Don't Despair, Repair!

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

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Is this toddler-safe to use Don't Despair, Repair!?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 26 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Don't Despair, Repair! contains 30 ingredients. 1 concerning, 6 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

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Ingredients Analysis (30 found)

Fragrance

🚨6/10

Perfume in baby products can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in 1-2 year olds. It is often added for scent but should be used cautiously.

Irritant - Fragrance mixtures often contain chemicals that can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Fragrances are known triggers for eczema flare-ups and can worsen symptoms in babies with sensitive or atopic skin.

Asthma - Fragrance chemicals can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may worsen asthma or breathing issues in babies and children.

Hormones - Some fragrance ingredients, such as certain phthalates, are suspected endocrine disruptors that may interfere with hormone development.

Absorbed - Certain fragrance chemicals can be absorbed through the skin and detected in the bloodstream, raising concerns for systemic exposure.

Breast Milk - Some fragrance components, including phthalates, have been detected in breast milk, indicating they can pass from mother to baby.

Banned - Some fragrance ingredients are banned or restricted in the EU and other countries due to health concerns.

Builds Up - Certain fragrance chemicals, such as some phthalates and musks, can accumulate in the body over time with repeated exposure.

Long-Term Risk - Long-term exposure to some fragrance chemicals has been linked to chronic health effects, including hormone disruption and allergic diseases.

Confidence: HIGH

⚠️5/10

Not evaluated

Confidence: LOW

Santalum Album Oil

⚠️5/10

Santalum Album Oil is sandalwood oil used for fragrance but may cause skin irritation or sensitization in babies use with caution

Irritant - Sandalwood oil can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin or if used undiluted.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Pogostemon Cablin Oil

⚠️5/10

Pogostemon Cablin Oil is patchouli oil which may cause skin irritation or sensitization in babies and is not commonly used in baby care products

Irritant - Patchouli oil is an essential oil that can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin or when used undiluted.

Confidence: HIGH

Sandalwood Oil

⚠️5/10

Santalum Album Oil is sandalwood oil used for fragrance but may cause skin irritation or sensitization in babies use with caution

Confidence: MEDIUM

Galbanum Resin Oil

⚠️5/10

Galbanum resin oil is a natural essential oil with potential skin sensitization risk. Use with caution in babies 1-2 years in topical products.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

⚠️4/10

For a toddler (1-2 years) this seaweed extract is usually low risk for long-term health worries, but there is a real concern that the seaweed can bring along impurities like iodine, lead, or arsenic. Because toddlers have more sensitive skin and often put their hands in their mouths, we should be a bit cautious.

Organ Risk - The ingredient record flags high contamination concerns for iodine, arsenic, and lead. Arsenic and lead are known to harm organs (kidneys, liver and others) when people are exposed repeatedly. This entry lists those contaminant risks, so organ damage is a real concern for repeated topical use.

Builds Up - The same record calls out arsenic and lead contamination. Those metals can accumulate in the body over time with repeated exposure, so the extract may lead to build-up of harmful metals.

Absorbed - This ingredient is used on the skin and the record highlights contamination by iodine, arsenic, and lead. Contaminants on skin-applied ingredients can be taken up into the body and reach the bloodstream, so absorption is a real pathway for risk.

Banned - The ingredient entry shows it is restricted by a product safety verification program and notes industry/government guidance (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) on safe use and impurities. That means some programs will not allow this ingredient without proof it is safe, so it is effectively restricted in verified products.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Malic Acid

✅3/10

For toddlers (1–2 years), malic acid is usually safe when used in mild amounts in products made for children, but it can irritate delicate skin or eyes.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil

✅3/10

For toddlers (1–2 years) this oil is generally low risk according to safety data, but because it is an essential oil it can sometimes irritate or cause an allergic skin reaction in sensitive children.

No Known Risk - Government food-safety and environmental reviews find cardamom seed oil safe for its normal uses, and toxicity checks do not show organ, reproductive, or environmental harm. Common concern screens for this ingredient are rated low, so no specific health risks have been identified for typical topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Rose Flower Oil

✅3/10

Rose oil can give a pleasant scent but may irritate sensitive baby skin. It is not usually poisonous but can cause allergic rashes in some children.

Confidence: HIGH

Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil

✅2/10

For toddlers (1-2 years) this ingredient is likely low risk when used in normal amounts in skin products. It’s a plant-based fragrance oil that regulatory lists show as having low concern for cancer or reproductive harm. However, safety data are limited and essential oils can irritate sensitive young skin, so a little caution is wise.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Rose Extract

✅2/10

Rose extract is generally safe in low concentrations for baby skin likely used for fragrance or soothing properties minor allergy risk

Confidence: MEDIUM

Tocopheryl Acetate

✅2/10

Usually fine for toddlers’ skin at normal amounts, but a few kids may get a rash.

Confidence: MEDIUM

2-Hexanediol

✅1/10

For toddlers (1–2 years) this ingredient is generally low risk when used in small amounts in wipes, lotions and similar products. It is not linked to cancer or developmental problems in the available data.

No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) and the European Chemicals Agency do not find serious health hazards for normal skin use. They note only limited evidence of skin, eye, or lung irritation at higher doses and point out some data gaps, so overall the ingredient is rated low risk for typical topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Ceramide NP

✅1/10

Ceramide NP is generally safe for toddlers (1-2 years). It helps moisturize and repair the skin and is not linked to serious long-term harm. A small number of reports note mild irritation in sensitive individuals.

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), dicaprylyl carbonate is generally safe when used on the skin. It is a softening ingredient found in creams and lotions and has low overall safety concerns.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews show only very low concerns for this ingredient. Tests found limited, mild eye or skin irritation in some studies, but no stronger links to cancer, hormone or brain effects, organ damage, or reproductive problems. Because the evidence of harm is low, this ingredient is not flagged as a real health risk for children in normal topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Dicaprylyl Ether

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years) this ingredient is usually safe when used in normal creams and lotions. It is an emollient (softens skin) and has low concern for long-term harms, but it can sometimes irritate sensitive skin or eyes.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Ethyl Macadamiate

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), this ingredient is generally safe and gentle. It helps moisturize skin and has low levels of concern in the provided ingredient data.

No Known Risk - The available ingredient safety summary for Ethyl Macadamiate lists only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity, developmental/reproductive effects, and use restrictions for topical use. No higher-level hazards (such as organ damage, hormone disruption, absorption into the body, or buildup) were identified in the reviewed assessment. For typical topical use there are no known health risks based on the provided safety information.

Confidence: HIGH

Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

✅1/10

This ingredient is generally safe for toddlers (1-2 years). It works as a film-former in skin products and the safety listing shows only low-level concerns.

No Known Risk - This skin ingredient has safety summaries that list only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, reproductive/developmental effects, and use limits. No higher-level hazards were reported in those assessments, so there are no specific health risks identified for children based on the available safety information.

Confidence: HIGH

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), this ingredient is generally safe and helps skin stay hydrated. The safety information provided shows only low-level concerns.

No Known Risk - The supplied safety review for Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid shows every checked concern (cancer, allergies/immunity, developmental or reproductive harm, and use restrictions) rated at 'low' and there are no other flagged hazards in the ingredient record. It is listed for topical use and the file contains no higher-level risks, so no specific warning labels apply based on the provided data.

Confidence: HIGH

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

Prunus Domestica Seed Oil

✅1/10

Prunus Domestica Seed Oil is plum seed oil used as an emollient in skincare and is generally safe for baby skin with low allergy risk

No Known Risk - Plum seed oil is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive baby skin. There is no credible evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. It is not known to be absorbed in harmful amounts, nor is it banned or associated with long-term or cumulative risks. Therefore, based on current research, no risk labels apply.

Confidence: HIGH

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

✅1/10

Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding

Confidence: MEDIUM

Squalane

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years) squalane is generally safe and gentle. It’s a common moisturizing oil that rarely causes irritation and is used in baby lotions and wipes.

Confidence: HIGH

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

✅1/10

Sweet Almond Oil is commonly used in baby products for its moisturizing properties and is generally safe for topical use on 1-2 year olds with low risk of irritation.

No Known Risk - Sweet Almond Oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use on babies. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, or other health risks in the general population, except in rare cases of nut allergies. For most babies, it does not pose any known health risks based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Tocopherol

✅1/10

For toddlers and young children (1–2 years old), tocopherol (vitamin E) used on the skin is usually safe. It helps protect oils and soften skin. Most children will not have problems, but a small number can get a rash or irritation.

Confidence: HIGH

Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil

✅1/10

Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil is strawberry seed oil used as an emollient. Low risk of irritation or allergy in 1-2 years babies.

No Known Risk - Strawberry seed oil is generally considered safe for topical use, with no evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. There are no known reports or studies indicating adverse effects when used on infant skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), galbanum (Ferula gumosa) oil is likely low risk when used in small amounts and properly diluted. It is an essential oil, and while overall concerns are low, essential oils can sometimes irritate young children's skin.

No Known Risk - Safety checks for this topical oil show only low-level concerns across cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental or reproductive effects, and use limits. No specific ingredient hazards were identified in the available assessment, and there are no concerns rated above low. Based on that information, no real risks were found for typical topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Sweet Almond Oil

✅1/10

Sweet almond oil is generally safe for baby skin moisturization but avoid if nut allergy risk is present

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Don't Despair, Repair!

Toddler-friendly? Don't Despair, Repair!

Don't Despair, Repair! is not recommended for 1-2 year old toddlers due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 30 ingredients in Don't Despair, Repair!. 1 concerning, 6 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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