6-12 month old babies • Skin contact product
For babies aged 6–12 months, dicaprylyl carbonate is generally low risk. It’s an ingredient that helps skin feel soft and smooth. Most safety checks show no major long-term hazards, but a small number of people may get mild skin or eye irritation.
Use products made for babies and follow the label. Before using a new product on your 6–12 month old, do a small patch test on a tiny area (for example, the inside of the forearm or behind the ear) and wait 24 hours to check for redness or rash. Apply only small amounts, avoid the eye area and broken or very red skin, and stop use if your baby shows any irritation. If a product is specially labeled for infants or has been tested for baby skin, prefer that over adult products.
Watch for redness, rash, or stinging — the main concern comes from limited evidence of skin or eye irritation reported by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Also note that some product verification programs require extra safety documentation before allowing this ingredient in certified baby products. If irritation occurs, rinse the area with water and stop use; contact your pediatrician if symptoms persist or are severe.
Scan the full ingredient label and understand if it's safe for your child.
This ingredient has the following documented risks:
Tap or hover over labels to see detailed risk information.
This ingredient may also be listed as:
Always check ingredient labels carefully, as ingredients may be listed under different names.
This ingredient is found in the following products:
This list shows products that contain Dicaprylyl Carbonate or its alternative names.
Yes, Dicaprylyl Carbonate is generally considered safe for 6-12 month old babies based on current research.
No immediate health concerns found based on current research. This is especially important for babies whose skin and systems are still developing.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate 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 6-12 month old babies. Use the age selector above to check other ages.
Use our camera scanner to analyze more ingredient labels
Scan Another Product