• 115 ml of organic olive oil or organic sunflower oil (Avoid oils that are potentially allergenic for babies, like sweet almond oil.)
• 100 ml of limewater
• mini electric whisk or immersion blender
• 250 ml amber pump bottle
• funnel

NOTE: This liniment may separate since it doesn't contain a thickener. That's normal and not a big deal at all! Just shake the container before use to bring the liniment back to a uniform texture.

For more info, check out our article “Making Your Own Oleocalcareous Liniment at Home” linked at the top of this page!

1. In a bowl, pour the oil.

2. Slowly incorporate the limewater while mixing at the same time with the mini electric whisk or an immersion blender. This will emulsify the fats and the limewater into a beautiful, smooth, liquid cream. You shouldn't see any more droplets of limewater, which would be a sign that the saponification reaction isn't complete.

If needed, add a little more oil. Keep in mind it's better to have more oil than limewater, to get a slightly richer, more protective product.

3. Pour into the pump bottle using a funnel.

4. That's it!

When the only time you have is a 10-minute nap between a feeding and a diaper change, this kind of DIY is a must!

Shake the bottle before each use.

On baby's bottom

Put one or two pumps of liniment on a reusable wipe and clean the bum. That's it! No need to rinse, nothing. Liniment neutralizes the acidity of urine and also prevents and heals diaper rash.

Other uses for baby

It's used to fight seborrheic dermatitis in little ones, commonly known as “cradle cap” or “milk crust”.

Other uses... for parents!

You can use it as a makeup remover, as a massage lotion or to relieve eczema and dry skin.

As you saw in the Ingredients section, this liniment can separate because it doesn't contain a thickening ingredient, which is no big deal at all. That said, we have a deluxe liniment recipe that doesn't separate. It's up to you to see which version suits you best!