Question 1

if you put baby oil on your head, would that cause you to lose hair?

Accepted Answer

No.: I can't think of any way that could happen, unless you're violently allergic to some component of the baby oil. The differential of hair loss is very long; a dermatologist can sort it out for you.

Question 2

can you put baby oil in your hair or on your skin to prevent ticks?

Accepted Answer

Not your best option: I know lots of online "experts" (none of them physicians) say baby oil will repel ticks. It makes a bit of sense, in that the ticks might not be able to recognize your skin if it's coated in oil, and if you have nothing else on hand it's probably better than nothing. Permethrin lotion, however, is far more effective. Deet is not very effective against ticks, but great for mosquitos and such.

Question 3

i applied a bit of baby oil yesterday to my hair and scalp after washing due to winter dryness. can i still apply my betaderm scalp lotion today?

Accepted Answer

Scalp lotion: Yes you can apply betaderm scalp lotion today.

Question 4

my 4 month old daughter has dry, tangled hair. what can i put on it to keep it moisturized? baby oil?

Accepted Answer

Baby hair: Baby hair is frequently very fine and thin. Use a soft brush. You can use a baby shampoo just once or twice a week which will keep it soft and clean. Baby oil is not usually necessary, but you can use it or a baby hair conditioner. Most early baby hair may fall out or change in the first year, and the new hair comes in differently.

Question 5

my mother-in-law use baby oil on my baby hair causing skin brake outs i only stared grapeseed oil today the hair is soft could i continue using it?

Accepted Answer

If it causes: You to break out  with rash the stop it. Different people may have different topicals . Use the one that your skin dose not react

Question 6

i know that baby powder is potentially harmful to babies. is the same true of baby oil?

Accepted Answer

Safe To Use Baby Oil: "Baby oil" is commonly applied to babies' skin. It does not moisturize however due to it's poor absorption by the skin. Beyond this, it can be used as massage oil on infant skin. Classical baby oils are safe when used as directed. As with any product, carefully read the label, avoid dyes &amp; fragrances, avoid phthalates &amp; parabens. See your doctor for any abnormal skin condition your infant may have

Question 7

is it safe to use topical mineral oil (baby oil), while pregnant? i use it after waxing to remove wax.

Accepted Answer

Should be safe: Topical mineral oil should be safe during pregnancy provided no infections, sores or rashes  are present. Mineral oil also lubricates the vagina when the baby is crowning!

Question 8

whats the easiest way to remove adhesive tape ? its hard to get off. would a small amount of baby oil loosen it? it will not touch my cut. do you know or anything else? thank you?

Accepted Answer

Baby Oil: Baby Oil is indeed the easiest way to get the residual adhesive of bandages off of your skin. Gently massage some baby oil on a cotton ball directly on the affected areas and the tape residue will come right off. You may have to wash the area with a degreasing soap afterwards if you plan on adhering a new bandage to the area.

Question 9

does baby oil work to remove ear wax build up??

Accepted Answer

Yes...: Couple drops at bed time for few days. Caution you should not have perforation of your ear drum.

Question 10

is baby oil safe to remove makeup and eye makeup? i have clear skin, but scared of breakouts. how about vaseline?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Baby oil is a safe and usually effective makeup remover. Vaseline is almost guaranteed to cause breakouts if you have sensitive skin, so I would avoid using that on your face for any purpose.

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I applied a bit of baby oil yesterday to my hair and scalp after washing due to winter dryness. can i still apply my betaderm scalp lotion today?

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My 4 month old daughter has dry, tangled hair. what can i put on it to keep it moisturized? baby oil?

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My mother-in-law use baby oil on my baby hair causing skin brake outs i only stared grapeseed oil today the hair is soft could i continue using it?

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I know that baby powder is potentially harmful to babies. is the same true of baby oil?

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Is it safe to use topical mineral oil (baby oil), while pregnant? i use it after waxing to remove wax.

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Whats the easiest way to remove adhesive tape ? its hard to get off. would a small amount of baby oil loosen it? it will not touch my cut. do you know or anything else? thank you?

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Does baby oil work to remove ear wax build up??

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Is baby oil safe to remove makeup and eye makeup? i have clear skin, but scared of breakouts. how about vaseline?

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