baby Jergens Soothing Sensitive Skin Cream

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Is this toddler-safe to use baby Jergens Soothing Sensitive Skin Cream?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: baby Jergens Soothing Sensitive Skin Cream contains 20 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

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Ingredients Analysis (20 found)

CETEARETH-20

⚠️4/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), Ceteareth-20 is not among the highest-risk ingredients, but it carries some avoidable risks. It can contain trace impurities and may help other substances pass through a child’s skin, so extra caution is warranted for little ones.

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

PHENOXYETHANOL

✅3/10

For toddlers (1–2 years) phenoxyethanol is usually safe in skin products when used at the low levels manufacturers follow (around 1% or less). It helps prevent germs in creams and lotions. The main issue is that it can sometimes cause skin irritation or, rarely, allergic reactions.

Confidence: HIGH

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

✅3/10

For toddlers (1–2 years), small amounts of this ingredient in finished, well‑formulated products are usually low risk. It becomes dangerous if present at high strength because it can burn or strongly irritate skin and eyes.

Confidence: HIGH

ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

✅2/10

For toddlers (1-2 years): this ingredient is commonly used in creams and lotions and is usually low risk. The main practical issues are possible skin or eye irritation and concerns about impurities left from manufacturing.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

DIMETHICONE

✅2/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), dimethicone is usually safe on the skin. It helps protect and lock in moisture and is commonly used in baby creams and diaper creams. Serious health risks are considered low, but there are some concerns about impurities and environmental persistence raised by government and safety reviewers.

Confidence: MEDIUM

HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN

✅2/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), this ingredient is usually low risk for skin problems or allergies. The biggest issue is possible pesticide contamination from the rice used to make it, not the ingredient itself.

Confidence: MEDIUM

TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE

✅2/10

For toddlers (1–2 year olds), this ingredient is commonly used to help products stay stable and is low risk at normal use levels. Most children will not have problems, but safety reviewers have raised concerns about possible contamination and a small chance of mild irritation.

Confidence: MEDIUM

ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE

✅2/10

For toddlers (1–2 years) this ingredient is generally low risk and often used to make skin feel soft. Most children will not have a problem, but some people can get contact rashes and it can help other ingredients pass through the skin more easily.

Confidence: HIGH

AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL FLOUR

✅1/10

For toddlers and young children (1–2 years), oat kernel flour is generally safe to use on the skin. It’s often added to gentle shampoos, washes and creams to soothe dry or irritated skin and is not expected to be harmful.

No Known Risk - Regulatory and industry safety reviews find this oat kernel flour is not expected to be toxic and is considered safe for use on skin when used at normal concentrations. Tests and evaluations showed only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects, and any limits are about impurities or concentration — overall risk is low.

Confidence: HIGH

BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER

✅1/10

Shea butter is widely used in baby products as a moisturizer and is considered very safe for topical use in 1-2 year olds

No Known Risk - Shea butter is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to infants. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify any significant risks for babies when shea butter is used topically.

Confidence: HIGH

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

✅1/10

For toddlers (1–2 years): This is a gentle, lightweight oil used in many baby lotions and wipes. It is generally safe on normal toddler skin and has a very low safety concern.

Confidence: HIGH

CETEARYL ALCOHOL

✅1/10

For toddlers and young children (1-2 years) cetearyl alcohol is usually safe when applied to the skin. It is a moisturizing, non-greasy ingredient used in lotions and creams and has a low reported risk in safety reviews.

Confidence: HIGH

CETYL ALCOHOL

✅1/10

For toddlers (1–2 years), cetyl alcohol is usually safe. It helps creams feel smooth and rarely causes problems. Most children won’t have any reaction, but kids with very sensitive skin or eczema may be more likely to react.

Confidence: HIGH

CETYL ESTERS

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 year olds), cetyl esters are generally safe when used on the skin. They are a waxy ingredient that helps soften and smooth skin and have low signs of serious harm in safety reviews. Most children will not have problems from normal, short-term use.

No Known Risk - Major safety reviews — an industry cosmetic safety panel and a Canadian environmental review — found only low-level concerns and concluded the ingredient is acceptable for use in cosmetics with concentration limits. They did not find evidence of organ damage, cancer, or lasting environmental harm. There are some limited data gaps and minor notes about possible skin/eye irritation, but no hazards above 'low' were reported, so no real risks were identified for typical topical use on children.

Confidence: HIGH

GLYCERIN

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), glycerin is commonly used and considered low risk when included in normal baby products like lotions, wipes, and diaper creams. It helps skin stay hydrated and is rarely a problem.

Confidence: HIGH

GLYCERYL STEARATE

✅1/10

For toddlers (1–2 years) glyceryl stearate is generally safe. It helps creams and wipes feel smooth and usually does not cause serious problems. Most experts say the chance of long-term harm or cancer is very low.

Confidence: HIGH

HYDROXYACETOPHENONE

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years) this ingredient is usually safe in small amounts in skincare. Serious problems are rare, but a few people have had skin reactions.

Confidence: MEDIUM

SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL

✅1/10

Jojoba oil is a gentle, plant-based oil used to soften skin. For toddlers (1-2 years), it is usually safe and unlikely to cause harm when used on the skin.

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 baby Jergens Soothing Sensitive Skin Cream

Toddler-friendly? baby Jergens Soothing Sensitive Skin Cream

Use caution with baby Jergens Soothing Sensitive Skin Cream for 1-2 year old toddlers. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 20 ingredients in baby Jergens Soothing Sensitive Skin Cream. 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can toddlers using lotion?

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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