Every ingredient in our Baby Balm is there for a reason. No fillers. No unnecessary additives. Just six natural, organic components that work in harmony to soothe, heal, and protect even the most delicate skin.
Here’s the science behind each one — starting with our barrier-loving hero, oat lipid.
1. Oat Lipid – The Skin Barrier’s Best Friend
Oat lipid oil is pressed from the nutrient-rich oat kernel and is clinically shown to strengthen the skin’s natural barrier. It’s high in ceramides (lipids your skin naturally produces) and linoleic acid, which help repair the skin’s outer layer and prevent moisture loss.
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How it helps: Restores barrier function, locks in hydration, and calms sensitivity.
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Perfect for: Eczema-prone, dry, or inflamed skin.
2. Organic Calendula – Nature’s Gentle Healer
Calendula officinalis contains flavonoids and triterpenoids — compounds with proven anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties.
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How it helps: Reduces redness, soothes irritation, and supports faster skin recovery.
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Perfect for: Nappy rash, bug bites, minor cuts.
3. Shea Butter – Rich in Fatty Acids for Deep Nourishment
Shea butter’s high concentration of stearic and oleic acids replenishes lost lipids, softens skin, and improves elasticity.
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How it helps: Creates a smooth, protective layer against dryness.
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Perfect for: Rough patches, chapped skin.
4. Organic Coconut Oil – Antimicrobial & Moisturising
Packed with lauric acid, coconut oil has natural antimicrobial properties and penetrates deeply for lasting hydration.
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How it helps: Keeps skin smooth, reduces inflammation, and supports natural healing.
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Perfect for: Diaper area care, post-bath moisture.
5. Jojoba Oil – The Skin’s Natural Match
With a structure almost identical to human sebum, jojoba oil absorbs quickly and balances skin’s moisture without clogging pores.
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How it helps: Delivers vitamin E and B-complex vitamins to repair and protect skin.
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Perfect for: Sensitive or easily irritated skin.
6. Australian Beeswax – A Breathable Protective Barrier
Creates a semi-occlusive shield that protects skin while allowing it to breathe, and contains vitamin A for cell regeneration.
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How it helps: Locks in moisture, shields against drool or diaper moisture.
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Perfect for: Preventing nappy rash, protecting cheeks from wind or saliva rash.
Why This Combination Works
Each ingredient plays a unique role — oat lipid strengthens, calendula soothes, shea butter and oils nourish, beeswax protects. Together, they form a balm that is:
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Gentle: Safe for newborns and fragrance-free.
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Effective: Heals, soothes, and protects.
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Multi-purpose: One jar for face, body, and lips — for babies and adults.
When you choose A For Apothecary Baby Balm, you’re choosing purposeful, clinically backed botanicals that work in synergy — with oat lipid leading the way to calmer, healthier skin.