Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo

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

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Is this toddler-safe to use Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo contains 23 ingredients. 5 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

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Ingredients Analysis (23 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

2.6-Dimethyl-1-Octen-2-ol

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what this ingredient is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available

Confidence: HIGH

3-Hevenol

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what 3-Hevenol is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available

Confidence: HIGH

Gamma-Notalactone

⚠️4/10

Gamma-Notalactone is not a recognized ingredient name and may be a misreading or typo. Cannot assess safety without clear identification.

Confidence: HIGH

Tethyl Citrate

⚠️4/10

Tethyl Citrate is not a recognized ingredient and may be a typo or misreading. Cannot assess safety without correct identification.

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

Methyldihydrojasmonate

✅3/10

For toddlers (1-2 years) this ingredient is generally low risk but can cause skin allergies in some children. It is not linked to cancer or long-term build-up in the body.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

✅2/10

For toddlers (1–2 years), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal baby products. It can sometimes irritate skin or eyes and, rarely, cause allergic skin reactions.

Confidence: HIGH

Lauryl Glucoside

✅2/10

For toddlers (1–2 years) lauryl glucoside is generally safe. It’s a gentle cleansing ingredient used in baby shampoos, wipes and lotions. Most children won’t have problems, but a few people can get irritation or an allergic skin reaction.

Confidence: HIGH

PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate

✅2/10

For toddlers (1–2 years), PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate is usually low risk when used on the skin in normal rinse-off or wipe products. It helps products spread and mix. But some safety reviews show it can cause skin allergy in some people and there are concerns about possible manufacturing impurities.

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

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

Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

✅2/10

For toddlers (1–2 years): generally low risk. This ingredient helps thicken creams and wipes and usually stays on the skin surface. Most kids won’t absorb much of it.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Ethylene Brassylate

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), Ethylene Brassylate is generally low risk when it appears in small amounts in a product. It’s a common fragrance ingredient and is not flagged as likely to cause serious long-term harm.

No Known Risk - Reviews by government food-safety and environmental agencies found no health or environmental hazards. It is approved for limited food use, was judged unlikely to cause organ harm, and was not flagged as persistent or an environmental toxin. Specific concerns for cancer, allergies, developmental or reproductive effects, and use restrictions were all rated low.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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 Oleate

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), glyceryl oleate is usually safe when used on the skin in normal amounts. It helps moisturizers and creams spread smoothly. Serious health risks are low, but it can cause skin or eye irritation in some children.

Confidence: HIGH

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

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

✅1/10

For toddlers (1–2 years), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal skincare products. It acts as a thickener and is not known to cause serious harm at the low levels used in creams and lotions.

No Known Risk - A formal safety review and the available ingredient data report only low-level findings from animal tests and do not identify any higher-level health risks for people. The data show no concerns above the lowest level, so there are currently no applicable higher-risk labels.

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

✅1/10

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is sunflower seed oil commonly used as a gentle emollient in baby products. It is very safe for topical use on 1-2 year olds.

No Known Risk - Sunflower seed oil 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, or other health risks in babies when used on intact skin. It is not associated with hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects according to current research.

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 Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo

Toddler-friendly? Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo

Use caution with Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo for 1-2 year old toddlers. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 23 ingredients in Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo. 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.

⚠️ 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.