Organic liniment: our top 10

Organic liniment: our top 10

Do you know how many diapers you will need for your newborn baby? 8 diapers per day until she is 3 months old, 7 diapers per day until she is 5 months old, 6 diapers per day until she is 9 months old … and a lot more until her entry into the small section and the acquisition cleanliness.

Cleanliness at night will take a little longer. Suffice to say that what you will use to clean his buttocks is not a trivial matter. Indispensable for the changing table, the liniment is passed down from generation to generation, always with the same success. Well Named. This product is one of the most respectful for delicate baby’s buttocks. Faced with the multitude of references on the market, we help you know which one to put in your basket.

What is oleo-limestone liniment exactly?

A natural product, chick yellow in color, made from lime water and olive oil. Nothing’s easier. It has long been used to combat skin burns. Today, its effectiveness is praised by many mothers. A traditional recipe that has not changed for a long time. This few ingredients reassures and appeals to young parents, who want at all costs to avoid putting chemicals on baby’s skin. It is sold in pharmacies, supermarkets and organic stores.

How to apply a liniment to baby?

The application is extremely simple. We always start by shaking the bottle, so that the mixture is homogeneous. Then, we pour a little on one or more cotton squares (depending on the inventory) and we clean the baby with it.

To avoid UTIs, baby should be cleansed from front to back. It is therefore important to always by the buttocks. We repeat the operation until it is all clean. Finally, we iron a cotton soaked in liniment to deposit a protective film on the baby’s skin. He is ready to receive his new diaper.

The liniment is also ideal against cradle cap. We apply the treatment and let it act for an hour, then we shampoo it gently.

The advantages of liniment

It is used to clean urine and stool.

Thanks to its oily texture, it does it very well. With its alkaline pH, it neutralizes the acidity of urine. But that’s not all. It moisturizes the skin and protects it from attacks linked to humidity and friction of the layers. How? ‘Or’ What ? By forming a fatty protective film, which insulates the skin. Result, less irritation, less red buttocks, everyone is happy. And since the product does not wash off, it can be used anywhere. Ultra practical.

Why choose an organic liniment?

To have a product that is good for the skin, as well as for the planet.

Organic products are more respectful for the planet. The list of ingredients – especially without preservatives or additives – is also often shorter than with non-organic competitors, which is always a good sign. Ideally, a liniment should contain no more than three ingredients: lime water, olive oil, and hydrating glycerin.

Our organic selection of 10 baby liniments

1.The Perfect Liniment, Joone

Made in the Brest region, certified ecological by Ecocert, designed for the most delicate skin. 500 ml bottle, € 17,90

2.Oleo-limestone bioLiniment, Babyléna

A very short list of ingredients, faithful to the ancestral formula used for generations, a smooth texture, a very low price, what more could you ask for? 1 liter bottle, € 10,49.

3.Liniment, Weleda

Care with calendula, a plant much appreciated for its soothing and softening properties. The beeswax present in the ingredient list forms a protective film, and the olive oil hydrates. 400 ml, € 11,10.

4.Olime-limestone liniment, Biolane

A formula certified Ecocert and labeled Cosmebio. The bottle is recyclable, and 100% vegetable, made from sugar cane. 500ml, 9,40€.

5.Soft oleo-limestone liniment, Jonzac

A formula based on organic olive oil, fragrance and alcohol free. The Jonzac thermal water it contains, rich in minerals, has a soothing action. 1 liter, € 14,95.

6.Liniment, Cattier

Enriched with organic sweet almond oil and organic coconut butter, it soothes irritation, prevents redness and relieves feelings of discomfort. 500 ml, 13,55€.

7.Soft Liniment, NeoBulle

In addition to organic extra virgin olive oil and lime water, the formula contains organic shea butter, organic beeswax, and glycerin extract of organic grapefruit seeds. 400 ml, 14,90€.

8.Oleo-limestone lime, Natessance

Without added perfume to better respect the skin of babies, this organic liniment leaves the fruity scent of olive oil on the skin. 1 liter, € 13,40.

9.Oleo-limestone liniment, Dodie

Dodie took the ancestral liniment recipe – a mixture of olive oil and lime water, and added plant extracts (aloe vera, hamamelis and cotton) selected for their toning, softening and healing properties. The result is a creamy-textured treatment, with 99% of ingredients of natural origin. 250 ml, 4,80€.

10.Liniment, Gamarde

With 100% of its ingredients of natural origin, this gentle lipid-replenishing cleanser with organic olive oil protects and soothes the skin of baby’s buttocks. 400ml, 8,10€.

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