GOLD BOND COMFORT BODY POWDER FRESH CLEAN SCENT

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use GOLD BOND COMFORT BODY POWDER FRESH CLEAN SCENT?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 40 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: GOLD BOND COMFORT BODY POWDER FRESH CLEAN SCENT contains 14 ingredients. 2 avoid, 4 concerning, 3 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (14 found)

benzethonium chloride
🚫8/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months) this ingredient is best avoided when possible. It’s an antiseptic that is allowed in some products but there are warnings and limits from health authorities and some animal and lab studies that suggest caution is needed for very young babies.
Banned - This ingredient faces formal limits in some countries. Health Canada and Japan impose restrictions or prohibitions for certain cosmetic uses, and an industry safety panel recommends safe concentration limits depending on where the product is applied. These regulatory actions mean some uses are limited by officials and safety reviewers.
Fertility - Animal studies on related quaternary ammonium compounds showed reduced fertility and reproductive effects in mice at moderate doses. These peer‑reviewed laboratory studies raise real concerns about effects on reproductive systems in mammals.
Hormones - Laboratory research has linked quaternary ammonium compounds like this one to interference with hormone‑related biology (for example, blocking steps in cholesterol and steroid production). That kind of interference is a form of endocrine disruption and can change how hormones work.
Immune system - Reviews and human exposure reports note limited but real evidence of immune and allergic reactions, including respiratory sensitivities, after exposure to quaternary ammonium compounds. That means some people may have allergy or immune responses to products containing this ingredient.
Asthma - There is limited human and review evidence that exposure to this class of disinfectant chemicals can affect the airways and worsen breathing issues. Health and toxicology reports flagged respiratory effects after exposure, so people with asthma or breathing problems may be more at risk.
Organ Risk - Some sources describe possible non‑reproductive organ toxic effects from exposure to quaternary ammonium compounds, while government reviews have given mixed findings. Because there is evidence pointing to potential organ toxicity in people and animals, repeated or high exposures could harm organs like the liver or lungs.
Confidence: HIGH
retinyl palmitate
🚫8/10
Retinyl palmitate is a vitamin A derivative that can be absorbed through skin and may cause toxicity in infants especially under 6 months
Irritant - Retinyl Palmitate can cause skin irritation, redness, and peeling, especially on sensitive baby skin.
Sun Burn - Retinyl Palmitate may increase skin sensitivity to sunlight, raising the risk of sunburn.
Absorbed - Retinyl Palmitate can be absorbed through the skin and enter the bloodstream.
Cancer - Some studies suggest that Retinyl Palmitate may speed up the development of skin tumors when exposed to sunlight, though evidence is mixed.
Confidence: HIGH
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
isopropyl myristate
🚨6/10
For babies 0–6 months old (newborns, infants) this ingredient is best avoided when possible. It can make skin more likely to absorb other substances and has been linked to some cases of contact allergy. Overall health risks are low in adults, but infants have thinner, more absorbent skin, so we are more cautious.
Absorbed - Laboratory research shows isopropyl myristate can act as a penetration enhancer and help other substances pass through the skin (a study tested transdermal permeation). That means it can increase how much gets into a child’s body when used on the skin.
Irritant - Published human case reports have linked isopropyl myristate to allergic contact dermatitis (skin redness, itching, or rash) after use. These are real, documented skin reactions in people.
Immune system - Case studies report allergic reactions to this ingredient, showing it can trigger the immune system in some people and lead to sensitization or allergic responses.
Eczema - Because it has been reported to cause contact dermatitis in humans, isopropyl myristate may trigger or worsen eczema or similar skin conditions in sensitive children.
Confidence: MEDIUM
lavandula angustifolia extract
🚨6/10
Lavender extract may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in infants and is not recommended for babies under 6 months often used for fragrance
Irritant - Lavender extract can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes in sensitive individuals, especially infants with delicate skin.
Hormones - Some studies suggest lavender oil may have hormone-disrupting effects, such as acting as a weak estrogen mimic, raising concerns about its use on babies.
Confuse Hormones - There is evidence that lavender extract can act as an endocrine disruptor, potentially confusing natural hormone signals in children.
Confidence: HIGH
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
🚨6/10
Rosemary leaf extract comes from the rosemary plant and is used to help preserve or lightly scent skin products. For newborns and infants (0–6 months) it can sometimes cause skin irritation or allergic rashes.
Immune system - This rosemary leaf extract is linked to allergic and immune reactions. A European cosmetics safety rule lists strong evidence that it can act as a human allergen, and a U.S. cosmetics review also flagged immune/allergy concerns. That means it can trigger unwanted immune responses in some people.
Irritant - The ingredient has been identified as a human allergen, which can cause skin redness, itching, or contact reactions when applied to the skin. This is supported by the same European safety finding that showed strong evidence of allergenicity.
Eczema - Because it can cause allergic skin reactions, this extract may trigger or make eczema and similar rashes worse in sensitive individuals, as noted by cosmetic safety reviewers who raised immune/allergy concerns.
Confidence: HIGH
ascorbyl palmitate
⚠️4/10
For newborns and infants (0-6 months) this ingredient is not well studied in babies. While it is often used as an antioxidant in grown-up skin products, a lab study found it can cause extra cell stress in skin cells when the skin is exposed to UV light. Because baby skin is thinner and more sensitive, it's safer to be cautious.
Sun Burn - A laboratory study found that this ingredient makes UV-B damage worse in skin cells, causing more fat breakdown and cell harm. That means skin could burn or be harmed more easily in sunlight (based on the cited lab study).
Irritant - The same lab research showed cell damage in skin cells (cytotoxicity) after exposure, which can lead to redness, irritation, or rashes on sensitive skin.
Long-Term Risk - Lab evidence shows the ingredient can make extra reactive oxygen species that can disturb cell signaling and cause mutations; the report notes this could be linked to long-term problems like heart disease, so there is a possible long-term health concern (based on the cited study).
Environmental - Canada's environmental agency flagged this substance as a suspected environmental toxin, meaning it may harm wildlife or ecosystems if released.
Confidence: MEDIUM
chamomilla recutita flower extract
⚠️4/10
For infants (0–6 months): chamomile flower extract is usually low risk for adults, but babies’ skin is much more sensitive. It can sometimes cause a rash or allergic reaction, so avoid using it routinely on newborns or very young babies.
No Known Risk - Major safety reviews find only low or unclear concerns. A cosmetic safety panel says this chamomile extract is generally safe in products when used with limits, and the European chemicals agency notes only limited evidence of skin allergy. A few small human studies and a review reported unclear (equivocal) findings for nerve or pregnancy effects, but the data are not strong. No health concern here is rated above low.
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
aloe barbadensis leaf extract
✅3/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months) this ingredient is usually low risk and is often used to soothe skin. However, baby skin is delicate, and there are some gaps in safety data and a small chance of irritation or allergy.
Confidence: MEDIUM
acacia farnesiana flower extract
✅2/10
This flower extract is generally considered to have very low hazard in public safety listings. For newborns and babies (0–6 months) it is likely low risk, but evidence is limited and baby skin is extra sensitive, so we are cautious.
No Known Risk - Reviewed safety summaries for this topical plant extract do not show any health concerns above a low level. No hazards requiring a warning for children were identified in the available ingredient reviews, so no specific risk labels apply.
Confidence: MEDIUM
corn starch
✅2/10
Zea Mays Starch is corn starch used as an absorbent in baby products generally safe but rare allergy risk in infants
No Known Risk - Corn starch is widely used in baby powders and topical products, and current research does not show any significant health risks when used on intact skin. It is generally considered safe for topical use on babies, with no evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects. However, care should be taken to avoid inhalation of powders, but for topical use, there are no known risks.
Confidence: HIGH
silica
✅2/10
Silica is used as an absorbent or anti-caking agent and is generally considered safe for topical use but data for infants under 6 months is limited
Confidence: MEDIUM
sodium bicarbonate
✅2/10
For newborns and young babies (0–6 months), sodium bicarbonate is generally low risk when used in small amounts in products made for babies. It is widely used in foods and cosmetics and is considered unlikely to cause long-term harm. Because babies have very sensitive, thin skin and tend to put things in their mouths, we stay extra cautious.
No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews find no clear hazards for normal topical use. The U.S. FDA allows limited food uses; Environment Canada says it is not expected to be toxic or to build up in the body; an industry safety panel notes some data gaps and sets safe use limits but does not identify a health risk when used as intended. Based on these assessments, there are no known health risks for typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About GOLD BOND COMFORT BODY POWDER FRESH CLEAN SCENT

Is this newborn-safe? GOLD BOND COMFORT BODY POWDER FRESH CLEAN SCENT

GOLD BOND COMFORT BODY POWDER FRESH CLEAN SCENT is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 14 ingredients in GOLD BOND COMFORT BODY POWDER FRESH CLEAN SCENT. 2 avoid, 4 concerning, 3 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can newborns start using baby powder?

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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