ULTIMATE OINTMENT

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 ULTIMATE OINTMENT?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 19 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: ULTIMATE OINTMENT contains 14 ingredients. 1 avoid, 1 concerning, 3 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (14 found)

retinyl palmitate

🚫8/10

Retinyl palmitate is a vitamin A derivative that can be absorbed through skin and may cause toxicity in infants especially under 6 months

Irritant - Retinyl Palmitate can cause skin irritation, redness, and peeling, especially on sensitive baby skin.

Sun Burn - Retinyl Palmitate may increase skin sensitivity to sunlight, raising the risk of sunburn.

Absorbed - Retinyl Palmitate can be absorbed through the skin and enter the bloodstream.

Cancer - Some studies suggest that Retinyl Palmitate may speed up the development of skin tumors when exposed to sunlight, though evidence is mixed.

Confidence: HIGH

peg 100 stearate

🚨6/10

For infants (0-6 months): PEG-100 Stearate is an ingredient used to help oil and water mix in lotions. By itself it usually causes little irritation, but there is a risk that it can carry small amounts of harmful manufacturing impurities (like ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane). Because babies' skin is thin and we have limited safety studies in newborns, it's best to be careful.

Cancer - The ingredient record lists contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane. These contaminants are linked with cancer risk, and the ingredient's safety notes flag those contamination concerns (noted in industry safety review information).

Environmental - A government assessment named in the ingredient record flags this substance as a suspected environmental toxin, meaning it may harm wildlife or ecosystems if released.

Long-Term Risk - Industry safety reviews for this ingredient note data gaps and that safety assessments relied on related chemicals. Combined with the contamination concerns, this means there may be unknown long-term health risks from repeated use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

tocopheryl 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

acrylated poly stearate

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what acrylated poly stearate is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available

Confidence: HIGH

aloe barbadensis extract

✅3/10

For newborns and infants (0–6 months) this ingredient is usually low risk and is often used to soothe skin. However, baby skin is delicate, and there are some gaps in safety data and a small chance of irritation or allergy.

Confidence: MEDIUM

bisabolol

✅3/10

Soothing agent and fragrance. Low toxicity and low sensitization at typical levels, but infants may be sensitive. Likely used for anti irritation and mild scent.

Confidence: MEDIUM

hydrogenated castor oil

✅3/10

For newborns and infants (0-6 months), this ingredient is usually low risk but infants have very sensitive skin. Most people do not have problems, but rare allergic skin reactions have been reported.

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

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

allantoin

✅1/10

For infants (0-6 months): Allantoin is generally gentle and considered safe when used on the skin. It soothes and protects and rarely causes allergic reactions. Because baby skin is very delicate, use products made for babies and be cautious.

No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews find no evidence that topical use of this ingredient harms organs, builds up in the body, or damages the environment. Reviewers do note some gaps in the safety data and recommend following concentration limits and proper testing for products, but no real hazards were identified for normal skin use.

Confidence: HIGH

panthenol

✅1/10

Panthenol (provitamin B5) is generally safe for infants and newborns. It helps moisturize and soothe baby skin and is rarely irritating. Studies and government reviews do not show it to be toxic when used on skin.

No Known Risk - Health and regulatory reviews (including Canadian and U.S. assessments and industry safety panels) find panthenol has no reported hazards above a low level for topical use. It is not expected to harm organs, does not appear to build up in the body or the environment, and common concerns (cancer, allergies, reproductive effects) were rated low. There are some industry notes about safe use levels and a few data gaps, but no higher-level health risks were identified.

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

mineral oil

✅1/10

Mineral oil is widely used in baby products as a skin protectant and moisturizer and is considered very safe for topical use in infants

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About ULTIMATE OINTMENT

Is this newborn-safe? ULTIMATE OINTMENT

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

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 14 ingredients in ULTIMATE OINTMENT. 1 avoid, 1 concerning, 3 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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Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

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