EUCERIN BABY ECZEMA RELIEF HYDROGEL

For infants and newborns (0-6 months) this ingredient is not recommended. It commonly dries and can irritate baby skin and may allow other ingredients to get into the body more easily.

For infants (0–6 months): treat products with this licorice-root extract with caution. Studies show the ingredient can affect hormones and has links to liver and heart effects at higher doses. Babies’ skin and bodies handle chemicals differently than older children and adults, so we should be careful.

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.

For infants (0–6 months): Oleic acid is a fatty oil used to make skin feel soft. In most people it is low risk, but babies’ skin is thin and still developing, so it can be absorbed more easily and may cause irritation.

For newborns and very young babies (0–6 months), behenyl alcohol is generally considered low risk in adults and older children, but there is very little specific information for infants. A small number of reports note rare skin allergy and some limited concern about breathing irritation. Because babies’ skin and lungs are more sensitive, it’s safest to be cautious.

For infants (newborns and babies 0-6 months): this ingredient is generally low-risk in adults, but there is limited information for very young babies. A few people have had skin reactions to it, and some regulatory data note mild irritation and low-level organ system concerns. Because babies’ skin is delicate, extra caution is recommended.

For infants (newborns and babies 0–6 months), octyldodecanol is generally low risk for long‑term harms but can cause skin or eye irritation in some people. Because baby skin is very delicate, there's a higher chance of a reaction compared with older children or adults.

For infants (newborns and babies 0–6 months), Caprylyl Glycol is usually low risk when it’s in baby lotions, wipes, or creams at low amounts. Most babies won’t have a problem, but newborn skin is more sensitive so we recommend extra caution.

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.

Colloidal oatmeal is generally safe for newborns and infants (0–6 months) when used on the skin. It’s commonly used to calm dry, itchy or irritated baby skin and the safety information provided shows low concerns.

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 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.

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.

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.

Gellan gum is a gentle thickening ingredient used in creams and lotions. For newborns and babies (0–6 months) it is generally low risk, but because infant skin is delicate we treat it with extra caution.

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.

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.

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.