DEFENSE baby BODY WASH & SHAMPOO

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner • For 0-6 month old infants • Skin contact 🧴

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use DEFENSE baby BODY WASH & SHAMPOO?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 29 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: DEFENSE baby BODY WASH & SHAMPOO contains 11 ingredients. 2 avoid, 1 concerning, 2 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (11 found)

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

🚫9/10

Eucalyptus oil is toxic to infants and can cause seizures and breathing issues even with topical use likely added for fragrance

Irritant - Eucalyptus oil is known to cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin or when used undiluted.

Asthma - The strong scent and volatile compounds in eucalyptus oil can trigger or worsen respiratory issues, including asthma, in sensitive children.

Organ Risk - Eucalyptus oil contains compounds (like eucalyptol) that can be toxic if absorbed in significant amounts through the skin, potentially affecting the liver and nervous system, especially in infants.

Absorbed - Eucalyptus oil can be absorbed through the skin, and infants have a higher risk due to their thinner skin and greater surface area to body weight ratio.

Confidence: HIGH

Tea Tree Essential Oil

🚫9/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months), tea tree oil is not recommended. Babies’ skin is very delicate and tea tree oil can cause redness, rash, swelling or other reactions. There are also some animal and human reports suggesting possible hormonal or developmental effects, so extra caution is warranted for very young children.

Immune system - This oil is linked to allergic reactions and immune responses. Clinical studies and reviews (including a multicenter dermatitis study and an expert safety opinion) report skin sensitization and that it is a known dermal allergen for some people.

Irritant - There is evidence the oil can irritate skin, eyes and even lungs. A formal safety review, the European chemicals regulator, and animal studies all report skin and eye irritation and respiratory irritation at low doses.

Eczema - Because it can cause or worsen skin reactions and irritation, people with sensitive skin or eczema may flare. Multiple safety reviews and studies list limited but real evidence of skin toxicity and sensitization.

Asthma - The ingredient can irritate the lungs and airways in some people. Safety assessments and peer‑reviewed studies report respiratory irritation, so it could worsen breathing problems or asthma in sensitive children.

Hormones - There is limited evidence the oil can affect hormone-related development. Case reports and reviews describe links to hormone-related changes in children (for example reports of prepubertal breast changes) and regulators note possible endocrine effects.

Confuse Hormones - Some research and case reports suggest the oil may act like or interfere with natural hormones. An investigative paper linking topical botanical oils to hormonal changes and regulatory reviews note limited endocrine-disruption evidence.

Fertility - Animal studies reviewed by cosmetic safety experts show reproductive and developmental effects at low doses, so there is some concern about effects on reproduction or development with exposure.

Organ Risk - Regulatory reviews and expert opinions report limited evidence of non-reproductive organ system toxicity (for example systemic effects in some studies), indicating repeat or high exposures could affect organs.

Absorbed - The ingredient can help other substances penetrate skin and is itself absorbed through the skin. The cosmetic safety review lists it as a penetration enhancer, which raises the chance it enters the body.

Environmental - Some regulatory assessments note potential wildlife or environmental toxicity from this oil. While not the strongest concern, European chemical agency notes environmental impact potential.

Confidence: HIGH

Natural Essential Citrus Oil Blend

🚨6/10

Natural Essential Citrus Oil Blend likely contains citrus oils which can cause skin irritation or photosensitivity in babies under 6 months. Use with caution in topical products.

Confidence: HIGH

Rosemary Extract

⚠️5/10

Rosemary extract may cause skin irritation or sensitization in infants under 6 months and is not well studied for this age group. Used as antioxidant or fragrance.

Irritant - Rosemary extract can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes in sensitive individuals, including babies, especially with repeated or prolonged topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Natural Vanilla Scent

⚠️4/10

Natural Vanilla Scent is not a clearly defined ingredient it may be a fragrance blend or a mislabeling making safety assessment uncertain

Confidence: HIGH

Organic Aloe Vera

✅3/10

Organic Aloe Vera is generally safe for topical use but may cause irritation in sensitive infants under 6 months often used for soothing skin

Confidence: MEDIUM

Vegetable Glycerin

✅1/10

Vegetable glycerin is a common moisturizing agent in baby products. It is very safe for topical use on babies 0-6 months with minimal risk of irritation.

No Known Risk - Vegetable glycerin is widely used in topical products and is generally recognized as safe. There is no evidence linking it to hormone disruption, organ damage, cancer, or other listed risks. It is not known to cause irritation or allergic reactions in most cases and does not build up in the body or pass into breast milk in harmful amounts.

Confidence: HIGH

Organic Guar Gum

✅1/10

Organic Guar Gum is a natural thickener and stabilizer generally considered safe for topical use in baby products

No Known Risk - Guar gum is generally recognized as safe for topical use, with no evidence linking it to irritation, sensitization, or other health risks in babies. There are no studies showing it causes harm when used on baby skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Saponified Organic Oils of Coconut

✅1/10

Saponified organic oils of coconut are mild cleansing agents derived from coconut oil, commonly used in baby shampoos and body washes, safe for 0-6 month babies.

Confidence: HIGH

Saponified Organic Oils of Jojoba

✅1/10

Saponified jojoba oil is a mild soap-like ingredient made from jojoba oil. For infants and newborns (0-6 months) it is typically low risk when used in rinse-off baby products like gentle shampoos and body washes.

No Known Risk - Available public cosmetic ingredient safety assessments list only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immunity, and reproductive/developmental effects for saponified jojoba oil and do not identify any higher hazards. In other words, reviews of the ingredient find it generally safe for topical use and do not flag hormone disruption, organ damage, buildup in the body, or other serious risks. As with any topical oil, rare skin allergy is possible, but no greater-than-low risks were reported in the available assessments.

Confidence: HIGH

Saponified Organic Oils of Olive

✅1/10

For infants and newborns (0-6 months) this ingredient is usually gentle and moisturizing when used on normal, unbroken skin. It is a mild, soap-like form of olive oil.

No Known Risk - In the supplied ingredient data, all listed concerns (cancer, allergy/immune, developmental/reproductive, and use restrictions) are rated only as low. The review found no higher-level hazards or restrictions for normal topical use, so no specific health risks were identified from the provided information.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About DEFENSE baby BODY WASH & SHAMPOO

Is this newborn-safe? DEFENSE baby BODY WASH & SHAMPOO

DEFENSE baby BODY WASH & SHAMPOO is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 11 ingredients in DEFENSE baby BODY WASH & SHAMPOO. 2 avoid, 1 concerning, 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can newborns start using shampoo & bodywash & conditioner?

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.

⚠️ Important Disclaimers

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.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.