Princessfussybutt Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I have a friend who's contacted me with the hopes that I can recreate an eczema balm for her 5 month old. It came from Canada, and the company is out of business, so all I have to go on is an ingredient list. I'd be thrilled to try something brand new, but eczema being eczema, if she's got something that works for him, I'm not inclined to fiddle too much!Here are the ingredients:GlycerineCet OilDistilled WaterBorage OilVit. E, A and CBioflavinoidsCalendulaChammomileViola TricolorRosa CaninaEchinaceaTea Tree OilI have NO idea what "cet oil" is...maybe it's a Canadian thing. Also, I can't figure out how the oils are stabilized. She says that it has the the consistency of Neosporin. There's no wax, or solid oils, so I'm mystified. Any suggestions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 where's the emulsifier? I don't think glycerine would be enough - but maybe.whipping together oils and water CAN result in a thickk prdouct sometimes. but I dunno -maybe it's the mystery "cet oil" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I would so something more simple, like jojoba, emu, beeswax and calendula tea. I would also leave it unscented if it is for a baby. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princessfussybutt Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 That's what I'm wondering...it doesn't make sense without some sort of emulsifier. The cet oil really bugs me. Cetyl alcohol? Is it French? Unless the mystery oil is actually a butter, I don't see how to achieve any emulsification. Would borax do it? I was thinking that I'd use aloe butter and beeswax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princessfussybutt Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 I would so something more simple, like jojoba, emu, beeswax and calendula tea. I would also leave it unscented if it is for a baby. JMO All of the herbs/EOs have value for the healing of skin, so I don't see them as "fragrance" per se, but since eczema and allergies are so closely related, it's a good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrycreekcandles Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I make some for my son who has eczema, It's been a while since I made it but I used olive oil, beeswax, calendula, tea tree oil. I infused the olive oil and strain the petals, then melt the wax add the tea tree oil and mix. Now I make mine more of a salve or consistancy and pour it into double wall jars. We use it for everything, diaper rash eczema, bug bites etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I make some for my son who has eczema, It's been a while since I made it but I used olive oil, beeswax, calendula, tea tree oil. I infused the olive oil and strain the petals, then melt the wax add the tea tree oil and mix. Now I make mine more of a salve or consistancy and pour it into double wall jars. We use it for everything, diaper rash eczema, bug bites etc...ah thats a good idea instead of using water and an emulsifier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princessfussybutt Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 I agree. I make a diaper balm already, which is why she asked me. If I ditch the water/emulsifier issue, I can make a standard balm without trouble. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann M Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I make an eczema healing cream with Aloe Juice, Glycerin, Ewax and Cetyl, Herbs such as Calendula, Comfrey, Nettles, Chickweed infused in OO, Jojoba, Avocado, EPO, Kokum butter, Allantoin and Preservative. I do not scent this at all. It works really well on my dry itchy patches. The kokum butter is great.Ann M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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