Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
2-5 year old preschoolers • Skin contact product
Check for Different Age (6 available)
Safe for preschoolers to use Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract?
ℹ️General Overview
For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is generally low risk when used on the skin. It can sometimes cause irritation to the skin, eyes or breathing passages and rarely may trigger an allergic reaction.
✅What to Do
If you use a product with this ingredient on your 2–5 year old: choose products made for children, avoid applying near the eyes or mouth, do not use on broken or irritated skin, and prefer rinse-off products (like shampoos) over leave-on products if you are unsure. Do a small patch test on the inside of the forearm and wait 24 hours before wider use. Stop use if you see redness, swelling, rash, or the child has coughing or breathing trouble.
⚠️Warnings
Watch for skin redness, swelling, hives, eye irritation, coughing or wheezing. If any of these happen, wash the area with water and stop use; seek medical help for breathing problems or severe reactions. These cautions come from limited evidence reported in scientific reviews of saponins (which note possible immune or irritation effects) and from findings by the European Chemicals Agency about potential irritation. The US FDA notes this extract is allowed for limited uses in food, which supports low overall risk but does not replace care for topical use on young children.
Are you holding the product?
Scan the full ingredient label and understand if it's safe for your child.
Safety Risk Labels
This ingredient has the following documented risks:
Tap or hover over labels to see detailed risk information.
Alternative Names for Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
This ingredient may also be listed as:
Always check ingredient labels carefully, as ingredients may be listed under different names.
Products Containing Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
This ingredient is found in the following products:
This list shows products that contain Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract or its alternative names.
Common Questions About Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Safe for preschoolers to use Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract?
Yes, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract is generally considered safe for 2-5 year old children based on current research.
What are the no known risk risks of Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract for preschoolers?
No immediate health concerns found based on current research. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.
What products contain Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract?
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.
Is this suitable for preschoolers to using products with Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract?
The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 2-5 year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.
Want to scan another product?
Use our camera scanner to analyze more ingredient labels
Scan Another Product