VANICREAM Moisturizing Cream for Baby

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use VANICREAM Moisturizing Cream for Baby?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 16 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: VANICREAM Moisturizing Cream for Baby contains 13 ingredients. 1 concerning, 5 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (13 found)

ceteareth-20

🚨6/10

For newborns and infants (0-6 months), Ceteareth-20 is best avoided when possible. The ingredient itself is a common emulsifier, but concerns come from possible manufacturing contaminants and the fact it can make skin absorb other substances more easily. Baby skin is thinner and more vulnerable.

Cancer - The ingredient assessment lists contamination by ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane. Those contaminants are linked to cancer by health authorities, so their presence here is a real cancer concern.

Absorbed - A safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) flags this ingredient as a penetration enhancer. That means it can help other chemicals get through the skin and into the body, raising exposure risk.

Long-Term Risk - Because this ingredient can boost skin absorption and it can be contaminated with harmful chemicals, repeated use could raise health risks over time according to the ingredient assessment and safety review.

Confidence: HIGH

⚠️5/10

Not evaluated

Confidence: LOW

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

2-hexanediol

⚠️5/10

2-hexanediol is a synthetic solvent and preservative with limited safety data for infants under 6 months use with caution

Confidence: LOW

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

pentylene glycol

⚠️4/10

For infants and newborns (0–6 months) pentylene glycol is usually low risk but requires extra care because baby skin is thinner and absorbs more. Most of the time it is safe in small amounts in products, but it can sometimes irritate or very rarely cause an allergic reaction.

Immune system - Human case reports reviewed by a cosmetic safety panel show possible allergic or immune reactions to pentylene glycol. This means some people may have skin or immune responses after using products that contain it.

Absorbed - A formal safety review found pentylene glycol can act as a penetration enhancer, meaning it can help other substances get through the skin and into the body more easily.

Confidence: MEDIUM

cetearyl alcohol

✅2/10

For infants and newborns (0–6 months): Cetearyl alcohol is a common ingredient that helps creams and lotions feel smooth. When it is used in products made for babies it is usually low risk, but baby's skin is delicate so be a little cautious.

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

beta-glucan

✅1/10

Beta-glucan is usually safe for babies (newborns and infants 0–6 months) when used on the skin in normal amounts. It’s used to soothe and moisturize and is not linked to major risks in ingredient listings.

No Known Risk - A formal cosmetic safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) and product-safety notes show only low-level concerns and some limits on concentration or impurities. No health concerns above low (for cancer, allergies/immune, or reproductive effects) were identified for typical topical use, so there are no known real risks when used as intended.

Confidence: HIGH

ceramide AP

✅1/10

Ceramide AP is a gentle, skin-helping ingredient commonly used to repair and protect the skin barrier. For infants and newborns (0–6 months), it is considered low risk when used in baby products made for sensitive skin.

No Known Risk - Available safety information shows low concern for cancer, allergies, and reproductive or developmental harm for typical skin use. A cosmetic safety review panel notes only that manufacturers should follow limits on concentration, impurities, and product types — a guidance step, not evidence of harm. Based on this, no clear health risks have been identified for normal topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

ceramide NP

✅1/10

For newborns and babies (0–6 months), Ceramide NP is generally very low risk. It is a skin-like fat that helps moisturize and repair the skin, and most safety notes rate it as low concern. However, infants have thinner, more sensitive skin, so we should be careful.

No Known Risk - Authoritative reviews and studies do not identify any health hazards above a low level for typical topical use. A cosmetic safety review notes only guidance/restrictions for use, a European chemicals authority reported limited evidence of mild irritation, and scientific papers note this ingredient can increase skin penetration and produced allergenic responses only at high doses in animal tests. Taken together, there are no higher-than-low concerns for children when this ingredient is used as intended.

Confidence: HIGH

polyepsilon-lysine

✅1/10

Polyepsilon-lysine is a natural antimicrobial peptide used as a preservative. It is generally safe and non-toxic for topical use in baby products.

No Known Risk - Poly-epsilon-lysine is a naturally occurring biopolymer used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent. There is no evidence or research indicating it poses risks related to hormones, brain development, organ damage, irritation, or other listed concerns when used topically, especially in baby products.

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 VANICREAM Moisturizing Cream for Baby

Is this newborn-safe? VANICREAM Moisturizing Cream for Baby

VANICREAM Moisturizing Cream for Baby is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 13 ingredients in VANICREAM Moisturizing Cream for Baby. 1 concerning, 5 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.

⚠️ Important Disclaimers

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.