More About Biolane

Biolane is a French baby-care brand for washing, changing and caring for babies' delicate skin. At Epicerie Corner you will find its cleansing gel, H2O no-rinse water, oleo-calcareous liniment in bottles and wipes, nappy cream, moisturising cream, saline doses, sweet almond oil, cotton pads and baby wipes, delivered across the UK.

About the Biolane Brand

Biolane was created in France in 1972 by a pharmacist, Dr Chabrand, with the idea of making care products gentle enough for babies' skin. The brand later moved from pharmacies onto supermarket shelves, which is why so many French parents know it from their weekly shop, and it now belongs to the French group Havea.

Several products in the range share a plant-based complex called hydra-bléïne®, made with wheat lipids and proteins, which the brand includes to help keep skin moisturised. Packs typically describe the formulas as hypoallergenic and tested under dermatological or paediatric control, and many state a high percentage of ingredients of natural origin. Check each label for the exact claims, as they differ from product to product.

The Biolane Range at Epicerie Corner

Bath and everyday cleansing

The Biolane Baby Body and Hair Cleansing Gel 750ml is a soap-free, tear-free 2-in-1 wash in a pump bottle. For days without a bath, Biolane H2O Pure Water is a no-rinse cleansing water for the face, body and nappy area.

Nappy changes

The French nappy-change staple is liniment oléo-calcaire, available here as Biolane Liniment 300ml and a 700ml family bottle, plus Liniment Wipes (x64) for outings. The Dermo-Pediatric Diaper Cream, made with zinc oxide, panthenol and beeswax, is applied after cleansing as a protective layer. Cleansing Milk Wipes (x72) round off the changing bag.

Skin care and nose hygiene

The Nourishing and Moisturising Cream with shea butter is for dry patches on the face and body, the Sweet Almond Oil Spray is used for massage and softening cradle cap, and the Physiological Serum comes in 30 single doses of 5ml for cleaning the eyes and nose. Freshness Eau de Toilette is an alcohol-free scented water.

Wipes and cotton

Choose from Face and Hand Wipes (x64), Pocket Wipes (x20), Baby Wipes Toilet Paper (x54) for toilet training and Organic Cotton Pads (x150) for applying liniment or saline.

What Is Biolane Liniment?

Oleo-calcareous liniment is a traditional French preparation made by mixing limewater with a vegetable oil, usually olive oil, which gives a creamy emulsion. In France it is the standard way to clean a baby's bottom at each nappy change: you shake the bottle, apply the liniment with a cotton pad, wipe the nappy area and do not rinse. It cleanses and leaves a light oily film on the skin.

Biolane's version is made with organic olive oil and limewater and is described on the pack as fragrance-free and preservative-free. The 300ml bottle suits a nursery shelf or a changing bag, the 700ml bottle is the economical choice at home, and the pre-soaked Biolane Liniment Wipes are handy when you are out. Always shake the bottle well before use, as the oil and water separate naturally.

How to Build a Biolane Baby-Care Routine

• Bath time: wash body and hair with the cleansing gel, rinse, pat dry and apply moisturising cream or a little sweet almond oil to dry areas.
• Nappy change: clean with liniment on a cotton pad or a liniment wipe, then add diaper cream if the skin needs extra protection.
• Face and hands: use H2O water on cotton at home, or face and hand wipes after meals and on the go.
• Eyes and nose: use one dose of physiological serum at a time and throw it away after use.

Always follow the instructions on the pack, and speak to your pharmacist, GP or health visitor if redness or irritation does not settle. For more products of this kind, browse Baby Healthcare or the wider Baby collection.

Biolane FAQs

How do you use Biolane liniment?

Shake the bottle well, pour a little liniment onto a cotton pad and clean the nappy area at each change. There is no need to rinse: the liniment leaves a thin protective film on the skin. Biolane also sells liniment wipes, pre-soaked with the same type of formula, for when you are away from home. Follow the directions on the pack.

Is Biolane suitable for newborns?

Several Biolane products are described on the pack as suitable from birth, including the diaper cream and the H2O water, while the moisturising cream is described as suitable for newborns. Check the label of each product for its recommended age and use, and ask a health professional if your baby has very sensitive or reactive skin.

How do you use physiological serum for a baby's nose?

Physiological serum is a saline solution of sodium chloride and purified water. Lay your baby on their back with the head turned to one side, gently place the tip of the dose at the upper nostril, squeeze, then wipe and repeat on the other side. Each single dose is used once and then thrown away. Follow the instructions on the pack.

Can sweet almond oil be used for cradle cap?

The Biolane Sweet Almond Oil Spray is described for baby massage, dry patches and cradle cap. Parents usually apply a little oil to the scalp, leave it to soften the crusts, then wash the hair gently. As it contains almond oil, check with a pharmacist before using it on a child with a nut allergy.