Alaffia Babies & Kids SHAMPOO & BODY WASH Unrefined Shea Butter LEMON LAVENDER

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use Alaffia Babies & Kids SHAMPOO & BODY WASH Unrefined Shea Butter LEMON LAVENDER?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 64 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Alaffia Babies & Kids SHAMPOO & BODY WASH Unrefined Shea Butter LEMON LAVENDER contains 23 ingredients. 2 avoid, 5 concerning, 7 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (23 found)

Lavender Oil

🚫8/10

For newborns and infants (0-6 months), avoid putting lavender essential oil on the skin. Babies have very delicate skin and bodies, and there are reports suggesting possible hormone-related effects and skin reactions from lavender products.

Hormones - There are medical case reports and laboratory studies that link topical lavender oil to hormone changes in children, including early breast development and small breast tissue in boys. These findings show the oil can affect normal hormone development in young children.

Confuse Hormones - Research studies found that lavender oil can act like estrogen in lab tests and in reported clinical cases. That means the oil may mimic or confuse the body’s natural hormone signals.

Absorbed - Cases of hormone effects after skin use mean the oil can get through skin and reach the body. Clinical reports showing systemic effects support that topical lavender oil can be absorbed into the bloodstream.

Confidence: HIGH

Limonene

🚫8/10

Limonene is a citrus fragrance ingredient that can irritate newborn and infant skin and can cause allergies, especially after it has been exposed to air and oxidizes. For babies 0–6 months, it’s safer to avoid it.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and has multiple regulatory flags for immune-system effects (EU cosmetics and hazard labeling rules, and US regulatory listings). That means it can trigger allergic reactions or other immune effects in some people, including children.

Eczema - Experts and regulatory lists identify this chemical as a skin allergen and sensitizer (EU hazard and cosmetics notices). For babies or kids with sensitive skin or a history of eczema, it can trigger or worsen rash and contact dermatitis.

Irritant - Hazard classifications name this ingredient as a skin and general irritant (EU GHS hazard codes). It can cause redness, stinging, or eye and lung irritation if it touches or is breathed in.

Cancer - The ingredient record flags contamination concerns with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is classified as a carcinogen by international cancer authorities, so contamination raises a potential cancer-related risk if present.

Builds Up - Some environmental assessments and peer-reviewed studies list this chemical as persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife (OSPAR and scientific literature), meaning it can build up in the environment and animals over time.

Environmental - Regulatory hazard listings and ecological reviews note possible harm to wildlife and the environment (EU hazard codes and environmental assessments). This means its release or repeated use can be harmful to ecosystems.

Confidence: HIGH

Lemon Peel Oil

🚨7/10

Citrus Limon Peel Oil is a potential allergen and skin irritant especially for infants under 6 months often used for fragrance

Irritant - Lemon peel oil contains limonene and citral, which are known skin irritants, especially for sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Citrus oils like lemon peel oil can trigger or worsen eczema in sensitive individuals, including babies.

Sun Burn - Lemon peel oil contains furanocoumarins, which can increase skin sensitivity to sunlight and raise the risk of sunburn (phototoxicity).

Confidence: HIGH

Linalool

🚨7/10

For newborns and babies (0–6 months): linalool is a fragrance ingredient that can cause skin allergies and irritation. Because babies’ skin is very delicate, it’s safer to avoid it when possible.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and a possible immune-system toxicant in official cosmetic safety reviews (European cosmetics rules) and is flagged with strong evidence by the U.S. regulator. That means it can trigger allergic reactions or immune responses in some children.

Irritant - Official cosmetic guidance requires labeling for this ingredient because it can cause allergic skin reactions. The safety reviews identify it as a human allergen, so it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Because this ingredient is a known allergen and can provoke skin reactions, it may trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in susceptible children.

Cancer - A contamination concern was specifically flagged for formaldehyde being associated with this ingredient. Formaldehyde is recognized in safety summaries as a harmful contaminant linked to cancer risk, so contamination raises a cancer-related concern.

Confidence: HIGH

Phenoxyethanol

🚨7/10

For infants (0–6 months): be careful. This preservative can irritate delicate baby skin and some countries limit how it’s used. It is not known to cause cancer or birth defects at normal cosmetic levels, but irritation is the main concern.

Irritant - Official hazard listings show this chemical can cause skin, eye, and lung irritation. Regulators classify it as an irritant, so it can make skin red or itchy and bother the eyes or breathing passages.

Asthma - Because it can irritate the lungs, it may make asthma or breathing problems worse. Workplace and hazard listings note lung irritation and limits on inhalation exposure.

Organ Risk - There is limited evidence that it can affect the nervous system and it is listed as toxic/harmful in official hazard codes. That means repeated or high exposures could harm organs like the nervous system.

Absorbed - Safety reviews and workplace data note systemic effects tied to how it is used, and nervous-system findings suggest the chemical can get into the body after skin or workplace exposure.

Banned - Some governments set limits on its use in cosmetics (for example, concentration limits from national health authorities), and some product standards require special proof before it can be used.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Neem Leaf

🚨6/10

Azadirachta Indica Leaf is neem leaf which may cause irritation or allergic reactions in infants under 6 months often used for antimicrobial properties

Irritant - Neem leaf can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin, as reported in dermatological studies and case reports.

Confidence: HIGH

Coco-Betaine

🚨6/10

For infants (0–6 months) this cleansing ingredient is commonly used in washes and wipes but should be used with care. It can sometimes irritate or cause allergic reactions, and some batches can carry trace contaminants. Babies’ skin is more delicate, so caution is advised.

Immune system - Cosmetic safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review and draft safety reports) report limited evidence that cocamidopropyl betaine can sensitize skin or trigger allergic reactions. That means it can affect the immune system in some people, especially those with sensitive skin.

Irritant - Industry safety assessments note limited evidence of skin sensitization and explicitly warn the ingredient may be unsafe in products left on the skin (not rinsed off). This shows it can cause redness, itching, or irritation for some users.

Eczema - Safety panels and reports observed cases of sensitization and recommend limits on use and product types. Because it can provoke skin reactions, it may trigger or worsen eczema in sensitive children.

Cancer - Regulatory and industry reviews flag contamination concerns for this ingredient, including nitrosamines and related amines. Nitrosamines are known to be carcinogenic, so impurity risks raise a cancer concern unless impurities are controlled as industry reviewers recommend.

Banned - Expert panels and tentative regulatory reports recommend use, concentration, and manufacturing restrictions for this ingredient and note it is unsafe in some product types (leave-on). While not universally banned, it is subject to regulatory or industry limits in some contexts.

Environmental - A national environmental agency (Environment Canada) flagged this ingredient as a suspected environmental toxin, indicating possible harm to ecosystems if released into the environment.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Ethanol

⚠️5/10

For newborns and infants (0-6 months) ethanol can be drying and may irritate delicate skin. Although overall hazard information is low, ethanol can increase absorption of other chemicals and a government source flags possible organ system effects, so it's best to be cautious with babies.

Organ Risk - Environment Canada classifies ethanol as “expected to be toxic or harmful” to non-reproductive organs and lists it as a medium human-health priority. That means repeated or heavy exposure (even from skin use) could hurt organs such as the liver or kidneys.

Long-Term Risk - The ingredient record notes non-reproductive organ-system toxicity at a low-to-moderate level and the Environment Canada classification implies possible effects from repeated or long-term exposure. This points to potential health effects after years of use.

Absorbed - Animal studies (published research in 2003 and 2006) show ethanol can act as a penetration enhancer and change how chemicals move through skin. That means topical ethanol can increase how much of itself or other ingredients get into the body.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Azadirachta Indica

⚠️5/10

Azadirachta Indica (neem leaf extract) can be safe for older children and adults in small amounts, but for babies under 6 months I recommend being careful. Baby skin is thinner and can take in more of what you put on it. Some animal studies show possible effects on reproduction and the thyroid at high doses, so we should be conservative with newborns and young infants.

No Known Risk - Based on available safety information, no child-specific hazards were identified for normal skin use. A few animal studies found effects (on reproduction, thyroid, or DNA) only at high doses, but these were limited and not shown for typical topical use. No clear regulatory bans or strong human safety warnings were reported, so there are no known moderate or high risks for children from normal use.

Confidence: LOW

Lavandula Hybrida

⚠️5/10

Lavandula Hybrida is a lavender hybrid used for fragrance and soothing properties but may cause skin sensitivity in babies under 6 months. Use with caution in baby products.

Irritant - Lavandin oil contains linalool and camphor, which are known skin irritants, especially for sensitive baby skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Citric Acid

⚠️4/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months), citric acid is generally low risk for long‑term harm but can irritate sensitive baby skin or eyes. It is used to balance acidity in many products, but special care is needed for very young babies.

Banned - Health Canada has placed restrictions on the use, concentration, or manufacturing of citric acid in cosmetics in Canada. An industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) also says safe use depends on product concentration and notes data gaps, so makers must limit or document how they use it. Because of these government and industry limits, some safety-verification programs will not allow this ingredient in products without proof it is used safely.

Confidence: HIGH

Decyl Glucoside

⚠️4/10

For infants (0–6 months): Decyl Glucoside is a gentle cleansing ingredient that is usually safe, but a few babies have had skin reactions. Because newborn skin is extra delicate, I recommend being cautious.

Immune system - Human patch-test studies and clinical case reports have found that decyl glucoside can trigger allergic immune responses in some people. A 2020 UK/Ireland prevalence study and multiple patch-testing reports show possible immune or allergenic effects, so this ingredient can cause allergy-type reactions in sensitive children.

Eczema - Clinical case reports and patch testing have linked decyl glucoside and related alkyl glucosides to allergic contact dermatitis (skin rashes). Because these documented cases show true allergic skin reactions, the ingredient can trigger or worsen eczema in babies with sensitive skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Ethylhexylglycerin

⚠️4/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months): this ingredient is not among the most dangerous, but it can sometimes cause skin or eye irritation and has been linked to allergic rashes in people. Because babies have very delicate skin, we recommend being careful.

Irritant - The ingredient is classed as an irritant by EU hazard labeling and safety reviewers. Animal studies also show skin, eye and lung irritation. That means it can cause redness, stinging, sore eyes, or breathing discomfort if used on or near a child’s skin or eyes.

Immune system - Human case reports and safety reviews describe allergic contact dermatitis from this ingredient and call it a relevant sensitizer in some cosmetics. This shows it can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive children.

Eczema - Because there are human reports of allergic contact dermatitis, this ingredient can start or make eczema and similar skin rashes worse in children who are sensitive.

Asthma - Animal studies reviewed by safety assessors show respiratory irritation at moderate doses. If the ingredient is inhaled (for example from sprays), it could make breathing issues or asthma worse in susceptible children.

Organ Risk - Safety assessments and animal studies report liver effects at low doses and limited eye toxicity. These findings point to possible harm to organs with repeated or higher exposure.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Citrus Limon

⚠️4/10

Citrus Limon is lemon extract or oil which can be irritating or sensitizing to baby skin especially 0-6 months. It is likely used for fragrance or natural scent in shampoo and bodywash.

Irritant - Lemon oil contains limonene and citral, which are known skin irritants, especially for sensitive baby skin. Topical use can cause redness, itching, or rashes.

Sun Burn - Lemon oil contains furanocoumarins, which can increase photosensitivity and the risk of sunburn when applied to the skin and exposed to sunlight.

Confidence: HIGH

Lemon Balm

✅3/10

Lemon Balm is generally safe in topical baby products like shampoo and bodywash but may cause mild irritation in sensitive infants under 6 months. It is used for its soothing properties.

No Known Risk - Lemon balm is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive skin, and there is no strong evidence linking it to any of the listed risks for babies. There are no known reports of it causing irritation, hormone disruption, or other health concerns when used appropriately. However, as with any botanical, rare allergic reactions are possible, but these are not well-documented or common enough to warrant a specific risk label.

Confidence: HIGH

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Powder

✅2/10

For infants (0–6 months): this lemon balm leaf powder is generally considered low risk in ingredient databases, but there is limited information for newborn skin. Babies this age have very sensitive skin, so extra caution is recommended.

No Known Risk - Current safety reviews for topical use show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects and no formal use restrictions. That means no real hazards were identified for children using this ingredient on the skin. As with any plant product, if a child has a known plant allergy or very sensitive skin, try a small patch first and watch for redness or irritation.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Saponified Butyrospermum Parkii

✅2/10

Shea butter is generally safe as a moisturizer but rare allergies are possible in infants under 6 months

No Known Risk - Shea butter is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to infants. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify any significant risks for babies when shea butter is used topically.

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Phytate

✅2/10

For newborns and babies (0–6 months): sodium phytate is a low-risk ingredient used to stabilize products. Because infant skin is thinner and more absorbent than adult skin, we recommend extra caution.

No Known Risk - The available safety summary for this topical ingredient shows only low or limited concerns. Reports note occasional, limited eye/skin/respiratory irritation and one animal study that found tumors only at very high doses; a regulatory review lists low non‑reproductive organ toxicity and some product-use restrictions. No moderate or high level hazards were identified, so no real risks were found in the provided data.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Coconut Oil

✅1/10

Coconut oil is generally safe for infant skin and is used as a moisturizer but monitor for rare allergies

No Known Risk - Coconut oil is widely used topically for babies and is generally considered safe. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks when used on healthy baby skin. Rare allergic reactions are possible, but not common enough to warrant a risk label based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Shea Butter

✅1/10

Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter is a natural fat used as an emollient in baby products. It is very safe and commonly used in baby lotions and wipes for 0-6 months babies.

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Chloride

✅1/10

For infants and newborns (0-6 months) this ingredient is generally safe when used in the small amounts found in baby wipes, creams, and saline drops. It is the same simple salt used in food and is not considered toxic in these low amounts.

No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews flag no meaningful health hazards for topical use. Food and health authorities list it as safe for limited use, and environmental assessments find it unlikely to harm organs, build up in the body, or damage wildlife. Overall expert sources rate concerns as low across cancer, allergies, development, and use restrictions.

Confidence: HIGH

Saponified Cocos Nucifera

✅1/10

Saponified organic oils of coconut are mild cleansing agents derived from coconut oil, commonly used in baby shampoos and body washes, safe for 0-6 month babies.

Confidence: HIGH

Water

✅0/10

Water is very safe for a newborn’s or baby’s skin. Tests and regulatory reviews find no meaningful health risks from water used on the skin.

No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews (Environment Canada) find plain water is not expected to be toxic, not bioaccumulative, and not an environmental toxin. Safety summaries list no concerns above a low level for organ harm, reproductive effects, or other long‑term risks for topical use, so no specific health risks are identified for use on skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Alaffia Babies & Kids SHAMPOO & BODY WASH Unrefined Shea Butter LEMON LAVENDER

Is this newborn-safe? Alaffia Babies & Kids SHAMPOO & BODY WASH Unrefined Shea Butter LEMON LAVENDER

Alaffia Babies & Kids SHAMPOO & BODY WASH Unrefined Shea Butter LEMON LAVENDER is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 23 ingredients in Alaffia Babies & Kids SHAMPOO & BODY WASH Unrefined Shea Butter LEMON LAVENDER. 2 avoid, 5 concerning, 7 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can newborns start using shampoo & bodywash & conditioner?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 0-6 month old babies. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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