Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 30 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion contains 17 ingredients. 4 concerning, 2 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (17 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
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
Sodium Polyacrylate
🚨6/10
For newborns and infants (0-6 months) this ingredient is used in some products but should be treated with caution. It is often found in diapers where it is inside the product, but direct use on baby skin (in creams, wipes or lotions) is not ideal for very young babies.
Organ Risk - Environment Canada classifies this material as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs and gives it a medium human-health priority. That means repeated or heavy exposure could harm organs (for example liver, kidneys, or lungs).
Irritant - Industry safety reviewers note the ingredient should be used only when formulated to avoid irritation, and the ingredient data flags possible contamination with acrylic acid (a known skin and respiratory irritant). Because of that, products containing it may cause skin redness, itching, or rashes—especially on very sensitive baby skin.
Long-Term Risk - The U.S. FDA records this material for limited uses in food and as a food additive with only limited toxicity data. That means people can get exposed from more than one source (food plus topical products), so small exposures can add up over time and raise longer-term health concern.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Zinc Gluconate
🚨6/10
For infants 0–6 months, this ingredient is not a first choice. If needed, it may be okay only as a tiny, short‑term spot use on healthy skin. It can sting and may irritate newborn skin.
Banned - EU cosmetic rules restrict how this can be used. A U.S. safety panel also says it is only safe when used within set limits. This means tighter control is needed to keep use safe.
Organ Risk - A Canadian government review flags it as expected to be harmful, and U.S. EPA animal tests found harmful effects at moderate doses. With repeated use, this can stress organs like the liver or kidneys.
Environmental - A national environment agency lists it as a suspected toxin to wildlife, and some data show it can last and build up in nature. This can hurt fish and water life.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Disodium EDTA
⚠️5/10
For newborns and infants (0-6 months): this ingredient is often used in tiny amounts to keep products stable. It is not linked to cancer or reproductive problems at normal low levels, but it can irritate skin and eyes and may help other ingredients get through the skin more easily. Because baby skin is very thin, use extra caution.
Irritant - This ingredient is marked as an irritant for skin, eyes, or lungs under EU GHS hazard labeling. The data calls out a high irritation concern, so it can cause redness, stinging, or breathing irritation—especially on sensitive baby skin.
Absorbed - An industry safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) lists this chemical as a penetration enhancer. That means it can help other things get through the skin and can itself be absorbed into the body.
Organ Risk - Environment Canada has flagged non-reproductive organ-system toxicity for this substance, including notes that it can be harmful and is a medium human-health priority. That suggests repeated or high exposures could affect organs like the liver or kidneys.
Long-Term Risk - Because the ingredient can enhance skin absorption and has non-reproductive organ toxicity listings, repeated use raises concern for longer-term health effects. Industry reviews also note data gaps and concentration limits, meaning long-term safety depends on how much and how often it is used (Cosmetic Ingredient Review).
Confidence: MEDIUM
Mineral Oil
⚠️4/10
Mineral oil is a common baby moisturizer and can protect skin, but for newborns and babies 0–6 months there are some reasons to be careful. Studies and regulatory reviews have noted possible buildup of some mineral-oil components in body tissues and some people can have allergic or breathing reactions.
Immune system - There is evidence that mineral oil can act as an allergen or harm the immune system. Health review groups and medical literature list it as a possible immune or allergic toxicant, and workplace guidance notes strong evidence for immune effects in people.
Asthma - Mineral oil has been identified as a human respiratory allergen/toxicant, which means it can make breathing problems or asthma worse for some people. Occupational health sources report strong links to respiratory effects.
Organ Risk - Regulatory health assessments classify mineral oil as expected to be toxic or harmful to organs with repeated exposure, and list it as a medium human health priority for non-reproductive organ effects.
Builds Up - Research studies found mineral oil hydrocarbons accumulating in animal and human tissues, showing this ingredient can build up in the body over time.
Absorbed - Because mineral oil hydrocarbons have been measured inside body tissues, they can be absorbed into the body from topical use and not stay only on the skin.
Long-Term Risk - Given its tendency to accumulate in tissues and classifications showing organ toxicity concern, there is a potential for long-term health effects with repeated exposure over time.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Carbomer
✅3/10
For infants (0-6 months): Carbomer is a common ingredient used to thicken creams and wipes. By itself it is not known to be dangerous and does not easily get into the body, but babies have very delicate skin so we treat it cautiously.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Copper Gluconate
✅3/10
For newborns and infants (0-6 months) copper gluconate is likely low risk in small amounts, but babies’ skin is very sensitive so we should be careful.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
✅3/10
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No Known Risk - Regulatory safety reviews and lab tests find no health risks above a low level for normal topical use. Tests show only limited, mild skin or eye irritation in some studies and no signs of genetic damage or cancer risk; experts say it is safe in cosmetics when used within set limits. Because no concern was rated above low, there are no real, confirmed risks for typical use on children’s skin.
Confidence: LOW
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
✅2/10
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil (oat kernel oil) is a gentle plant oil used to soften and moisturize newborn and baby skin. For most infants it is low risk, but a very small number of babies can have skin reactions.
No Known Risk - Reviews by cosmetic safety experts show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects for oat kernel oil used on skin. The safety panel notes some data gaps and that makers may limit concentration or purity, but no clear hazards at normal topical use were found.
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
Cetyl Alcohol
✅2/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months): cetyl alcohol is usually safe when used in small amounts in baby products. It helps creams feel smooth and rarely causes reactions, but baby skin is extra sensitive and some experts want more safety data.
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
Magnesium Aspartate
✅2/10
For newborns and babies 0–6 months: this ingredient appears to have low hazard in safety listings, but it is not well studied in infants and is listed as "Restricted" in the safety database. That means we should be careful and avoid routine use on very young babies.
No Known Risk - Reviewed safety sources show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, reproductive effects, and use limits for topical use. A cosmetic ingredient review group notes only routine recommendations (such as limits on concentration or impurities) and did not identify medium or high hazards for skin use, so no real risks were found for children from typical topical use.
Confidence: LOW
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
✅1/10
For newborns and infants (0-6 months), Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides is usually safe and gentle. It works as a skin softener and is rated low concern by ingredient safety sources.
No Known Risk - A safety assessment of this topical ingredient found only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, reproductive or developmental harm, and use limits. No higher-level risks were identified, so there are no specific health risks flagged for children based on the available review.
Confidence: HIGH
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
✅1/10
Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter is a natural fat used as an emollient in baby products. It is very safe and commonly used in baby lotions and wipes for 0-6 months babies.
No Known Risk - Shea butter 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, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to infants. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify any significant risks for babies when shea butter is used topically.
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 Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion

Is this newborn-safe? Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion

Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 17 ingredients in Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion. 4 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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