If you mean a DIY body/skin mixture using baby oil and baking soda, I’d be careful. Baking soda can irritate the skin, especially when used as a scrub, and baby oil doesn’t make that irritation safe. Dermatologists recommend patch-testing new skin products first.
If you still want a very mild version
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon baby oil
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda — keep the amount small
- Optional: 1 teaspoon plain, fragrance-free body lotion to make it less abrasive
How to make it
- Put 1 tablespoon baby oil into a clean small bowl.
- Add ¼ teaspoon baking soda.
- Mix thoroughly until the baking soda is evenly distributed.
- If the mixture feels too gritty, add 1 teaspoon fragrance-free lotion.
- Apply a very thin layer to a small area of intact skin.
- Massage extremely gently for no more than 10–15 seconds.
- Rinse with lukewarm water.
- Pat dry—don’t rub.
- If your skin feels dry afterward, apply a fragrance-free moisturizer.
Important: Don’t use this on the face, genitals, broken/irritated skin, freshly shaved skin, eczema, or on a baby. Stop immediately if you experience burning, redness, itching, or swelling. The AAD specifically notes that babies’ skin is very sensitive and recommends avoiding scrubbing and unnecessary oily products for baby acne.
If you tell me what you’re trying to use the baby oil + baking soda mixture for (dark knees/elbows, underarms, exfoliation, odor, hair removal, etc.), I can give you the appropriate recipe and exact measurements.