Johnson's sensitive care wash & 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 Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 32 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo contains 23 ingredients. 5 concerning, 10 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (23 found)

Phenoxyethanol
🚨7/10
For infants (0–6 months): be careful. This preservative can irritate delicate baby skin and some countries limit how it’s used. It is not known to cause cancer or birth defects at normal cosmetic levels, but irritation is the main concern.
Irritant - Official hazard listings show this chemical can cause skin, eye, and lung irritation. Regulators classify it as an irritant, so it can make skin red or itchy and bother the eyes or breathing passages.
Asthma - Because it can irritate the lungs, it may make asthma or breathing problems worse. Workplace and hazard listings note lung irritation and limits on inhalation exposure.
Organ Risk - There is limited evidence that it can affect the nervous system and it is listed as toxic/harmful in official hazard codes. That means repeated or high exposures could harm organs like the nervous system.
Absorbed - Safety reviews and workplace data note systemic effects tied to how it is used, and nervous-system findings suggest the chemical can get into the body after skin or workplace exposure.
Banned - Some governments set limits on its use in cosmetics (for example, concentration limits from national health authorities), and some product standards require special proof before it can be used.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Methyldihydrojasmonate
🚨7/10
Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding
Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a human toxicant/allergen with strong evidence by the EU Cosmetics Directive. That means it can cause allergic reactions and affect the immune response in some children who touch or breathe it.
Irritant - Because it is identified as an allergen by the EU Cosmetics Directive, it can cause skin irritation such as redness, itchiness, or rashes on sensitive baby skin after topical use.
Eczema - The strong allergen classification from the EU Cosmetics Directive means this ingredient can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in children who are prone to those issues.
Confidence: LOW
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
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
🚨6/10
Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding
Irritant - A safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) found strong evidence that this ingredient can cause skin harm or act as an allergen in people. For a baby’s delicate skin, that can mean redness, itch, or rash when used on the skin.
Immune system - The ingredient record flags a moderate concern for allergies and immunotoxicity and cites strong evidence it can trigger skin allergic reactions (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). That means it can activate the immune system and cause allergic responses.
Eczema - Because experts found strong evidence this ingredient is a human skin allergen, it can trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse on sensitive baby skin (Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Cancer - The ingredient notes include high contamination concerns that name ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane as possible contaminants. Those contaminants are linked to cancer risk, so contaminated material could raise cancer concerns if exposure occurs.
Long-Term Risk - There are data gaps (the safety review relied on related chemicals) and flagged contamination issues. Those gaps plus possible carcinogenic contaminants mean there is potential for long-term health effects with repeated exposure.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
Coco-Glucoside
⚠️4/10
Coco‑Glucoside is a gentle, plant‑based cleanser. For infants (newborns, babies 0–6 months) it is usually low risk when used at normal levels in baby shampoos and washes, but very young skin is more easily irritated or sensitized.
Immune system - Human patch-testing studies and case reports show that coco‑glucoside and related alkyl glucosides can cause allergic reactions in some people. Reviews and clinical reports (including a 2019 patch‑testing study and a 2014 case report, plus a 2004 review of alkyl polyglycosides) document possible immune/allergic effects.
Eczema - There are published clinical cases of allergic contact dermatitis tied to alkyl glucosides, meaning this ingredient can trigger or worsen eczema‑like skin reactions in sensitive individuals (reported in a 2014 case report and supported by later patch‑testing findings).
Confidence: HIGH
Ethylhexylglycerin
⚠️4/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months): this ingredient is not among the most dangerous, but it can sometimes cause skin or eye irritation and has been linked to allergic rashes in people. Because babies have very delicate skin, we recommend being careful.
Irritant - The ingredient is classed as an irritant by EU hazard labeling and safety reviewers. Animal studies also show skin, eye and lung irritation. That means it can cause redness, stinging, sore eyes, or breathing discomfort if used on or near a child’s skin or eyes.
Immune system - Human case reports and safety reviews describe allergic contact dermatitis from this ingredient and call it a relevant sensitizer in some cosmetics. This shows it can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive children.
Eczema - Because there are human reports of allergic contact dermatitis, this ingredient can start or make eczema and similar skin rashes worse in children who are sensitive.
Asthma - Animal studies reviewed by safety assessors show respiratory irritation at moderate doses. If the ingredient is inhaled (for example from sprays), it could make breathing issues or asthma worse in susceptible children.
Organ Risk - Safety assessments and animal studies report liver effects at low doses and limited eye toxicity. These findings point to possible harm to organs with repeated or higher exposure.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Glyceryl Oleate
⚠️4/10
Glyceryl oleate is usually used to make creams and lotions feel smooth. For newborns and infants (0–6 months) it is generally okay in small amounts, but it has been reported to irritate skin or eyes in some people. Because babies’ skin is very delicate, use products with this ingredient only if they are made for babies.
Irritant - A safety review panel found strong human evidence that this ingredient can irritate skin, eyes, and lungs. That means it can cause redness, stinging, or discomfort on sensitive baby skin or if it gets in the eyes or is inhaled during use (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Eczema - Because the ingredient is a confirmed skin irritant, it can trigger or make eczema and similar rashes worse in children with sensitive skin. The same safety review cited clear human irritation evidence that supports this risk (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Asthma - The ingredient has been reported to cause lung irritation in people. That lung irritation can make breathing problems or asthma symptoms worse in children who are sensitive or already have asthma (source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Environmental - A government environmental review flagged this substance as a suspected environmental toxin. That means it may pose harms to wildlife or aquatic life if released into the environment (source: Environment Canada).
Confidence: MEDIUM
Glycol Distearate
⚠️4/10
For babies (newborns and infants 0–6 months), glycol distearate is probably low risk in small amounts, but safety tests are limited. Because babies’ skin is very delicate, it’s best to be careful and prefer products made specifically for infants.
Long-Term Risk - This ingredient is used in food and topical products and regulators note limited toxicity data and possible multiple, additive exposure sources (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). An industry safety review group also flagged gaps in how safety is assessed and relies on the maximum reported ‘as used’ concentration (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). Because people may get small amounts from more than one source and the safety data are incomplete, there is a real chance of unknown effects after repeated use over time.
Environmental - Canadian regulators describe the ingredient’s effects on the environment as uncertain (Environment Canada). Although they do not currently suspect it to persist or build up, the lack of clear ecotoxicology data means there could be environmental harm that is not yet well understood.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Lauryl Glucoside
⚠️4/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months): this is a mild cleansing ingredient and is usually low risk, but babies’ skin is very delicate so there’s a small chance it can irritate or rarely cause an allergic reaction.
Immune system - Human patch-test reports and case studies show that alkyl glucosides, including lauryl glucoside, have caused allergic or immune reactions in some people. A review and specific patch-test studies (2014 and 2019) note possible immune or allergenic effects in certain users, so there is a real chance this ingredient can trigger immune responses in sensitive children.
Eczema - There are documented human case reports of allergic contact dermatitis from alkyl glucosides (reported in patch-testing studies from 2014 and 2019). That means lauryl glucoside can trigger or worsen eczema or similar skin rashes for some people with sensitive skin.
Fertility - A toxicology review of alkyl polyglycosides (2004) reports animal studies where male reproductive effects occurred at moderate doses. While this is from animal data, it indicates a possible risk to reproductive health that should be noted.
Confidence: HIGH
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
⚠️4/10
For newborns and babies (0-6 months) this ingredient is usually low concern in small amounts, but we are cautious because of possible contamination and limited safety data. If possible, choose products made for infants that avoid this ingredient.
Cancer - A U.S. environmental agency reported limited evidence that this ingredient can act as a mutagen. Mutagen findings raise concern because they can be linked to cancer risk with repeated or high exposure.
Organ Risk - A cosmetic safety review noted animal studies that showed changes in organ weights for mothers and their offspring at high doses. That points to possible harm to organs with repeated or large exposures.
Fertility - The same cosmetic safety review found evidence from animal studies of effects on mothers and offspring at high doses, which suggests possible developmental or reproductive effects.
Irritant - A European chemical agency found limited evidence this ingredient can irritate skin and eyes, and the ingredient file also notes possible irritation to skin, eyes or lungs. This can cause redness, stinging or discomfort on sensitive baby skin.
Absorbed - The ingredient record flags enhanced skin absorption. That means it can get through the skin and into the body more easily, raising the chance that the other risks above could reach internal organs.
Long-Term Risk - The ingredient file flags high contamination concerns (including chemicals such as nitrilotriacetic-type impurities) and also notes data gaps in safety testing. Contamination plus incomplete safety data raise concern for possible long-term health effects if exposure is repeated.
Confidence: MEDIUM
2.6-Dimethyl-1-Octen-2-ol
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what this ingredient is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available
Confidence: HIGH
3-Hevenol
⚠️4/10
3-Hevenol is not a recognized cosmetic or topical ingredient it may be a misreading or typo so safety cannot be assessed
Confidence: HIGH
Gamma-Notalactone
⚠️4/10
Gamma-Notalactone is not a recognized cosmetic or topical ingredient it may be a misreading or typo so safety cannot be assessed
Confidence: HIGH
Tethyl Citrate
⚠️4/10
Tethyl Citrate is not a recognized ingredient it may be a typo or misreading possibly meant to be Triethyl Citrate or Ethyl Citrate
Confidence: HIGH
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
✅3/10
For infants (0–6 months): this ingredient is a thickener with low overall concern in safety reviews, but some animal studies show irritation or effects only at higher doses. Because newborn skin is very sensitive, we should be careful.
No Known Risk - A formal safety review and the available ingredient data report only low-level findings from animal tests and do not identify any higher-level health risks for people. The data show no concerns above the lowest level, so there are currently no applicable higher-risk labels.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Sodium Benzoate
✅3/10
For newborns and babies 0–6 months: sodium benzoate is a preservative that is generally considered low risk at the small amounts used in skin products, but infant skin is delicate so we take extra care.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Ethylene Brassylate
✅2/10
For newborns and infants (0-6 months) Ethylene Brassylate appears to be low hazard based on available regulatory reviews, but studies directly on babies are limited. Because infant skin is extra sensitive, it’s best to be cautious.
No Known Risk - Reviews by government food-safety and environmental agencies found no health or environmental hazards. It is approved for limited food use, was judged unlikely to cause organ harm, and was not flagged as persistent or an environmental toxin. Specific concerns for cancer, allergies, developmental or reproductive effects, and use restrictions were all rated low.
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
Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
✅2/10
For infants (0–6 months): generally low risk. This ingredient is a thickener that usually does not get into the skin, but there are notes that trace manufacturing contaminants (methacrylic acid, acrylic acid, benzene) can be present. Because babies’ skin is very delicate, we recommend extra caution.
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
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
✅1/10
Sunflower Seed Oil is generally safe for infant skin and is used as a moisturizer in baby products
No Known Risk - Sunflower seed oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, or other health risks in babies when used on intact skin. It is not associated with hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects according to current research.
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 Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo

Is this newborn-safe? Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo

Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 23 ingredients in Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo. 5 concerning, 10 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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