Dear Bob Liebert,

I have a 6 month old baby that still has baby acne. I am currently nursing him. I understand that tea tree oil is good. But how do I use it? Is there anything else that you can tell me?

Trina

Dear Friend,

You might look at something in your diet that may be affecting him; including dairy products, fried foods or other hard-to digest fats, and other possible factors. However, it is not uncommon and will go away on its own. Tea Tree Oil I would think would be a little harsh for a baby's skin. A wash of Calendula tea or the diluted extract is a mild antiseptic that is healing to the skin. Aloe vera and Chamomile can be tried. A little Dandelion Root tea or a few drops of the extract now and then would be a safe internal herb to try.

Yours in healing,
Bob Liebert, herbalist

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The information expressed is the personal observations of Herbalist Bob Liebert based on his personal experience and his studies of folk and traditional herbalism. These observations are not meant to be a substitute for qualified medical diagnosis and treatment. Uses of many of the herbs have not been scientifically verified.