Vitamin D

2-5 year old preschoolersSkin contact product

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Safe for preschoolers to use Vitamin D?

YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 1 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Vitamin D is generally considered safe for 2-5 year old children when used in topical products. Consider preschooler activity levels.

ℹ️General Overview

Vitamin D used on the skin is usually safe for toddlers and young children (2–5 years) when it’s in low-strength products made for kids. It isn’t normally a cancer or allergy concern, but some countries limit how it can be used in cosmetics.

What to Do

Use only products labeled for children or gentle skin formulas. Follow the product directions, use a small amount, and do a small patch test on the child’s arm before wider use. Avoid using prescription or high-strength vitamin D creams meant for medical treatment unless a doctor tells you to. If the child licks or swallows a product, contact your healthcare provider or poison control.

⚠️Warnings

Regulatory limits have been placed by Health Canada and by EU cosmetics rules, so avoid products that list very high concentrations or are meant for pharmaceutical use. Stop use and seek advice if you see redness, swelling, rash, blistering, or other skin changes. Keep all skin products out of reach of children.

Confidence: HIGH

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Banned: This ingredient has official limits or bans for use in cosmetics: Health Canada restricts its use in Canadian cosmetics, and EU cosmetics rules list it as banned or unsafe for use in personal care products. Those government actions mean it may not be allowed or is tightly limited in topical products.

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Alternative Names for Vitamin D

This ingredient may also be listed as:

vitamin dvitamina DVITAMIN D3 10 MICROG/ML IN ACETONITRILEK1193412-EP2316833A1SC-18322CHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D3), PHARMACEUTICAL SECONDARY STANDARD; CERTIFIED REFERENCE MATERIALCHOLECALCIFEROL (D3), ANALYTICAL STANDARD3412-EP2314590A19,10-SECOCHOLESTA-5,7,10-TRIEN-3-OLNCGC00260095-01HY-15398

Always check ingredient labels carefully, as ingredients may be listed under different names.

Products Containing Vitamin D

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Vitamin D or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Vitamin D

Safe for preschoolers to use Vitamin D?

Yes, Vitamin D is generally considered safe for 2-5 year old children based on current research.

What are the banned risks of Vitamin D for preschoolers?

Banned or heavily restricted in one or more countries. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What products contain Vitamin D?

Vitamin D 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 Vitamin D?

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.

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