LINIMENT

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner • For 0-6 month old infants • Skin contact 🧴

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use LINIMENT?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 14 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: LINIMENT contains 12 ingredients. 1 avoid, 1 concerning, 3 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (12 found)

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

🚫8/10

For infants (0-6 months) this ingredient is not recommended. It can irritate baby skin, eyes, and breathing, and is formally restricted or limited in cosmetic uses.

Irritant - Authoritative safety guides list calcium hydroxide as an irritant to skin, eyes, and lungs. A chemical-hazards pocket guide classifies it as an eye/skin/lung irritant, a U.S. medical toxicology source reports evidence of skin irritation, and an industry safety panel says it can cause irritation unless used at limited concentrations. For a baby, that means this ingredient can cause redness, stinging, or rashes on delicate skin or damage if it gets in the eyes.

Asthma - Chemical-hazard guidance specifically calls out lung irritation from calcium hydroxide. Because it can irritate the lungs, it can make breathing problems or asthma worse in children if inhaled or if fine dust/aerosols reach the airways.

Banned - Regulatory sources for cosmetics show use and concentration limits for calcium hydroxide and recommend restrictions. The EU Cosmetics Directive / Cosing records restrictions and the industry review panel says it is only safe when formulated to avoid irritation. These rules mean some countries or product standards limit or prohibit its use in cosmetics.

Confidence: HIGH

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

WATER

⚠️5/10

Water is safe for baby skin and is commonly used as a solvent or base in baby wipes and lotions

Confidence: HIGH

EAU

⚠️5/10

Eau is water in French, commonly used as a solvent in baby products. It is very safe and essential for topical formulations for babies 0-6 months.

Confidence: HIGH

ACRYLATES/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 possible contamination with benzene, a chemical that is linked to cancer. Because benzene can be present as a contaminant, there is a real cancer concern for repeated or high exposures.

Long-Term Risk - The data show high contamination concerns and also note gaps in safety data. Contamination with chemicals like benzene and acids raises the chance of harmful effects after years of use, so there is a long-term health risk.

Organ Risk - The ingredient notes possible contamination with acrylic and methacrylic acids and mentions irritation to skin, eyes, or lungs in safety assessments. These contaminants and irritation can harm tissues and organs with repeated or strong exposures.

Confidence: MEDIUM

TOCOPHEROL

✅3/10

For newborns and babies (0–6 months): tocopherol (vitamin E) is usually low risk when used in small amounts on the skin, but baby skin is very delicate. There are some safety notes about possible contamination and a rare chance of skin allergy, so take extra care with infants and newborns.

Confidence: MEDIUM

DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) ROOT EXTRACT

✅2/10

Carrot root extract is usually low risk for adults, but for infants (0-6 months) their skin is very sensitive. It can sometimes cause mild skin irritation or allergy, so extra caution is needed.

Confidence: LOW

OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL

✅2/10

Organic olive oil is generally safe for baby skin but may rarely cause irritation or worsen eczema used as moisturizer or emollient

No Known Risk - Olive oil is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin, with no strong evidence linking it to irritation, eczema, or other health risks in most infants. While some studies suggest it may worsen eczema in predisposed babies, this is not consistent or proven for the general population. There are no known links to hormone disruption, cancer, organ risk, or other listed risks based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

SORBITAN OLEATE

✅2/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months), Sorbitan Oleate is generally considered low risk when used in small amounts in creams or lotions. It is not known to cause serious harm, but very young babies have delicate skin and could rarely show redness or sensitivity.

Confidence: MEDIUM

ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL

✅2/10

Zea Mays Oil is corn oil used as an emollient generally safe for baby skin but rare allergies possible

Confidence: HIGH

CAPRYLYL GLYCOL

✅2/10

For infants (newborns and babies 0–6 months), Caprylyl Glycol is usually low risk when it’s in baby lotions, wipes, or creams at low amounts. Most babies won’t have a problem, but newborn skin is more sensitive so we recommend extra caution.

No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews found no clear health hazards for skin use. Tests say it is not likely to build up in the body, not persistent in the environment, and not harmful to organs. Industry reviewers do note limits on how much can be used and some data gaps, but overall the ingredient is rated low concern for topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

AQUA

✅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 LINIMENT

Is this newborn-safe? LINIMENT

LINIMENT is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 12 ingredients in LINIMENT. 1 avoid, 1 concerning, 3 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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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.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.