Boudreaux Eco-Friendly Buttpaste Review & Giveaway!

by MyGreenNest | Feb 22, 2016 | Cloth Diaper Accessories, Natural Products

Looking for an all-natural diaper rash ointment that really takes care of the rash?

Tired of getting diaper cream on your hands?

Well I’ve gotta beautiful combo (Natural Buttpaste + The Baby Bum Brush) I was recently able to review.

After two years later I’m still currently using these products with my last baby – since this review was posted!

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About Boudreaux’s Butt Paste

The founder of Butt Paste, George Boudreaux, was a pharmacist in Louisiana who happened to have four small ones of his own at home.

Like most parents, he struggled with diaper rash but couldn’t find anything on the shelves that would do the trick.

Hearing the same complaints from other parents in his pharmacy, he went to work formulating his own diaper rash cream.

Before long, he hit on a formula that would one day become known as Boudreaux’s Butt Paste. (Amazon aff link)

The new formula worked so well, it became a hit. Now you can find Butt Paste in most drug stores, grocery stores, and worldwide!

My Experience With Diaper Creams

Long before I started cloth diapering my favorite go-to rash cream was Boudreaux’s Maximum-strength butt paste.

It had the best consistency and worked extremely well. I even liked the way it smelled compared to the other top brands.

Once I switched to cloth diapers I wasn’t able to use it unless I had a Diaper Liner. Butt paste is pretty thick and will coat your cloth diapers, causing them to repel urine.

As I began my blog, I became more conscious of what goes on baby’s skin and even mine for that matter.

Everything you put on your skin will be absorbed through the bloodstream.

I switched over to an organic Cloth Diaper Safe Cream (Amazon aff link) that seemed to do ok most of the time. When you cloth diaper you usually don’t have that many rashes anyway.

Story Time:
One time Asher had a bad case of diarrhea and came home from Moms Day Out with an incredibly large and horrible diaper rash.

I knew that my regular organic diaper cream wasn’t going to cut it and I needed something stronger. I immediately reached for my old tube of original extra strength Butt Paste.

I had him wearing disposable diaper liners to protect his cloth diapers. His diarrhea continued for a couple of days, making the rash harder to fight.

Butt Paste eventually got rid of the rash and Asher finally started feeling better. It took about 3-4 days to clear up most of the rash.

Once the rash calmed down I switched back to my organic diaper stick and stopped using the disposable liners.

My Review Of the “All Natural” Butt Paste

Boudreaux’s Butt Paste is still my favorite mainstream rash cream to-date so I was excited to find out that they began offering a more eco-friendly option.

Boudreaux was kind enough to send me a few samples to review of their “Green Cream” (Amazon aff link) and an extra tube to give away!

The maximum-strength Butt Paste worked wonders but I wanted to find a cloth diaper safe/natural alternative that worked well on more stubborn diaper rashes.

I wasn’t sure if the “All Natural” Butt Paste would be as effective as the maximum-strength version. The consistency is almost as thick as the regular cream and I found the scent to be fairly pleasant and clean.

Technically their all-natural green cream isn’t all-natural because it still contains 16% Zinc Oxide. Here is a list of all the ingredients used:

Zinc Oxide, 16%
Aloe Vera
Beeswax
Carnauba Wax
Castor Oil
Citric Acid
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Peruvian Balsam

The Downside of Butt Paste

Because the cream contains the ingredient zinc oxide, it also makes it less cloth diaper safe.

Zinc oxide is a wonderful ingredient for clearing up diaper rashes but it can coat your diapers causing them to repel.

I highly suggest using either a reusable or disposable Diaper Liner (Amazon aff link) when using this product. The all-natural Butt Paste has 16% of zinc oxide whereas the maximum-strength butt paste has 40%.

Some babies are also allergic to zinc oxide so I also advise testing out a small area if you are using this cream for the first time.

If you want to learn more about the ingredient zinc oxide you can click HERE.

The Baby Bum Brush

The only other little thing I don’t like about Butt Paste or most diaper creams for that matter is how they feel on my hands.

This is where it’s super handy to use a Baby Bum Brush (Amazon aff link).

After changing a dirty diaper your hands are not the most sanitary. It’s nice to have a small tool that you can apply the cream onto without getting your hands all creamy in the process.

After applying the cream to the brush you spread it onto babies bottom almost like your icing a cake…. kind of.

The Baby Bum Brush can also stand on its own because of the suction cup bottom and they come in several colors.

I honestly don’t know why anyone didn’t think of this any sooner, they are pretty cool in my opinion!

Snappi Baby released basically a copy of the Bum Brush a couple of years later. I did a review on it if you’d like to check it out.

So far, I prefer the original Bum Brush. Its silicone is a bit softer and more flexible.

Final Thoughts!

I think this is a great diaper rash cream to have even if you don’t use cloth diapers because the ingredients are more natural based.

I’m glad that Boudreaux is now offering products that are more environmentally friendly, kudos for them!

Giveaway is now closed.

If you want a chance to earn your own 4oz tube of Boudreaux All-Natural Butt Paste and your very own Baby Bum Brush, simply leave me a comment below telling me something cute or funny that your baby does.

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5 Healing Ingredients For Your Homemade Wipe Solution!

by MyGreenNest | Jan 9, 2015 | Cloth Diaper Accessories, Natural Products

Post may contain affiliate links. Do you struggle with diaper rash or have an issue with all of the chemicals that are added in commercial wipes? I have done some extensive research and found 5 ingredients that you can add to your own homemade wipe solution. Each ingredient was chosen for sensitive skin and offers many healing benefits. You can rest assured that your babies bum is getting the best care!

1. Witch Hazel

History

The therapeutic benefits of aloe date back around 4,000 years ago! Known as the “Miracle Cure,’ even the ancient Egyptian queens used aloe as a beauty product. They believed it made their skin more radiant and young.

Anti-Inflammatory – Probably its greatest benefit comes from the witch hazel anti-inflammatory properties. Out of 65 plants studied by scientist in Japan, only two plants came out on top. Witch hazel was one of them making it perfect for soothing a diaper rash!

Antimicrobial – Witch hazel can actually help heal bruises and cuts which are caused or irrated by viruses and bacteria. A German study concluded when the skin is treated with the extract, it will help fight bacteria on the skin. This will aid with infections and other skin problems.

Astringent – Due to the high levels of tannis in the leaves, witch hazel promotes faster healing within the skin and helps to stop bleeding. This is ideal for diaper rashes, eczema and other ailments.

Moisturizer – Witch hazel helps reduce water loss in the skin, maintaining its softness and elasticity!

2. Aloe Vera

History

The therapeutic benefits of aloe date back around 4,000 years ago. Known as the “Miracle Cure,’ even the ancient Egyptian queens used aloe as a beauty product. They believed it made their skin more radiant and young.

Anti-Inflammatory – Aloe cures cuts, wounds, burns and all sorts of inflammations in the skin. The plant contains “plant steroids” which reduce inflammation naturally.

Antimicrobial – Aloe also fights bacteria on the skin caused by wounds.

Soothing – It has a cooling effect on the skin and helps damaged skin to rebuild tissue. *This could work on diaper rashes, eczema, and other skin ailments.

Refresher – Aloe helps to refresh the skin and keep it moisturized. When applied to the skin it releases vitamins and enzymes that help treat and restore the skins natural pH balance.

3. Coconut Oil

History

Coconut oil has been used in many cultures worldwide for thousands of years. Botanically, the coconut is not actually a nut but a drupe.

Anti-fungal & Anti-bacterial – Coconut oil contains 3 fatty acids that kill many common fungal infections on the skin. This oil also contains microbe-killing properties that take away body odor!

Natural Soother – Because of the Vitamin E contained in this oil, it protects the skin from damage over time. It helps to sooth eczema, sunburn and many more skin ailments. Because of this oil’s fatty nature, it acts as a skin softener/soother.

Skin Nourisher – the fatty acids are directly absorbed through the skin, nourishing and providing energy.

* In order to get the best results, you want to use Unrefined Pure Virgin Coconut Oil. The processed oil has less health benefits and not good for skin use.

4. Tea Tree Oil

History

Tea Tree Oil is also known as the “Medicine in a Bottle” because of its effectiveness to treat burns, boils, and cuts. The Aborigines of Australia started using this medicinal oil thousands of years ago. This oil is derived from the leaves of the Tea tree native to Australia.

Antiseptic – this oil has long been used to treat minor burns, cuts and scrapes.

Anti-bacterial & Anti-fungal – There are 5 components in the oil that kill many fungal ailments such as athletes foot, ringworm, and so on. It’s even known to kill canker sores if applied undiluted. Like the other ingredients listed above, this oil also treats many skin ailments like acne, eczema, rashes, and more.

Immune System Booster – Tee Tree Oil helps your body absorb vitamins and minerals, helping to boost the immune system.

5. Apple Cider Vinegar

History

Apple Cider has been used by all ancient civilizations as a preservative and medicine. It has been found in Egyptian urns dating back 3000 BC. The word “vinegar” originates from France and means “Sour Wine.”

PH Balancer – ACV vinegar has a PH that is very similar to human skin. Washing with normal soap can take away some of the natural acids (making it too alkaline) that help protect our skin. ACV will help restore the skins natural PH balance.

Anti-bacterial & Anti-fungal – Helps to fight foreign bacteria and fungal infections of all sorts. It can treat various skin conditions such inflammation, warts and more.

Exfoliate – The acids in ACV help to exfoliate or digest the dead skin cells. In turn, this helps smooth and soften the appearance of skin.

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*Disclaimer! I am not a doctor; I have simply found these natural healing benefits through research. Be sure to dilute these ingredients with water when making your homemade wipe solution.