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DIY Baby Oil
You want to give your baby the very best of care, right? Taking care of their skin is a daily practice. But sometimes the most common products, such as baby oil, aren't the best for baby's skin. The primary ingredient in almost every brand is mineral oil, and if your purpose in using baby oil is to keep your baby's skin soft and moisturized, then mineral oil is the wrong kind of oil to use
What Mineral Oil Does
Sure, mineral oil feels soft and silky, but it doesn't function as a moisturizing agent. Instead of penetrating the pores to moisturize the skin, mineral oil forms a barrier over the pores, preventing anything from getting in or out. In some cases, a protective barrier over baby's skin can be just what you need, but is mineral oil really the best choice? Mineral oil is a by-product of petroleum; in fact, liquid petroleum is its synonym.
Mineral Oil Alternatives
Fortunately for those of us who don't like the idea of smearing a petroleum by-product on our baby's skin, there are plenty of other options . You can use any of these as a base oil in one of the baby oil recipes below, and be confident knowing you are actually doing something good for your baby's skin. I haven't specified organic for these, but you can find organic versions of almost any of these options at a local health food store, which is, of course, even better for baby.
Base Oils
- Coconut Oil: Coconut oil, unlike many other oils we commonly use, is a solid at room temperature. That makes it a great substitute for Vaseline (another petroleum by-product) and also super as a baby oil that's easier to use without spilling. You can find coconut oil, usually organic and non-organic, at almost any grocery store in the baking section.
- Almond Oil: Almond oil is a light, fabulous carrier oil. It has a mild, sweet smell and has some antimicrobial properties.
- Olive Oil: Extra virgin, cold-pressed and organic olive oil is one of the best things you can use on your skin . The complaint most people have is that they don't really want to wal...