Madecassoside

1-2 year old toddlersSkin contact product

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Is this toddler-safe to use Madecassoside?

YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 1 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Madecassoside is generally considered safe for 1-2 year old toddlers when used in topical products. Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

ℹ️General Overview

For toddlers (1-2 years) madecassoside is generally low risk when used in small amounts on normal skin. It is a soothing plant-based ingredient often used to calm redness and help the skin recover.

What to Do

Before using on a 1-2 year old, do a small patch test on an area like the inner forearm and wait 24 hours. Use products that list madecassoside at common cosmetic levels, apply only a thin layer, avoid broken or heavily inflamed skin, and keep it away from eyes and mouth. If your child has eczema or uses prescription skin medicines, check with your pediatrician first.

⚠️Warnings

A few peer-reviewed animal studies reported biochemical or cellular changes at very high doses — this is the basis for caution and comes from scientific literature. Safety reviews also list low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and developmental/reproductive effects, but those are rated low. Watch for any new redness, swelling, blistering, or hives after application and stop use immediately if these occur. Seek medical advice if the reaction is severe or if you’re unsure.

Confidence: HIGH

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

No Known Risk: For topical use, the available safety summaries and published studies show only low-level concerns (for cancer, immune effects, development, and use limits). Animal studies noted cellular changes only at high doses, and those findings do not clearly apply to normal skin use. Because no concern was rated above low, there are no identified real health risks for children from typical topical use of this ingredient.

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Alternative Names for Madecassoside

This ingredient may also be listed as:

madecassosideMADECASSOSIDE6-DEOXYHEXOPYRANOSYL-(1->4)HEXOPYRANOSYL-(1->6)-1-O-(2,3,6,23-TETRAHYDROXY-28-OXOURS-12-EN-28-YL)HEXOPYRANOSEDB-048641FT-0630584A824445[6-[[3,4-DIHYDROXY-6-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-5-(3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-6-METHYL-TETRAHYDROPYRAN-2-YL)OXY-TETRAHYDROPYRAN-2-YL]OXYMETHYL]-3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-TETRAHYDROPYRAN-2-YL] 8,10,11-TRIHYDROXY-9-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-1,2,6A,6B,9,12A-HEXAMETHYL-2,3,4,5,6,6A,7,8,8A,10,11,12,[6-[[6-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-5-[6-METHYL-3,4,5-TRIS(OXIDANYL)OXAN-2-YL]OXY-3,4-BIS(OXIDANYL)OXAN-2-YL]OXYMETHYL]-3,4,5-TRIS(OXIDANYL)OXAN-2-YL] 9-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-1,2,6A,6B,9,12A-HEXAMETHYL-8,10,11-TRIS(OXIDANYL)-2,3,4,5,6,6A,7,8,8A,10,11,12,13,14B-TETRADECAHYDR6-({[3,4-DIHYDROXY-6-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-5-[(3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-6-METHYLOXAN-2-YL)OXY]OXAN-2-YL]OXY}METHYL)-3,4,5-TRIHYDROXYOXAN-2-YL 8,10,11-TRIHYDROXY-9-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-1,2,6A,6B,9,12A-HEXAMETHYL-1,2,3,4,4A,5,6,6A,6B,7,8,8A,9,10,11,12,12A,12B,13,14B-ICOSAHYDR8,10,11-TRIHYDROXY-9-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-1,2,6A,6B,9,12A-HEXAMETHYL-2,3,4,5,6,6A,7,8,8A,10,11,12,13,14B-TETRADECAHYDRO-1H-PICENE-4A-CARBOXYLIC ACID [6-[[3,4-DIHYDROXY-6-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-5-[(3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-6-METHYL-2-OXANYL)OXY]-2-OXANYL]OXYMETHYL]-3,4,5-TRIHCS-5832

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Common Questions About Madecassoside

Is this toddler-safe to use Madecassoside?

Yes, Madecassoside is generally considered safe for 1-2 year old toddlers based on current research.

What are the no known risk risks of Madecassoside for toddlers?

No immediate health concerns found based on current research. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What products contain Madecassoside?

Madecassoside is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

When can toddlers using products with Madecassoside?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 1-2 year old toddlers. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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