Aquaphor Cleansing Wash & Shampoo

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner • For 1-2 year old toddlers • Skin contact 🧴

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Aquaphor Cleansing Wash & Shampoo - Ingredients

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Is this toddler-safe to use Aquaphor Cleansing Wash & Shampoo?

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USE WITH CAUTION
Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Aquaphor Cleansing Wash & Shampoo contains 13 ingredients. 2 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

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Ingredients Analysis (13 found)

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
⚠️5/10
For toddlers (1-2 years old), this ingredient is commonly used in baby shampoos and washes to create foam and help clean. It is moderately safe in rinse-off products when manufacturers control impurities, but it can sometimes cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.
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: HIGH
Sodium Myreth Sulfate
⚠️4/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), this ingredient is usually okay in rinse-off products like gentle shampoos and washes, but there are two things to watch for: it can sometimes irritate skin or eyes, and small amounts of unwanted contaminants can be left from manufacturing if a product isn’t properly processed.
Cancer - The ingredient data flags contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane. Those impurities are linked to cancer risk when they are present in products, so the main worry is not the ingredient itself but these contaminant chemicals (listed in the ingredient data and noted in safety reviews).
Long-Term Risk - Because contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane is called out, there is a possible long-term health risk from repeated exposure. The ingredient record also shows safety-review gaps and limits on use, which means long-term safety is not fully settled (see Cosmetic Ingredient Review and the ingredient data notes).
Confidence: MEDIUM
Bisabolol
✅2/10
Bisabolol is usually safe for toddlers (1-2 years). It soothes skin and is low risk at the small amounts used in lotions and creams. A few children can have a skin allergy to it, so be careful if your child has plant pollen allergies like chamomile or ragweed.
Confidence: HIGH
Citric Acid
✅2/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), citric acid in normal skin products is usually safe at the low levels used. It helps control product pH and keep products stable. The biggest concern is skin or eye irritation, not long-term disease.
Confidence: HIGH
Decyl Glucoside
✅2/10
For toddlers (1-2 years): generally low risk in gentle, rinse-off baby and toddler cleansers. Most children tolerate it well, but some can get irritation or an allergic rash, especially children with eczema or very sensitive skin.
Confidence: HIGH
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
✅2/10
For a 1–2 year old toddler, this ingredient is usually low risk when used on normal, unbroken skin. The main worry is not the ingredient itself but possible contamination from manufacturing.
Confidence: HIGH
Sodium Benzoate
✅2/10
For toddlers (1–2 years old) sodium benzoate is usually low risk when used in small amounts in wipes, lotions or shampoos made for children. It helps prevent germs in products, but can sometimes bother sensitive skin.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Panthenol
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years) panthenol is generally safe when used in normal baby creams, lotions or wipes. It helps skin hold moisture and supports the skin barrier. Problems are uncommon.
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
Pantolactone
✅1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), pantolactone in skin products is considered very low risk. Most children will not have problems, but a small number can get mild skin or eye irritation.
No Known Risk - Reviewed safety summaries and regulatory records show only low or limited concerns for topical use. The available data notes only minor, limited irritation and does not show higher-level risks (cancer, hormone disruption, organ harm, or developmental effects). Because no concern rises above low, there are no known real risks for child use in the available information.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Polyquaternium-10
✅1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), polyquaternium-10 is usually safe in small amounts in shampoos, conditioners and lotions. Most safety summaries show low concern when it is used at the usual small levels in personal care products.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Sea Salt
✅1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), sea salt on the skin is generally safe and considered low risk. Most official reviews call it safe, but it can irritate sensitive or broken skin.
No Known Risk - Sea salt has no clear health risks for topical use. U.S. regulators list it as safe for food use, and a Canadian health agency finds it unlikely to harm organs, calls it a low human-health priority, and says it does not build up in the body or the environment.
Confidence: HIGH
Sodium Chloride
✅1/10
Sodium chloride is ordinary salt. For toddlers (1–2 years) it is generally safe in the tiny amounts used in skin products. It is a low-risk ingredient and is not thought to cause long-term harm.
No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews flag no meaningful health hazards for topical use. Food and health authorities list it as safe for limited use, and environmental assessments find it unlikely to harm organs, build up in the body, or damage wildlife. Overall expert sources rate concerns as low across cancer, allergies, development, and use restrictions.
Confidence: HIGH
Water
✅0/10
Water is very safe for toddlers (1-2 years old) to have on their skin. It is the main base in wipes and baby lotions and is not considered harmful when used as intended.
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 Aquaphor Cleansing Wash & Shampoo

Toddler-friendly? Aquaphor Cleansing Wash & Shampoo

Use caution with Aquaphor Cleansing Wash & Shampoo for 1-2 year old toddlers. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 13 ingredients in Aquaphor Cleansing Wash & Shampoo. 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can toddlers using shampoo & bodywash & conditioner?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 1-2 year old toddlers. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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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.

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