GENTLE CLEANSING GEL Hair and body

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

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Is this toddler-safe to use GENTLE CLEANSING GEL Hair and body?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 17 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: GENTLE CLEANSING GEL Hair and body contains 17 ingredients. 2 concerning, 5 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

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Ingredients Analysis (17 found)

Parfum

🚨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.

Confidence: HIGH

Fragrance

🚨6/10

Premium Fragrance Oil is a vague term for fragrance blends that may contain allergens or irritants. Fragrances often cause skin sensitivity in babies aged 1-2 years.

Confidence: HIGH

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

Water

⚠️5/10

Water is safe for baby skin and is used as a solvent or base in most baby care products

Confidence: HIGH

Eau

⚠️5/10

Eau is water in French commonly used as a solvent in baby products. It is very safe for topical use on 1-2 year old babies.

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

Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

⚠️4/10

For toddlers (1-2 years) this ingredient is usually safe in small amounts. It’s commonly found in shampoos and body washes and helps clean and soften skin. Because it can sometimes carry tiny manufacturing contaminants and can help other things get into the skin more easily, we recommend some caution for young children.

Cancer - This ingredient can be contaminated with tiny amounts of ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane. Public health authorities list those chemicals as carcinogenic or likely carcinogenic, so their presence as contaminants raises a cancer concern even at low levels.

Absorbed - An industry safety review notes this ingredient can act as a skin penetration enhancer. That means it can help other chemicals (including any contaminants) get through baby skin and into the body.

Long-Term Risk - Because of the contamination risk with chemicals linked to cancer and because safety assessments rely on limited data and related chemicals, there is a real worry about possible harms from repeated, long‑term use.

Organ Risk - One of the contaminants noted (1,4‑dioxane) has been linked by regulators to liver and kidney effects in animal studies, so contamination could pose a risk to organs with repeated exposure.

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

Coco-Glucoside

✅2/10

For toddlers (1–2 years), Coco‑Glucoside is generally safe. It is a gentle cleanser found in baby and children’s shampoos, body washes, and wipes. Most children do fine with it, but a few can get irritation or an allergic rash.

Confidence: HIGH

Potassium Sorbate

✅2/10

For toddlers (1–2 years old), potassium sorbate in lotions or wipes is usually low risk at the small amounts normally used. Some children can get a skin allergy or irritation, especially on broken or very sensitive skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Peg-150 Distearate

✅2/10

For toddlers (1-2 years) this ingredient is usually low risk. It works as a gentle mixing agent in creams and lotions. The main worry is not the ingredient itself but possible small amounts of manufacturing impurities that should be removed before the product is sold.

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 Caprylate

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years old): this ingredient is usually safe in skin products at normal levels. It’s used to help preserve products and soften skin. Most large reviews rate major concerns like cancer or allergy as low.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Glycol Distearate

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years old) Glycol Distearate is generally safe to use on the skin. It is used to make creams and shampoos feel and look better and is not known to cause cancer or strong allergic reactions at normal levels.

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

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract

✅1/10

Avocado fruit extract is usually safe for toddlers (1–2 years) when used on the skin. It’s often added to lotions and creams to help moisturize and calm dry skin, and safety information shows low concern.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews from established cosmetic-ingredient sources show only low-level concerns (for cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental or reproductive effects, and use restrictions) for topical use of avocado fruit extract. No hazards above low were identified, so no specific health risks are flagged for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Aqua

✅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 GENTLE CLEANSING GEL Hair and body

Toddler-friendly? GENTLE CLEANSING GEL Hair and body

GENTLE CLEANSING GEL Hair and body is not recommended for 1-2 year old toddlers due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 17 ingredients in GENTLE CLEANSING GEL Hair and body. 2 concerning, 5 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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