I’ve shared my homemade baby care recipes before but I get a lot of questions about variations of the natural diaper rash cream specifically. I’ve played around with some recipes and settled on one that is by far more effective than any other options I’ve found.
How to Make a Natural Diaper Rash Cream
I chose all of the ingredients for this natural diaper cream recipe for a very specific reason and together they are really effective at battling diaper rash. For this recipe, I use:
Shea Butter – I use this as one of the core ingredients in homemade diaper cream because contains the fat soluble vitamins A and E. It is soothing to the skin and has a natural SPF of about 6. Additionally, it helps protect skin from drying out since it contains five essential fatty acids.
Coconut Oil: I use coconut oil for everything, but it is especially helpful in diaper cream since it is naturally antibacterial and anti-fungal. It is actually pretty effective on many types of diaper rash if used alone but is more effective when combined with these other ingredients.
Beeswax: Provides a protective barrier for the skin and helps hold the other ingredients to the skin so they can be effective.
Fermented Cod Liver Oil Liquid: A secret ingredient for helping heal baby’s bottom. Fish oil is often used in conventional diaper creams but the Weston A. Price foundation recommends fermented cod liver oil as a first food and used on a baby’s bottom since it is a good source of fat soluble vitamins and baby will only absorb what is needed from the skin. This ingredient is optional but helpful. Note that this can go rancid so you won’t want to use this ingredient if you don’t plan to use the cream within about 3 months.
Zinc Oxide: An ingredient in main brands like Desitin and Balmex, zinc oxide is insoluble in water and coats the skin. When mixed with the other ingredients, it makes skin water proof and keeps it from drying out. If you rub a small amount of this cream on your arm, you’ll notice that water beads on top of your skin and won’t absorb.
Bentonite Clay: Helps control moisture and fights bacteria on the skin that can be making the rash worse.
Diaper Cream Ingredients
- 1/4 cup shea butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 Tablespoon beeswax pastilles
- 1 Tablespoon Fermented Cod Liver Oil (optional)
- 2 Tablespoons zinc oxide powder
- 1 Tablespoon bentonite clay
- Optional: A few drops of chamomile essential oil
Diaper Cream Instructions
- Mix shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax in a double boiler or glass bowl over a small saucepan with an inch of water. Bring water to a boil and melt the ingredients. I keep a double boiler just for making beauty products since it is difficult to clean dishes after making anything with beeswax or zinc oxide.
- Remove from heat and add the Fermented Cod Liver Oil, Zinc Oxide, Bentonite Clay and Essential Oil (if using).
- Stir carefully as it starts to cool. I recommend using a popsicle stick or disposable straw to stir so it can be discarded since it is difficult to get the mixture off of dishes.
- Pour in to container you are going to use to store it and stir a few more times as it cools.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
- Use as needed for diaper rash.
Ever made a homemade diaper cream? How did it work? Share below!
Thanks for the recipe! If I made this without the zinc or FCLO, would I need to add extra clay?
What type of double boiler do you use? Thanks and sorry if this information is somewhere out there already in one of your posts, I am new to the Wellness Mama..
Thanks for sharing so much with others!
Claudia
I have an old stainless steel one I got at a thrift shop but a glass bowl on top of a small pot works too.
This is an old Louisiana home remedy that clears diaper rash almost instantly. it replaces baby powder, and makes your baby smell like popcorn =3
My son has very sensitive skin, and even tho baby powder isnt good, his diaper rash would get so out of control, i broke down and used it. But then it only made things worse!!!
So thankfully, my mother in law gave me this recipe. I cant tell you how effective it is, and it works for all skin types! (make sure they dont have a allergy to flour first tho!)
To start, take dry flower and put it into a pot on medium to medium high heat.
Now be sure to constantly stir it untill it has a brown paper bag color.
Let cool, and put in a jar with poked holes, or any other convenient container!
You can make as much as you want at a time.
You can also put some to the side and make a traditional Louisiana gumbo by adding olive to some of the finished product. Adding oil to it makes rue, the base for the gravy.
If you kinda burn it, dont worry! its okay to still use as baby powder, but not to cook with.
Hi! I cant wait to try this! two quick questions…1) can i use the fclo/butter oil blend and 2)could i add maybe grapefruit or sweet orange essential oil to help with the smell, especially if using the fclo?
Hi. Awesome recipe can’t wait to try it! Two quick questions. 1. Could I use the fclo/butter oil blend? 2. Could I add an essential oil such as grapefruit or sweet orange oil to make it smell a little better, especially if using fclo 🙂 thank you so much!
Do you think I could put this in a Goo Tube?
You could try it… The only thing I would worry about is the zinc oxide settling.
Did it work. Was thinking about the same thing.
Hi, do you need to store the cream in a refrigerator?
Some of the ingredients may deteriorate pretty fast at room temperature
I don’t…
Why do you add Real Dose?
Super potent Omega-3s to help calm the inflammation but they aren’t needed…
I love this! When our 4 year old was in diapers, we had a hard time finding a diaper cream that he didn’t react to. I am saving this for the day we are blessed with another child. Thank you!
I have started using bentonite clay as a face mask and my face always turns red afterwards. Would it do the same to the diaper area?