0-6 month old newborns • Skin contact product
For infants (0–6 months), avoid using products with yarrow extract on the skin. It can cause rashes or allergies, and there isn’t enough safety information for babies.
Choose simple, fragrance-free baby products without herbal extracts. If you already have a product with yarrow and must use it, ask your pediatrician first, apply to a tiny test spot on the leg or arm, wait 24–48 hours, and only use a very small amount. Keep it off the face, hands, diaper area, and any broken or irritated skin. Stop right away if you see redness, bumps, swelling, or your baby seems uncomfortable.
Skin allergy/irritation has been reported in people (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review). There are data gaps for baby safety and it’s considered safe only with limits in cosmetics (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review). It may appear in multiple products and has limited toxicity information as a food-related ingredient, so keep overall exposure low (source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration). Avoid if your baby has a known sensitivity to plants in the daisy/ragweed family.
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Yarrow Extract is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potential safety risks.
Can cause skin redness, itchiness, or rashes—especially on sensitive baby skin. This is especially important for babies whose skin and systems are still developing.
Linked to triggering or worsening eczema and similar skin conditions. This is especially important for babies whose skin and systems are still developing.
Yarrow Extract is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.
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