Fairy Tales Lifeguard™ Clarifying Shampoo

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

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use Fairy Tales Lifeguard™ Clarifying Shampoo?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 40 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Fairy Tales Lifeguard™ Clarifying Shampoo contains 25 ingredients. 2 avoid, 3 concerning, 7 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (25 found)

Benzyl Alcohol
🚫8/10
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.
Immune system - Benzyl alcohol is a known human allergen with strong evidence of immune effects. Regulators and scientific reviews list it as an allergenic or immunotoxicant and there are human case reports of allergic reactions, so it can trigger immune responses in children.
Eczema - There are strong reports and regulatory listings showing benzyl alcohol can cause allergic skin reactions. Because of this, it can trigger or make eczema and similar rashes worse on sensitive baby skin.
Irritant - There is documented evidence of skin and eye irritation from benzyl alcohol (including agency evaluations of irritation), so it can cause redness, stinging, or rashes—especially on sensitive or infant skin.
Organ Risk - Government hazard classifications and peer-reviewed sources have identified benzyl alcohol as toxic or harmful to organ systems at some exposures. These classifications indicate repeated or higher exposures could affect organs (for example liver or kidneys).
Confidence: HIGH
Citrus Grandis Grapefruit 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
Polyquaternium-7
🚨7/10
For infants and newborns (0–6 months), this ingredient is best avoided when possible. There is limited information for babies this young and some official reviews raise contamination and restriction concerns.
Cancer - The ingredient record flags contamination with acrylamide. Acrylamide is a toxic contaminant and its presence in the ingredient raises a real cancer concern reported in the safety record.
Organ Risk - A government assessment listed this polymer as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs, indicating possible harm to organs like liver, kidneys, or lungs with repeated exposure.
Banned - This ingredient is restricted for use in cosmetics under the EU Cosmetics Directive and is limited by industry safety rules, so it may be banned or heavily limited in some countries or products.
Environmental - Government data flagged this substance as a suspected environmental toxin, suggesting it may harm wildlife or ecosystems if released.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
🚨6/10
For infants (0–6 months) this cleansing ingredient is commonly used in washes and wipes but should be used with care. It can sometimes irritate or cause allergic reactions, and some batches can carry trace contaminants. Babies’ skin is more delicate, so caution is advised.
Immune system - Cosmetic safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review and draft safety reports) report limited evidence that cocamidopropyl betaine can sensitize skin or trigger allergic reactions. That means it can affect the immune system in some people, especially those with sensitive skin.
Irritant - Industry safety assessments note limited evidence of skin sensitization and explicitly warn the ingredient may be unsafe in products left on the skin (not rinsed off). This shows it can cause redness, itching, or irritation for some users.
Eczema - Safety panels and reports observed cases of sensitization and recommend limits on use and product types. Because it can provoke skin reactions, it may trigger or worsen eczema in sensitive children.
Cancer - Regulatory and industry reviews flag contamination concerns for this ingredient, including nitrosamines and related amines. Nitrosamines are known to be carcinogenic, so impurity risks raise a cancer concern unless impurities are controlled as industry reviewers recommend.
Banned - Expert panels and tentative regulatory reports recommend use, concentration, and manufacturing restrictions for this ingredient and note it is unsafe in some product types (leave-on). While not universally banned, it is subject to regulatory or industry limits in some contexts.
Environmental - A national environmental agency (Environment Canada) flagged this ingredient as a suspected environmental toxin, indicating possible harm to ecosystems if released into the environment.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Fragrance
🚨6/10
Premium Fragrance Oil is a vague term for fragrance blends that may contain allergens or irritants not disclosed. Fragrances often cause skin sensitivity in babies under 6 months.
Irritant - Fragrance mixtures often contain chemicals that can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin.
Eczema - Fragrances are known triggers for eczema flare-ups and can worsen symptoms in babies with sensitive or atopic skin.
Asthma - Fragrance chemicals can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may worsen asthma or breathing issues in babies and children.
Hormones - Some fragrance ingredients, such as certain phthalates, are suspected endocrine disruptors that may interfere with hormone development.
Absorbed - Certain fragrance chemicals can be absorbed through the skin and detected in the bloodstream, raising concerns for systemic exposure.
Breast Milk - Some fragrance components, including phthalates, have been detected in breast milk, indicating they can pass from mother to baby.
Banned - Some fragrance ingredients are banned or restricted in the EU and other countries due to health concerns.
Builds Up - Certain fragrance chemicals, such as some phthalates and musks, can accumulate in the body over time with repeated exposure.
Long-Term Risk - Long-term exposure to some fragrance chemicals has been linked to chronic health effects, including hormone disruption and allergic diseases.
Confidence: HIGH
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf Extract
⚠️5/10
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf Extract is a plant extract with limited safety data for infants under 6 months may cause irritation used for fragrance or soothing
Irritant - Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf Extract (a type of lemongrass) contains essential oils that can cause skin irritation, especially on sensitive baby skin.
Confidence: LOW
Aqua
⚠️5/10
Aqua is water, a common solvent in baby products. It is very safe for 0-6 month babies in topical use like shampoo and bodywash.
Confidence: HIGH
Benzoic Acid
⚠️4/10
For newborns and babies 0–6 months: benzoic acid is a preservative with low concerns in broad safety reviews, but expert panels limit how it can be used in products. Babies’ skin is delicate, so we should be cautious.
Banned - Some regulators limit how benzoic acid can be used in cosmetics. A national health agency in Japan sets concentration limits for its use, and a cosmetic safety review group says it can only be used under specific concentration or product-type rules. Because of these legal and industry limits, products may be restricted or not allowed unless makers follow those rules.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaire
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what this ingredient is it might be a misreading or a typo. No known ingredient named Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaire found in safety databases.
Confidence: HIGH
Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
⚠️4/10
Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate is not a recognized ingredient in cosmetic or baby care products it may be a misreading or typo of a similar surfactant
Confidence: HIGH
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate is it might be a misreading or a typo not a recognized ingredient
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
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
✅3/10
For newborns and babies (0-6 months), this is a mild cleanser often found in baby shampoos and washes. Most major health concerns are low, but there are some impurity and data gaps, so extra caution is wise for infants.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Dehydroacetic Acid
✅3/10
For newborns and infants (0-6 months): this preservative is generally seen as low risk in adults, but there is limited direct data for babies. Because baby skin is very delicate, we should be careful.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
✅3/10
For infants and newborns (0–6 months): this ingredient is generally considered low risk in safety listings, but baby skin is very delicate. Use extra caution and choose products made for babies.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews and government assessments do not identify any health hazards above a low level for skin use. Experts classify it as unlikely to harm organs, unlikely to persist or build up in the body, and not expected to be an environmental toxin. Industry safety panels note limits on how much can be used and say more data would help, but no specific child health risks were found.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Orange Flower Extract
✅3/10
For newborns and infants (0-6 months): Orange Flower Extract is usually considered low risk in safety reviews, but babies have very sensitive skin. This ingredient can sometimes cause irritation or an allergic reaction in a small number of people, so extra caution is advised for babies.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Glycerin
✅2/10
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.
Confidence: HIGH
Sodium Citrate
✅2/10
For infants and newborns (0–6 months) sodium citrate is likely safe when used in small amounts. It’s used to keep products at the right acidity and to help them stay stable. Most safety data show very low concern for long-term health risks, but baby skin can be extra sensitive.
No Known Risk - Reviewed safety information shows only low-level concerns. U.S. food regulators say it is allowed for some food uses, a cosmetic safety panel notes allowed limits and some data gaps but does not show hazards at normal use, and a national environment agency finds it unlikely to harm organs, build up in the body, or persist in the environment. Because no health concern was reported above low, there are no specific risks identified for typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
Sodium Gluconate
✅2/10
For newborns and babies (0–6 months), sodium gluconate is usually low risk when used in small amounts on the skin. Because baby skin is thin and absorbs more, we are a little more careful with any added ingredient.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Ananas Sativus Pineapple Fruit Extract
✅2/10
For newborns and babies 0–6 months: this pineapple fruit extract is generally low-risk in safety data, but baby skin is very sensitive. The biggest issue is possible mild irritation or an allergic reaction.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews for topical pineapple fruit extract show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immunity, and reproductive or developmental effects. There are no ingredient-specific warnings, bans, or higher-level risk findings reported for its use on the skin, so no real health risks were identified beyond the small chance of a mild skin reaction in sensitive people.
Confidence: HIGH
Hamamelis Virginiana Witch Hazel Leaf Extract
✅2/10
For infants (0-6 months): witch hazel leaf extract is usually low risk in skincare, but babies’ skin is thinner and can absorb more. This makes irritation or stronger effects more likely than in older children or adults.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Panthenol
✅1/10
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.
No Known Risk - Health and regulatory reviews (including Canadian and U.S. assessments and industry safety panels) find panthenol has no reported hazards above a low level for topical use. It is not expected to harm organs, does not appear to build up in the body or the environment, and common concerns (cancer, allergies, reproductive effects) were rated low. There are some industry notes about safe use levels and a few data gaps, but no higher-level health risks were identified.
Confidence: HIGH
Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate
✅1/10
Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate is a mild surfactant used in baby shampoos and bodywashes. It is generally very safe and gentle for 0-6 month babies.
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 Fairy Tales Lifeguard™ Clarifying Shampoo

Is this newborn-safe? Fairy Tales Lifeguard™ Clarifying Shampoo

Fairy Tales Lifeguard™ Clarifying Shampoo is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 25 ingredients in Fairy Tales Lifeguard™ Clarifying Shampoo. 2 avoid, 3 concerning, 7 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.

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