baby leaves™ shampoo & body wash

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner • For 0-6 month old infants • Skin contact 🧴

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use baby leaves™ shampoo & body wash?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 52 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: baby leaves™ shampoo & body wash contains 28 ingredients. 8 concerning, 7 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (28 found)

Linalyl Acetate
🚨7/10
For infants (0-6 months), linalyl acetate can cause skin allergies or irritation. Newborn skin is extra sensitive, so this ingredient is best avoided on baby skin.
Immune system - Linalyl acetate can turn into strong contact allergens when it oxidizes in air. This allergy risk is noted by regulatory and health authorities, which list it as a human allergen/toxicant and flag immunotoxicity concerns.
Irritant - Oxidized linalyl acetate is linked to skin reactions and dermal toxicity in people. Testing and safety reviews report it can cause contact dermatitis and other skin irritation after topical use.
Eczema - Because it can form potent contact allergens on air exposure, this ingredient can trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse, as noted in clinical reports and chemical safety assessments.
Confidence: HIGH
Vanillin
🚨7/10
For infants (0-6 months) it’s best to avoid vanillin on the skin. It can cause allergic reactions or irritation, and very young babies have extra-sensitive skin.
Immune system - Vanillin is listed by the EU Cosmetics Directive as a known human allergen, and the European Chemicals Agency has reported evidence of skin allergies. That means it can trigger immune reactions in some people, so it is a real allergy risk for children who have sensitive skin or past allergies.
Irritant - Health authorities note limited evidence of dermal toxicity and allergic skin reactions (reported by the European Chemicals Agency). This can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin if they touch products with vanillin.
Eczema - Because vanillin is recognized as a skin allergen and can cause allergic reactions, it can also trigger or make eczema worse in children who already have atopic or sensitive skin (based on the EU allergen listing and ECHA findings).
Confidence: HIGH
Heliotropine
🚨7/10
Heliotropine also known as piperonal is a fragrance ingredient with sensitization risk not recommended for infants under 6 months
Irritant - Piperonal can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals, especially with repeated or prolonged topical exposure, which may be a concern for babies' delicate skin.
Confidence: HIGH
Methyldihydrojasmonate
🚨7/10
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Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a human toxicant/allergen with strong evidence by the EU Cosmetics Directive. That means it can cause allergic reactions and affect the immune response in some children who touch or breathe it.
Irritant - Because it is identified as an allergen by the EU Cosmetics Directive, it can cause skin irritation such as redness, itchiness, or rashes on sensitive baby skin after topical use.
Eczema - The strong allergen classification from the EU Cosmetics Directive means this ingredient can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in children who are prone to those issues.
Confidence: LOW
Fragrance
🚨6/10
Premium Fragrance Oil is a vague term for fragrance blends that may contain allergens or irritants not disclosed. Fragrances often cause skin sensitivity in babies under 6 months.
Irritant - Fragrance mixtures often contain chemicals that can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin.
Eczema - Fragrances are known triggers for eczema flare-ups and can worsen symptoms in babies with sensitive or atopic skin.
Asthma - Fragrance chemicals can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may worsen asthma or breathing issues in babies and children.
Hormones - Some fragrance ingredients, such as certain phthalates, are suspected endocrine disruptors that may interfere with hormone development.
Absorbed - Certain fragrance chemicals can be absorbed through the skin and detected in the bloodstream, raising concerns for systemic exposure.
Breast Milk - Some fragrance components, including phthalates, have been detected in breast milk, indicating they can pass from mother to baby.
Banned - Some fragrance ingredients are banned or restricted in the EU and other countries due to health concerns.
Builds Up - Certain fragrance chemicals, such as some phthalates and musks, can accumulate in the body over time with repeated exposure.
Long-Term Risk - Long-term exposure to some fragrance chemicals has been linked to chronic health effects, including hormone disruption and allergic diseases.
Confidence: HIGH
Sodium Coco-Sulfate
🚨6/10
For infants (0-6 months) this ingredient can cause skin or eye irritation. It’s used to make products foamy and clean, and is generally not linked to cancer or developmental harm, but baby skin is very delicate so there is a higher chance of redness, stinging, or dryness.
Irritant - Regulatory reviews report strong human evidence that this ingredient can irritate skin and eyes, with additional test data showing limited skin and eye irritation. These findings come from a cosmetic safety review panel and a European chemical regulator, so it can cause redness, stinging, or eye watering in some children.
Organ Risk - European and Canadian chemical authorities have classified the substance as toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs and as a medium human-health priority. That means repeated or heavy use could stress organs (for example liver, kidneys, or lungs) over time.
Environmental - A Canadian regulator flagged this ingredient as a suspected environmental toxin, meaning it may harm wildlife or aquatic life if released to the environment during manufacture or disposal.
Confidence: HIGH
Triethyl Citrate
🚨6/10
For infants and newborns (0–6 months): this ingredient is not known to cause serious long-term harm, but it can cause allergic skin reactions. Because babies’ skin is very sensitive and there is limited baby-specific data, we recommend being cautious and avoiding regular use on infants when possible.
Immune system - A government health assessment finds strong evidence that triethyl citrate can act as a human allergen. Because it is applied to the skin, it can trigger immune reactions in sensitive children, so there is a real risk of an immune response for some users (source: EPA).
Irritant - Regulatory data identify triethyl citrate as a human allergen, which commonly shows up as skin irritation like redness, itching, or rashes when applied topically. This makes it a possible skin irritant for babies and children (source: EPA).
Eczema - Because the ingredient is documented as a human allergen, it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in sensitive individuals, including children who already have atopic skin (source: EPA).
Confidence: LOW
Parfum
🚨6/10
Parfum is a fragrance mix that can cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive babies especially under 6 months. It is common in shampoos and bodywashes for scent.
Confidence: HIGH
Water
⚠️5/10
Water is very safe for topical use on babies 0-6 months and is commonly used as a solvent in shampoos and bodywashes.
Confidence: HIGH
Eau
⚠️5/10
Eau is water in French and is safe for topical use in baby products like shampoo and bodywash for 0-6 months babies.
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
Coco-Glucoside
⚠️4/10
Coco‑Glucoside is a gentle, plant‑based cleanser. For infants (newborns, babies 0–6 months) it is usually low risk when used at normal levels in baby shampoos and washes, but very young skin is more easily irritated or sensitized.
Immune system - Human patch-testing studies and case reports show that coco‑glucoside and related alkyl glucosides can cause allergic reactions in some people. Reviews and clinical reports (including a 2019 patch‑testing study and a 2014 case report, plus a 2004 review of alkyl polyglycosides) document possible immune/allergic effects.
Eczema - There are published clinical cases of allergic contact dermatitis tied to alkyl glucosides, meaning this ingredient can trigger or worsen eczema‑like skin reactions in sensitive individuals (reported in a 2014 case report and supported by later patch‑testing findings).
Confidence: HIGH
Glyceryl Oleate
⚠️4/10
Glyceryl oleate is usually used to make creams and lotions feel smooth. For newborns and infants (0–6 months) it is generally okay in small amounts, but it has been reported to irritate skin or eyes in some people. Because babies’ skin is very delicate, use products with this ingredient only if they are made for babies.
Irritant - A safety review panel found strong human evidence that this ingredient can irritate skin, eyes, and lungs. That means it can cause redness, stinging, or discomfort on sensitive baby skin or if it gets in the eyes or is inhaled during use (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Eczema - Because the ingredient is a confirmed skin irritant, it can trigger or make eczema and similar rashes worse in children with sensitive skin. The same safety review cited clear human irritation evidence that supports this risk (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Asthma - The ingredient has been reported to cause lung irritation in people. That lung irritation can make breathing problems or asthma symptoms worse in children who are sensitive or already have asthma (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Environmental - A government environmental review flagged this substance as a suspected environmental toxin. That means it may pose harms to wildlife or aquatic life if released into the environment (source: Environment Canada).
Confidence: MEDIUM
Potassium Sorbate
⚠️4/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months), potassium sorbate is usually low risk for causing illness systemically, but it can cause skin allergies or irritation. Babies have very delicate skin, so we are extra careful with this ingredient.
Immune system - A cosmetic safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) found strong evidence that potassium sorbate can cause allergic reactions in human skin. That means some children could have immune system responses (contact allergy) if their skin touches products with this ingredient.
Irritant - A safety assessment by a cosmetic review panel lists potassium sorbate as a human skin toxicant or allergen. This supports a real risk of skin redness, itching, or rashes when used on sensitive or damaged skin.
Eczema - Because this ingredient is shown to be a skin allergen, it can trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in people who are sensitive.
Confidence: HIGH
Matricaria Flower Extract
⚠️4/10
For infants (0–6 months): chamomile flower extract is usually low risk for adults, but babies’ skin is much more sensitive. It can sometimes cause a rash or allergic reaction, so avoid using it routinely on newborns or very young babies.
No Known Risk - Major safety reviews find only low or unclear concerns. A cosmetic safety panel says this chamomile extract is generally safe in products when used with limits, and the European chemicals agency notes only limited evidence of skin allergy. A few small human studies and a review reported unclear (equivocal) findings for nerve or pregnancy effects, but the data are not strong. No health concern here is rated above low.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Chamomilla Recutita
✅3/10
Chamomile extract is generally safe but may cause rare allergic reactions in sensitive infants used for soothing and anti inflammatory effects
Confidence: MEDIUM
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
✅3/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months), this ingredient is generally low risk in lab and government reviews, but babies have very delicate skin. Use caution and prefer products made for infants.
No Known Risk - A Canadian government assessment found this ingredient is not expected to be harmful to organs, and it is not thought to stay in the body or build up in the environment. An industry safety review only recommends limits on how it is used in products, not that it causes harm. Taken together, these reviews do not flag any health risks for normal topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Sodium Benzoate
✅3/10
For newborns and babies 0–6 months: sodium benzoate is a preservative that is generally considered low risk at the small amounts used in skin products, but infant skin is delicate so we take extra care.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Glycerin
✅2/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months): glycerin is a common, mild moisturizer found in many baby lotions and wipes. When used at normal levels in products made for babies, it is usually safe and well tolerated.
Confidence: HIGH
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
✅2/10
For newborns and babies 0-6 months, moringa seed extract appears to have low safety concerns in general safety summaries, but there is little direct research in babies. Because baby skin is very sensitive, treat this ingredient with caution.
No Known Risk - Reviewed safety summaries from widely used cosmetic ingredient resources show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergy/immune effects, and reproductive or developmental effects for topical use. That means no real risks were identified for normal skin use on children. As with any plant extract, if your child has a known plant allergy, do a small patch test first and stop use if irritation appears.
Confidence: LOW
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
✅2/10
For infants and newborns (0-6 months), this is a mild cleansing ingredient often found in baby shampoos and washes. It is low risk for long-term harm but babies have very delicate skin, so we should be careful.
No Known Risk - Reviews by a cosmetic safety review panel and a national environment agency found no significant health hazards. The ingredient is not thought to build up in the body or harm organs, and it is considered safe in products when used at the allowed levels (with different limits for rinse-off versus leave-on products). There are some notes about possible mild irritation and that safety limits are set, but overall no real health risks were identified.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Vaccinium Myrtillus
✅2/10
For newborns and babies 0–6 months: bilberry extract is a plant-based ingredient with low safety concerns in general listings, but there is little specific testing in very young babies. Because infant skin is delicate, it’s best to be cautious.
No Known Risk - For topical use, safety reviews report only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, reproductive effects, and use limits. No higher-level hazards were found in the available ingredient assessments for bilberry extract, so there are no real risks identified for routine topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Blueberry Leaf Extract
✅1/10
Blueberry Leaf Extract is a natural botanical ingredient with antioxidant properties and low irritation risk, generally safe for topical use in baby products like shampoo and bodywash.
No Known Risk - Blueberry leaf extract is generally considered safe for topical use, with no evidence in scientific literature linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. There are no known reports of toxicity or adverse effects when used on skin, and it is not banned or restricted in any country for cosmetic use. Therefore, no risk labels apply based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
✅1/10
For infants (0-6 months), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in small amounts, especially in rinse-off products like baby shampoo. It can cause mild irritation in some people, so we recommend being cautious with newborns and babies.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Inulin
✅1/10
For newborns and babies up to 6 months, inulin used on the skin is very low risk. It is generally well tolerated and has been used safely in baby formulas and skin products.
Confidence: HIGH
Maltodextrin
✅1/10
Maltodextrin is generally safe for newborns and young babies when used on normal, unbroken skin in creams or lotions. It is not known to cause cancer or serious harm and has a low chance of causing an allergic reaction.
No Known Risk - Government and independent reviews find this ingredient safe for typical use. The U.S. food safety agency lists it as allowed for food, and a Canadian health agency says it is not expected to be toxic and is a low human-health priority. A cosmetic expert panel notes only routine limits on concentration or impurities. There are no identified health concerns above low for cancer, allergies, reproduction, or organ damage in the available assessments.
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
Aqua
✅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 baby leaves™ shampoo & body wash

Is this newborn-safe? baby leaves™ shampoo & body wash

baby leaves™ shampoo & body wash is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 28 ingredients in baby leaves™ shampoo & body wash. 8 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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