Sorbitan Stearate
2-5 year old preschoolers • Skin contact product
Check for Different Age (6 available)
Safe for preschoolers to use Sorbitan Stearate?
ℹ️General Overview
For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), Sorbitan Stearate is generally safe when used in everyday lotions, creams, or wipes. Experts rate it as low concern for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth or reproduction.
✅What to Do
Use products formulated for young children when you can. Apply a small amount to a small area (behind the ear or inner forearm) and wait 24 hours to check for any redness or irritation. Don't use products with this ingredient on open cuts or badly chapped skin. If you know a product has a high concentration of active ingredients (usually on adult treatments), choose a child-specific product instead.
⚠️Warnings
Stop use and talk to your child's healthcare provider if you see a rash, persistent redness, swelling, or any breathing trouble after using a product. Some safety reviews note limits on safe concentrations and gaps in data about very high use — this comes from the cosmetic safety review process — and an environmental agency has flagged a possible environmental toxicity concern. These notes are about formulation limits and environmental effects, not common day-to-day use on 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 Sorbitan Stearate
This ingredient may also be listed as:
Always check ingredient labels carefully, as ingredients may be listed under different names.
Products Containing Sorbitan Stearate
This ingredient is found in the following products:
This list shows products that contain Sorbitan Stearate or its alternative names.
Common Questions About Sorbitan Stearate
Safe for preschoolers to use Sorbitan Stearate?
Yes, Sorbitan Stearate is generally considered safe for 2-5 year old children based on current research.
What are the no known risk risks of Sorbitan Stearate for preschoolers?
No immediate health concerns found based on current research. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.
What products contain Sorbitan Stearate?
Sorbitan Stearate 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 Sorbitan Stearate?
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