Really, this could be called ‘Human Massage Oil’ since it’s not just good for babies but boy oh boy, little babies do love it. =) In this Soap Queen Short, I show how to make a baby massage oil and then try it out on Lily. She loved it. If you don’t have a baby, this recipe is also a wonderful massage oil for anyone, especially those with sensitive skin. By the way, Lily nailed her part in this video on the first take – she’s a natural.
Note: The Bulgarian Lavender Essential Oil has been discontinued. The kit now includes Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil.
To make this recipe you will need:
- 4 oz Calendula-Infused Sweet Almond Oil
- 3 oz Argan Oil
- 1 oz Fractionated Coconut Oil
- 1 mL Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil
- 1 mL Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
- 1 Eight Ounce Bottle
To make the infused Calendula oil follow the instructions in this video or in this e-book and use:
- 1/4 cup Dried Calendula Petals
- 5 oz Sweet Almond Oil
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Once you have mixed the carrier oil and the essential oil, does that effect the shelf life that they had independent of one another ?
Hi Brenda!
Essential oils technically last forever. However, after a year or so, the top notes may start to fade. Once they’re added to a carrier oil, the shelf life becomes that of the carrier oil. So, while the essential oil lasts forever, we don’t recommend using it mixed with an oil that only has a shelf life of a year or so.
Read more about oil shelf lives here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-common-soapmaking-oils/
Hope that helps!
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi! This looks great! I really want to make this, but I have everything but the argan oil. Is there a substitute for this?
Thanks, Cadence. 🙂
So glad you like the recipe! Argan oil has a unique silky texture that feels great in this recipe. You can try meadowfoam oil, which has a similar texture. Avocado oil would feel great as well. 🙂
Meadowfoam oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Meadowfoam-Oil–P4978.aspx
Avocado oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Avocado-Oil-P3198.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I came across the lavender chamomile huggies (type) on the Brambleberry website. Could I use these in the place of the lavender and chamomile that is in the current ingredient list?
The (Bulgarian Lavender) is no longer available on the Brambleberry site.
Hi there!
Absolutely! Keep in mind that our fragrance oils are synthetic, while the essential oils used in the recipe are 100% pure and natural. That is something to consider when adding the fragrance. 🙂
Also, you can use Hungarian Lavender or Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil. They would smell great in this recipe!
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hungarian Lavender Essential Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Hungarian-Lavender-Essential-Oil-P3417.aspx
Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Lavender-4042-Essential-Oil-P3664.aspx
Kelsey,
Thank you so much for getting back with me. I don’t want to keep you tied up, but I have one more question… I’m very new to this and would appreciate any help that you can give me. It is extremely important to me that everything I make is all-natural. You mentioned that the lavender chamomile huggies (type) is sythetic. I was under the impression that everything on the Brambleberry site was all-natural unless otherwise stated. I didn’t notice anything about this product begin sythetic in the description. How do I know if an item is sythetic while navigating through their website? I apologize if I am totally confused. Thank you again for your time! I can’t wait to try this recipe, but I want to make sure I understand everything before I attempt it. 🙂
Hi there!
Absolutely, I am more than happy to help!
The term natural isn’t regulated, so everyone’s definition is a little bit different. I can tell you for sure our fragrance oils are synthetic, as they are created in a lab. However, our essential oils come from plants and don’t have any synthetic ingredients.
This recipe uses oils derived from nature, but argan oil is refined. Some may consider that natural, while others do not.
Argan oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Argan-Oil-P5574.aspx
I would recommend checking out the ingredients and descriptions on brambleberry.com to see what’s in the products. It may also help to do a little research to determine what you feel comfortable using. 🙂
Also, the Natural vs. Organic post is very helpful: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/natural-vs-organic/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Is this product safe to use on baby’s face and hands?
Hi Shirley!
Absolutely! The oils are very gentle and soothing for your baby’s skin. If you’re going to be using it on the face, I would recommend not adding essential oil. It may be a bit too strong right by your baby’s nose!
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
With weather getting colder, I think I’m going to have to make this just for my dry skin!
Good morning! That sounds like a great idea! You’ll have to let us know how it turns out for you and we would love to see some photos of your creation on our Facebook page! 🙂
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-Amanda with Bramble Berry
When my big girl was a baby, I massaged her every evening after her bath. It’s a fond memory.
Aww, so cute! Such a nice memory 🙂
-Kirsten
Lovely video, adorable little girl! I’ve used sweet almond oil before, in lotions and cold process soap, and find it to have a notoriously short shelf life. Can you suggest another oil with similar properties that’s longer lasting?
Hi Kathy,
If you don’t want to use Sweet Almond Oil, I’d recommend Olive Oil or Jojoba Oil. Jojoba Oil has an indefinite shelf life! Olive Oil has a shelf life of more than two years, and both make for great carrier oils!
Jojoba Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Jojoba-Oil-Golden-P3219.aspx
Olive Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Olive-Oil-Pure-P5246.aspx
I hope that helps 🙂
-Kirsten with Bramble Berry
Such an easy baby oil, i love it! Baby Lilly is sooooooo adorable! You are so blessed Anne Marie 🙂 Keep these tutorials coming 🙂
Thank you! She’s gotten even bigger since the video was shot and is even working on eating solids now. =)