Making baby wipes at home is a lot easier than you think. Most
conventional baby wipes are soaked in a blend of chemicals which can be
irritating and even toxic to baby’s skin. Some of the common chemicals
found in baby wipes are propylene glycol, acrylates, artificial
fragrances, alcohol, and paraben preservatives.
All you need to make your own baby wipes is a good quality,
preferably organic, glycerine, and squares of soft fabric, for example,
pieces of old muslin clothes, t-shirt, or other soft fabric. You can
also use squares of gauze for your baby wipes. Just do not use paper.
In a glass container, combine 1 cup witch hazel, 1 tablespoon
glycerin, 1/2 cup strong green tea (made from sachets to avoid grits),
and 1/2 cup rosewater. Shake well until blended. Pour the mix into a
container with a lid. Fill the container with squares of clean muslin
cloth or cheese cloth, so that they are fully soaked with the herbal
solution. Keep in cool place and use up the wipes during 10 days. Then
make a new batch.
Adding vitamin C (up to 1/4 tsp) will extend the shelf life up to one
month or even more. If you think that vitamin C is a little irritating
to the gentle baby skin, experiment with other natural preservatives
such as grapefruit seed extract, colloidal silver (just a few drops will
do the trick), or vitamin E.
Green Beauty Recipes: Easy Homemade Recipes to Make Your Own Natural and Organic Skincare, Hair Care, and Body Care ProductsLearn
how to make your own beauty products at home using only natural
ingredients. After reading this book, you will be able to create your
own creams, lotions, cleansers, toners, masks, hair treatments, sun
protection and baby care products.
source : http://thegreenbeautyguide.com
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