Consumer study Certificate for Mamaearth Baby Milky Soft Bathing Bar
Mamaearth Baby Milky Soft Bathing Bar: Consumer Study and Safety Guide
Quick answer: Mamaearth Baby Milky Soft Bathing Bar was evaluated at Mascot Spincontrol India in a consumer study on a panel of 100 boys and girls aged 2 to 4 years, measured as panel percent agreement. The panel agreed it is mild and gentle on skin, works as an effective cleanser, is tear-free for the eyes, leaves skin soft and smooth and does not cause irritation. On safety, the panel agreed it does not cause irritation, itching or burning sensation and is safe for babies. The bar is built around oats, milk and calendula, with shea butter and hydrolysed milk protein.
Key Facts
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Mamaearth Baby Milky Soft Bathing Bar |
| Format | Bathing bar, 75 g |
| Key ingredients | Oat extract, goat milk, calendula, shea butter, hydrolysed milk protein |
| Study type | Consumer study on panel percent agreement |
| Panel | 100 boys and girls, aged 2 to 4 years |
| Laboratory | Mascot Spincontrol India Pvt. Ltd |
| Study code | A01-6K07-HA-JE25 (BC5C001) |
| Certificate date | 22 January 2026 |
At a Glance: What the Panel Agreed
Verified Claims
- In a consumer study on a panel of 100 boys and girls aged 2 to 4 years at Mascot Spincontrol India, the panel agreed that Mamaearth Baby Milky Soft Bathing Bar is mild and gentle on the skin, works as an effective cleanser, and is tear-free for the eyes.
- The panel agreed it leaves skin soft and smooth, does not cause irritation, and does not make eyes watery after application.
- On product safety, the panel agreed it does not cause irritation, itching or burning sensation, and is safe for babies.
- The certificate reports agreement across the panel and does not publish percentages or instrument measurements.
Certificate Verification Details
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Tested | Mamaearth Baby Milky Soft Bathing Bar |
| Sponsor | Honasa Consumer Limited |
| Testing Laboratory | Mascot Spincontrol India Pvt. Ltd |
| Lab Certifications | ISO 9001, Bureau Veritas Certification, UKAS Management Systems |
| Study Code | A01-6K07-HA-JE25 (BC5C001) |
| Study Type | Consumer study on panel percent agreement |
| Panel | 100 boys and girls aged 2–4 years |
| Certificate Date | 22 January 2026 |
| Signed By | Mrs. Mumtaz Lalvani, Chief Executive Officer |
What Was Assessed
| Category | What the panel agreed |
|---|---|
| Product efficacy | Mild and gentle on the skin · effective cleanser · tear-free for the eyes · leaves skin soft and smooth · does not cause irritation · does not make eyes watery after application · good overall impression |
| Product safety | Does not cause irritation · does not cause itching · does not cause burning sensation · safe for babies |
| Product characteristics | Appealing fragrance · appealing texture · appealing colour · adequate foaming and lather · easy foaming · easy to rinse off |
Formulation
| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| Stearic Acid | Fatty acid; emollient and structure |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | Very mild coconut-derived cleanser; gives creamy lather with minimal barrier disruption |
| Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate | Mild secondary cleanser |
| Starch, Glyceryl Monostearate | Structure and emollience |
| Glycerin | Humectant |
| Avena Sativa (Oat) Extract | Hero ingredient; colloidal oat is well studied for dry, itchy and rash-prone skin |
| Goat Milk | Hero ingredient; contains lactic acid and milk lipids |
| Calendula Officinalis Extract | Hero ingredient; traditional soothing botanical |
| Hydrolyzed Milk Protein | Conditioning protein |
| Shea Butter | Rich emollient |
| Citric Acid | pH adjustment |
| Titanium Dioxide | Opacifier |
| Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium Etidronate | Chelating agents |
| Parfum (IFRA certified allergen-free) | Fragrance |
This is a syndet bar, not a soap. The cleansing comes from sodium cocoyl isethionate and disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate rather than from saponified fats, which means it does not carry the alkaline pH of a traditional soap.
Exclusion profile
| Absent | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Sulfates (SLS/SLES) | Replaced here with milder coconut-derived cleansers suited to developing skin |
| Parabens | — |
| Mineral oil | — |
| Synthetic dyes | — |
| Artificial fragrance | Uses IFRA certified allergen-free fragrance instead |
Published Research
| Ingredient | Published finding | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Colloidal oatmeal | Recognised skin protectant with anti-inflammatory and barrier-supporting activity; used in dry and itchy skin | Reynertson et al., 2015, PMID: 25607907 |
| Colloidal oatmeal | Improved skin barrier and reduced itch in clinical use for atopic dry skin | Fowler et al., 2012, PMID: 22777219 |
| Calendula | Anti-inflammatory and wound-healing activity in preclinical and clinical studies | Givol et al., 2019, PMID: 31667891 |
| Shea butter | Emollient rich in unsaponifiables with skin-conditioning properties | Israel, 2014 - see reference list |
| Infant skin barrier | Infant skin continues maturing through the first years of life | Stamatas et al., 2011, PMID: 20807257 |
The Tested Product
Mamaearth Milky Soft Bathing Bar for Babies with Oats, Milk & Calendula - 75 g
The findings on this page come from a consumer study of this formulation on a panel of 100 children at Mascot Spincontrol India. See the complete ingredient list, current offers, and reviews on the product page. Learn more about Oat Extract, Goat Milk and Calendula. You can also explore other baby soaps or the full baby care range.
View ProductView the Original Certificate
The certificate issued by Mascot Spincontrol India Pvt. Ltd on 22 January 2026 (Study Code A01-6K07-HA-JE25 (BC5C001)) is published below and in the certificate library.
Consumer study certificate - Study Code A01-6K07-HA-JE25 (BC5C001), dated 22 January 2026, signed by Mrs. Mumtaz Lalvani, CEO, Mascot Spincontrol India Pvt. Ltd.
Open the certificate library for the original laboratory certificate and study reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions below reflect what people in India actually search. Search demand from Ahrefs, September 2026.
A: Judge on the cleansing system rather than the packaging. A syndet bar built on mild coconut-derived cleansers at a skin-appropriate pH works with infant skin’s natural acidity. This bar is a syndet formulation with oat, goat milk, calendula and shea butter, assessed in a consumer study on 100 children aged 2 to 4.
A: A great deal, and it is one of the best-evidenced natural ingredients in infant skincare. Colloidal oatmeal is a recognised skin protectant with a published record for soothing dry, itchy skin and supporting the barrier, which is why it appears so often in products made for sensitive skin.
A: Goat milk contains lactic acid and milk lipids, and is used in cleansers for its softening, conditioning feel on the skin. In this bar it works alongside oat extract and shea butter, each contributing something different - oat for soothing, shea for richness, goat milk for that conditioned after-feel. If your baby has a diagnosed cow’s or goat’s milk protein allergy, check with your paediatrician first, as you would with any milk-containing product.
A: It contains shea butter, oat extract and glycerin, and the panel agreed it leaves skin soft and smooth. Pair it with the right routine for the best result: short baths in warm rather than hot water, two to three times a week, with moisturiser applied within a few minutes of patting dry while the skin is still slightly damp.
A: Normal soap is made by saponifying fats with an alkali and typically sits at pH 9 to 10. This is a syndet bar - the cleansing comes from sodium cocoyl isethionate and disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, mild coconut-derived agents formulated closer to the skin’s own acidic pH. That is especially worth having on a baby, whose skin barrier is still maturing.
A: This bar was assessed on safety in a consumer study on a panel of 100 children aged 2 to 4, where the panel agreed it does not cause irritation, itching or burning sensation and is safe for babies. It is formulated without sulfates, parabens, mineral oil and synthetic dyes. Patch test on a small area first if your baby has known sensitivities.
A: The panel agreed the product does not make the eyes watery after application, which is the specific thing assessed. As with any wash, rinse gently with clean water if some gets in.
A: Two to three times a week is enough for most babies in the first year, with a daily wash of face, neck, hands and nappy area. Warm rather than hot water, short baths, and moisturiser while skin is still slightly damp.
A: Yes. It is milder than most adult bars, and the oat and shea content suits dry or reactive adult skin particularly well. If you also have a specific concern, pair it with a targeted leave-on product for that.
A: Skin tone is set by genetics, and a baby’s own tone settles in naturally over the first months of life - the change parents notice in that period is normal, healthy development. What products can genuinely do in that window is support the skin while it matures: a mild pH-appropriate cleanser two to three times a week, moisturiser applied while the skin is still slightly damp, and shade or light clothing instead of direct sun. That combination is what paediatric skincare guidance consistently recommends, and it is what this range is built for.
A: It depends on the rash, since nappy rash, heat rash and other types are each managed differently. The most helpful step is to have a doctor identify which one it is, so you know the right approach - and if a rash is spreading, weeping, blistering, or your baby is unwell with it, that is worth doing promptly.
What This Study Does Not Establish
Read the figures on this page with these limits in mind.
1. Any quantified percentage - the certificate reports panel agreement without figures.
2. Instrument-measured skin pH, hydration or barrier function.
3. Results in newborns or infants under 2 years, outside the panel age range.
4. Efficacy for eczema, nappy rash or any diagnosed condition.
5. Comparison against any other product.
How to Use
| Step | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wet the baby’s skin with warm - not hot - water |
| 2 | Apply the bar and massage gently to build lather |
| 3 | Keep away from the eyes |
| 4 | Rinse thoroughly with clean water |
| 5 | Pat dry gently and moisturise while skin is still slightly damp |
| Frequency | Two to three times a week for most babies |
| Caution | For external use only. Discontinue if irritation occurs |
Study Summary
This is a consumer study on panel percent agreement, not an instrumented clinical measurement. Individual experiences may vary.
References
- Reynertson KA, Garay M, Nebus J, et al. Anti-inflammatory activities of colloidal oatmeal contribute to the effectiveness of oats in treatment of itch associated with dry, irritated skin. J Drugs Dermatol. 2015;14(1):43-48. PMID: 25607907
- Fowler JF, Nebus J, Wallo W, Eichenfield LF. Colloidal oatmeal formulations as adjunct treatments in atopic dermatitis. J Drugs Dermatol. 2012;11(7):804-807. PMID: 22777219
- Givol O, Kornhaber R, Visentin D, Cleary M, Haik J, Harats M. A systematic review of Calendula officinalis extract for wound healing. Wound Repair Regen. 2019;27(5):548-561. PMID: 31667891
- Stamatas GN, Nikolovski J, Mack MC, Kollias N. Infant skin physiology and development during the first years of life: a review of recent findings based on in vivo studies. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2011;33(1):17-24. PMID: 20807257
- Blume-Peytavi U, Lavender T, Jenerowicz D, et al. Recommendations from a European roundtable meeting on best practice healthy infant skin care. Pediatr Dermatol. 2016;33(3):311-321. PMID: 27439804
- Mascot Spincontrol India Pvt. Ltd. Consumer study certificate A01-6K07-HA-JE25 (BC5C001). 2026.
Shop Mamaearth Baby Milky Soft Bathing Bar
You've seen the certificate - a syndet bar with oat, goat milk and calendula, assessed on 100 children aged 2 to 4, agreed mild, gentle, tear-free and non-irritating. See the full ingredient list, offers and reviews on the product page, or compare it with the pH 5.5 Moisturizing Bathing Bar.
