Looks Like

Painful, bumpy, inflamed red rash in the diaper area or up the backside - could be DIAPER RASH. 

Caused By

A combination of yeast, exposure to feces and urine, excessive moisture, contact with harsh chemicals, bacteria. 

Custom Skincare Recommendations

Episencial 3 Step System

• Cleanse as needed with Playful Wash.
• Nourish with Soothing Cream 2X per day.
• Defend with Nurturing Balm.

 Special Notes for Diaper Area Care

• For Defense, spread ample Nurturing Balm over affected areas (safe for sensitive places).
• For maintenance, spread Cheeky Salve over affected patches at every diaper change.

For raw skin, use only wash, salve and balm.

Health Tips

prevent infection and yeast growth

keep skin dry and uncovered when possible

provide barrier protection for weakened skin

use a de-chlorinator for bathing/drinking water

try cloth diapers and water instead of wipes

 Doctor's Note

Episencial improves upon a natural foundation by creating safe, actively healthy products designed to support skin’s vital immune functions.  Alan Greene, MD

Dr. Greene is a practicing Pediatrician, renowned author and father of four. 

Treatment

Ask your doctor for treatment options. Episencial is designed to enhance skin immunity. It is not a treatment for Rash. 

Episencial does not diagnose skin conditions, nor are Episencial products intended to treat, prevent or cure any skin disease. If a skin condition does not improve with time, or if you are concerned, consult your medical professional immediately.

Playful Wash, 8oz

Enjoy an ultra-gentle all-over cleanse with this fresh, sudsy bath-time favorite. The Episencial 2-in-1 hair shampoo and body gel blends the natural cleansing properties of pure tangerine oil with calming and conditioning calendula and aloe for extra sensitive skin. pH-balanced to be eye-safe and quick-rinsing.

• Ages: timeless for all ages, 0 - 150 years 
• Uses: 2-in-1 shampoo + body gel
• Benefits: moisturiging, extra gentle + quick rinsing 
• Safety: #1 organic wash chosen by hospitals
• Smells Like: a burst of bright, fresh orange 
• Feels Like: energizing, rejuvenating and creative
• Ingredients: organic calendula + moisturizing tangerine oil

Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Water (Aqua), Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate (Sugar Based), Sodium Cocoyl Alkyl Esters (Coconut Soap), Lauryl Glucoside (Plant Derived), Decyl Glucoside (Plant Derived), Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin (Plant Derived), Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Caprylate (Natural Preservative), Ginkgo Biloba (ORGANIC) Extract, Citrus Reticulata (Mandarin or Tangerine) Peel Oil, Calendula Officinalis (ORGANIC Marigold) Flower, Sodium Chloride (Natural Salt), Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange/Petitgrain) Oil, Capryl Hydroxamic Acid (Naturally Derived Preservative), Caprylyl Glycol (Naturally Derived Preservative), Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Citric Acid (Naturally Derived)

What causes diaper rash and how can we get rid of it?

The cause of diaper rash is multi-faceted. Imagine a Petri dish and what you do to cause bacteria and fungi to grow. You create a moist environment and add heat! Essentially, our babies bums are little growing zones. If any kind of harmful bacteria or fungi gets a start, it can be very difficult to get rid of it. Actually, every square inch of skin has more bacteria than it does skin cells. A rash is basically indicative of an imbalance in bacteria. So, to rebalance, give the bum as much airtime, sans diaper, as possible. Don’t use wipes with alcohol or any drying agents at all – the best thing is cotton pads with pure water or wipe with a rinse of pure water to eliminate any chemical residue. All wipes have drying agents, as they are necessary to keep bacteria from molding the wipes. Then, use the Episencial Nurturing Balm to create a barrier and healing environment for the skin to do what it knows how to do – protect our bodies from invaders!