Johnson's creamy oil shea & cocoa butter

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use Johnson's creamy oil shea & cocoa butter?

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NOT RECOMMENDED
Danger Score: 6 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Johnson's creamy oil shea & cocoa butter contains 6 ingredients. 1 concerning, 2 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (6 found)

sodium hydroxide
🚨6/10
For infants and newborns (0–6 months): sodium hydroxide is a strong chemical that can burn or irritate when concentrated. In baby lotions and cleansers it is usually used in tiny amounts to set the product’s acidity and is neutralized in the finished product. Still, because babies have very thin, delicate skin, this ingredient is more worrisome for newborns than for older children or adults.
Banned - This ingredient is restricted for use in cosmetics in some regions. The EU cosmetics rules list limits on its use, and industry safety reviewers say it can only be used safely at certain low concentrations or when specially handled.
Organ Risk - Authorities have flagged possible harm to organs with repeated or high exposures. A national health agency classified it as expected to be toxic or harmful and gave it a medium human-health priority, and a U.S. assessment found toxic effects in animal studies. There is also limited evidence of breathing-related toxicity noted by a medical literature source.
Asthma - There is limited evidence that breathing in this chemical can hurt the lungs or airways. Medical literature notes possible respiratory toxicity, so it could make breathing problems worse if a child is exposed to vapor or mist.
Confidence: HIGH
avocado
⚠️4/10
Avocado is not a common or well-studied ingredient for 0-6 months baby skin and may cause irritation or allergy
No Known Risk - Avocado is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin, with no evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. There are no known studies or reports of adverse effects when used topically, so it is considered low risk based on current research.
Confidence: LOW
titanium dioxide
⚠️4/10
For infants (0-6 months) titanium dioxide in creams or lotions is generally low risk on normal, unbroken skin because it does not easily soak in. But tiny particles or sprays can be breathed in and are the main concern. For very young babies, be extra careful.
Cancer - Some public health agencies list titanium dioxide as a possible human carcinogen and report limited evidence that it can cause cancer in people. This comes from international cancer-review and U.S. public health evaluations, which is why cancer is a real concern with repeated or high exposures.
Organ Risk - A national health agency has classified titanium dioxide as likely to be toxic or harmful to body organs and placed it as a medium human-health priority. That means repeated or high exposure could hurt organs such as the lungs or other non-reproductive systems.
Long-Term Risk - Because it is linked to possible cancer and to medium-priority organ toxicity by health agencies, titanium dioxide carries a risk from long-term or repeated exposure over years.
Confidence: HIGH
cacao
✅3/10
Cacao contains natural compounds that may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive infants but is generally safe in topical products in low amounts.
No Known Risk - Cacao used topically has no documented evidence of causing harm or risks to babies based on current research. It is generally considered safe and does not exhibit properties linked to hormone disruption, irritation, or other listed risks.
Confidence: HIGH
cacao butter
✅2/10
Theobroma cacao seed butter is cocoa butter used as a skin emollient minor allergy risk but generally safe for baby skin
No Known Risk - Cocoa butter is widely used in baby products and is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to cocoa butter itself. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify cocoa butter as a risk for babies.
Confidence: HIGH
butter
✅1/10
Butter is a natural fat and generally safe for topical use in baby products. It can act as a moisturizer and is unlikely to cause harm in 0-6 month babies.
No Known Risk - Butter is a natural dairy product commonly used in topical applications with no evidence of causing harm to babies. It does not contain harmful chemicals or substances linked to the listed risks based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Johnson's creamy oil shea & cocoa butter

Is this newborn-safe? Johnson's creamy oil shea & cocoa butter

Johnson's creamy oil shea & cocoa butter is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 6 ingredients in Johnson's creamy oil shea & cocoa butter. 1 concerning, 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can newborns start using lotion?

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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