The Best Diaper Rash Cream Guide

Maia James
By Maia James
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The Best Diaper Rash Cream Guide
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1. Green Goo Baby Balm

2. Babo Botanicals Soothing Diaper Cream

3. Earth Mama Organic Diaper Balm

4. California Baby Diaper Rash Ointment

5. Poofy Organics Happy Tush

We were pretty lucky in the diaper rash department, but if your baby is afflicted, you’ll want to find an organic diaper cream without chemicals (common culprits are parabens and BHA).

Do Cloth Diapers Prevent Diaper Rash?

My hunch is that cloth diapers are less likely to cause diaper rash than are disposables because cotton is more breathable than plastic, but I haven’t found studies to support this idea.

Note: If you are using cloth diapers, you’ll want to avoid any diaper rash cream that contains zinc, as it can build up in the diaper and render it less effective. I’ve indicated below which rash treatments have zinc.

Best Stuff

Babo Botanicals Oatmilk Calendula Soothing Diaper Cream

This popular diaper cream relies on beeswax, watercress, and vitamin E to soothe sore bums and create a moisture barrier. This cream contains contain zinc oxide, but Babo founder Kate Solomon says they have tested the cream on cloth diapers and it rinsed out completely, leaving no residue.

Cost per ounce: $4.53

Babo also makes a Healing Baby Ointment that works well as a diaper cream.

Ingredients: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil,Zinc Oxide,Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil,Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) Oil*,Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*,Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax,Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract*,Lecithin,Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*,(Nutri-Soothe™ Complex:) [Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) Flower Extract*,Vegetable Glycerin,Chamomile (Anthemis Nobilis) Flower Extract*,Nasturtium Officinale Leaf Extract*,Kudzu (Pueraria Lobata) Root Extract*,Meadowsweet (Spiraea Ulmaria) Extract*]

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Babo Botanicals Oatmilk Calendula Soothing Diaper Cream

Badger Zinc Oxide Diaper Cream

Badger makes a great zinc everyday diaper cream for preventing diaper rash before it begins, or treating it once it’s started.

Cost per ounce: 5.17

Ingredients: Mineral Zinc Oxide, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Beeswax, Organic Calendula Extract and Sunflower Vitamin E.

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Coterie Bun Balm

  • Made with a short, simple ingredient list centered around plant oils and butters.
  • Contains coconut oil, meadowfoam seed oil, shea butter, sunflower seed wax, and vitamin E to nourish and protect delicate skin.
  • Free of fragrance, essential oils, zinc, petroleum, mineral oil, paraffin wax, lanolin, alcohol, dyes, parabens, phthalates, phenoxyethanol, and animal-derived ingredients.
  • Dermatologist tested, hypoallergenic, microbiome-friendly, vegan, and cruelty-free.
  • Can be used for diaper-area protection as well as dry skin and skin folds.

Cost per ounce: $17.43

Ingredients:Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Tocopherol.

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Earth Mama Organic Diaper Balm

We love pretty much everything Earth Mama, and this diaper balm is no exception. This new version is 100% organic and cloth-diaper safe.

Cost per ounce: $6.50

Ingredients: Organic Olive (Olea Europaea) Fruit Oil, Organic Shea (Butyrospermum Parkii) Butter, Organic Beeswax (Cera Flava), Organic Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis) Seed Oil, Organic Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Flower Oil, Organic Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) Leaf Oil, Organic Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) Flower Extract, Organic St. John’s Wort (Hypericum Perforatum) Extract, Organic Chickweed (Stellaria Media) Extract, Organic Plantain (Plantago Major) Extract

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Earth Mama Organic Diaper Balm

FATCO Baby Butta

  • Ultra-simple ingredient list made with nourishing fats and oils that closely mimic the skin's natural barrier.
  • Features tallow from grass-fed cows, which is rich in naturally occurring vitamins A, D, E, and K.
  • Provides gentle moisture and protection for sensitive baby skin without zinc oxide or petroleum-based ingredients.
  • Can be used for diaper area irritation, dry skin, eczema-prone skin, cradle cap, and other dry patches.
  • Multi-purpose formula that can also be used by moms during pregnancy and postpartum.
  • Free from fragrances, preservatives, and synthetic ingredients.

Cost per ounce: $8.00

Ingredients: Tallow from Grass-Fed Cows, Coconut Oil*, Shea Butter*, Extra Virgin Olive Oil*, Avocado Oil*, Jojoba Oil*, Beeswax

*Denotes an organic ingredient.

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Green Goo Baby Balm

Sierra Sage Baby Balm is free of lanolin and all ingredients are organic (including olive oil, calendula, beeswax, and chamomile). This balm doubles as a cradle cap and dry skin treatment, and we have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback, with more than one customer calling it a “miracle” product.

Cost Per Ounce: $8.78

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (*ORGANIC):
*Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract, *Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Oil, *Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower, *Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Powder.

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
*Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, *Cera Alba (Beeswax), *Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, *Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil.

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Mater Baby Balm

  • Made with certified organic jojoba, olive, rosehip, castor, and sea buckthorn oils.
  • Rich in skin-nourishing shea butter and beeswax to help protect and soothe delicate skin.
  • Contains calming calendula and chamomile extracts.
  • Free from petroleum, synthetic fragrance, parabens, phthalates, and other questionable ingredients.
  • Multi-purpose balm that can be used for diaper rash, dry patches, chapped skin, and general skin protection.

Cost per ounce: $24

Ingredients: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Nut Butter*, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil*, Tocopherol, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Extract*, Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) Extract*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract*

*Certified Organic

Mater Baby Balm

Motherlove Everyday Baby Balm

  • Made with a short list of organic, plant-based ingredients.
  • Contains soothing calendula, chamomile, and marshmallow root to help calm irritated skin.
  • Uses nourishing sunflower oil, shea butter, and beeswax to moisturize and protect delicate skin.
  • Free of petroleum, petroleum by-products, lanolin, parabens, phthalates, synthetic fillers, and artificial fragrance.
  • Multi-purpose balm that can be used for diaper rash, dry skin, chapped skin, and general skin protection.
  • USDA Certified Organic and cruelty-free.

Cost per ounce: $6.99

Ingredients: Sunflower Oil*, Beeswax*, Shea Butter*, Chamomile Flower*, Marshmallow Root*, Calendula Flower*

*USDA Certified Organic Ingredients

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Ora's Amazing Herbal Baby Salve

  • Extremely simple, plant-based formula with no synthetic ingredients, fragrances, or preservatives.
  • Uses slow-infused organic herbs traditionally used to soothe and support irritated skin, including calendula, plantain, comfrey, licorice root, thyme, burdock root, and St. John's wort.
  • Fragrance-free and formulated specifically for delicate baby skin.
  • Multipurpose salve that can be used for diaper area irritation, dry skin, rolls, folds, and other minor skin concerns.
  • Clinically tested for safety and effectiveness.
  • Contains no zinc oxide, making it a cloth diaper-friendly option.
  • Made primarily from nourishing oils and beeswax that help protect and moisturize skin.

Cost per ounce: $5.90

Ingredients:
Vitis vinifera (Grapeseed Oil, Non-GMO) infused with Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice Root), Calendula officinalis(Calendula), Symphytum officinale (Comfrey), Plantago major (Plantain), Hypericum perforatum (St. John's Wort), Arctium lappa (Burdock), Thymus vulgaris (Thyme), Ricinus communis (Castor Oil), Cocos nucifera (Coconut Oil), Beeswax, Tocopherol (Vitamin E, Non-GMO).

*Organic

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Poofy Happy Tush Diaper Balm

Like other Poofy products, their Happy Tush diaper balm contains organic apricot oil and lots of cocoa and shea butters. Fans say that you can use it on eczema, too. (Poofy also makes a Tush Stick that’s safe for cloth diapers).

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Cost per ounce: $10.00

Ingredients: Organic Beeswax, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Unrefined Shea Butter, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Zinc Oxide (non-nano), Organic Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Essential Oil, Organic Roman Chamomile (Anthemis Nobilis) Essential Oil, Organic Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Essential Oil.

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Poofy Happy Tush Diaper Balm

Primally Pure Baby Balm

  • Exceptionally short ingredient list.
  • Made with high-quality, nourishing ingredients like grass-fed tallow, organic olive oil, emu oil, organic calendula, and marshmallow root.
  • No fragrance, essential oils, preservatives, petroleum, zinc oxide, or other unnecessary additives.
  • Uses organic and pasture-raised ingredients with strong sourcing standards, which is something Maia tends to reward in the Best Stuff category.
  • Multi-purpose balm that works for diaper rash, dry skin, eczema-prone skin, and other irritation.

Cost per ounce: $17

Ingredients: Organic Tallow from Grass-Fed Cows, Organic Olive Oil, Emu Oil (AEA Certified), Unrefined Beeswax, Organic Calendula Flower, Organic Marshmallow Root.

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My Pick for Best Organic Diaper Rash Cream

Green Goo Organic Miracle Baby Balm

I’ve compiled a long list of customer emails from thrilled parents who have tried Green Goo’s Baby Balm. It’s hard to find a natural, organic diaper cream that does the trick, but this one does. It also has the safest list of ingredients of any of the Good Stuff brands.

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Coconut as Cure-All

I tend to think of coconut oil as a reasonable first-try cure for most ailments, and diaper rash is no exception. Try smearing a little on your baby’s bottom with a Q-tip.

If you want a rash treatment more tailored for tushies, Check out the Good Stuff below.

Good Stuff

ATTITUDE Baby Diaper Cream

  • Contains 15% zinc oxide to help treat and prevent diaper rash.
  • EWG Verified, vegan, and dermatologically tested.
  • Uses nourishing plant oils and waxes, including coconut oil, castor oil, sunflower seed wax, sweet almond oil, and grape seed oil.
  • Fragrance-free and formulated for sensitive skin.
  • Packaged in a plastic-free stick format for mess-free application.
  • Free of petroleum, parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, and other common diaper cream additives.
  • Includes blueberry leaf extract for additional antioxidant support.

Cost per ounce: $16.95

Ingredients: Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide (15%)

Inactive Ingredients: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, C10-18 Triglycerides, Behenyl Behenate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Glyceryl Behenate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Leaf Extract

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California Baby Diaper Rash Cream

California Baby Diaper Rash Cream scores a 2 on EWG’s Skin Deep database because it contains lanolin (the others on this list all score a zero if they have been reviewed by EWG.) All the other ingredients in this organic diaper cream are safe, and it’s a long list of them—everything from tea tree oil to wild pansy extract. I am including it here for those of you who are okay with lanolin, which is effective in serious cases of diaper rash. CONTAINS ZINC (which will ruin cloth diapers).

Cost per ounce: $6.54

Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 12% (active); Glyceryl Starch, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ultra-Purified Lanolin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate,Cocos Nucifera(Coconut) Oil,Euphorbia Cerifera(Candelilla) Wax, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate (Licorice),Lavandula Angustifolia(Lavender) Oil,Melaleuca Alternifolia(Tea Tree) Leaf Oil.

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Esembly Rash Relief Cream

This EWG Verified diaper cream uses 14% non-nano zinc oxide to help soothe and protect irritated skin while organic sunflower, castor, coconut, olive, and shea oils provide moisture and nourishment. The fragrance-free formula is cloth diaper friendly, Leaping Bunny Certified, and free of petroleum, parabens, and other questionable ingredients. We like this as a clean, effective option for treating and preventing diaper rash.

Cost per ounce: $4.83

Ingredients: 14% Non-Nano Zinc Oxide, Organic Sunflower Oil, Beeswax, Organic Castor Seed Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Unrefined Coconut Oil, Organic Olive Oil, Vitamin E.

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Healthybaby Our Diaper Cream

  • Contains non-nano zinc oxide to help treat and prevent diaper rash.
  • EWG Verified and dermatologist tested.
  • Made with several organic ingredients, including sunflower oil, coconut oil, castor oil, beeswax, aloe vera, and calendula.
  • Includes skin-soothing botanicals such as calendula, aloe vera, centella asiatica, and epilobium extract.
  • Fragrance-free and free of parabens.
  • Supports both moisture protection and skin barrier function.
  • Uses a blend of nourishing oils, waxes, and plant extracts rather than petroleum-based ingredients.

Cost per ounce: $6.67 Use code: GIMME15

Ingredients: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Zinc Oxide+, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Squalane, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Lecithin, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Water/Aqua, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf Stem Extract, Tocopherol

*Certified Organic Ingredient
+Non-Nano Zinc Oxide

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Honest Sensitive Everyday Diaper Rash Cream

  • Contains 14% zinc oxide to help treat and prevent diaper rash.
  • Fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and pediatrician tested.
  • Uses sunflower oil and plant-derived ingredients to help moisturize and protect skin.
  • Includes bisabolol, phytosterols, phospholipids, and tocopherol to help soothe and support the skin barrier.
  • Free of petroleum, parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, and lanolin.
  • Widely available and budget-friendly.
  • Recognized by the National Eczema Association.

Cost per ounce: $2.08

Ingredients: Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 14% (Skin Protectant)

Inactive Ingredients: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glyceryl Behenate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Solanum Tuberosum (Potato) Starch, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Linoleic Acid, Phytosterols, Phospholipids, Bisabolol, Zinc Carbonate, Water (Aqua/Eau), Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tocopherol

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La Petite Crème Organic French Diaper Balm

This ultra-simple French diaper balm is made with just five ingredients, including organic olive oil, beeswax, glycerin, and vitamin E. The minimalist formula is free from fragrance, petroleum, lanolin, and other common irritants, making it a gentle option for sensitive skin and everyday diaper care. We like that it relies on nourishing, food-grade ingredients rather than zinc oxide or synthetic additives, and it's safe for use from birth.

Cost per ounce: $15.99

Ingredients: Organic Olea Europaea Fruit (Olive) Oil, Water, Organic Glycerin, Organic Beeswax, Tocopherols (Vitamin E), and Calcium Hydroxide (Limestone).

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Noleo Duo 3-in-1 Diaper Care

Noleo’s system is an environmentally friendly way to streamline diaper changes. You simply apply the cleanser (made of 5 safe ingredients) and wipe with the organic cotton pads. It leaves a transparent protective layer on your baby’s bottom, and you will see a significant reduction in diaper rash  within just a few uses.

Cost per ounce: $2.81

Ingredients: Water, Organic Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Organic Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Beeswax, Calcium Hydroxide

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Oliveda Olive Shield Baby Barrier Cream

  • The ingredient list is clean and largely plant-derived.
  • Uses Oliveda's signature olive leaf elixir instead of water.
  • Fragrance-free and free from petroleum, parabens, phthalates, and other ingredients we avoid.
  • Contains skin-supportive ingredients like squalane, glycerin, panthenol, olive oil, sunflower oil, and magnolia bark extract.
  • However, it's a more complex formula with emulsifiers and stabilizers, whereas Best Stuff diaper creams typically feature ultra-minimal ingredient lists focused on simple oils, waxes, tallow, and/or zinc oxide.

Cost per ounce: $29.41

Ingredients: Olea europaea (olive) fruit juice, caprylic/capric triglyceride, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, glycerin, olus oil, polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, panthenol, behenyl alcohol, olea europaea (arbequina olive) fruit oil, squalane, olea europaea (olive) fruit juice powder, hydroxytyrosol, hydroxyacetophenone, magnolia officinalis bark extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, tocopherol, magnesium sulfate, citric acid, tocopheryl linoleate/oleate.

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Pipette Diaper Rash Cream

  • Contains 14% non-nano zinc oxide to help treat and prevent diaper rash.
  • Fragrance-free and dermatologist tested.
  • Includes moisturizing ingredients like glycerin, squalane, jojoba esters, and shea butter.
  • Contains bisabolol to help soothe irritated skin.
  • Uses plant-derived ingredients and avoids petroleum-based ingredients.
  • Provides both rash treatment and skin barrier support.

Cost per ounce: $3.66

Ingredients: Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 14%.

Inactive Ingredients: Glycerin, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Jojoba Esters, Euterpe Oleracea (Açaí) Sterols, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.

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Pipette Diaper Rash Cream

Roe Wellness Baby Diaper Rash Cream

  • Uses 12% zinc oxide to help treat and prevent diaper rash while creating a protective moisture barrier.
  • Fragrance-free, dye-free, and formulated specifically for sensitive skin.
  • Includes skin-conditioning ingredients like glycerin, squalane, betaine, bisabolol, and oat extract to soothe irritated skin.
  • Contains antioxidant-rich botanical extracts including apple fruit extract, sea buckthorn fruit extract, and Rhodophycea extract.
  • Free of fragrance and common harsh irritants.
  • Developed by a pediatric nurse practitioner with a focus on gentle, effective baby skincare.

Cost per ounce: $6.67

Ingredients:
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide (12%)

Inactive Ingredients: Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, C13-15 Alkane, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Cocoglycerides, Meadowfoam Estolide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Linoleic Acid, Betaine, Sucrose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Sodium Citrate, Hydrolyzed Rhodophycea Extract, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tocopherol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Linolenic Acid, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract

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Tubby Todd Sweet Cheeks Diaper Paste

  • Uses 14% zinc oxide to help treat and prevent diaper rash while creating a protective moisture barrier.
  • Very short ingredient list made primarily from organic oils and butters.
  • Fragrance-free and hypoallergenic.
  • Contains nourishing ingredients like shea butter, jojoba oil, sunflower seed oil, and castor seed oil to help soothe and protect delicate skin.
  • Dermatologist tested.
  • Free of petroleum, synthetic fragrance, and unnecessary additives.
  • Available in larger sizes than many diaper creams.

Cost per ounce: $4.17

Ingredients:
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide (14%)

Inactive Ingredients: Beeswax*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil*, Tocopherol

*Organic ingredient

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Bad Stuff

Dyprotex Ultra Medicated Diaper Rash Ointment Pads

Stay away from Dyprotex Ultra Medicated Diaper Rash Ointment Pads. Fragrance and propylparaben are a couple of good reasons to skip them, despite their effectiveness.

Palmer’s Diaper Rash Cream and Bottom Butter

Palmer’s Diaper Rash Cream and Bottom Butter, including the cocoa butter formulation, contains fragrance, but aluminum starch octenylsuccinate is a bigger concern (it’s linked to developmental, reproductive, organ system, and neural toxicity). Palmer’s products also contain many of the usual suspects, such as parabens.

Desitin

While it’s undeniably an effective rash treatment, the ever-popular Desitin contains BHA, a well-established endocrine disruptor.

Boudreaux’s Butt Paste

Boudreaux’s Butt Paste is made almost entirely of petroleum derivatives, including paraffin, petrolatum, and mineral oil.

Sneaky Stuff

Avalon Organics Diaper Balm

Avalon Organics makes a diaper balm that contains retinyl palmitate (linked with cancer and reproductive toxicity).

Aveeno Baby

Aveeno‘s diaper cream contains parabens.

Weleda Diaper Cream

What a disappointment to those of us who forever trusted Weleda to learn that their Calendula Diaper Care contains a handful of toxic ingredients (like limonene and geraniol, along with lanolin), and is rated a 4 out of 10 (“moderately hazardous”) on Skin Deep.

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171 comments

Hina

I bought BAbo botanicals diaper rash cream, it wasnt any helpful for rashes or prevention of rashes. I was resistant to use soducream but had no other option in hand as i had got it for free so i used it n it really works great n soothes the baby buns..my tube of this babo botanicals diaper cream is just sitting idle in the shelf!
I also dont really like the babo botanicals oatmeal lotion for babies. rather Weleda calendula is better. what abt shea moisture?

Ashley

This site is everything, thanks! We’ve used various products on your list/from the comments section to treat diaper rash. But now I’m pregnant with a 2nd child, and – IF we choose circumcision – I was wondering if any of these provide a strong enough barrier to protect the site afterwards. I know the hospital recommends piling on the A&D, but is there a safer option that has a petroleum-like feel in order to get that same effect?

Cait

What about Balmex? Link: https://www.amazon.com/Balmex-Complete-Protection-Diaper-Prevents/dp/B0189HLEOQ/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_121_lp_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=HDBQ5FBY1XJ6KMY141BQ&th=1

It is the only thing that we’ve tried that works on his diaper rash.

Jackie

I am wondering the same. The EWG has a very low score for it. I don’t see it updated above. So, I would just like to know why it is not at least in sneaky stuff!

Belen Tissera

Hi, Many thanks for all your feedback. Could you tell me which ingredients you don’t like of Mustela 123. My baby is 7 months old and I have been using it since she was born.
I’m really worried now that I read that from you.
Do you consider Honest diaper cream safer than Mustela?

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