CeraVe BABY Moisturizing Lotion

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use CeraVe BABY Moisturizing Lotion?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 24 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: CeraVe BABY Moisturizing Lotion contains 30 ingredients. 2 concerning, 7 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (30 found)

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
zinc citrate
🚨7/10
For newborns and young infants, avoid leave‑on use of zinc citrate. It may be okay only in a rinse‑off product used rarely, in tiny amounts, with a full rinse.
Banned - A European cosmetics rule limits how much of this can be used. That means it is restricted in some products.
Environmental - A Canadian environmental agency reports it can stay in nature and build up in fish and animals. This can stress wildlife and waterways over time.
Confidence: LOW
behentrimonium methosulfate
⚠️5/10
For infants (0-6 months) this ingredient is not clearly dangerous but we are cautious. It can be used in some rinse-off baby products, but babies’ skin and bodies are still developing, so extra care is advised.
Immune system - Some studies of quaternary ammonium compounds report effects on immune responses and signs of allergic or respiratory reactions. A 2021 human study found altered toxicological endpoints after exposure to common quaternary ammonium disinfectants, which supports concern about immune effects.
Asthma - There is limited evidence that quaternary ammonium compounds can cause respiratory irritation or trigger allergic-type breathing problems. Human data showing altered toxicological endpoints after exposure raise concern that breathing issues or asthma could get worse in sensitive children.
Organ Risk - A human study reported changes in toxicological measures after exposure to common quaternary ammonium disinfectants, indicating possible harm to non-reproductive organs (for example, lungs or other systems) with repeated exposure.
Fertility - Animal studies in mice have shown decreased fertility or subfertility after exposure to quaternary ammonium disinfectants at moderate doses (see studies: "Exposure to common quaternary ammonium disinfectants decreases fertility in mice" and "Quaternary Ammonium Disinfectants Cause Subfertility in Mice by Targeting both Male and Female Reproductive Processes"). This shows real reproductive risk in animals that may be relevant with significant exposure.
Confidence: MEDIUM
disodium EDTA
⚠️5/10
For newborns and infants (0-6 months): this ingredient is often used in tiny amounts to keep products stable. It is not linked to cancer or reproductive problems at normal low levels, but it can irritate skin and eyes and may help other ingredients get through the skin more easily. Because baby skin is very thin, use extra caution.
Irritant - This ingredient is marked as an irritant for skin, eyes, or lungs under EU GHS hazard labeling. The data calls out a high irritation concern, so it can cause redness, stinging, or breathing irritation—especially on sensitive baby skin.
Absorbed - An industry safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) lists this chemical as a penetration enhancer. That means it can help other things get through the skin and can itself be absorbed into the body.
Organ Risk - Environment Canada has flagged non-reproductive organ-system toxicity for this substance, including notes that it can be harmful and is a medium human-health priority. That suggests repeated or high exposures could affect organs like the liver or kidneys.
Long-Term Risk - Because the ingredient can enhance skin absorption and has non-reproductive organ toxicity listings, repeated use raises concern for longer-term health effects. Industry reviews also note data gaps and concentration limits, meaning long-term safety depends on how much and how often it is used (Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
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
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
polysorbate 60
⚠️4/10
For newborns and babies (0–6 months): Polysorbate 60 itself is not highly toxic, but there are manufacturing-related contamination concerns and a small chance of skin irritation. Because babies’ skin is very delicate, we should be careful.
Cancer - Safety notes flag that this ingredient can be contaminated with ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane. Those two chemicals are linked to cancer by major health agencies, so contamination makes cancer a real concern for users of products that contain this ingredient.
Long-Term Risk - Industry safety reviews and regulatory notes point to contamination and data gaps for this ingredient and say use may need limits. Because harmful contaminants can be present and safety assessments note limits, repeated use could raise longer‑term health risks.
Confidence: MEDIUM
tocopheryl acetate
⚠️4/10
Usually fine in tiny amounts on a newborn’s healthy skin, but infants are extra sensitive. Some babies can react, and there are concerns about tiny impurities in some sources.
Irritant - A cosmetic safety review panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) found strong human evidence that this can trigger skin allergy. That means it may cause redness, itch, or rash, especially on sensitive baby skin.
Immune system - Moderate concern for allergy and immune reactions on skin was flagged by a cosmetic safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). Some kids may have an immune response like hives or swelling.
Absorbed - Tests note enhanced skin absorption for this form of vitamin E. This means a small amount can pass through the skin and enter the body after use.
Long-Term Risk - There is a high concern for a trace impurity (hydroquinone). European health regulators and other agencies restrict that impurity because of safety worries with long-term use.
Environmental - Environment Canada lists it as a suspected environmental toxin, though data are limited. It may harm water life if it builds up in waterways.
Confidence: MEDIUM
carbomer
✅3/10
For infants (0-6 months): Carbomer is a common ingredient used to thicken creams and wipes. By itself it is not known to be dangerous and does not easily get into the body, but babies have very delicate skin so we treat it cautiously.
Confidence: MEDIUM
sodium PCA
✅3/10
For newborns and babies 0–6 months: Sodium PCA is a common ingredient that helps skin stay hydrated. It is usually low risk, but because babies’ skin is delicate and there are notes about possible contamination, it’s better to be cautious.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
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
cetyl alcohol
✅2/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months): cetyl alcohol is usually safe when used in small amounts in baby products. It helps creams feel smooth and rarely causes reactions, but baby skin is extra sensitive and some experts want more safety data.
Confidence: MEDIUM
dipotassium phosphate
✅2/10
For newborns and babies (0–6 months) this ingredient is generally considered low risk in small amounts, but babies have very sensitive skin and airways, so extra care is wise.
No Known Risk - A government food-safety agency has cleared dipotassium phosphate for limited use in foods. A national environmental agency reviewed it and found it is not expected to be toxic, is a low human-health priority, and is not likely to build up in the body. A cosmetic safety review noted irritation data are not fully assessed, but there is no clear evidence of harm. Taken together, current expert reviews show no known health risks for normal topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
lauric acid
✅2/10
For infants (0–6 months, newborns, babies) lauric acid in small amounts in baby products is generally low risk. It is a fatty acid used to soften or gently clean skin. Still, because very young babies have delicate skin, we recommend being cautious.
No Known Risk - Government and industry reviews find lauric acid to be generally safe when used on skin or in food. The U.S. FDA lists it for limited food use, the U.S. EPA does not consider it likely to cause cancer, and Environment Canada rates it as a low human-health priority and not likely to build up in the body or persist in the environment. An industry safety panel notes some data gaps and recommends limits on concentration, but no clear health hazards above background levels were identified.
Confidence: HIGH
phytosphingosine
✅2/10
For newborns and babies 0–6 months: this ingredient is a natural skin lipid and looks low risk in safety listings. However, studies specifically in very young babies are limited, so we recommend being careful.
No Known Risk - Public safety reviews and ingredient profiles for this topical ingredient rate cancer, allergies/immunity, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions as low. No higher-than-low hazards or specific organ, hormone, brain-development, or long-term risks were found in the available assessments for normal topical use, so there are no identified health risks at this time.
Confidence: MEDIUM
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
✅2/10
For infants (0-6 months) this ingredient is generally low risk when used on the skin. It’s commonly used in baby creams and wipes to keep oil and water mixed and smooth.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews and screenings report only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, reproductive effects, and use limits. A cosmetic ingredient review flagged possible skin/eye/lung irritation but said the evidence is unassessed. Taken together, current data show no clear health risk from normal topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
potassium phosphate
✅2/10
Potassium phosphate is usually safe in the very small amounts used in skin products. For infants and newborns it is low risk, but baby skin is extra sensitive so we stay cautious.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews do not show any concerns above a low level. The U.S. food safety authority says this ingredient is safe for limited use in food. Environment Canada finds it is not expected to be toxic and is not likely to build up in the body or environment. A cosmetic safety review notes that irritation data are limited, but experts did not identify stronger hazards. Because no risks above low were found, no other labels apply.
Confidence: MEDIUM
sodium lauroyl lactylate
✅2/10
For infants and newborns (0–6 months), this is a mild cleaning and stabilizing ingredient used in wipes and lotions. It is generally considered low risk, but very young baby skin is delicate and may be a bit more likely to get mild irritation or absorb more of a product.
No Known Risk - Cosmetic safety reviews note only low-level concerns for this topical ingredient. Experts recommend limits on concentration and monitoring impurities, and some product-verification programs require extra proof before they allow it, but no moderate or high health hazards were identified for typical topical use on children.
Confidence: HIGH
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
arginine PCA
✅1/10
For newborns and babies 0–6 months: Arginine PCA is a moisturizing ingredient and is generally very low risk when used in regular baby lotions. Babies have delicate skin, so we stay cautious even when an ingredient looks safe.
No Known Risk - Safety summaries for Arginine PCA used on the skin report only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies or immune effects, and reproductive/developmental effects. No hazard was rated above low for typical topical use, so there are no identified health risks based on the available safety information.
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
ceramide AP
✅1/10
Ceramide AP is a gentle, skin-helping ingredient commonly used to repair and protect the skin barrier. For infants and newborns (0–6 months), it is considered low risk when used in baby products made for sensitive skin.
No Known Risk - Available safety information shows low concern for cancer, allergies, and reproductive or developmental harm for typical skin use. A cosmetic safety review panel notes only that manufacturers should follow limits on concentration, impurities, and product types — a guidance step, not evidence of harm. Based on this, no clear health risks have been identified for normal topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
ceramide EOP
✅1/10
Ceramide EOP is a natural skin lipid that helps protect and repair the skin. For babies and newborns (0-6 months) it is generally safe when used in baby creams and moisturizers, though a small number of people may get mild skin irritation.
No Known Risk - Regulatory and industry safety reviews found only very minor concerns. A European chemical authority noted limited evidence of skin irritation, and an industry cosmetic review points to use restrictions and impurity controls, but neither found stronger hazards (like cancer, hormone, organ, or developmental harm). Because no concerns above low were reported, no specific health risks have been identified for normal topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
ceramide NP
✅1/10
For newborns and babies (0–6 months), Ceramide NP is generally very low risk. It is a skin-like fat that helps moisturize and repair the skin, and most safety notes rate it as low concern. However, infants have thinner, more sensitive skin, so we should be careful.
No Known Risk - Authoritative reviews and studies do not identify any health hazards above a low level for typical topical use. A cosmetic safety review notes only guidance/restrictions for use, a European chemicals authority reported limited evidence of mild irritation, and scientific papers note this ingredient can increase skin penetration and produced allergenic responses only at high doses in animal tests. Taken together, there are no higher-than-low concerns for children when this ingredient is used as intended.
Confidence: HIGH
cholesterol
✅1/10
For infants (0-6 months) cholesterol is generally safe. It is a natural fat the skin already uses to stay healthy and is often included in baby creams to help the skin barrier. Major safety reviews find low concern for cancer, allergies, or harm to growth.
Confidence: HIGH
sodium hyaluronate
✅1/10
For newborns and babies 0–6 months, sodium hyaluronate is usually safe. It helps skin hold water and is not commonly linked to allergies, cancer, or growth problems.
No Known Risk - Major safety reviews and government checks report low concern for this ingredient when used on the skin. Industry safety reviewers note some data gaps and recommend limits on how much may be used in products, and a government environmental review flagged uncertain effects on the environment. Some product-verification programs also require extra proof before allowing it. Taken together, there are no clear health risks above a low level in the available assessments.
Confidence: MEDIUM
xanthan gum
✅1/10
For babies 0–6 months (newborns and infants): xanthan gum is generally very safe when used in skincare like wipes or lotions. It’s a thickener that usually sits on the skin and rarely causes problems.
No Known Risk - Safety reviews and regulatory assessments find no health hazards above a low level for topical use. It is approved for limited use in food, classified as not expected to be toxic and a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Cosmetic industry reviewers note only guidance on concentrations or purity. Because no concern was rated above low, no specific risks were identified for babies or children.
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 CeraVe BABY Moisturizing Lotion

Is this newborn-safe? CeraVe BABY Moisturizing Lotion

CeraVe BABY Moisturizing Lotion is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 30 ingredients in CeraVe BABY Moisturizing Lotion. 2 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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