When it comes to caring for your baby’s skin, we believe less is more. Babies are born with delicate, sensitive skin that absorbs more than we realise — which is why choosing natural, low-tox skincare is so important in those early years and beyond.
At Natural Home and Body, we believe in keeping things simple, safe, and soothing — especially when it comes to our little ones. Here's everything you need to know about caring for baby skin naturally and what to look out for when investigating ingredients in conventional baby skincare products.
Hidden Chemicals: Found Even in Umbilical Cords
Studies have revealed that babies can be exposed to a range of synthetic chemicals even before birth. In fact, research conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that umbilical cord blood can contain over 200 industrial chemicals and pollutants, including pesticides, flame retardants, heavy metals like lead and mercury, and compounds found in plastics and personal care products. This highlights just how pervasive these substances are in our environment — and why choosing natural, low-tox products from the very beginning can help reduce your baby’s overall toxic load and support their long-term health. This particular research is what sparked my journey to reducing as many toxins as I can within my home, and ultimately the passion behind Natural Home and Body.
Common Ingredients to Avoid in Conventional Baby Products
You might be surprised to find these ingredients lurking in popular baby skincare brands:
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Petroleum/mineral oil: Often found in nappy creams — forms a barrier but doesn’t allow skin to breathe
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Synthetic fragrance (“parfum”): A major trigger for skin sensitivities and allergies. A chemical concoction with 100's of undisclosed chemicals and nasties
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Parabens & phthalates: Used as preservatives, but can act as endocrine disruptors
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Talc: A drying agent sometimes contaminated with asbestos in unregulated products
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Lanolin: Can be irritating for some babies, especially if not highly purified
Why Choose Natural Baby Skincare?
Babies’ skin is thinner and more permeable than adults’, which means it can absorb chemicals more easily. Many conventional baby products contain synthetic fragrances, preservatives, and other harsh unnecessary chemicals — ingredients that can disrupt the skin’s natural barrier or trigger sensitivities. In our eyes, less is more. With significant importance in understanding and recognising the ingredients in not only baby skincare, but everyday personal care. We found it difficult to find a natural 'nappy rash' cream and baby oil with recognisable ingredients or without synthetic fragrances or added essential oils, so we created our own.
Our natural baby skincare focuses on:
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Gentle plant-based ingredients
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No synthetic fragrances
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Nourishing oils that support the skin barrier
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No essential oil usage — so it's safe for newborn skin
Introducing our Organic Baby Skincare Range - Organic Baby Balm and Organic Baby Oil
Our soothing Organic Baby Balm is crafted with 100% natural, organic and gentle ingredients like cocoa butter, shea butter, jojoba oil, in-house chamomile infused coconut oil to calm and protect baby’s delicate skin. Free from petroleum, synthetic fragrances, and preservatives. Just the pure, natural support your baby’s skin needs. It’s perfect for use:
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As a barrier balm during nappy changes
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To soothe dry patches or dribble rash
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On cradle cap or minor skin irritations
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Facial moisture or nipple balm for Mumma
Our Organic Baby Oil is made with organic, nourishing plant-based oils, providing a beautiful way to hydrate and bond with your baby through massage. Use after a warm bath, or as a calming massage oil to soothe and settle your baby. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, and gentle enough for newborns — with the soft natural scent of chamomile to help induced calm and relaxation.
Final Thoughts, Keep It Simple
When it comes to baby skincare, you really don’t need a long list of products. A gentle balm and a nourishing oil are often all you need for:
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Nappy changes
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Dry or irritated skin
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Infant massage
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Supporting skin health naturally