate healing time, which is important when you're dealing with tender skin, nappies, and itchy skin... the one advantage of babies is that there peripheral nervous system isn't developed enough to be irritated by what would drive us mad with scratching. It's gently sedating as well as having the ability to reduce anxiety, so that helps the baby and the person who is applying the balm, because let's face it, raw skin and rashes are not a pleasant experience to deal with and can be a very distressing process.
- Alpine Lavender aka Mont Blanc - I'm not a big lavender fan, however this is one of those really important times where it is needed for what it was originally intended for - to relieve pain, soothe and heal. With its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and tissue regenerating properties, Lavender is the perfect partner for the Chamomiles and Babies.
- Amor beeswax balm base - to soothe and moisturise baby's sensitive skin, and is an alternative to Vaseline as a barrier to protect the skin from urine.
How to use:
Gently soften the balm with the heat of your hands - if your hands are really warm, it may turn to a thick oil.
For mild nappy rash, apply directly to the skin after cleansing when changing nappies.
For severe nappy rash (weeping open skin, typically aggravated by the urine pH), apply the balm to pieces of gauze and place the gauze on baby's skin, then put the nappy on. You can also use this method with Curash baby powder, by sprinkling the baby powder on over the gauze if you have a wide area to cover.
Comes packaged in a frosted glass pot with a black lid.
This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 09 April, 2006.