I then switched to Episencial Nurturing Balm
because I love their Episencial Sunny Sunscreen. The sunscreen scores well on EWG and does a great job protecting our skin from the sun. I naively assumed that their whole line was non-toxic. Unfortunately, I just looked up the EWG rating and that cream also ranks in the moderate hazard category with a "4." Our local big box baby store started carrying it and I was so happy to have found a relatively inexpensive, safe cream that I didn't have to order online. I'm so disappointed.
I've used Earth Mama Angel Baby Angel Baby Bottom Balm in the past and really liked it. I'm going to switch back now that Episencial's tainted for me. Like all EMAB products, the Baby Bottom Balm gets the highest non-toxicity score available on EWG's Skin Deep (a Zero). It smells pretty herbalicious (okay, I know that's a stupid word, but it's better than "herby") and works well too. My only complaints are that the jar is on the small side and I have to order it online. Apparently some Targets have started selling EMAB products, but none around me. Boo.
Look, ma - no diaper rash! |