0-6 month old newborns âĸ Skin contact product
For infants (0â6 months): avoid products that contain C15-19 Alkane. While overall health concerns like cancer and allergies are reported as low, this ingredient is on a regulatory list that restricts its use in cosmetics, so its safety for newborn skin is not established.
Do not apply creams, oils, or lotions that list C15-19 Alkane on newborns or babies under 6 months. Choose products labeled for newborns or for very sensitive baby skin. If you find this ingredient on a product you already have, stop using it on your baby and pick a safer alternative. Keep all cosmetics out of reach of children.
This ingredient is reported as banned or found unsafe for cosmetics under the EU Cosmetics Directive â that regulatory listing is the main reason to avoid it for infants. Watch for redness, rash, swelling, blisters, or unusual fussiness or feeding changes after any accidental exposure; if you see these, stop use and contact your pediatrician. Because of the regulatory restriction, do not use this ingredient intentionally on babies under 6 months.
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C15-19 Alkane is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potential safety risks.
Banned or heavily restricted in one or more countries. This is especially important for babies whose skin and systems are still developing.
C15-19 Alkane is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.
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