As gentle as the skin it cares for

Developed in conjunction with experienced midwives, our fragrance-free formulation contains no essential oils, meaning it’s perfect for newborns whose skin is extremely delicate and prone to irritation. Some essential oils - and indeed, artificial fragrances – can be a challenge to newborn babies, whose skin already has its work cut out getting used to the big wide world.

In fact, midwives and health professionals have become more and more reluctant to recommend any baby products that contain fragrant essential oils or synthetic perfumes for the first few weeks, due to the high incidence of skin sensitivities and skin conditions such as eczema. It’s why our organic Calendula Baby Oil continues to be their product of choice.

A winning formulation

At the heart of the oil’s formulation is an abundance of golden orange calendula petals, well renowned for their skin healing properties. These are blended with cold pressed organic sesame seed oil to provide a layer of warmth and comfort, further helping to soothe your baby’s delicate skin, keeping it soft and smooth and helping to prevent skin irritation and soreness. Sesame oil is rich in nourishing fatty acids and protective vitamin E. At Weleda we grow our own calendula plants organically to ensure freedom from contamination by chemical fertilisers and sprays.

Certified by NATRUE

Because of the quality and authenticity of the natural ingredients that we use in our range, Weleda has earned certification from NATRUE, an international not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide guidance and reassurance to consumers around the world by offering stringent and detailed standards for certification.

Cradle Cap

Weleda’s certified organic fragrance-free Calendula Baby Oil contains no essential oils and is ideal for newborns, and can be used safely to care for your baby’s scalp, and to treat dry skin and cradle cap. We recommend leaving the oil on overnight.

Baby massage

A soothing massage with gentle Calendula Baby Oil not only nourishes and protects your baby’s skin but can also help digestion, as well as helping your baby to relax and sleep as part of a bedtime routine. The nurturing touch of baby massage also strengthens the precious early bond between parent and child.

Explore our White Mallow Range

Soothing, protective and calming. A baby’s skin is five times thinner than an adult’s. The White Mallow, rich in soothing, mucilaginous substances (especially in the roots) is selected for its outstanding skin-smoothing, emollient properties. It soothes and moisturises the skin providing a protective mantle. All our Baby Derma White Mallow products are fragrance-free