Atlas
Atlas Light Mineral Oil
OTC Drug Emollient oil to soften cradle cap scale before gentle brushing and washing
$13.49
· 100 mLAnne's pickFragrance-free
Why pharmacists picked this
A simple, inexpensive first step for cradle cap: a little oil softens the crusty flakes so they brush out easily. It's fragrance-free, one ingredient, and the option most often named in pediatric advice.
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Pros
- Softens crusty flakes so they brush out easily
- Pharmaceutical-grade (USP), highly refined to remove impurities
- One ingredient: allergies are very rare, with no plant proteins, fragrance or preservatives
- Recommended by pediatric and dermatology sources
- Inexpensive, and a bottle lasts a long time
Cons
- Greasy, so it needs a gentle shampoo to wash out
- Doesn't treat yeast if that's part of the problem
- Petroleum-based, which some parents prefer to avoid
Mineral oil traps moisture on the scalp, helping to soften the hard flakes, making them easier to brush away after a short soak
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