5+ year old children • Skin contact product
For kids 5 years and older (school-age children and teens): this ingredient is usually safe to use on the skin. It is commonly used to soften and condition skin and hair and is rated low for cancer, allergy, and developmental concerns in the available safety listing.
Use products that list this ingredient as directed. For rinse-off products (shampoo, body wash) and normal creams, it is generally fine for children 5+. If your child has very sensitive skin, do a small patch test first. Avoid applying to broken, red, or irritated skin. Choose products from brands that provide safety information and avoid products that state the ingredient is restricted unless the maker provides safety documentation.
Stop use and rinse if your child develops redness, itching, swelling, or a rash after using a product with this ingredient. Some product-verification programs restrict this ingredient unless manufacturers provide supporting safety data — and industry reviewers (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) note there are recommendations about concentrations and impurities. The safety listing indicates cancer, allergy, and reproductive/developmental concerns are low, so those are not the main issues to worry about.
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This list shows products that contain Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate or its alternative names.
Yes, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children based on current research.
No immediate health concerns found based on current research.
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.
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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