No-rinse cleansing water
Estelle
My solution to counter the discomfort and irritation caused by diapers is to choose simple, natural products. But when an explosive number two from last night's peas makes itself known (literally) or a morning pee threatens your little one's delicate skin, a gentle, effective cleanup is a must.
- Estelle xx
Level
Beginner
Preparation
5 min
Contains
230 ml
Conservation
1 month
Ingredients
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) of vegetable glycerin (Moisturizing, softening and helps preserve a water-based product.)
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) of organic aloe gel * (Moisturizing, healing, protective, soothing... to name just a few of its properties!)
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) of organic Damask rose hydrosol (Astringent, soothing, refreshing, calms redness.)
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) of witch hazel hydrosol (Astringent, purifies the skin, calms redness and irritation, slightly antiseptic.)
- 10 drops of organic true lavender essential oil (Lavandula officinalis)** (For babies 3 months and older only!)
- funnel
- 250 ml amber pump bottle
* I noticed that aloe gel, because of its protective “barrier” action, leaves a light film on the skin. A natural protective film, we like that.
** Essential oils shouldn't be used on babies under 3 months. If your little one is older than 3 months but you want to swap the true lavender essential oil for something else, make sure to get properly informed before choosing. Check out our article “Manifesto for the Safe Use of Essential Oils” on the subject.
Check the FAQ at the bottom of this page for more info about how this recipe was put together.
Preparation steps
1. In a bowl, whisk all the ingredients until blended.
2. Using a funnel (it makes things easier!), slowly pour the contents into the pump bottle.
Easy breezy, you're done. All that's left is to wait for a full diaper to try it out. At home, it passed the test with flying colors.
How to use it
Add a little change water to a washcloth and clean baby's bum as usual. No need to rinse!
It cleans well, smells good and doesn't irritate.
