MOIST 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 MOIST SHAMPOO?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 85 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: MOIST SHAMPOO contains 28 ingredients. 1 avoid, 8 concerning, 9 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (28 found)

benzyl alcohol

🚫8/10

For newborns and babies 0–6 months: this ingredient has a higher risk of causing allergic skin reactions and irritation. Because infants absorb more through their skin, it’s safer to avoid benzyl alcohol in baby skin products when you can.

Immune system - Benzyl alcohol is a known human allergen with strong evidence of immune effects. Regulators and scientific reviews list it as an allergenic or immunotoxicant and there are human case reports of allergic reactions, so it can trigger immune responses in children.

Eczema - There are strong reports and regulatory listings showing benzyl alcohol can cause allergic skin reactions. Because of this, it can trigger or make eczema and similar rashes worse on sensitive baby skin.

Irritant - There is documented evidence of skin and eye irritation from benzyl alcohol (including agency evaluations of irritation), so it can cause redness, stinging, or rashes—especially on sensitive or infant skin.

Organ Risk - Government hazard classifications and peer-reviewed sources have identified benzyl alcohol as toxic or harmful to organ systems at some exposures. These classifications indicate repeated or higher exposures could affect organs (for example liver or kidneys).

Confidence: HIGH

dicetyldimonium chloride

🚨7/10

For newborns and infants (0-6 months): be cautious. This ingredient can irritate skin and can sometimes cause allergic or breathing reactions. Because babies have very sensitive skin and airways, it’s safer to avoid this ingredient on infants when possible.

Asthma - A professional asthmagen listing (Asthmagen compilation - AEOC exposures codes) reports strong human evidence that this ingredient acts as an allergen. That means it can trigger breathing problems or asthma attacks in sensitive children or people who breathe it in or have skin contact.

Immune system - This ingredient has a moderate concern for allergies and immunotoxicity and is described as a human toxicant or allergen with strong evidence in the asthmagen compilation. This suggests it can cause allergic reactions or affect the immune system in sensitive children.

Confidence: MEDIUM

sodium lauroyl sarcosinate

🚨7/10

For infants and newborns (0-6 months) this ingredient should be treated with caution. It is a mild cleanser but can make the skin absorb more of what's applied and has a contamination concern for nitrosamines. This makes it less ideal for very young babies.

Cancer - The ingredient's contamination notes list nitrosamines as a possible contaminant. Nitrosamines are a class of contaminants that are linked to cancer risk, so contamination raises a cancer concern for long-term exposure.

Absorbed - Safety assessments by industry and by European regulators call this a penetration enhancer, meaning it can help other substances get through the skin and into the bloodstream.

Irritant - Animal studies and regulatory reviews report skin and eye irritation at moderate to high doses, so this ingredient can cause redness or irritation, especially on sensitive baby skin.

Organ Risk - A European regulatory agency has classified the substance as toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs, while other agencies note mixed findings. This indicates potential harm to organs with repeated or high exposures.

Fertility - Peer‑reviewed animal studies show developmental or reproductive effects at moderate doses, so there is a real concern for effects on reproduction or development based on animal data.

Banned - Regulatory reviews and national rules restrict or prohibit its use in some product types and countries (for example, it is limited or prohibited under certain national regulations), so some jurisdictions do not allow unrestricted use.

Long-Term Risk - Contamination with nitrosamines and evidence of organ and reproductive effects in studies point to possible health effects that could appear after repeated or long-term use.

Environmental - A national environmental agency flagged this chemical as suspected to be an environmental toxin, indicating possible harm to wildlife or ecosystems if released.

Confidence: HIGH

stearamidopropyl dimethylamine

🚨7/10

For newborns and babies 0–6 months this ingredient is not recommended when possible. There are concerns about impurities and it may cause skin or eye irritation. Baby skin is more sensitive and absorbs more, so extra caution is needed.

Immune system - A formal safety assessment notes this chemical can act as a possible human allergen or toxicant, which means it can trigger allergic reactions or immune responses in some people.

Irritant - Regulatory reviews and peer-reviewed studies report limited evidence of skin and eye irritation, and some animal studies show irritation at low doses, so it can cause redness, stinging, or rash on sensitive skin.

Eczema - Because the ingredient is flagged as a possible allergen and there is evidence of skin irritation, safety reviewers warn it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in sensitive users.

Asthma - Reviews note limited evidence of lung irritation and animal data showing respiratory effects, so inhalation or exposure could worsen breathing issues such as asthma in sensitive children.

Cancer - High-level contamination concerns have been raised for this ingredient, including possible presence of nitrosamines and related amines; industry safety panels recommend limits on impurities because nitrosamines are known carcinogens.

Organ Risk - A major chemical regulator has classified the substance as toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organ systems, indicating possible harm to organs with repeated or high exposures.

Banned - Industry safety reviews and expert panels recommend use restrictions and say it is unsafe for some product types (for example, leave-on products) unless strict impurity and concentration limits are followed, so it is restricted or disallowed in some uses.

Environmental - A national environmental agency lists this chemical as suspected to be toxic to the environment, so it may harm aquatic life or ecosystems if released.

Confidence: MEDIUM

tetrasodium edta

🚨7/10

For newborns and babies 0–6 months: try to avoid products that list Tetrasodium EDTA. It is usually used in tiny amounts and is not linked to cancer or birth defects, but it can irritate sensitive skin and can make the skin take in more of other ingredients. That makes it riskier for infants with very thin, developing skin.

Irritant - This ingredient is officially classed as an irritant by the EU GHS hazard codes. That means it can cause skin or eye redness, itch, or breathing irritation if it touches skin or is breathed in.

Organ Risk - Environment Canada lists this chemical as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive body systems and gives it a medium human-health priority. That signals a real risk of harm to organs (for example liver or kidneys) with harmful exposures.

Absorbed - A cosmetic safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) identifies this ingredient as a penetration enhancer. That means it can help other substances, and itself, get through the skin into the body.

Long-Term Risk - Workplace limits and the medium health-priority classification (reported by regulators) indicate caution for repeated or long-term exposure. Those findings suggest possible health effects after years of exposure.

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

lauramidopropyl betaine

🚨6/10

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Immune system - An expert safety review noted limited evidence that this ingredient can cause immune or allergic reactions. The same safety panel flagged allergies and immune effects as a concern (rated above low), so people with sensitive skin or known allergies could react.

Irritant - The safety assessment and expert report list limited evidence of allergy and skin reactions tied to this ingredient and related compounds. That means it can cause redness, itch, or contact dermatitis in some people, especially on sensitive baby skin.

Banned - Cosmetic safety reviewers and a product verification program have placed restrictions on use and require limits or proof for including this ingredient in certified products. An expert panel specifically recommended use or concentration limits, which signals regulatory caution.

Long-Term Risk - The ingredient record flags high contamination concerns: specific impurities (for example, 3‑dimethylaminopropylamine and related amines) were identified. Impurities can create risks over time with repeated exposure, so long-term safety depends on manufacturing controls.

Confidence: MEDIUM

sodium salicylate

🚨6/10

For newborns and babies under 6 months, be cautious. Overall safety reviews find low concerns for long-term harms, but because this chemical is a salicylate (like aspirin) and can get into the body through the skin, very young babies are more vulnerable.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews find no concerns above low for typical topical use. An industry safety panel judged it safe when kept within concentration limits and formulated to avoid irritation or increased sun sensitivity. A government assessment found it unlikely to cause organ harm and not likely to persist or build up in the environment or body. Peer-reviewed literature does not classify it as a human carcinogen. Some product-verification programs still require extra safety substantiation before allowing it in verified products.

Confidence: HIGH

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

ethanol

⚠️5/10

For newborns and infants (0-6 months) ethanol can be drying and may irritate delicate skin. Although overall hazard information is low, ethanol can increase absorption of other chemicals and a government source flags possible organ system effects, so it's best to be cautious with babies.

Organ Risk - Environment Canada classifies ethanol as “expected to be toxic or harmful” to non-reproductive organs and lists it as a medium human-health priority. That means repeated or heavy exposure (even from skin use) could hurt organs such as the liver or kidneys.

Long-Term Risk - The ingredient record notes non-reproductive organ-system toxicity at a low-to-moderate level and the Environment Canada classification implies possible effects from repeated or long-term exposure. This points to potential health effects after years of use.

Absorbed - Animal studies (published research in 2003 and 2006) show ethanol can act as a penetration enhancer and change how chemicals move through skin. That means topical ethanol can increase how much of itself or other ingredients get into the body.

Confidence: MEDIUM

peg-40 hydrogenated castor

⚠️5/10

For infants (0–6 months): this ingredient is usually used to help oils mix into lotions and wipes. It is not known to be highly toxic, but small amounts of unwanted contaminants have been found in similar ingredients, and newborn skin is extra sensitive. Because of this, it is better to be cautious with products that contain it.

Cancer - This ingredient can carry contamination by ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane. International health agencies list those contaminants as cancer hazards, so their presence raises a real cancer concern if they are in the final product.

Absorbed - PEG‑style, ethoxylated ingredients are applied to skin. If they contain small contamination molecules, those contaminants can move through skin and into the body when used topically.

Long-Term Risk - Independent safety reviewers note gaps and limits in how industry safety panels assess this ingredient and set safe concentration levels. That uncertainty about low-level contamination and repeated use means there is a possible long-term risk with ongoing exposure.

Confidence: MEDIUM

polysorbate 20

⚠️5/10

For infants (newborns, babies 0–6 months): this ingredient is often used to help mix water and oil in wipes and creams. It is not known to be highly toxic, but baby skin is very sensitive and there have been concerns about trace contaminants from manufacturing.

Cancer - The ingredient entry flags high contamination concerns for ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane—impurities that are linked to cancer risk. The industry safety review and ingredient notes also highlight these contamination issues and the need to control manufacturing impurities, so cancer risk comes from those contaminants rather than the pure ingredient itself.

Long-Term Risk - Safety notes point to data gaps and that safety assessments rely on reported ‘as used’ concentrations and manufacturing controls. Because the main concern is contamination by chemicals that can build up with repeated exposure, there is a possible long-term health risk if products contain such impurities over time.

Confidence: MEDIUM

polysorbate 80

⚠️5/10

For infants (newborns and babies 0–6 months) Polysorbate 80 is not usually linked to serious long-term harm, but there are worries about tiny amounts of contaminants and the chance it could irritate sensitive baby skin. Because babies have very thin, sensitive skin, we are more careful with this ingredient in this age group.

Cancer - This ingredient can be contaminated with ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane. Those contaminants are flagged by international health agencies as chemicals that can raise cancer risk with repeated exposure, so contamination in the ingredient creates a real cancer concern.

Long-Term Risk - Because the ingredient can contain trace contaminants (ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane) and there are noted data gaps and limits set by the industry safety panel, there is a risk of long-term health effects from repeated use over time.

Confidence: MEDIUM

citric acid

⚠️4/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months), citric acid is generally low risk for long‑term harm but can irritate sensitive baby skin or eyes. It is used to balance acidity in many products, but special care is needed for very young babies.

Banned - Health Canada has placed restrictions on the use, concentration, or manufacturing of citric acid in cosmetics in Canada. An industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) also says safe use depends on product concentration and notes data gaps, so makers must limit or document how they use it. Because of these government and industry limits, some safety-verification programs will not allow this ingredient in products without proof it is used safely.

Confidence: HIGH

peg/ppg-20/23 dimethicone

⚠️4/10

For newborns and infants (0-6 months) this ingredient is not strongly linked to cancer or allergies, but there is a higher concern about tiny amounts of harmful impurities that can be left over from manufacturing. Because babies’ skin is delicate, we should be cautious.

Cancer - The ingredient file flags high contamination concerns and names ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane as possible contaminants. Those two chemicals are known by health and regulatory reviews to be linked to cancer risk, so their presence as impurities raises a cancer concern for repeated skin use.

Banned - The safety notes for this ingredient show there are industry and government limits and that some product‑verification programs will not allow it without proof of safety. A regulatory review body is cited as recommending restrictions on how it is made or used, so this ingredient is subject to formal use limits or prohibitions in some programs.

Environmental - The contamination list includes cyclic silicones (cyclopentasiloxane and cyclotetrasiloxane). These types of silicone contaminants are the focus of regulatory evaluations for environmental harm and persistence, so the ingredient raises environmental concern when those contaminants are present.

Confidence: MEDIUM

ppg-2 methyl ether

⚠️4/10

PPG-2 methyl ether is not a recognized ingredient name and may be a misreading or typo. Cannot assess safety without correct identification.

Confidence: HIGH

ethylhexyl

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what ethylhexyl is it might be a misreading or a typo as it is not a complete ingredient name

Confidence: HIGH

glutamic acid

✅3/10

For newborns and babies under 6 months: glutamic acid is a common skin ingredient and is considered low risk in adults. But because baby skin is thinner and more likely to absorb substances, we recommend being cautious with any non-essential ingredient in this age group.

No Known Risk - Reviewed safety summaries from regulatory bodies show no meaningful hazards for topical use. The U.S. food regulator lists it as safe for certain uses, Environment Canada finds it not likely to cause organ harm, not persistent, and not likely to build up in the body, and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review notes only standard industry use limits. There are no higher-level concerns for cancer, development, allergies, or organ toxicity in these reviews, so no specific health risks are indicated.

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

stearyl alcohol

✅3/10

For newborns and babies (0–6 months), stearyl alcohol is a common ingredient used to make creams and lotions feel smooth. Most experts see low risk for long‑term problems, but it can cause skin or eye irritation in some people. Because babies have very delicate skin, we should be extra careful.

Confidence: MEDIUM

bis-aminopropyl dimethicone

✅2/10

Bis Aminopropyl Dimethicone is a silicone used as a conditioning agent generally considered low risk in topical products but limited data for infants under 6 months

No Known Risk - Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone is a silicone-based conditioning agent commonly used in topical products. Current research and safety assessments indicate it is non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and not associated with hormone disruption, cancer, or other systemic risks when used topically. There is no evidence linking it to eczema, asthma, or other health concerns in babies. Regulatory agencies have not flagged it for special caution in infant care. Therefore, it is considered safe for topical use on babies based on available data.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

polyquaternium-10

✅2/10

For newborns and babies (0-6 months): Polyquaternium-10 is usually considered low risk in rinse-off baby products like shampoos, but there is limited information specifically for very young infants. Because babies’ skin is more delicate, we stay cautious.

Confidence: MEDIUM

polyquaternium-11

✅2/10

For newborns and babies 0-6 months: this ingredient is generally seen as low risk in safety reviews, but there is limited data and some product programs limit its use. Because baby skin is very sensitive, use extra caution.

No Known Risk - A government review found this ingredient is not expected to be toxic to organs, and it is not likely to build up in the body or harm the environment. An industry safety panel notes limits on how it is used and some gaps in data, but no higher-level health concerns (like cancer, hormone or developmental risks) were identified. Based on those reviews, there are no known health risks above low concern.

Confidence: MEDIUM

sodium citrate

✅2/10

For infants and newborns (0–6 months) sodium citrate is likely safe when used in small amounts. It’s used to keep products at the right acidity and to help them stay stable. Most safety data show very low concern for long-term health risks, but baby skin can be extra sensitive.

No Known Risk - Reviewed safety information shows only low-level concerns. U.S. food regulators say it is allowed for some food uses, a cosmetic safety panel notes allowed limits and some data gaps but does not show hazards at normal use, and a national environment agency finds it unlikely to harm organs, build up in the body, or persist in the environment. Because no health concern was reported above low, there are no specific risks identified for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium cocoyl isethionate

✅2/10

For infants and newborns (0-6 months), this is a mild cleansing ingredient often found in baby shampoos and washes. It is low risk for long-term harm but babies have very delicate skin, so we should be careful.

No Known Risk - Reviews by a cosmetic safety review panel and a national environment agency found no significant health hazards. The ingredient is not thought to build up in the body or harm organs, and it is considered safe in products when used at the allowed levels (with different limits for rinse-off versus leave-on products). There are some notes about possible mild irritation and that safety limits are set, but overall no real health risks were identified.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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 MOIST SHAMPOO

Is this newborn-safe? MOIST SHAMPOO

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

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 28 ingredients in MOIST SHAMPOO. 1 avoid, 8 concerning, 9 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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