Phthalate- and parabens-free. How to Use It Cleanse your baby's skin and pat dry before applying ointment to nappy area. Featured Ingredient Sweet Almond Oil — Cold pressed from the dried kernels of the almond tree, this medium-weight oil is rich in olein glyceride oleic and linoleic acid, proteins and vitamin D, and is excellent for the skin and nails. Burt’s Bees products are carefully crafted from time-tested, proven recipes using ingredients that are the best nature has to offer: beeswax, botanical and essential oils, herbs, flowers and minerals. These safe, effective ingredients have withstood the test of time. Because of this, Burt’s Bees never use any ingredient that isn't proven safe and effective such as petroleum-synthesized fillers like mineral oil and propylene glycol. Burt’s Bees don't use artificial preservatives such as methyl paraben or diazolidinyl urea.