Cetaphil baby Ultra Soothing Lotion with shea butter

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.

For newborns and babies up to 6 months, this silicone ingredient should be treated with caution. Baby skin soaks up more of what you put on it, and there are animal studies and government reviews raising concerns about hormone effects, contamination, and how long the chemical persists in the environment.

For newborns and infants (0-6 months) farnesol is best avoided. It is a fragrance ingredient that can cause skin allergy or irritation, and very young babies have thin, sensitive skin that reacts more easily.

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.

For newborns and infants (0-6 months), Ceteareth-20 is best avoided when possible. The ingredient itself is a common emulsifier, but concerns come from possible manufacturing contaminants and the fact it can make skin absorb other substances more easily. Baby skin is thinner and more vulnerable.

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.

For newborns and infants (0-6 months) this ingredient is used in some products but should be treated with caution. It is often found in diapers where it is inside the product, but direct use on baby skin (in creams, wipes or lotions) is not ideal for very young babies.

Macadamia nut oil may cause allergic reactions in infants and is not commonly used in baby products likely for skin conditioning

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.

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.

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For newborns and young babies (0-6 months), dimethiconol is generally considered low risk when used on the skin. It is a type of silicone that often helps soften and protect skin. Because very young babies have more-sensitive skin and absorb more through their skin, we are a little more cautious than for older children.

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.

For newborns and babies (0–6 months), stearyl alcohol is a common ingredient used to make creams and lotions feel smooth. Most experts see low risk for long‑term problems, but it can cause skin or eye irritation in some people. Because babies have very delicate skin, we should be extra careful.

For infants (0–6 months): generally low risk. This ingredient is a thickener that usually does not get into the skin, but there are notes that trace manufacturing contaminants (methacrylic acid, acrylic acid, benzene) can be present. Because babies’ skin is very delicate, we recommend extra caution.

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.

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.

For newborns and babies 0-6 months: this ingredient is commonly used as a skin moisturizer and is viewed as low risk in adults. Because baby skin is thinner and more sensitive, it should be used with caution. In small amounts in products made for infants it is generally okay, but avoid routine heavy use on very young babies.

Shea butter is generally safe as a moisturizer but rare allergies are possible in infants under 6 months

Panthenol (provitamin B5) is generally safe for infants and newborns. It helps moisturize and soothe baby skin and is rarely irritating. Studies and government reviews do not show it to be toxic when used on skin.

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.