Re: Which base oil to use in homemade baby oil?

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I like apricot kernal oil for baby oil. I would use a veggie oil and not a

nut one.. in case of nut allergies.

like apricot, wheat germ oil,grapeseed etc..

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I have read that kalahari oil watermelon is excellent for babies skin as well.

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Which base oil to use in homemade baby oil?

I was thinking of using sweet almond oil as the base for homemade baby

oil, with some jojoba and calendula oil added. Does this sound like

the ideal base oil to all of you or would you recommend I use an oil

other than sweet almond?

Thanks for the help

[Guest guest]

Hi again,

Sweet almond oil is a nice oil but has a tendancy to go rancid very

quickly. Perhaps a better idea would be avocado oil. Here is a very

basic formula for some nice oil that will have a longer shelf life.

If using this for a baby, please remember that babies do not

metabolis essential oils very well. Caution should be used. It is not

recommended to use any EO's on children under 6 months of age. Then

the introduction should be very little and limited to gentle oils

such as lavender and perhaps chamomile.

Doing an infusion of calendula into the avacado oil will be ok too.

The fractionated coconut oil will allow for slipage and faster

absorption, the wheatgern is just really good for the skin and the

jojoba, although not an oil but a wax, will help to set the oil. I

would also suggest adding a small amount of some vitamin E to act as

an antioxidant in this formula.

Avocado Oil - 7 ounces

Fractionated coconut oil - 6 ounces

Wheat Germ Oil - 3 ounces

Jojoba Oil - 3 ounces

Enjoy,

~Jo

>

> I was thinking of using sweet almond oil as the base for homemade

baby

> oil, with some jojoba and calendula oil added. Does this sound like

> the ideal base oil to all of you or would you recommend I use an oil

> other than sweet almond?

> Thanks for the help

>

[Guest guest]

>

> I was thinking of using sweet almond oil as the base for homemade baby

> oil, with some jojoba and calendula oil added. Does this sound like

> the ideal base oil to all of you or would you recommend I use an oil

> other than sweet almond?

> Thanks for the help

So then which part would do the cleansing?

>

[Guest guest]

I would agree with this and apricot kernal nourishes and absorbs into the skin

quickly and not a oily as almond. All below would be good, but wheat germ is

thick and oily, grapeseed is light like apricot oil.

Lynn

too2bizymom@... wrote:

I like apricot kernal oil for baby oil. I would use a veggie oil and

not a

nut one.. in case of nut allergies.

like apricot, wheat germ oil,grapeseed etc..

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don't forget meadowfoam and maybe cherry or carrot

too2bizymom@... wrote: I like apricot kernal oil for baby oil. I

would use a veggie oil and not a

nut one.. in case of nut allergies.

like apricot, wheat germ oil,grapeseed etc..

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[Guest guest]

llaci, what would you recommend for cleansing? I would appreciate

suggestions. I was basing the formula off of a recipe I came across,

but I am a beginner and new to all of this.

Thanks everyone for your replies!

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> > I was thinking of using sweet almond oil as the base for homemade baby

> > oil, with some jojoba and calendula oil added. Does this sound like

> > the ideal base oil to all of you or would you recommend I use an oil

> > other than sweet almond?

> > Thanks for the help

>

> So then which part would do the cleansing?

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Are you looking for a cleansing oil? I like grapeseed and castor. I use a

mixture of grapeseed,EVOO and castor oil for my oil cleansing routine. I

haven't use soap or detergents on my face for two years.

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[Guest guest]

>

> Are you looking for a cleansing oil? I like grapeseed and castor. I

use a

> mixture of grapeseed,EVOO and castor oil for my oil cleansing

routine. I

> haven't use soap or detergents on my face for two years.

>

I'm looking for anything that might work as a shampoo. Something that

sudses a little.

[Guest guest]

What is EVOO?

June

[Guest guest]

Extra virgin olive oil

Lucinda

Bulk Herbs, Spices, Teas, Essential oils

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Subject: Re: Re: Which base oil to use in homemade baby oil?

What is EVOO?

June

[Guest guest]

It is best not to use any NUT oils on a baby or child, rather something mild

that does not cause adverse reactions such as Olive Oil, grapeseed oil, oil of

Evening primrose.

EVOO stands for extra virgin olive oil, and is not necessary to making

lotions, massage oils for creams, regular olive oil is best.

hth

Sherry

Sherry's Creations

Sherry Barker

http://www.herbalsoap-healingcreams.com/

[Guest guest]

Thanks everyone for the great suggestions!!

>

> It is best not to use any NUT oils on a baby or child, rather

something mild that does not cause adverse reactions such as Olive

Oil, grapeseed oil, oil of Evening primrose.

> EVOO stands for extra virgin olive oil, and is not necessary to

making lotions, massage oils for creams, regular olive oil is best.

>

> hth

> Sherry

>

>

> Sherry's Creations

> Sherry Barker

> http://www.herbalsoap-healingcreams.com/

>

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