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Non-toxic Baby Lotion Recipe

This 2 ingredient non-toxic baby lotion recipe is easy to make and gently on baby's sensitive skin. Tallow based balms can be used for baby massage, diaper rash, and bug bites.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: DIY Personal Care
Keyword: baby, balm, cream, DIY, DIY lotion, lotion, natural, nontoxic, skin care
Yield: 1 cup
Author: Jessica Haggard
Cost: <$5

Equipment

Materials

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place tallow in a mixing bowl.
    1 cup beef tallow
  • Pour optional olive oil over the tallow
    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • With an electric mixer, mix the ingredients until fluffy.
  • Store just like any other lotion in a clean air-tight vessel with cap. Use for diaper rash, baby massage, and bug bites.

Notes

SOFT OILS are liquid at room temperature. Olive oil is a good choice; sweet almond oil and macadamia nut oil are examples of other cosmetic "soft" oils.
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