Vitamin D3

5+ year old childrenSkin contact product

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Is this kid-friendly to use Vitamin D3?

YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 2 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Vitamin D3 is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children when used in topical products. Kids may have different tolerance levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For kids 5 years and older, topical vitamin D3 is usually safe when it’s in normal skin-care products at low levels. It is less risky for school-age children than for babies or toddlers, but some governments limit its use in cosmetics, so products can differ.

What to Do

Use products made for skin care and follow the label. Don’t use medical or high-strength vitamin D3 creams on a child unless a doctor tells you to. Avoid applying to cuts or open skin. If your child is also taking vitamin D by mouth, check with your pediatrician before using extra topical vitamin D3.

⚠️Warnings

Some authorities have set limits or restrictions on vitamin D3 in cosmetics (for example Health Canada and EU cosmetics rules) and workplace exposure rules limit allowable doses (per EU workplace labeling guidance). Environment Canada has also noted some environmental and human-health priorities. Because of these regulatory notes, avoid high-concentration products, keep all such products out of reach of children, and stop use and call your doctor if you see a rash, persistent redness, swelling, or other signs of skin reaction.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Banned: Health Canada says use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics and the EU cosmetics rules list it as banned or unsafe for use. That means some governments limit or forbid this ingredient in products.
Organ Risk: Environment Canada lists it as a medium human-health priority for non-reproductive organ effects, so there is a low-to-moderate concern it could affect organs with repeated or high exposures.
Absorbed: EU GHS workplace rules set very low allowed exposures for this substance, which shows it can enter the body during handling and be harmful if people are exposed at higher levels.
Environmental: Environment Canada flags this as an uncertain environmental toxin, meaning it may pose risks to the environment though the data are not clear.

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Alternative Names for Vitamin D3

This ingredient may also be listed as:

vitamin d3vitamin D3vitamin D (as cholecalciferol)CHOLECALCIFEROL, ANALYTICAL STANDARDCHOLECALCIFEROL, >=98% (HPLC)ZINC4474460CHOLECALCIFEROL, EUROPEAN PHARMACOPOEIA (EP) REFERENCE STANDARDCHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D3), PHARMACEUTICAL SECONDARY STANDARD; CERTIFIED REFERENCE MATERIALCHOLECALCIFEROL FOR SYSTEM SUITABILITY, EUROPEAN PHARMACOPOEIA (EP) REFERENCE STANDARD(3BETA,Z,7E)-9,10-SECOCHOLESTA-5,7,10(19)-TRIEN-3-OLCOLECALCIFEROL, BRITISH PHARMACOPOEIA (BP) REFERENCE STANDARDCHOLECALCIFEROL, UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA (USP) REFERENCE STANDARDVITAMIN D3 SOLUTION, 1 MG/ML IN ETHANOL, AMPULE OF 1 ML, CERTIFIED REFERENCE MATERIAL

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

Products Containing Vitamin D3

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Vitamin D3 or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Vitamin D3

Is this kid-friendly to use Vitamin D3?

Yes, Vitamin D3 is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children based on current research.

What are the banned risks of Vitamin D3 for children?

Banned or heavily restricted in one or more countries.

What are the organ risk risks of Vitamin D3 for children?

May harm organs like liver, kidneys, or lungs with repeated use.

What are the absorbed risks of Vitamin D3 for children?

Can be absorbed through the skin and get into the bloodstream.

What are the environmental risks of Vitamin D3 for children?

Possible negative effects on the environment

What products contain Vitamin D3?

Vitamin D3 is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

When can kids start using products with Vitamin D3?

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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