Johnson's skin nourish moisture wash

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 skin nourish moisture wash?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 42 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Johnson's skin nourish moisture wash contains 21 ingredients. 6 concerning, 7 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (21 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
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
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
🚨6/10
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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
Acrylates
🚨6/10
For newborns and babies up to 6 months: this ingredient is commonly used to make creams and lotions hold together. On its own it has low flags for things like cancer or allergies, but the main worry is that products with it can sometimes contain harmful impurities. Because babies’ skin is very thin and absorbs more, it’s safer to avoid this ingredient in products for infants when possible.
Cancer - The ingredient's contamination list flags benzene as a possible impurity. Benzene is a known cancer-causing chemical, so if present as a contaminant it could raise cancer risk with repeated or high exposure. This concern comes from the ingredient's listed contamination findings.
Organ Risk - The contamination list also includes chemicals (benzene, acrylic and methacrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate) that can harm organs or blood-forming tissues with exposure. These impurities are called out in the ingredient information and can affect internal organs if they get into the body.
Long-Term Risk - Because the ingredient can be contaminated with persistent toxic chemicals, the data warns of a higher contamination concern. Industry safety reviews and ingredient guidance note limits and impurity control, which means repeated use could carry longer-term health risks if contaminants are present.
Confidence: LOW
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
⚠️5/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months): the ingredient itself has low reported direct hazards, but there are manufacturing impurity worries (ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane). Because babies this age are more sensitive, it’s safer to avoid products with this ingredient when possible.
Cancer - This ingredient is flagged for high contamination risk with ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane — chemicals that are linked to cancer. A cosmetic safety review has recommended limits and controls because of these impurity risks, and a national food safety agency notes limited, controlled uses. That means there is a real cancer-related concern from contaminants, not the ingredient itself.
Organ Risk - The same contaminants (ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane) can hurt organs with repeated exposure. The ingredient entry notes contamination is a high concern and industry reviewers have advised restrictions to reduce those impurity risks.
Long-Term Risk - Because impurities of concern can cause harm over time, reviewers and regulators recommend limits and special manufacturing controls. That points to possible long-term health risks if the contaminant issue is not controlled.
Banned - This ingredient is subject to use restrictions and cannot be accepted in certain verified product programs without clear proof it meets safety limits. Industry reviewers also recommend limits on impurities and use types, so it is heavily restricted in practice.
Confidence: MEDIUM
C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
⚠️4/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months): this ingredient is commonly used to thicken creams and lotions and is not strongly tied to long‑term harm. Still, babies’ skin is very delicate, and there are some reports of irritation and higher concern about possible contamination during manufacturing, so extra care is wise.
Cancer - The ingredient record flags high contamination concerns and specifically lists benzene as a possible contaminant. Benzene is a known cancer-causing chemical, so contamination makes cancer a real risk if present.
Irritant - Cosmetic safety reviewers note possible skin, eye, and lung irritation for this ingredient. The safety notes also list acrylic acid and methacrylic acid as possible contaminants; those acids can cause redness, stinging, or sore eyes/skin, so irritation is a real concern for sensitive baby skin.
Asthma - Reviewers point out possible lung irritation and the ingredient listing includes contaminants (acrylic/methacrylic acid) that can irritate the airways. This could make breathing problems or asthma worse in children with sensitive lungs.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
Decyl Glucoside
⚠️4/10
For infants (0–6 months): Decyl Glucoside is a gentle cleansing ingredient that is usually safe, but a few babies have had skin reactions. Because newborn skin is extra delicate, I recommend being cautious.
Immune system - Human patch-test studies and clinical case reports have found that decyl glucoside can trigger allergic immune responses in some people. A 2020 UK/Ireland prevalence study and multiple patch-testing reports show possible immune or allergenic effects, so this ingredient can cause allergy-type reactions in sensitive children.
Eczema - Clinical case reports and patch testing have linked decyl glucoside and related alkyl glucosides to allergic contact dermatitis (skin rashes). Because these documented cases show true allergic skin reactions, the ingredient can trigger or worsen eczema in babies with sensitive skin.
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
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
✅3/10
For newborns and babies (0-6 months), this is a mild cleansing ingredient that is generally low risk. It is not known to cause cancer or reproductive harm, but it can sometimes irritate sensitive skin, eyes, or breathing.
No Known Risk - A cosmetic safety review panel evaluated this ingredient and found it safe for use in skin products when kept to the recommended amounts. The panel noted a small chance of skin or eye irritation and said it should be formulated to avoid irritation, but no higher-level hazards were identified.
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
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
✅3/10
For newborns and infants (0-6 months): this ingredient is a gentle cleanser used in baby shampoos and washes. Overall it is low risk in safety reviews, but because it can sometimes irritate eyes or skin and may help other ingredients get into the skin, extra care 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
Glyceryl Stearate
✅2/10
For newborns and babies 0–6 months: this ingredient is commonly used in baby lotions and is usually low risk. Still, baby skin is thinner and soaks up things more easily than older children, so extra care is wise.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Oat Kernel Extract
✅2/10
For newborns and babies (0-6 months) this oat kernel extract is generally safe and is often used to calm dry or irritated skin. Overall risk is low, but very young babies can be extra sensitive and rare allergic reactions are possible.
No Known Risk - Safety reviews by cosmetic experts (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) find this oat kernel extract safe for topical use and list only low-level concerns. There is no strong evidence of cancer, hormone, organ, or developmental harm from using it on the skin. A small number of people with oat allergy could react, and some products may have concentration limits, but for most children this ingredient is considered low risk when used as directed.
Confidence: HIGH
Avena Sativa
✅1/10
For infants and newborns (0-6 months), oat extract is generally safe and often used to calm dry or irritated skin. The overall risk is low, but a small number of babies with oat sensitivity may react.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews note only low-level concerns (small risk of allergic reaction and some limits on how it can be used) and say the ingredient is safe for skin products when used within set limits. No higher-risk findings were identified.
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 skin nourish moisture wash

Is this newborn-safe? Johnson's skin nourish moisture wash

Johnson's skin nourish moisture wash is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 21 ingredients in Johnson's skin nourish moisture wash. 6 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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