Cradle Cap Fighter product image with botanicals and baby hairbrush and editors choice award

Cradle Cap Fighter

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Purpose-formulated scalp oil for cradle cap care (3 Months+)

Babies are magic. Cradle cap? Less so.


That’s where Cradle Cap Fighter comes in — a purpose-formulated, plant-based scalp oil designed to support scalp comfort and care during the cradle cap stage.

Unlike single-ingredient oils often found in the kitchen cupboard, this formulation brings together carefully selected botanical oils and extracts, each chosen for their role in softening dry scalp build-up and conditioning delicate skin. The result is a more intentional approach to cradle cap care — without harsh ingredients or heavy residue.

Thoughtfully balanced to absorb well and spread easily across the scalp, Cradle Cap Fighter helps make flakes easier to lift during your regular care routine, while supporting moisture balance on sensitive baby skin.

Designed for external use only, this gentle formulation is suitable for babies from 3 months+, and kind enough for even the most sensitive scalps when used as directed.

No shortcuts. No scrubbing. Just considered formulation, done properly.

Why parents love Cradle Cap Fighter:

  • Purpose-formulated with selected botanical oils and extracts
  • Designed to support cradle cap care routines, not just coat the scalp
  • Helps soften and loosen dry scalp build-up for easier removal
  • Lightweight, non-greasy feel compared to single-ingredient oils
  • Contains no synthetic fragrance, mineral oils, or harsh preservatives
  • Suitable for babies from 3 months+

For families looking for a natural cradle cap oil to support gentle scalp care during the cradle cap stage. Suitable from 3 months+.

Apply a small amount to the scalp, gently massaging into areas of visible dry build-up. Leave on for up to two hours as part of your regular care routine. Using a damp washcloth, soft brush, or the Haakaa Silicone Shampoo Brush, to gently lift the softened flakes, then wash the hair as usual to remove any remaining oil.

Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Camellia oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil*, Borago officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil*, Persea gratissima (Avocado) Oil*, GMO-free Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Fragrance (Parfum)**, Limonene**, Linalool**, Citronellol**, Geraniol**. *certified organic **from natural essential oils

2024 Winner – Beauty Shortlist / Mama & Baby Awards – Editor's Choice

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100% NATURAL

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Common questions

Olive oil on its own can help soften dry areas, but Cradle Cap Fighter is intentionally formulated to do more than simply coat the scalp.

Alongside carefully selected botanical carrier oils, this formula includes a precise blend of essential oils chosen for their functional role in scalp care. When massaged into the scalp, these essential oils help support the softening and loosening of dry scalp build-up, making flakes easier to lift as part of a gentle cradle cap care routine.

Once flakes are loosened, the botanical carrier oils work to support the skin’s natural barrier function, helping maintain moisture balance and scalp comfort after care. This two-part approach — essential oils to assist with loosening build-up, and botanical oils to condition and support the skin — is what sets Cradle Cap Fighter apart from single-ingredient pantry oils.

The result is a lighter, more purposeful formulation designed specifically for baby scalp care, without harsh ingredients, heavy residue, or aggressive methods.

Cradle Cap Fighter is purpose-formulated rather than single-ingredient. It combines functionally selected essential oils to help soften and loosen dry scalp build-up during care, with botanical carrier oils that support scalp comfort and help maintain the skin’s natural barrier after care. The result is a lighter, more considered approach to cradle cap care — without harsh ingredients or aggressive methods.

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