Mother and Baby Natural Care has just launched the English version, we are a little fascinated.

This book is an easy-to-follow collection of recipes containing French “secrets” for creating clean, natural care products for babies, expectant mothers and new mothers.

Written by DIY expert Émilie Hébert under the guidance of natural care midwife Hélène Boyé, it includes 40 recipes for health, wellness and beauty products (using organic ingredients you may already have at home).

We have mastered the four best recipes in the book-perfect for making large batches and giving gifts this holiday season! 

"Acerola is a small Amazon fruit, also known as'Barbados cherry'. Its vitamin C content is 20 to 30 times that of oranges, and it is also rich in minerals. It naturally prevents epithelial cells from producing and causing skin pigmentation Melanin."

Storage: use immediately

Material: bowl, wooden spoon or porcelain spoon

In a bowl, mix the clay and apricot oil, then add acerola powder and stir until the mixture is uniform. Do not use metal utensils to prepare the clay mask

Spread the mixture thickly on the skin. Leave it for 15 minutes, and then use a damp cloth to remove the mask. Finally spray floral water. Do not let the clay dry on the skin: If necessary, spray a little floral water or mineral water regularly during application to moisten it.

“As we all know, St. John’s Wort macerated oil has a soothing and restructuring effect, which can combat skin irritation and itching caused by stretch marks. Rich in carotenoids and vitamins E and K, rosehip oil has regenerating and repairing effects; it accelerates healing, Promote cell renewal and reduce redness caused by stretch marks."

Material: scale, bowl, pan, mini whisk

Put the margarine in a heat-resistant bowl, then melt it in a water bath: fill a pan with water, heat it over a low heat, and then place the bowl in the pan. Remove the bowl from the water bath, then add vegetable oil and vitamin E and stir for a few seconds. Cool to room temperature; the lip balm will become translucent. At this point, use a whisk to stir vigorously until you get a whipped texture. Transfer to a jar.

Take a large piece of lip balm and massage the area with stretch marks in circular motions until the lip balm is completely absorbed.

Newborn SOS Universal Ointment

"This rich lip balm is the best treatment for sensitive, dry or damaged skin. It is rich in marigold impregnating oil to nourish, soothe, repair, regenerate and heal. Its natural formula is vegan and very Gentle, suitable for the whole family, especially newborns."

Material: scale, bowl, pan, spatula

Combine all the ingredients in a heat-resistant bowl, then melt in a water bath: fill a pan with water, heat it on a very low heat, and place the bowl on the pan. Remove from the heat, mix with a spatula for a few seconds, then transfer to a jar. Put it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow it to solidify, and then let it stand for 12 hours before using it.

Scoop out some lip balm and let it melt on your fingers. Apply to the affected area.

Newborns secrete endorphins (pain-relieving substances) when they suck. Place your baby on your breast for a few minutes to soothe, calm or coax him to sleep.

Dialogue between lavender and plant rice

"Most of the powders on the market today are based on talc. Most women use talc in their makeup or babies because of its unstable quality and it is now controversial. It may contain traces of asbestos or useless, sometimes even It is an allergy additive. Talc is non-irritating to the skin, but it is not suitable for wounds; therefore, if your baby has severe erythema, it is prohibited. In homemade recipes, it can be made with starch or micronized pre-cooked flour Instead, they are very soft and absorbent. Corn starch, oatmeal or rice cream, arrowroot or white clay softens, absorbs water, and forms a protective film between the diaper and the skin. This is based on rice paste and sweet almond oil The powder can replace most commercially available talcum powder. It absorbs moisture and makes the skin soft. It is recommended to protect the baby’s buttocks after each diaper change, as it will leave a film that soothes and provides lightweight insulation."

Packing: 200g canned with small sieve

In a mortar, stir the powder, essential oil, and sweet almond oil with a pestle until a consistent powder is obtained without lumps. Put it in a jar with a small sieve.

After changing the diaper, apply this soft powder to your baby's clean, dry buttocks.