For babies 6–12 months old (older infants), oryzanol used on the skin is considered low risk. It comes from rice bran and acts as an antioxidant. There’s no strong evidence it causes cancer, allergies, or long-term harm to people, but data specifically in babies is limited.
If you want to use a product with oryzanol on a 6–12 month old baby: use a small amount, apply to a small patch of skin first and wait 24–48 hours to check for redness or rash, avoid putting it on broken or irritated skin, keep it away from the eyes and mouth, and use only as often as the product label or your pediatrician recommends. If the baby has a history of sensitive skin or eczema, check with your child’s pediatrician before regular use.
Stop use and talk to your pediatrician if you see redness, swelling, blistering, or any new rash after applying — these are signs of a reaction. The environmental agency Environment Canada has flagged uncertainty about possible environmental toxicity for this ingredient; that concern is about environmental impact, not direct harm to baby skin, but it suggests being mindful about disposing of large amounts of product. The ingredient is not suspected to build up in the body or cause organ harm according to available data.
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Yes, Oryzanol is generally considered safe for 6-12 month old babies based on current research.
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