Calendula & Chamomile Diaper Rash Cream
A gentle, fragrance-free barrier cream for baby's sensitive skin, formulated with calendula and chamomile.
Benefits
Ingredients
- Distilled water — 100ml
- Emulsifying wax — 18g
- Calendula-infused oil — 25ml
- Zinc oxide (non-nano) — 20g
- Preservative — 2g
Instructions
- Heat water phase and oil phase (wax + calendula oil) separately to 70–75°C.
- Combine and blend until creamy, then cool to 40°C.
- Stir in zinc oxide (wear a mask while handling the powder) and preservative.
- Pour into jars; apply a thin layer at each diaper change.
Notes
Fragrance-free by design — no essential oils, appropriate for infant skin.
Interactions & contraindications
Distilled water
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Distilled water in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Distilled water itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Distilled water in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Emulsifying wax
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Emulsifying wax in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Emulsifying wax itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Emulsifying wax in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Calendula-infused oil
Full profilePregnancy
Likely SafeTopical use (creams, salves, washes) is widely considered one of the safest herbs in pregnancy for skin healing. Internal/oral use has more limited data and a theoretical emmenagogue reputation, so it's used more cautiously.
Breastfeeding
Likely SafeTopical use is widely used for nipple/skin care while breastfeeding and considered very safe.
Children
Likely SafeWidely used topically for children's skin irritation, diaper rash, and minor wounds — one of the gentlest, most commonly used pediatric topical herbs.
As a member of the Asteraceae (ragweed/daisy) family, this herb carries a real chance of cross-reaction in anyone allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies — introduce cautiously if there's a known allergy.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Calendula-infused oil in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Zinc oxide (non-nano)
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Zinc oxide (non-nano) in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Zinc oxide (non-nano) itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Zinc oxide (non-nano) in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Preservative
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Preservative in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Preservative itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Preservative in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.