REMEDY PROTECT Zinc Oxide Paste Skin Protectant

skin protectant & rash ointment • For 0-6 month old infants • Skin contact 🧴

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use REMEDY PROTECT Zinc Oxide Paste Skin Protectant?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 43 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: REMEDY PROTECT Zinc Oxide Paste Skin Protectant contains 24 ingredients. 1 avoid, 3 concerning, 6 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (24 found)

manuka honey
🚫8/10
For newborns and babies under 6 months, do not use manuka honey on their skin. There are reports of severe allergic reactions from honey and some contamination concerns. Babies are more vulnerable than older children and adults.
Immune system - There are human case reports of severe allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis) after exposure to manuka honey, and cosmetic safety reviewers list it as associated with allergic effects. That means some children could have a serious immune reaction if their skin or body meets this ingredient.
Eczema - A documented case showed contact urticaria (hives) after skin care use of honey, which shows manuka honey can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin allergy conditions in sensitive people.
Irritant - Human reports of skin reactions (redness, itching, urticaria) after topical use indicate manuka honey can irritate sensitive baby skin and cause local rash or itch for some users.
Long-Term Risk - Safety notes flag a contamination concern (5‑hydroxymethylfurfural) in honey and industry safety reviewers advise limits or special handling for impurities. Repeated exposure to contaminated material may carry unclear long-term health risks, so caution is advised.
Confidence: HIGH
eugenia caryophyllus flower extract
🚨7/10
Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract is clove extract which contains eugenol and can cause skin irritation or sensitization in infants likely used for fragrance
Irritant - Clove flower extract contains eugenol, which is known to cause skin irritation, especially on sensitive or broken skin, and may be too harsh for babies.
Absorbed - Eugenol in clove extract can be absorbed through the skin, and systemic absorption has been documented, raising concerns for infants with immature skin barriers.
Confidence: HIGH
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
isopropyl myristate
🚨6/10
For babies 0–6 months old (newborns, infants) this ingredient is best avoided when possible. It can make skin more likely to absorb other substances and has been linked to some cases of contact allergy. Overall health risks are low in adults, but infants have thinner, more absorbent skin, so we are more cautious.
Absorbed - Laboratory research shows isopropyl myristate can act as a penetration enhancer and help other substances pass through the skin (a study tested transdermal permeation). That means it can increase how much gets into a child’s body when used on the skin.
Irritant - Published human case reports have linked isopropyl myristate to allergic contact dermatitis (skin redness, itching, or rash) after use. These are real, documented skin reactions in people.
Immune system - Case studies report allergic reactions to this ingredient, showing it can trigger the immune system in some people and lead to sensitization or allergic responses.
Eczema - Because it has been reported to cause contact dermatitis in humans, isopropyl myristate may trigger or worsen eczema or similar skin conditions in sensitive children.
Confidence: MEDIUM
camellia sinensis leaf extract
⚠️5/10
For infants (0–6 months): avoid regular use when possible. Green tea leaf extract is often gentle for adults but can cause allergic or immune reactions in some people, and babies’ skin is more sensitive.
Immune system - This ingredient is reported as a human allergen by the International Fragrance Association and flagged for immune/allergy concern by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review. That means some people — including children — can have allergic reactions when their skin meets this extract.
Irritant - Because it is identified as a human allergen, contact can cause skin redness, itching, or rashes. The International Fragrance Association lists it as a known allergen, so it can act as a skin irritant for sensitive or young skin.
Eczema - Allergic or irritant reactions to this extract can trigger or make eczema worse in babies and children. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review and the International Fragrance Association note allergy risk, which can worsen eczema-prone skin.
Confidence: MEDIUM
paraffin wax
⚠️5/10
Paraffin wax is occlusive and rarely used in baby wipes or lotions for 0-6 months may cause irritation or block pores use with caution
Irritant - Paraffin wax can cause skin irritation, especially in individuals with sensitive skin or pre-existing skin conditions, which may include babies.
Confidence: MEDIUM
white petrolatum
⚠️5/10
Usually okay for infants when very pure and used sparingly as a moisture barrier, but purity matters a lot at this age.
Banned - In the EU, this ingredient is restricted unless it is very pure, because it can carry PAH leftovers from oil. This rule comes from the EU Cosmetics Directive.
Organ Risk - Canada’s environmental health agency lists it as expected to be harmful and a high health priority. With repeat use, it may stress organs like the liver.
Builds Up - Studies in people (2015) and in lab rats (2017) found mineral oil parts can collect in body tissues over time. Small daily amounts can add up.
Long-Term Risk - Because it can build up in the body and may carry PAH impurities, risks can grow with years of use. Purity limits in the EU were set to lower this risk.
Confidence: MEDIUM
dimethicone
⚠️4/10
Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding
Builds Up - Regulators have said some forms are persistent and can bioaccumulate in people and wildlife. A REACH substance evaluation and Environment Canada findings name persistence and bioaccumulation as a concern, so this ingredient (or its related siloxanes) can build up over time.
Environmental - Environment Canada flagged this chemistry as suspected to harm the environment. The same evaluations note persistence in wildlife, meaning it can stay in nature and affect animals and ecosystems.
Organ Risk - An assessment by Environment Canada classified non-reproductive organ system toxicity as a concern, meaning repeated exposure may harm organs (for example, liver or kidneys) according to that regulator.
Banned - Some related siloxanes listed as contaminants (for example, cyclopentasiloxane / cyclotetrasiloxane and similar substances) have been heavily restricted by regulators under REACH and by other national reviews. Industry safety reviews also recommend limits or product-type restrictions.
Long-Term Risk - Because parts of this class are persistent and regulators and industry panels recommend use limits, there is a potential for long-term harms from repeated use or environmental build-up, as noted in REACH and Cosmetic Ingredient Review summaries.
Confidence: MEDIUM
tocopherol acetate
⚠️4/10
Usually fine in tiny amounts on a newborn’s healthy skin, but infants are extra sensitive. Some babies can react, and there are concerns about tiny impurities in some sources.
Irritant - A cosmetic safety review panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) found strong human evidence that this can trigger skin allergy. That means it may cause redness, itch, or rash, especially on sensitive baby skin.
Immune system - Moderate concern for allergy and immune reactions on skin was flagged by a cosmetic safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). Some kids may have an immune response like hives or swelling.
Absorbed - Tests note enhanced skin absorption for this form of vitamin E. This means a small amount can pass through the skin and enter the body after use.
Long-Term Risk - There is a high concern for a trace impurity (hydroquinone). European health regulators and other agencies restrict that impurity because of safety worries with long-term use.
Environmental - Environment Canada lists it as a suspected environmental toxin, though data are limited. It may harm water life if it builds up in waterways.
Confidence: MEDIUM
aphanizomenon-aqua extract
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what aphanizomenon-aqua extract is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available
Confidence: HIGH
hydrolyzed soy protein
✅3/10
For newborns and babies 0-6 months: this ingredient is generally considered low risk, but because it comes from soy (a common allergen) and baby skin is very delicate, there is a small chance it could cause irritation or an allergic skin reaction.
No Known Risk - Safety reviews for cocoyl hydrolyzed soy protein report only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies or immune effects, developmental or reproductive effects, and use limits. In other words, current safety data for topical use do not show real health risks.
Confidence: HIGH
vanilla planifolia fruit extract
✅3/10
This vanilla extract ingredient is generally low risk, but it can sometimes irritate or cause allergic skin reactions. Because newborn and baby skin is extra sensitive, it’s best to be careful.
Confidence: MEDIUM
corn starch
✅2/10
Zea Mays Starch is corn starch used as an absorbent in baby products generally safe but rare allergy risk in infants
No Known Risk - Corn starch is widely used in baby powders and topical products, and current research does not show any significant health risks when used on intact skin. It is generally considered safe for topical use on babies, with no evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects. However, care should be taken to avoid inhalation of powders, but for topical use, there are no known risks.
Confidence: HIGH
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
olea europaea 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
yeast ferment extract
✅2/10
Safe for most babies when used properly. It has a low overall concern profile, but for newborns and infants it’s best to be extra careful.
No Known Risk - Safety checks from trusted groups show no known health risks with normal skin use. No issues above low were found.
Confidence: MEDIUM
zea mays oil
✅2/10
Zea Mays Oil is corn oil used as an emollient generally safe for baby skin but rare allergies possible
No Known Risk - Corn oil is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin, with no evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
7-dehydrocholesterol
✅1/10
For newborns and babies (0–6 months), this ingredient is generally low risk. It’s a natural skin substance that helps make vitamin D and is not known to cause serious harm when used in typical small amounts on the skin.
No Known Risk - Current safety assessments list this ingredient as low concern for cancer, allergies/immunity, developmental or reproductive effects, and for use restrictions. There are no ingredient-specific hazard flags or regulatory limits noted. Because all identified concerns are low, no real health risks have been found for topical use in the available records.
Confidence: HIGH
cocos nucifera oil
✅1/10
Coconut oil is generally safe for infant skin and is used as a moisturizer but monitor for rare allergies
No Known Risk - Coconut oil is widely used topically for babies and is generally considered safe. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks when used on healthy baby skin. Rare allergic reactions are possible, but not common enough to warrant a risk label based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
phospholipids
✅1/10
For infants and newborns (0–6 months), phospholipids are generally safe when used on the skin. They are similar to fats naturally in skin and help moisturize. Overall risk is low, but because babies’ skin is delicate, it’s best to use products made for babies.
No Known Risk - A cosmetic safety review found only low concerns for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects and noted only use restrictions for manufacturing or purity. For normal topical use, phospholipids are considered low hazard based on that review.
Confidence: HIGH
zinc oxide
✅1/10
Generally safe for topical use on 0 to 6 month babies, commonly used in diaper rash creams and barrier lotions, with minimal absorption through intact skin
Confidence: HIGH
caprylic/capric triglycerides
✅1/10
Caprylyl Capric Triglyceride is a mild emollient derived from coconut oil and glycerin widely used in baby products with low irritation risk
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 REMEDY PROTECT Zinc Oxide Paste Skin Protectant

Is this newborn-safe? REMEDY PROTECT Zinc Oxide Paste Skin Protectant

REMEDY PROTECT Zinc Oxide Paste Skin Protectant is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 24 ingredients in REMEDY PROTECT Zinc Oxide Paste Skin Protectant. 1 avoid, 3 concerning, 6 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can newborns start using skin protectant & rash ointment?

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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