Kamillosan Kamillosan is an ointment which is designed to help sore nipples due to breastfeeding. Made with chamomile, it is supposed to soothe and calm sore nipples as well as help with nappy rash and other minor skin conditions. I used this for about a week when Eva, my little girl, was 1 week old and found it to be absolutely no help at all. The cream stung when I applied it to the sore bits, and I was more than a little concerned at the array of non-baby-friendly ingredients my baby would be ingesting every time she fed. Things like hydroxybenzoic acid. I don't know what it is or what it does but I was damn sure my gorgeous baby wasn't going to be ...  Read the complete review

My youngest occasionally has bouts with eczema. Most of the time they aren't too bad - although we did have quite a drama when a resident at a local hospital mistook it for meningitis. Thankfully when rushed to children's hospital the very experienced nurse took one look and declared that it was in fact eczema - he did also have an extreme headache which we believe was brought on by MSG. It's been awhile since he has had a flare up, but a couple of nights ago I was drying him after the bath and noticed two very bad patches under his arms. He said they were sore as well. I didn't have any of the E- 45 the Dr had given before - and I had binned the cortisone ...  Read the complete review

Firstly I'd like to point out I don't have children so I can't comment on the claims that Kamillosan ointment is good for sore nipples during breastfeeding or nappy rash on babies. I actually bought this ointment while looking for something to treat my very red and chapped elbows. I use all manner of products on my sensitive and temperamental skin but I do prefer the ones that have a herbal element as I'm a great believer that Mother Nature has probably provided us with all the plants we need for basic health. I came across Kamillosan after searching for herbs that have anti-inflammatory properties and discovering chamomile is one such herb, that ...  Read the complete review

Kamillosan chamomile ointment is produced by a company with 75 years of experience of making products for new mums. Goldshield work closely with Midwives and Healthcare Professionals to help make their journey into motherhood that bit easier. Why Chamomile? Made from the flowering tops of the Matricaria recutita, chamomile is well known for its soothing and healing properties. It is an excellent product to use for babies as it is so gentle. What can Chamomile do? 1. It is an anti-inflammatory helping sooth burns and rashes. 2. It is an anti-spasmodic helping to relax nerves and muscles therefore great to aid sleep, ...  Read the complete review

I have fairly severe eczema which can flare up at a moments notice, I liken my eczema to the little girl with the curl as when it's good it's very very good, but when it's bad it's horrid! I mentioned to my daughter in passing that I have had a flare up on the backs of my knees which has resulted in the skin cracking meaning whenever I move it is very sore and inflamed. My daughter dug into her changing bag and handed me a tube of Kamillosan, advising me to use it sparingly on the affected area for instant relief of the pain that my cracked skin was causing. Kamillosan is really a cream designed to stop the chafing and soreness of the nipples which ...  Read the complete review