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Cradle cap cream
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Cradle cap cream

13 parent's reviews

Our Cradle cap cream, formulated with avocado extract is to be applied directly on baby's and infant's scalp*. 
It helps eliminate cradle cap and reduces the reappearance of patches by limiting excess sebum. Its light, moisturising texture is easy to apply.
This cream contains 95% of natural origin ingredients.  

*Babies out of NICU

40 ml Nozzle tube

Certifications

  • 95INOvEN
    95% ingredients of natural origin
  • Safety ingredient EN
    Ingredient safety policy
  • Dermatologist tested EN
    Dermatologist tested
  • Made in France EN
    Made in France
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    Vegan
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Good for the skin and the planet

Say bye-bye to cradle cap with our Cradle cap cream for babies and newborns. It helps to quickly manage those yellow paches and soothes baby's itchy scalp by moisturising it.
Our cradle cap cream works wonders on the long run too: it prevents the patches from reappearing by limiting excess sebum which causes them to form. 

More to feel good about: its packaging cardboard is sourced from sustainably managed forests and printed with vegetable oil inks.

Product safety & effectiveness

For guaranteed safety from birth, our skin care products are developed in cooperation with health professionals and must go through over 450 measures and tests.

92%

of the parents find that this cream quickly manages the appearance of cradle cap.

Proven efficacy.

  • Soothes baby's skin: 80% of the parents agree (1)

(1)Use test carried out under dermatological and paediatric control on 60 babies, including infants under 3 months of age, during 21 days (self-assessment by parents).

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How to use

Specialists recommend not to scrape cradle cap patches. We suggest you adopt this routine to relieve baby:

Step 1

Apply the cradle cap cream directly on the patches in the evening. Our practical and narrow tube nozzle allows to easily target the spots. 

Step 2

Leave it in overnight.

Step 3

Wash baby's hair with a special shampoo on the following day to eliminate flakes and scales.

Continue this routine for 14 days in a row to make sure to keep the scalp clean.

Our key active ingredients

Avocado polyphenols are powerful natural ingredients which protect babies' and infants' scalp. We combine them with a patented rebalancing blend of active ingredients which soothes babies' scalps and helps eliminate cradle cap.

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Ingredients

This special cream contains 95% of natural origin ingredients. The remaining 5% are used to ensure a pleasant texture and a long term protection of the formula.

List of ingredients

AQUA/WATER/EAU, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PROPANEDIOL DICAPRYLATE, GLYCERIN, DI-C12-13 ALKYL MALATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, GALACTOARABINAN, CETYL ALCOHOL, SCLEROTIUM GUM, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, TOCOPHEROL, PROPANEDIOL, XANTHAN GUM, UNDECYL DIMETHYL OXAZOLINE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) FRUIT EXTRACT

13 parent's reviews

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Alivia Higgins |
From Tell Me Baby
23/06/2022

This combined with the cradle cap wash has saved my daughters head. We found the cream super easy to put on and disperse throughout all her thick hair. Unlike other creams it didn’t make her hair matted. The long applicator meant I could apply the cream directly onto the scalp and get under her hair. Progress was made after 1 week of use.

Tiffany Reyes |
From Tell Me Baby
21/03/2022

When bub had cradle cap, we searched for some home remedies but nothing worked. I joined a mum’s group and this was recommended and so we tried it on her. It took about 3-5 days before her cradle cap cleared. We just made sure to leave it on for a bit before washing it off and combing through her hair to clean and pick through the ones that have fallen off of her scalp. Not a fan of the smell but it worked a treat.

Kim Santamaria |
From Tell Me Baby
26/10/2021

So, my baby's cradle cap is worse that whenver we used oil to soften the cradle cap then brushing and shampooing. After an hour my baby's whole head is oozing. So now will use this mustella, the smell is blant which i hope you changed it to something sweet smell like baby or something that will help the baby to sleep soundly especially it was suggested to put on overnight , i like the nozzle, I could directly tap it on the cradle cap, the, the color of the box is good and the cream is more liquids but it is easily absorbent that make my baby's cradle cap soften easily and as a Mum my hands are soft after..Will update my second use..but here's my baby's front head ans mustella..

Elizabeth Short |
From Tell Me Baby
18/09/2021

We used this cradle cap cream with the mustela newborn shampoo as instructed on the mustela website to get rid of cradle cap. It didn’t work for our son, and we used it for 1.5 weeks. The cream also smelled really bad. Even after it was washed out his head still had a bad smell for a couple of days.

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13 parent's reviews

Share your opinion
Alivia Higgins |
From Tell Me Baby
23/06/2022

This combined with the cradle cap wash has saved my daughters head. We found the cream super easy to put on and disperse throughout all her thick hair. Unlike other creams it didn’t make her hair matted. The long applicator meant I could apply the cream directly onto the scalp and get under her hair. Progress was made after 1 week of use.

Tiffany Reyes |
From Tell Me Baby
21/03/2022

When bub had cradle cap, we searched for some home remedies but nothing worked. I joined a mum’s group and this was recommended and so we tried it on her. It took about 3-5 days before her cradle cap cleared. We just made sure to leave it on for a bit before washing it off and combing through her hair to clean and pick through the ones that have fallen off of her scalp. Not a fan of the smell but it worked a treat.

Kim Santamaria |
From Tell Me Baby
26/10/2021

So, my baby's cradle cap is worse that whenver we used oil to soften the cradle cap then brushing and shampooing. After an hour my baby's whole head is oozing. So now will use this mustella, the smell is blant which i hope you changed it to something sweet smell like baby or something that will help the baby to sleep soundly especially it was suggested to put on overnight , i like the nozzle, I could directly tap it on the cradle cap, the, the color of the box is good and the cream is more liquids but it is easily absorbent that make my baby's cradle cap soften easily and as a Mum my hands are soft after..Will update my second use..but here's my baby's front head ans mustella..

Elizabeth Short |
From Tell Me Baby
18/09/2021

We used this cradle cap cream with the mustela newborn shampoo as instructed on the mustela website to get rid of cradle cap. It didn’t work for our son, and we used it for 1.5 weeks. The cream also smelled really bad. Even after it was washed out his head still had a bad smell for a couple of days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mustela Cradle Cap cream safe for newborns?

Yes, our cradle cap cream is formulated to be safe from birth It’s made with gentle, non-toxic ingredients to protect sensitive skin and avoid irritation. It’s made from 95% natural origin ingredients and dermatologist tested.

How often should I apply cradle cap cream?

Our cradle cap cream can be applied once or twice daily, depending on the severity of the cradle cap. Apply it Leave it in overnight.

Wash baby's hair with a special shampoo on the following day to eliminate flakes and scales. Continue this routine for 14 days in a row to make sure to keep the scalp clean.

How long does it take for the cream to show results?

Results vary depending on the severity of the cradle cap. Some improvement may be visible within a few days, but it can take one to two weeks for more noticeable results with regular application.

Is the Mustela cradle cap cream fragrance-free and hypoallergenic?

Our cradle cap cream is fragrance-free and hypoallergenic to minimise irritation on newborns' sensitive skin.

Can the cream be used alongside other baby skincare products?

Yes, cradle cap cream can generally be used alongside other baby skincare products. However, it’s best to apply it separately from other creams or lotions and to monitor your baby’s skin for any reactions when combining products.

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