GOLD BOND MEDICATED BODY POWDER

baby powder • For 0-6 month old infants • Skin contact 🧴

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use GOLD BOND MEDICATED BODY POWDER?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 50 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: GOLD BOND MEDICATED BODY POWDER contains 9 ingredients. 4 avoid, 2 concerning, 2 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (9 found)

methyl salicylate

🚫9/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months) methyl salicylate is not safe to use on their skin. Babies absorb chemicals more easily, and this ingredient can cause serious poisoning or allergic reactions in infants.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen, so it can cause allergic reactions and immune responses in people who touch it. That classification comes from the EU cosmetics safety rules.

Irritant - Industry safety reviews say it must be used only in ways that avoid causing skin irritation. That shows it can make skin red, sore, or inflamed if not formulated carefully (Cosmetic Ingredient Review findings).

Eczema - Because it is a known human allergen, it can trigger or make eczema and similar rashes worse for sensitive children and adults (noted in the EU cosmetics safety listing).

Banned - Use of this ingredient is restricted in at least one country and subject to concentration or use limits, so some places limit or forbid it in cosmetics (Health Canada restrictions and industry safety panels note limits).

Fertility - Animal assessments have shown developmental or reproductive effects at moderate doses, so there is a possible risk to reproduction or development seen in animal studies (based on an ECHA assessment).

Confidence: HIGH

salicylic acid

🚫9/10

Do not use salicylic acid on infants under 6 months. A baby’s skin can absorb more of this ingredient and that can cause irritation or more serious effects if the skin is damaged or large areas are treated.

Hormones - A national endocrine-watch list identifies salicylic acid as a possible human endocrine disruptor. That means it may interfere with normal hormone signals during development or growth.

Confuse Hormones - Safety assessments note possible endocrine disruption for this chemical, so it can act like a fake hormone or change how natural hormones work in the body.

Irritant - Safety reviews and studies report limited evidence of skin irritation and even eye irritation in animals. Cosmetic safety panels and peer-reviewed work flag possible skin, eye or lung irritation.

Absorbed - Ingredient summaries call out enhanced skin absorption for this topical chemical, meaning it can get through the skin and enter the body when used on skin.

Banned - Government safety rules restrict or limit this ingredient in cosmetics in multiple places. Regulatory lists and national cosmetic authorities in several regions set use or concentration limits.

Long-Term Risk - Reviews note multiple, additive exposure sources (including limited use in food), so repeated exposures from different places could add up over time and raise long-term health concerns.

Confidence: HIGH

talc

🚫9/10

For newborns and infants (0-6 months), talc is not a good choice. It can be breathed in and irritate tiny lungs, and there are documented worries about contamination and links to cancer from some health agencies.

Cancer - Government and health review bodies have linked talc to cancer. The ingredient record includes listings of 'known human carcinogen' and notes evaluations by an international cancer research agency (IARC) that found evidence connecting talc exposure to cancer in some uses. This means using talc (especially powdered forms that can be inhaled or used in the genital area) has been tied to increased cancer risk in some studies.

Banned - Several regulators limit or restrict talc in cosmetics. The ingredient record shows use and manufacturing restrictions cited by the EU Cosmetics rules and Health Canada, meaning some governments have banned or tightly limited talc in certain products or concentrations.

Organ Risk - A national environmental health agency (Environment Canada) classifies talc as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs and gives it a medium human-health priority. The record also flags contamination with asbestos-like (asbestiform) fibers, which can damage lungs after inhalation.

Long-Term Risk - The harms linked to talc (cancer and organ damage) are tied to repeated or long-term exposure. Agencies that reviewed talc list these long-term health concerns, so regular use over time raises added risk.

Absorbed - The ingredient record notes enhanced skin absorption for talc in some uses. That means talc or impurities in talc may more easily get past the skin and into the body in some product forms.

Confidence: HIGH

menthol

🚫8/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months) menthol is not recommended. It can irritate delicate skin and eyes and may cause breathing problems or allergic reactions when used near the face or nose.

Immune system - Menthol is identified as a known human allergen and flagged with strong evidence of human toxicant/allergen by regulatory bodies (EU Cosmetics Directive and the U.S. EPA). That means it can trigger allergic or immune reactions when put on the skin.

Irritant - Regulatory assessments list menthol as a human allergen/toxicant, which is linked to skin reactions like redness, stinging, or contact dermatitis—especially when applied topically to sensitive skin.

Eczema - Because menthol is a recognized human allergen (per the EU cosmetics review and U.S. EPA findings), it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar inflammatory skin conditions in susceptible people.

Confidence: HIGH

eucalyptol

🚨7/10

For newborns and babies under 6 months, eucalyptol (from eucalyptus oil) is not a good ingredient to use on the skin or to expose them to in the air. While it isn’t linked to cancer or growth problems, it can cause allergic skin reactions and can irritate a baby’s breathing.

Immune system - Government reviewers have flagged this chemical as a human allergen with strong evidence, meaning it can trigger immune reactions. The U.S. EPA lists it as a human toxicant/allergen and the European chemicals authority notes allergy concerns, so it can affect a child's immune response.

Irritant - Regulatory evaluations report limited evidence of skin toxicity and allergic skin reactions. The European chemicals authority notes dermal allergy/toxicity, so this ingredient can cause redness, itching, or rashes—especially on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Because the ingredient is identified as an allergen and can cause skin reactions, it may trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in children. This is supported by the allergy/dermal findings from U.S. and European reviewers.

Confidence: HIGH

thymol

🚨7/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months), thymol is best avoided. It can irritate delicate baby skin and may be absorbed more easily by infants than by adults.

Organ Risk - European hazard labeling flags thymol as toxic or harmful to body systems in some tests, and industry reviews note non-reproductive organ toxicity at higher exposures. That means repeated or strong contact could hurt organs such as the liver, lungs, or kidneys.

Absorbed - A cosmetic safety review lists thymol as a skin penetration enhancer. This means it can help itself or other ingredients soak through skin and get into the bloodstream.

Banned - Some regulators restrict how thymol can be used or set concentration limits (for example in Japan), and certain product certification programs require proof before it is allowed. That shows it is limited or controlled in some places.

Environmental - European hazard codes identify possible harm to wildlife and the environment from thymol in some situations. This means it can be toxic to plants or animals if released into nature.

Irritant - Workplace guidance and hazard labeling note handling risks and limit allowed exposures, which indicates thymol can irritate skin, eyes, or breathing when people handle it without protection.

Confidence: HIGH

acacia senegal gum

⚠️4/10

For newborns and young babies (0-6 months): this gum is a natural ingredient used to thicken creams and lotions. Most people tolerate it, but it can cause skin allergies in some. Because babies’ skin and immune systems are still developing, we recommend being careful.

Irritant - Safety reviews and published studies list Acacia senegal gum as a human skin toxicant or allergen. Industry safety panels and peer‑reviewed literature report cases of skin reactions, so it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.

Immune system - Multiple sources note allergic and immune responses to this ingredient. Reviews and medical literature report immune-system effects and allergic reactions, so it can trigger or worsen immune responses in some children.

Asthma - An occupational and environmental clinic review and other reports identify the ingredient as a respiratory allergen/toxicant. This means it can provoke breathing problems or make asthma worse in sensitive children.

Organ Risk - A national environmental health agency classified the ingredient with a medium human‑health priority and notes low–moderate concerns for non‑reproductive organ effects. That suggests repeated or higher exposures could affect organs, though evidence is limited.

Confidence: MEDIUM

zinc stearate

⚠️4/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months), this is okay when used sparingly in a cream or ointment on healthy skin. Do not use it as a loose powder or spray around your baby.

Organ Risk - Environment Canada says this chemical can be harmful, and the U.S. EPA found organ effects in animal tests at medium doses. With repeat use, it could strain organs like the lungs or liver.

Builds Up - Environment Canada reports it can last a long time and may build up in people and wildlife. Small amounts can add up over time.

Environmental - Environment Canada lists it as suspected to harm the environment and shows it can build up in wildlife.

Long-Term Risk - Because it can stick around and may build up (Environment Canada), long use could raise risks over years. A cosmetic safety panel (CIR) also notes data gaps.

Confidence: LOW

zinc oxide

✅1/10

Generally safe for topical use on 0 to 6 month babies, commonly used in diaper rash creams and barrier lotions, with minimal absorption through intact skin

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About GOLD BOND MEDICATED BODY POWDER

Is this newborn-safe? GOLD BOND MEDICATED BODY POWDER

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

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 9 ingredients in GOLD BOND MEDICATED BODY POWDER. 4 avoid, 2 concerning, 2 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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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.

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