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Fragrance-free by design — do not add Essential Oils for newborns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHERO INGREDIENT — Cocamidopropyl Betaine\u003cbr\u003eCocamidopropyl Betaine is an amphoteric surfactant — it carries both positive and negative charges — which makes it significantly gentler than conventional surfactants on sensitive infant skin. It produces a mild lather, rinses cleanly without residue, and is compatible with the pH range of newborn skin in a way that harsher cleansers are not. 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This formula uses two carrier oils chosen for their safety profile on infant skin from four weeks, with an optional addition of Roman Chamomile at a carefully considered concentration from three months. No fragrance, no preservative, no synthetic ingredients of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHERO INGREDIENT — Fractionated Coconut Oil (MCT)\u003cbr\u003eFractionated Coconut Oil is the ideal base for an infant massage oil for two reasons: it is odourless, which means it won't interfere with the parent-infant bonding that happens partly through scent, and it is extremely stable — unlike virgin coconut oil it doesn't go rancid, which is important in a product used on newborn skin. 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It's non-occlusive enough to allow normal skin function but protective enough to prevent the irritation that prolonged moisture contact causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT ELSE IS IN THIS RECIPE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFractionated Coconut Oil (MCT) — lightweight carrier that dilutes the beeswax to an easily spreadable consistency and provides gentle skin conditioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegetable Glycerin — humectant that helps the formula maintain a light layer of moisture at the skin surface while the beeswax forms the protective barrier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin E Oil — antioxidant that extends shelf life and provides additional conditioning for skin that is frequently exposed to moisture and friction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll ingredients used in this recipe are available at homemadehaven.com.au\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Batch • Handcrafted in Australia • homemadehaven.com.au\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Homemade Haven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52162066776357,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/2188\/1893\/files\/DIYBabyBottomBalmRecipeCard.png?v=1774744223"},{"product_id":"diy-baby-bath-soak-recipe-card","title":"DIY Baby Bath Soak Recipe Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eDIY Baby Bath Soak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fewer ingredients in a product going into a newborn's bath water, the better. 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