DIY Natural Diaper Rash Cream | Soothing Tallow & Lanolin Balm
Skip the chemicals and synthetic fragrances. This easy, homemade tallow and lanolin balm uses nutrient-dense fats to heal diaper rash and protect sensitive baby skin naturally.
Ingredients
- 35g tallow
- 25g olive oil plain or herbal infused
- 25g lanolin
- 5g beeswax
Instructions
- Measure out the tallow, beeswax, lanolin, and olive oil into a medium metal bowl.
- Choose a small saucepan that the metal bowl can rest on without touching the bottom. Fill the saucepan halfway with water to create a double boiler.
- Turn the heat to high and bring the water to a boil. Place the bowl of fats on top of the saucepan, allowing them to melt slowly. Stir often during this process.
- Once the mixture is completely melted, turn off the heat. Give the liquid a final stir and wipe any residue from the edges of the bowl.
- Leave the bowl on top of the saucepan to cool. This slow cooling process ensures the edges don’t set faster than the centre, preventing grainy "hard bits" from forming in the balm.
- Stir the mixture occasionally while it cools. This may take one to two hours depending on the temperature of your kitchen.
- Once the balm has reached a firm, paste-like consistency, transfer it into a clean jar for storage.
- Use about a pea-size amount (or as much is needed) on your baby's DRY bum after a diaper change!