CALAZIME™ SKIN PROTECTANT PASTE WITH ZINC OXIDE

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 CALAZIME™ SKIN PROTECTANT PASTE WITH ZINC OXIDE?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 47 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: CALAZIME™ SKIN PROTECTANT PASTE WITH ZINC OXIDE contains 32 ingredients. 3 avoid, 4 concerning, 6 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (32 found)

Menthol
🚫8/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months) menthol is not recommended. It can irritate delicate skin and eyes and may cause breathing problems or allergic reactions when used near the face or nose.
Immune system - Menthol is identified as a known human allergen and flagged with strong evidence of human toxicant/allergen by regulatory bodies (EU Cosmetics Directive and the U.S. EPA). That means it can trigger allergic or immune reactions when put on the skin.
Irritant - Regulatory assessments list menthol as a human allergen/toxicant, which is linked to skin reactions like redness, stinging, or contact dermatitis—especially when applied topically to sensitive skin.
Eczema - Because menthol is a recognized human allergen (per the EU cosmetics review and U.S. EPA findings), it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar inflammatory skin conditions in susceptible people.
Confidence: HIGH
Retinyl Palmitate
🚫8/10
Retinyl palmitate is a vitamin A derivative that can be absorbed through skin and may cause toxicity in infants especially under 6 months
Irritant - Retinyl Palmitate can cause skin irritation, redness, and peeling, especially on sensitive baby skin.
Sun Burn - Retinyl Palmitate may increase skin sensitivity to sunlight, raising the risk of sunburn.
Absorbed - Retinyl Palmitate can be absorbed through the skin and enter the bloodstream.
Cancer - Some studies suggest that Retinyl Palmitate may speed up the development of skin tumors when exposed to sunlight, though evidence is mixed.
Confidence: HIGH
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
🚫8/10
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil is grapefruit peel oil which can cause skin irritation and sensitization in infants under 6 months
Irritant - Grapefruit peel oil contains limonene and other citrus compounds that can cause skin irritation, especially on sensitive baby skin.
Sun Burn - Grapefruit peel oil contains furanocoumarins, which can increase photosensitivity and the risk of sunburn when applied topically.
Confidence: HIGH
Methylparaben
🚨7/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months) methylparaben is a preservative that has some evidence of hormone-like effects and can cause skin allergy in some people. Because baby skin is thin and more absorbent, it’s safer to avoid products containing methylparaben when possible.
Hormones - Methylparaben has been found to affect the hormone system. The European Union lists it as a human endocrine disruptor and multiple studies show hormone-like activity, so it may alter normal hormone development in children.
Confuse Hormones - Research and regulatory review note that methylparaben can act like weak hormones in the body. Peer-reviewed studies and regulatory findings show it can mimic or interfere with natural hormone signals.
Immune system - There is moderate evidence that methylparaben can trigger immune or allergic reactions in people. A clinical report found contact urticaria (an allergic skin response), showing it can affect the immune system.
Irritant - Methylparaben has been linked to skin reactions such as contact urticaria. That means it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive skin, including babies' skin.
Eczema - Because methylparaben can cause allergic skin reactions and contact urticaria, it may trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in susceptible children.
Banned - Some authorities restrict or limit the use of parabens in certain products. For example, regional regulatory actions and safety opinions have led to limits or bans for use in products for very young children.
Long-Term Risk - Laboratory studies show methylparaben can change gene activity in human cells. Those biochemical changes suggest possible long-term effects with repeated exposure, even if direct outcomes in people are still being studied.
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
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
🚨7/10
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is an essential oil with allergen and irritation risk not recommended for 0-6 months babies likely used for fragrance
Irritant - Orange peel oil contains limonene and other citrus compounds that can cause skin irritation, especially on sensitive baby skin.
Sun Burn - Orange peel oil can increase photosensitivity, making skin more prone to sunburn when exposed to sunlight.
Confidence: HIGH
Methylsulfonylmethane
🚨6/10
Limited safety data for topical use in infants under 6 months MSM is not standard in baby care products caution advised
No Known Risk - Current research and safety data indicate that methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is generally well-tolerated when used topically, with no significant evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. There are no known reports of adverse effects or long-term risks associated with topical use in infants.
Confidence: LOW
White 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
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
Cholecalciferol
⚠️4/10
For infants (0–6 months): there is no strong evidence that this ingredient causes cancer or long-term problems, but there are real concerns about contamination from manufacturing leftovers and limited safety testing for skin use. Because babies’ skin is very sensitive, I recommend being cautious.
Cancer - This ingredient can be contaminated with ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane. Major health agencies say ethylene oxide is a known human carcinogen and 1,4‑dioxane is a probable/possible carcinogen. Those contaminants can raise cancer risk if they are present in products.
Organ Risk - One of the listed contaminants, 1,4‑dioxane, has been linked in toxicology studies and regulatory reviews to harm to the liver and kidneys after repeated exposure. That makes organ damage a real concern if contamination occurs.
Long-Term Risk - Because the ingredient may carry these toxic contaminants and it has not been fully assessed by industry safety panels for cosmetic use, repeated or long-term use could lead to lasting health effects over time.
Environmental - The contaminant 1,4‑dioxane is persistent in water and is a known environmental contaminant; its presence raises concerns for pollution and harm to ecosystems if released.
Confidence: LOW
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
Niacinamide
⚠️4/10
Niacinamide is a mild form of vitamin B3 that is usually low risk. For newborns and babies (0–6 months) we recommend being careful because their skin soaks up things more easily.
No Known Risk - Major government and expert reviews find niacinamide to be low risk for normal topical use. A national environmental health agency classifies it as not expected to be harmful to organs or the environment. The U.S. food regulator allows limited uses in food, and an independent cosmetic safety panel has set recommended concentration limits after review. While a few animal studies at very high doses reported tumor findings and reviewers note some data gaps about maximum ‘as-used’ concentrations, the overall conclusion from these agencies and safety panels is that routine topical use poses no significant known health risks.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Tinctorius Seed Oil
⚠️4/10
Tinctorius Seed Oil is not a recognized ingredient name and may be a misreading or typo. Cannot assess safety without clear identification.
Confidence: HIGH
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
✅3/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months): aloe vera leaf juice is usually low risk in small amounts, but babies this young have very sensitive skin. It may cause irritation in some infants and industry safety reviews recommend using it only within set limits.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Calamine
✅3/10
For infants (newborns and babies 0–6 months): calamine is usually low risk for skin use in small amounts, but babies have delicate skin and there is little data on use in this age group, so be careful.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
✅3/10
For newborns and infants (0-6 months), this ingredient is generally low risk in adults, but there is little direct data for babies. Because baby skin is delicate, we treat it more cautiously.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews show no health concerns above a low level. Animal tests noted skin irritation only at high doses in lab studies, and checks for cancer, development, and immune harm were rated low. Some product-verification programs ask for extra proof before allowing this ingredient, but overall no real child health risks were identified.
Confidence: LOW
Tocopherol
✅3/10
For newborns and babies (0–6 months): tocopherol (vitamin E) is usually low risk when used in small amounts on the skin, but baby skin is very delicate. There are some safety notes about possible contamination and a rare chance of skin allergy, so take extra care with infants and newborns.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Glycine
✅2/10
Glycine is a tiny natural building block of proteins. For newborns and infants (0–6 months) it is generally low risk when used on the skin, but babies’ skin is more sensitive than adults’, so extra caution is wise.
No Known Risk - Government and independent reviewers find glycine safe for typical uses. The U.S. FDA lists it as safe for limited use in food, Environment Canada says it is not expected to be toxic, persistent, or to build up in the body, and industry reviewers note only normal concentration or purity guidance. Common safety concerns such as cancer, allergies, and effects on development are rated low. For usual topical use, there are no known child-specific risks.
Confidence: HIGH
Hydroxytyrosol
✅2/10
Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding
No Known Risk - Reviewed available safety summaries for hydroxytyrosol as a topical ingredient. No hazards above a low level were identified for skin use, and no ingredient-specific restrictions or organ/system risks were reported. Based on the current safety information, there are no known real risks to babies or children from typical topical use.
Confidence: LOW
Modified Corn Starch
✅2/10
For infants 0–6 months, this ingredient is generally safe on skin when used carefully and in tiny amounts. The main risk is breathing in loose powder.
No Known Risk - Current studies show low concern for cancer, allergy, or growth problems with normal skin use. An independent cosmetic safety review panel provides safe-use guidance, and no major harms are seen in typical use.
Confidence: HIGH
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
✅2/10
Organic olive oil is generally safe for baby skin but may rarely cause irritation or worsen eczema used as moisturizer or emollient
No Known Risk - Olive oil is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin, with no strong evidence linking it to irritation, eczema, or other health risks in most infants. While some studies suggest it may worsen eczema in predisposed babies, this is not consistent or proven for the general population. There are no known links to hormone disruption, cancer, organ risk, or other listed risks based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
PEG-8
✅2/10
PEG-8 is a polyethylene glycol used as a solvent or emulsifier in topical products. It is generally safe but may cause minor irritation in sensitive baby skin.
Confidence: HIGH
Tapioca Starch
✅2/10
For newborns and babies 0–6 months, tapioca starch is generally low risk on the skin but needs extra care because it is a fine powder. The chance of skin harm is small, but powders can irritate eyes or be breathed into tiny lungs.
Confidence: MEDIUM
L-taurine
✅2/10
Taurine is an amino acid used in some skin products. For newborns and infants (0–6 months) there is little information about using taurine on baby skin, but available safety reviews say taurine itself has low concerns. Still, baby skin is very delicate, so we recommend being cautious.
No Known Risk - Government assessments find no meaningful hazards for typical use. A U.S. food safety authority has designated taurine as safe for limited food uses, and a Canadian environmental health agency reports it is not expected to be toxic to organs, not persistent or bioaccumulative, and not an environmental toxin. Reviews of cancer, allergy/immune, and developmental/reproductive concerns rated them low. Based on these official assessments, there are no identified real risks for normal topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
N-acetyl-L-cysteine
✅2/10
For newborns and babies under 6 months, this ingredient is likely low risk based on safety listings, but there is little specific information about using it on baby skin. Because infant skin is very delicate, we take a cautious approach.
No Known Risk - A review of available safety assessments for this topical ingredient found only low-level concerns (for cancer, immune effects, and reproductive/developmental effects) and no higher-risk flags. No bans or special restrictions were identified for topical use. Based on the available evidence, there are no real, supported risks for children from normal topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Zea Mays Oil
✅2/10
Zea Mays Oil is corn oil used as an emollient generally safe for baby skin but rare allergies possible
No Known Risk - Corn oil is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin, with no evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
Ascorbic Acid
✅1/10
Vitamin C is generally safe in topical baby products as an antioxidant and skin protectant with low irritation risk
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
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
✅1/10
Sunflower Seed Oil is generally safe for infant skin and is used as a moisturizer in baby products
No Known Risk - Sunflower seed oil 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, or other health risks in babies when used on intact skin. It is not associated with hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects according to current research.
Confidence: HIGH
L-proline
✅1/10
For infants (0–6 months), proline is likely safe when it appears in normal baby creams or lotions. It is a natural building block the body uses and is considered low risk by government reviewers.
No Known Risk - Major regulators find no meaningful harm for topical use. The U.S. FDA calls proline safe for limited use in food, Environment Canada does not expect it to be toxic to organs, persistent, bioaccumulative, or an environmental toxin, and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review notes only routine limits (like concentrations or impurity controls). Based on these assessments, no specific health risks were identified that would apply to infants or children.
Confidence: HIGH
Pyridoxine HCl
✅1/10
Pyridoxine HCl is vitamin B6 used as a skin conditioning agent topical use is considered very safe for infants
No Known Risk - Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) is widely used in topical products and is generally recognized as safe for use on baby skin. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks when used topically. No major health authorities have flagged it as a risk for babies in topical applications.
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 CALAZIME™ SKIN PROTECTANT PASTE WITH ZINC OXIDE

Is this newborn-safe? CALAZIME™ SKIN PROTECTANT PASTE WITH ZINC OXIDE

CALAZIME™ SKIN PROTECTANT PASTE WITH ZINC OXIDE is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 32 ingredients in CALAZIME™ SKIN PROTECTANT PASTE WITH ZINC OXIDE. 3 avoid, 4 concerning, 6 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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