BOUDREAUX'S BUTT PASTE ORIGINAL

skin protectant & rash ointment • For 0-6 month old infants • Skin contact 🧴

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use BOUDREAUX'S BUTT PASTE ORIGINAL?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 14 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: BOUDREAUX'S BUTT PASTE ORIGINAL contains 6 ingredients. 1 avoid, 2 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (6 found)

balsam peru resin

🚫9/10

Balsam Peru (also listed as Myroxylon pereirae) is a common fragrance ingredient that can cause allergic skin reactions. For newborns and babies under 6 months, it is best treated as a high-risk ingredient because their skin is extra sensitive.

Immune system - This ingredient is a known human allergen and has strong evidence of causing immune reactions. Regulatory sources (EU Cosmetics Directive) list it as an allergen, and the fragrance industry group (IFRA) notes strong evidence of immune-system harm. That means it can trigger allergic responses in people, including children.

Eczema - Because it is a confirmed allergen and can cause contact reactions, it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin problems. The EU requires labeling for allergens for this substance and industry guidance identifies strong allergic potential.

Irritant - This ingredient can cause skin redness, itching or rashes on sensitive skin. Safety and regulatory reviews (EU guidance and fragrance-industry assessments) flag it as a skin sensitizer and workplace exposure is limited for safety.

Banned - Use of this material is restricted in some product standards and regulated by official rules: EU cosmetics rules require allergen labeling and EU GHS workplace rules limit allowed exposures. Some product-verification programs also bar it without special proof, so its use is limited or controlled in parts of the world.

Confidence: HIGH

petrolatum

⚠️5/10

Usually okay for infants when very pure and used sparingly as a moisture barrier, but purity matters a lot at this age.

Banned - In the EU, this ingredient is restricted unless it is very pure, because it can carry PAH leftovers from oil. This rule comes from the EU Cosmetics Directive.

Organ Risk - Canada’s environmental health agency lists it as expected to be harmful and a high health priority. With repeat use, it may stress organs like the liver.

Builds Up - Studies in people (2015) and in lab rats (2017) found mineral oil parts can collect in body tissues over time. Small daily amounts can add up.

Long-Term Risk - Because it can build up in the body and may carry PAH impurities, risks can grow with years of use. Purity limits in the EU were set to lower this risk.

Confidence: MEDIUM

mineral oil

⚠️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

paraffin

✅3/10

For infants (0-6 months): Paraffin is generally considered low risk, but because baby skin is very delicate and can absorb or trap things more easily, it’s best to be careful. Some studies and government reviews have found that paraffin/mineral oil components can build up in the body after repeated use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

castor seed oil

✅2/10

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is castor oil used as an emollient generally safe for baby skin but rare allergies possible

Confidence: HIGH

zinc oxide

✅1/10

Generally safe for topical use on 0 to 6 month babies, commonly used in diaper rash creams and barrier lotions, with minimal absorption through intact skin

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About BOUDREAUX'S BUTT PASTE ORIGINAL

Is this newborn-safe? BOUDREAUX'S BUTT PASTE ORIGINAL

BOUDREAUX'S BUTT PASTE ORIGINAL is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 6 ingredients in BOUDREAUX'S BUTT PASTE ORIGINAL. 1 avoid, 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can newborns start using skin protectant & rash ointment?

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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