AMMENS ORIGINAL

baby powder • For 2-5 year old children • Skin contact 🧴

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Safe for preschoolers to use AMMENS ORIGINAL?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 24 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: AMMENS ORIGINAL contains 8 ingredients. 3 concerning, 1 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (8 found)

8-hydroxyquinoline

🚨7/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5), this ingredient should be treated with caution. It is an antimicrobial that is allowed in some products but has official limits or restrictions and has unclear safety when left on the skin.

Fertility - A European chemicals agency flagged this ingredient as a possible human reproductive or developmental toxin, so it may affect future fertility or reproductive health (European Chemicals Agency).

Hormones - An expert review found safety gaps for products left on skin and a regulator noted possible reproductive or developmental harm, which suggests it could interfere with the hormones that guide growth and development (Cosmetic Ingredient Review; European Chemicals Agency).

Banned - Several governments and safety panels limit or forbid its use in certain products — it is restricted in Canadian cosmetics, has product-use limits recommended by an industry safety panel, appears in EU cosmetics restriction listings, and is prohibited for use in food (Health Canada; Cosmetic Ingredient Review; EU Cosmetics Directive; U.S. FDA).

Confidence: HIGH

8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate

🚨6/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years): moderate concern. This ingredient is used to prevent germs on skin but some health agencies limit or restrict its use. There is only small evidence it can cause skin reactions, but one agency flagged possible effects at higher exposures, so we should be careful with young children.

Fertility - A European chemical agency (ECHA) flagged this ingredient as a possible human reproductive or developmental toxin. That means it may harm future fertility or other reproductive health if people are exposed.

Brain Development - The same European agency (ECHA) identified possible developmental harm. Developmental toxicity can include effects on early growth, including the brain, so this is a real concern for young children.

Banned - Health Canada and EU cosmetics rules put limits or bans on its use in cosmetics, industry reviewers note strict concentration limits, and the FDA prohibits it in food. Multiple agencies restrict or disallow this ingredient in some uses.

Absorbed - EU workplace hazard rules set low allowed exposures and hazard labels for workers, which shows the chemical can be harmful with contact and may get into the body during handling.

Confidence: HIGH

talc

🚨6/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), talc is not a great choice, especially as a loose powder. The biggest immediate risk is breathing in the fine dust. There are also documented concerns about contamination and possible links to cancer from some government and scientific reviews, so many countries limit its use.

Cancer - Government and health review bodies have linked talc to cancer. The ingredient record includes listings of 'known human carcinogen' and notes evaluations by an international cancer research agency (IARC) that found evidence connecting talc exposure to cancer in some uses. This means using talc (especially powdered forms that can be inhaled or used in the genital area) has been tied to increased cancer risk in some studies.

Banned - Several regulators limit or restrict talc in cosmetics. The ingredient record shows use and manufacturing restrictions cited by the EU Cosmetics rules and Health Canada, meaning some governments have banned or tightly limited talc in certain products or concentrations.

Organ Risk - A national environmental health agency (Environment Canada) classifies talc as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs and gives it a medium human-health priority. The record also flags contamination with asbestos-like (asbestiform) fibers, which can damage lungs after inhalation.

Long-Term Risk - The harms linked to talc (cancer and organ damage) are tied to repeated or long-term exposure. Agencies that reviewed talc list these long-term health concerns, so regular use over time raises added risk.

Absorbed - The ingredient record notes enhanced skin absorption for talc in some uses. That means talc or impurities in talc may more easily get past the skin and into the body in some product forms.

Confidence: HIGH

fragrance

⚠️5/10

Perfume in baby products can cause skin irritation or allergies in 2-5 year olds. It is likely included for fragrance but should be used with caution.

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

Zinc Oxide

✅1/10

Zinc oxide is generally safe for 2 to 5 year olds when used on skin. It acts as a barrier and is used in diaper creams and sunscreens.

Confidence: HIGH

PPG-20 methyl glucose ether

✅1/10

For children aged 2-5 (toddlers, preschoolers), this ingredient is generally safe on the skin. It is a mild ingredient used to help mix oil and water and to help clean, and experts consider its risks low.

No Known Risk - Government and independent safety reviews found no evidence of organ damage, bioaccumulation, or environmental toxicity for this ingredient. An industry safety panel only provided guidance on safe use and impurities. Because official reviews report low or no concerns across tested areas, there are no identified health risks for children from typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

corn starch

✅1/10

Zea Mays Starch is corn starch used as an absorbent and thickener in baby products and is considered very safe for topical use

No Known Risk - Corn starch is widely used in baby powders and topical products, and current research does not show any significant health risks when used on intact skin. It is generally considered safe for topical use on babies, with no evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects. However, care should be taken to avoid inhalation of powders, but for topical use, there are no known risks.

Confidence: HIGH

isostearic acid

✅1/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), isostearic acid is generally low risk when used in normal amounts in skin products. It helps soften skin and improve product feel. It is not thought to build up in the body.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Common Questions About AMMENS ORIGINAL

Preschooler-safe? AMMENS ORIGINAL

AMMENS ORIGINAL is not recommended for 2-5 year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 8 ingredients in AMMENS ORIGINAL. 3 concerning, 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to using baby powder?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 2-5 year old children. 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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