A mild pH-balanced wash for newborn and infant skin from birth
Yield 250 mL · Difficulty Beginner · Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
190 mL Distilled Water
40 mL Cocamidopropyl Betaine
15 mL Vegetable Glycerin
5 mL Aloe Vera Gel
2.5 mL Geogard ECT
Method
Sanitise all equipment.
Measure the Distilled Water into a clean jug.
Add the Cocamidopropyl Betaine; stir gently, do not whisk or shake.
Add the Vegetable Glycerin and Aloe Vera Gel. Stir to combine.
Add the Geogard ECT and stir gently.
Check pH with a strip; target 5.5–6.5. If needed, adjust with a tiny amount of Citric Acid solution.
Pour into a clean pump or flip-top bottle. Label with product name and date made.
Equipment
Clean jug and mixing bowl
Stirring spatula
Measuring cups
pH strips
250 mL pump or flip-top bottle
How to use
Apply a small amount to wet skin or hair. Lather gently and rinse thoroughly. Suitable from birth. Fragrance-free; do not add Essential Oils for newborns.
Storage
Store in a cool, dark place. Use within 3 months. Discard if the smell or colour changes.
Safety
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes; rinse thoroughly if contact occurs. Fragrance-free by design. Do not add Essential Oils for newborns. Contains Cocamidopropyl Betaine, a coconut-derived surfactant; processing removes most coconut protein. Patch test before first use, particularly with any known coconut allergy, and discontinue if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children.
Make it yourself: every ingredient is available at homemadehaven.com.au.
