A baby’s skin is very delicate and sensitive, making it very important to choose products to help soothe, heal and protect it. When your baby gets a diaper rash, you may prefer to use a product that doesn’t contain harmful ingredients. Learn how to make a natural herbal diaper salve that is soothing and can help heal your baby from diaper rashes.
Herbal Diaper Salve
A baby’s bottom is a very sensitive part of their body and one that needs to be looked after correctly. To help prevent reddened skin from rashes in this area, make sure it is completely dry before putting a new diaper on.
Letting baby move without a diaper on a regular basis allows air to reach the skin in this area which can also help in preventing rashes or redness.
Though, if you find it does end up with some redness, then this natural, homemade herbal diaper salve can help support healing.
Carrier Oils
When making a salve, choosing the correct carrier oil can improve the impact of the salve as each carrier oil has its own set of distinct properties. Blending a couple of carrier oils can also help maximise their benefits.
With this salve recipe, there are multiple carrier oils that could be used including:
- Avocado Oil
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Argan Oil
- Rosehip Oil
- Hemp Oil
- Safflower Oil
You can learn more about carrier oils here.
Before Using this Balm
Before using this rub, you will need to understand a few things.
- Don’t use on skin with open wounds or cuts.
- Test on small area of skin before using. If there’s any irritation, dilute with more carrier oils. Do not use again.
- Wash hands well after using.
- Make sure there is no allergic reaction to any of the ingredients before using.
Diaper Salve Notes
- I live in a hot climate, so this is made with extra beeswax to stop it from melting during hot summers, thus making this a harder salve. You may want to decrease the beeswax to only 2 ounces (56 g) if you live in a cooler climate. You can test the consistency of your salve by placing a small amount of mixture into the freezer for 2 minutes. Then take it out and let it come to room temperature before testing its hardness. If it is too soft, add a little more beeswax, if too hard, add a little more oil.
- You can substitute carnauba wax for beeswax, though it is harder than beeswax, so you will probably need to decrease the amount slightly. Cocoa butter could also be used, though again, you will need to test the quantities.
- Vitamin E is optional, and is often added to salves as an antioxidant to prevent rancidity, as well as for its amazing skin-healing properties.
More Salve Recipes
- Make Healing Calendula Salve
- DIY Sore Muscle Rub
- DIY Rose Salve
- Herbal Muscle Salve
- Charcoal Drawing Salve
- Rosemary Salve
- Comfrey Salve
- Violet Leaf Salve
- Plantain Salve
Ingredients for Infused Oil
This salve recipe is created using an infused oil. For this infusion, you will need:
- 1 Cup Carrier Oil – such as avocado oil, coconut oil, olive oil
- ¼ Cup Dried Marshmallow Root
- ¼ Cup Dried Lavender
- ¼ Cup Dried Calendula
- ¼ Cup Dried Chamomile Flowers
I prefer to use dry leaves and flowers in my infused oils. If I am using them from plants that I have grown, I dry them completely before using to make infusions.
Note: For those that are allergic to ragweed there is a small chance that you may have an allergic reaction to chamomile as well. Make sure to spot test any products containing chamomile and avoid if any itching or allergic reaction occurs.
Making Infused Oil
Place the dry flowers and leaves in a glass jar and cover it completely with carrier oil.
Put the lid on the jar and store in a dark cupboard for four to six weeks, shaking every couple of days to keep everything submerged.
Strain the leaves with a strainer, cheesecloth or an unbleached coffee filter. The infused oil is now ready to make into a salve.
If you want to speed up the infusion process, slowly heat the oil in a slow cooker on low heat for 24 – 48 hours.
For more information on making infused oils, check this out.
Ingredients for Diaper Salve
To make about 6 ounces of salve, you will need:
- 1 Cup Infused Oil
- ¼ Cup Beeswax
- 2 oz Containers
Making Diaper Salve
Combine the beeswax and the infused oil in a microwaveable container and heat for 30 seconds at a time in the microwave until the beeswax is completely melted. Stir in between each heat burst.
This process could also be done in a double boiler.
Pour the mixture into small glass jars or tins.
Let the salve cool and set.
The salve is now ready to label, date and store.
Storing This Salve
Place the salve in dark glass jars or metal tins to protect it from exposure to light and air. I have also used tubes for easier application.
Store in a cool, dark place.
When properly stored, this salve should last up to six months.
Homemade Natural Diaper Salve
Equipment
- 3 2 Ounce Containers
Ingredients
Infused Oil
- 1 Cup Carrier Oil Such as avocado oil, coconut oil, olive oil
- ¼ Cup Dried Marshmallow Root
- ¼ Cup Dried Lavender
- ¼ Cup Dried Calendula
- ¼ Cup Dried Chamomile Flowers
Herbal Diaper Salve
- 1 Cup Infused Oil
- ¼ Cup Beeswax
Instructions
Infused Oil
- Place the dry flowers and leaves in a glass jar and cover it completely with carrier oil.
- Put the lid on the jar and store in a dark cupboard for four to six weeks, shaking every couple of days to keep everything submerged.
- Strain the leaves with a strainer, cheesecloth or an unbleached coffee filter. The infused oil is now ready to make into a salve.
- If you want to speed up the infusion process, slowly heat the oil in a slow cooker on low heat for 24 – 48 hours.For more information on making infused oils, check this out.
Herbal Diaper Salve
- Combine the beeswax and the infused oil in a microwaveable container and heat for 30 seconds at a time in the microwave until the beeswax is completely melted. Stir in between each heat burst.
- This process could also be done in a double boiler.
- Pour the mixture into small glass jars or tins.
- Let the salve cool and set.
- The salve is now ready to label, date and store.
Notes
- For those that are allergic to ragweed there is a small chance that you may have an allergic reaction to chamomile as well. Make sure to spot test any products containing chamomile and avoid if any itching or allergic reaction occurs.
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnose or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on this website. This is for informational purposes only, you should always check with your medical provider before using anything medicinally.
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