A couple months ago I was happy to find some pads (belted undergarments) that were nicely priced at less than 50 cents per pad. However, they were the kind that had that textured inner plastic strip from front to back that seem similar to the webbing in those foldable lounge chairs you take to th...
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Home remedy ideas
Maria Gifford
Saturday, September 01, 2007 at 12:04 AMre: Home remedy ideas
johnroba1
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 09:48 PMThanks so much for your prompt yet detailed response to my comments about skin maintenance and incontinence. I never knew about active ingredients such as comfrey, calendula, tea tree oil, etc. Many over the counter medical remedies do not have these ingredients, yet I've actually found several online vendors of natural/herbal salves and ointments that carry products with these substances.
This gives me some additional ideas to try the next time I replenish my personal supplies.
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Creams
Laurie
Friday, January 18, 2008 at 03:09 PMAnything with zinc is the best, and or emu oil. Try to stay away from petroluem based products. Long term they don't help.
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Hello. Thanks for writing and welcome to our community.
I've done a quick search for home remedy cremes and came across one suggestion of making a paste of petroleum jelly and cornstarch. Here's another, in full "recipe" form:
Calendula-Comfrey Diaper Ointment
1 lb. coconut oil (in the oil aisle; try to buy the organic kind)
2 good handfuls calendula petals (health food section; don't let the per pound price put you off; the petals are not heavy)
Comfrey leaves
Melt the coconut oil in a stainless steel pan. Add the herbs. Cook the herbs on low heat for about 30 minutes; the petals should be crispy, not burnt. Filter the ointment into jars. Use as needed.
Source:
Natural Family Online
http://www.naturalfamilyonline.com/5-diap/43-diaper-rash.htm
I hope this information is helpful. Be sure to let us know if either of these home remedies work.
Best,
Maria
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