Beta-Carotene

Beta-Carotene molecular structurePubChem

5+ year old children • Skin contact product

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Is this kid-friendly to use Beta Carotene?

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YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 1 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Beta Carotene is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children when used in topical products. Kids may have different tolerance levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For school-age children (5 years and up), Beta-Carotene used on the skin is generally low risk. It’s commonly used for color and as an antioxidant and is not linked to major safety concerns in the ingredient data provided.

✅What to Do

Before regular use, do a small patch test on the inside of the forearm and wait 24 hours. Use products as directed and avoid applying to cuts or scraped skin. If your child has very sensitive skin or a history of allergies, test carefully and consider asking your pediatrician.

⚠️Warnings

Stop use and wash the area if you see redness, swelling, itchiness, or a rash. The ingredient data provided notes only low-level concerns overall, but product formulas vary — if the product contains other active ingredients (like strong acids or fragrances), those may cause irritation. For any persistent reaction or if your child has a known allergy, contact your pediatrician.

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 assessments show only low-level concerns and no higher risks. No evidence was found in the reviewed information to suggest cancer, hormone disruption, organ harm, or long-term effects from this ingredient when used on the skin, so no specific child health risks were identified.

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Alternative Names for Beta-Carotene

This ingredient may also be listed as:

beta-carotene(3S,5R,6S,3'S,5'R,6'R)-3,5'-DIHYDROXY-8-OXO-6',7'-DIDEHYDRO-5,6-EPOXY-5,6,7,8,5',6'-HEXAHYDRO-BETA,BETA-CAROTEN-3'-YL ACETATE(3'S,5'R,6'R)-3'-ACETOXY-5,6-EPOXY-3,5'-DIHYDROXY-6',7'-DIDEHYDRO-5,6,7,8,5',6'-HEXAHYDRO-BETA,BETA-CAROTEN-8-ONEALL-TRANS-FUCOXANTHIN06O0TC0VSMUNII-06O0TC0VSM3351-86-8(1S,3R)-3-HYDROXY-4-((3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E)-18-((1S,4S,6R)-4-HYDROXY-2,2,6-TRIMETHYL-7-OXABICYCLO[4.1.0]HEPTAN-1-YL)-3,7,12,16-TETRAMETHYL-17-OXOOCTADECA-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15-OCTAENYLIDENE)-3,5,5-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYL ACETATE(3S,3'S,5R,5'R,6S)-3'-ACETOXY-5ALPHA,6ALPHA-EPOXY-3,5'-DIHYDROXY-8-OXO-6',7'-DIDEHYDRO-5,6,7,8-TETRAHYDRO-BETA,BETA-CAROTENE(3S,3'S,5R,5'R,6S,6'R,8'R)-3,5'-DIHYDROXY-8-OXO-6',7'-DIDEHYDRO-5,5',6,6',7,8-HEXAHYDRO-5,6-EPOXY-BETA,BETA-CAROTEN-3'-FUCOXANTHIN SOLUTION, 1 MG/L IN ETHANOL, ANALYTICAL STANDARD

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Products Containing Beta-Carotene

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Beta-Carotene or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Beta-Carotene

Is this kid-friendly to use Beta-Carotene?

Yes, Beta-Carotene is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children based on current research.

What are the no known risk risks of Beta-Carotene for children?

No immediate health concerns found based on current research.

What products contain Beta-Carotene?

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

When can kids start using products with Beta-Carotene?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 5+ year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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