So I've started to get into essential oils. My hubs says they are hooky pooky placebo, and I'm still on the fence about some of them. But I figure, even if it is placebo- I'd rather my brain tell me it works and have it work that way, than using some chemical or medicine that isn't good for my body. Slowly over time as I try them out on my own I am finding that I really love using them. I think they are fabulous. I don't believe they are the cure-all to everything-all. But herbs and plants have been around for so long, they definitely have some huge benefits if you use them correctly. I am starting to be a big believer. They are all organic cleaners so it's safe to clean with Cole around, they help with skin irritations, sleep help, stomachaches, headaches, etc. I own the basic oils (peppermint (for headaches), lavender (for skin irritations), lemon (for cleaning), orange (for cleaning), meleleuca (my favorite that I DO know works- used as a healer for cuts, sores, zits, etc), Doterra's Breathe (amazing when your child has a cough, cold, or congestion- stick it in the humidifier or dilute with coconut oil and put it directly on their chest) and a few other combination oils. Cole (my 7 month old) had developed a diaper rash on the front of his body. For a week or two I'd used diaper rash creams (A+D, Bourdeauxs Butt Paste, and Desitin). Those creams have always worked okay in the past, but this rash was different. It was stubborn, and it wasn't seeming to go away. If I put the diaper rash creams on, it wouldn't worsen, but it wouldn't get better either. And I was ending up using a lot of cream for something that just wasn't going away easy. I started reading some forums and asking google (which always leads you to think your child is going to die of something crazy soon and you better get into the doctor...and that your issue is a LOT more serious than it really is.) I had come to the conclusion that he had some sort of yeast infection, and I probably should take him in to see the doctor. Then essential oils crossed my mind, and I thought I'd give them a try before going to the doctor. I looked up some essential oil diaper rash recipes and mixed a few of them together and came up with this magical elixer:
Natural Diaper Rash Cream
-Cornstarch (to help keep it dry, since wetness is a huge cause of diaper rash)
-Olive Oil (great for soothing irritated skin)
-Meleleuca Oil 10-12 drops (great for healing fungal, viral, or bacteria type infections)
-Lavender Oil 10-12 drops (amazing on the skin, also a skin healer)
Mix the cornstarch and the olive oil until you have a thick gooey consistency that doesn't run too fast. You can see the consistency below that I chose. Slow flowing when you hold the spoon up. I didn't mix a ton of either, because I was testing it out. I probably started with a tablespoon of cornstarch, and mixed olive oil in until it was the consistency I preferred. It will have a greenish yellowish color from the olive oil. Then I added in the 10 drops of meleleuca and 10 drops of lavender and mixed it well.
I bought this container in the travel section of walmart for 99 cents. I put the diaper ointment into this, so it was easy to travel with, as well as store. I'd store it in some sort of airtight container, and keep it out of the direct sunlight.
Well the story goes, that this stuff is AMAZING. It works so well, that I've started telling friends about it and it works for them too! The diaper rash started to look better after the first couple applications, and it ended up getting rid of it and healing it completely. Just make sure you are adding it whenever you change diapers, as well as making sure that you give the skin some time to air out as well and not be under a diaper or a cream sometimes too. Now, if ever I see any pink or redness underneath his diaper, I instantly use this and it goes away. Placebo? I think not. This stuff is awesome, easy, and the best is, it's all natural. No ingredients that I don't know about, and it smells good too! I've already made another batch of it, and have it on hand in the closet for when we need it again. I'm sold.
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