Baby sebamed BODY LOTION

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use Baby sebamed BODY LOTION?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 51 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Baby sebamed BODY LOTION contains 24 ingredients. 2 avoid, 5 concerning, 7 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (24 found)

Benzyl Alcohol

🚫8/10

For newborns and babies 0–6 months: this ingredient has a higher risk of causing allergic skin reactions and irritation. Because infants absorb more through their skin, it’s safer to avoid benzyl alcohol in baby skin products when you can.

Immune system - Benzyl alcohol is a known human allergen with strong evidence of immune effects. Regulators and scientific reviews list it as an allergenic or immunotoxicant and there are human case reports of allergic reactions, so it can trigger immune responses in children.

Eczema - There are strong reports and regulatory listings showing benzyl alcohol can cause allergic skin reactions. Because of this, it can trigger or make eczema and similar rashes worse on sensitive baby skin.

Irritant - There is documented evidence of skin and eye irritation from benzyl alcohol (including agency evaluations of irritation), so it can cause redness, stinging, or rashes—especially on sensitive or infant skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Alcohol

🚫8/10

Alcohol can cause skin irritation dryness and increase absorption of toxins in infants likely used as a preservative or solvent

Confidence: HIGH

Lactic Acid

🚨7/10

For infants (0-6 months), lactic acid can increase skin sensitivity and may be more likely to irritate or let other things through the skin. Because newborn skin is thin and still developing, it is safer to avoid products with lactic acid unless a pediatrician tells you to use one.

Banned - This ingredient is restricted in some places and must follow rules about how it is made and used. A Canadian safety list and government guidance limit its use, and industry safety panels set rules on how much can be in products.

Absorbed - This acid can help other things pass through the skin and can get into the body more easily. A safety review paper lists it as a penetration enhancer, so it may raise how much of a product is absorbed.

Sun Burn - Industry safety guidance says it can raise the skin's sensitivity to the sun unless products are made to prevent that or directions tell you to use sun protection.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Sodium Hydroxide

🚨6/10

For infants and newborns (0–6 months): sodium hydroxide is a strong chemical that can burn or irritate when concentrated. In baby lotions and cleansers it is usually used in tiny amounts to set the product’s acidity and is neutralized in the finished product. Still, because babies have very thin, delicate skin, this ingredient is more worrisome for newborns than for older children or adults.

Banned - This ingredient is restricted for use in cosmetics in some regions. The EU cosmetics rules list limits on its use, and industry safety reviewers say it can only be used safely at certain low concentrations or when specially handled.

Organ Risk - Authorities have flagged possible harm to organs with repeated or high exposures. A national health agency classified it as expected to be toxic or harmful and gave it a medium human-health priority, and a U.S. assessment found toxic effects in animal studies. There is also limited evidence of breathing-related toxicity noted by a medical literature source.

Asthma - There is limited evidence that breathing in this chemical can hurt the lungs or airways. Medical literature notes possible respiratory toxicity, so it could make breathing problems worse if a child is exposed to vapor or mist.

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Lactate

🚨6/10

For newborns and young babies (0–6 months) sodium lactate can be used safely in small amounts when products are made for babies. Because baby skin is thinner and more easily absorbs ingredients, there is a slightly higher chance of irritation or increased absorption if the ingredient is used in strong concentrations or the wrong pH.

Banned - This ingredient is restricted for some uses and must follow limits in parts of the world. An industry safety panel sets concentration and pH rules and a national cosmetics watch list flags it as restricted, so some countries or products limit or ban it unless rules are met (Cosmetic Ingredient Review; Canada Cosmetics Hot List).

Absorbed - This chemical can help other things pass through the skin and itself is noted as a penetration enhancer. That means it can get into the body more easily if used on the skin (position paper on alpha-hydroxy acids).

Sun Burn - Experts say it must be formulated carefully to avoid making skin more sensitive to sunlight. Labels or sun-protection directions are recommended to lower this risk (Cosmetic Ingredient Review).

Irritant - Safety guidance says it may only be safe when used briefly and rinsed off, and there are limits on pH and concentration. Those rules point to a real chance of skin irritation if used wrong (Cosmetic Ingredient Review).

Confidence: MEDIUM

Parfum

🚨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

Lecithin

⚠️5/10

For newborns and babies (0-6 months), lecithin is usually used as an ingredient to help creams and lotions spread. Many people tolerate it, but babies’ skin is delicate and there are signs that some people can have allergic reactions and that products can sometimes be contaminated. Because of that, it is safer to be cautious with lecithin on infant skin.

Immune system - A professional clinic group (AOEC) and published case reports show strong evidence that lecithin can act as an allergen or immune-system irritant in people. That means it can trigger allergic or immune reactions in some children, so watch for rashes, swelling, or breathing trouble.

Asthma - Experts report lecithin as a human respiratory toxicant or allergen (AOEC) and case studies show possible breathing-related reactions. This could make asthma or wheezy breathing worse in sensitive children.

Absorbed - A cosmetic industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) lists lecithin as a penetration enhancer, meaning it can help other substances get through the skin and into the body. That raises the chance that unwanted chemicals could be absorbed.

Cancer - The ingredient record flags contamination concerns — specifically nitrosamines — at a high level. Nitrosamines are known carcinogens, so contamination raises a potential cancer risk if products contain those impurities.

Environmental - A national agency review (Environment Canada) notes uncertainty about environmental toxicity for this substance. That means it could pose risks to wildlife or ecosystems, though the evidence is unclear.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Ascorbyl Palmitate

⚠️4/10

For newborns and infants (0-6 months) this ingredient is not well studied in babies. While it is often used as an antioxidant in grown-up skin products, a lab study found it can cause extra cell stress in skin cells when the skin is exposed to UV light. Because baby skin is thinner and more sensitive, it's safer to be cautious.

Sun Burn - A laboratory study found that this ingredient makes UV-B damage worse in skin cells, causing more fat breakdown and cell harm. That means skin could burn or be harmed more easily in sunlight (based on the cited lab study).

Irritant - The same lab research showed cell damage in skin cells (cytotoxicity) after exposure, which can lead to redness, irritation, or rashes on sensitive skin.

Long-Term Risk - Lab evidence shows the ingredient can make extra reactive oxygen species that can disturb cell signaling and cause mutations; the report notes this could be linked to long-term problems like heart disease, so there is a possible long-term health concern (based on the cited study).

Environmental - Canada's environmental agency flagged this substance as a suspected environmental toxin, meaning it may harm wildlife or ecosystems if released.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Chamomilla Recutita (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

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

Dimethicone

⚠️4/10

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Builds Up - Regulators have said some forms are persistent and can bioaccumulate in people and wildlife. A REACH substance evaluation and Environment Canada findings name persistence and bioaccumulation as a concern, so this ingredient (or its related siloxanes) can build up over time.

Environmental - Environment Canada flagged this chemistry as suspected to harm the environment. The same evaluations note persistence in wildlife, meaning it can stay in nature and affect animals and ecosystems.

Organ Risk - An assessment by Environment Canada classified non-reproductive organ system toxicity as a concern, meaning repeated exposure may harm organs (for example, liver or kidneys) according to that regulator.

Banned - Some related siloxanes listed as contaminants (for example, cyclopentasiloxane / cyclotetrasiloxane and similar substances) have been heavily restricted by regulators under REACH and by other national reviews. Industry safety reviews also recommend limits or product-type restrictions.

Long-Term Risk - Because parts of this class are persistent and regulators and industry panels recommend use limits, there is a potential for long-term harms from repeated use or environmental build-up, as noted in REACH and Cosmetic Ingredient Review summaries.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Paraffinum liquidum

⚠️4/10

Mineral oil is a common baby moisturizer and can protect skin, but for newborns and babies 0–6 months there are some reasons to be careful. Studies and regulatory reviews have noted possible buildup of some mineral-oil components in body tissues and some people can have allergic or breathing reactions.

Immune system - There is evidence that mineral oil can act as an allergen or harm the immune system. Health review groups and medical literature list it as a possible immune or allergic toxicant, and workplace guidance notes strong evidence for immune effects in people.

Asthma - Mineral oil has been identified as a human respiratory allergen/toxicant, which means it can make breathing problems or asthma worse for some people. Occupational health sources report strong links to respiratory effects.

Organ Risk - Regulatory health assessments classify mineral oil as expected to be toxic or harmful to organs with repeated exposure, and list it as a medium human health priority for non-reproductive organ effects.

Builds Up - Research studies found mineral oil hydrocarbons accumulating in animal and human tissues, showing this ingredient can build up in the body over time.

Absorbed - Because mineral oil hydrocarbons have been measured inside body tissues, they can be absorbed into the body from topical use and not stay only on the skin.

Long-Term Risk - Given its tendency to accumulate in tissues and classifications showing organ toxicity concern, there is a potential for long-term health effects with repeated exposure over time.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate

⚠️4/10

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate is not a recognized ingredient name and may be a misreading or typo. Cannot assess safety without correct identification.

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Ascorbate

✅3/10

Sodium ascorbate is a form of vitamin C used on the skin. For newborns and infants (0–6 months) it is usually low risk, but some people can get skin reactions. Because baby skin is very delicate, we are a little more careful with it than for older kids or adults.

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

Sorbitol

✅3/10

For infants (0–6 months) sorbitol used in small amounts in baby lotions or wipes is generally safe and unlikely to cause harm. It works like a gentle moisturizer and is considered low risk by food and safety authorities.

No Known Risk - Sorbitol is generally considered safe for topical use. U.S. food regulators have cleared it for limited use in foods, and Environment Canada has said it is not expected to be toxic, not persistent, and not likely to build up in the body or harm the environment. Industry safety reviewers note only routine limits on concentration or impurities. Taken together, these assessments show no clear health risks for typical topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Cetearyl Alcohol

✅2/10

For infants and newborns (0–6 months): Cetearyl alcohol is a common ingredient that helps creams and lotions feel smooth. When it is used in products made for babies it is usually low risk, but baby's skin is delicate so be a little cautious.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Decyl Oleate

✅2/10

For newborns and babies (0–6 months), Decyl Oleate is generally considered low risk in adult and general-use studies. However, there is limited information specifically for very young infants and some notes that safe use may depend on how much is in a product. Baby skin is thinner and more sensitive, so we recommend being cautious.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel and Environment Canada find no clear health hazards for normal topical use. They do note it is allowed in cosmetics with concentration limits and that there are small data gaps, but overall it is not expected to harm organs, to build up in the body, or to be persistent in the environment. At common use levels there are no known health risks.

Confidence: LOW

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

Sodium Acetate

✅2/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months), sodium acetate is generally low risk when used in small amounts in normal baby products. It’s mainly used to keep product acidity (pH) steady and is not linked to cancer or major allergic risks in government and industry reviews. Because baby skin is very delicate, we still treat it cautiously.

No Known Risk - Government and independent safety reviews find no higher-than-low concerns for sodium acetate. A U.S. food agency lists it as safe for certain food uses, a Canadian health assessment says it is not expected to be toxic and is a low human-health priority, and an independent cosmetics review notes it is used safely at limited concentrations (while pointing out some data gaps). There are no identified medium-or-higher concerns for cancer, hormone or reproductive harm, organ damage, bioaccumulation, or environmental toxicity for normal topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Allantoin

✅1/10

For infants (0-6 months): Allantoin is generally gentle and considered safe when used on the skin. It soothes and protects and rarely causes allergic reactions. Because baby skin is very delicate, use products made for babies and be cautious.

No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews find no evidence that topical use of this ingredient harms organs, builds up in the body, or damages the environment. Reviewers do note some gaps in the safety data and recommend following concentration limits and proper testing for products, but no real hazards were identified for normal skin use.

Confidence: HIGH

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

✅1/10

This ingredient is a gentle, lightweight oil used to moisturize skin. For newborns and babies (0–6 months) it is generally safe when used in normal baby lotions or wipes.

Confidence: HIGH

Water (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.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Baby sebamed BODY LOTION

Is this newborn-safe? Baby sebamed BODY LOTION

Baby sebamed BODY LOTION is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 24 ingredients in Baby sebamed BODY LOTION. 2 avoid, 5 concerning, 7 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can newborns start using lotion?

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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Product Recognition: Product names are identified programatically and may be incorrect. Always verify product identity yourself.

Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

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