Handmade UK Cold‑Processed Baby Soap for Eczema | Nature’s Embrace

Nature’s Embrace: Handmade Cold‑Processed Soap for Babies with Eczema

I’m a UK-based midwife and I understand how eczema affects both baby comfort and family sleep. That’s why I created Natures Embrace - Unscented Baby Soap with Goats Milk, Oats & Honey – madebyamidwife formulated especially for babies with eczema-prone skin, using only gentle, natural ingredients.

What Causes Baby Eczema?

Genetic factors: Many infants lack enough filaggrin, a key protein for healthy skin barrier function. Without it, skin can’t retain moisture and becomes more prone to irritation.
Environmental triggers: Common irritants include harsh soaps, detergents, synthetic fabrics, pet dander, dust mites, pollen, heat, dry indoor air, and even certain foods or bacterial exposures.
Skin barrier breakdown: Weakened skin barrier lets allergens and microbes penetrate, causing inflammation, redness, and relentless itching.

While baby eczema (infantile atopic dermatitis) is not curable, it’s manageable with gentle skincare, consistent moisturization, and trigger avoidance.

Why Nature’s Embrace Helps Baby Eczema

Nature’s Embrace is carefully handmade in the UK using the cold‑process method, which preserves natural glycerine and nourishing oils to cleanse gently without stripping moisture. Because it’s unscented and made in small batches, purity and skin safety are prioritised.

Key soothing ingredients:

Olive oil & Coconut oil: Provide mild, protective conditioning.
Cocoa butter & Shea butter: Rich in vitamins A & E to hydrate deeply.
Castor oil: A humectant that draws in moisture and supports a creamy lather.
Goat’s milk: Naturally contains lactic acid (a gentle exfoliant), fatty acids, probiotics, and minerals that help nourish the skin barrier.
Colloidal oats: Clinically shown to reduce inflammation, relieve itch, and support barrier repair.
Honey: A natural emollient and mild antimicrobial to soothe irritation and lock in moisture.

Combined, these ingredients help restore hydration, reduce flare‑ups, clean gently, and calm inflamed skin without harsh chemicals.

Parenting Q&A: Common Questions Answered

Q: How can I tell eczema apart from baby acne?
A: Eczema often appears as dry, itchy, red or flaky patches—typically on the cheeks, arms or legs. Baby acne shows small bumps or pimples and usually clears within months. Eczema is usually more persistent and itchy.

Q: Is eczema linked to food allergies?
A: Eczema isn’t a food allergy itself, but about 20–40% of infants with moderate-to-severe eczema may have sensitivities to milk, eggs, soy or wheat. Allergy testing may help pinpoint triggers.

Q: Why is moisturiser so important?
A: Eczema-prone skin loses moisture quickly. Moisturisers such as our Baby Body Butter – maintain the natural barrier, reduce inflammation, and prevent itchy flare-ups.

Q: Is soap safe to use on eczema-prone skin?
A: Only if it’s mild, unscented, and cold‑processed. Nature’s Embrace retains glycerine and avoids harsh surfactants, so it cleanses without stripping natural oils. Always follow up with a moisturiser.

Q: What should I do if eczema worsens or becomes infected?
A: If skin becomes broken, crusted, weepy, or shows signs of infection (blisters, yellow crust, swelling, pain, fever), seek medical advice promptly from a GP, pediatrician or dermatologist.

Instructions for Use

Give your baby a short bath in lukewarm water (never hot).
Gently lather with Natures Embrace - Unscented Baby Soap with Goats Milk, Oats & Honey – rinse thoroughly, and pat dry.
Apply our Baby Body Butter moisturiser within a few minutes to lock in hydration.
Store the bar on a draining soap dish so it dries thoroughly between uses.

Bring Relief to Your Baby’s Skin

If your baby’s eczema is impacting sleep and causing discomfort, try . It’s unscented and made by a midwife who truly understands how sensitive infant skin needs to be cared for.

Experience the difference in every bath—gentle, nourishing, and designed with eczema safety in mind.

Patch-test first, and if the eczema persists or worsens, please consult a GP or dermatologist for further care.

Final Summary

Causes of baby eczema: genetics, skin barrier defects, and environmental triggers.
Nature’s Embrace soap is crafted to preserve skin hydration using cold‑processed oils and glycerine.
Its blend of oils, butters, goat’s milk, oats, and honey moisturises, soothes, and supports healing.
Use it as part of a gentle bathing routine followed by moisturiser for best results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nature’s Embrace soap safe to use from birth?

Yes. Our Natures Embrace - Unscented Baby Soap with Goats Milk, Oats & Honey – madebyamidwife is unscented and made with 100% natural ingredients, making it suitable from birth. It contains no harsh chemicals, synthetic fragrances, or preservatives.

Can your baby soaps help with eczema or dry skin?

While we cannot claim to treat medical conditions, many parents have shared that our soaps—made with goat’s milk, oats, shea butter, and honey—help to soothe and calm eczema-prone or sensitive skin.

Do your soaps contain any synthetic fragrances or artificial colours?

No. All of our baby soaps are free from synthetic fragrances, artificial colours, and preservatives. For babies over 3 months, we use only small amounts of safe, steam-distilled essential oils.