Balmax DIAPER RASH CREAM

skin protectant & rash ointment • For 2-5 year old childrenSkin contact 🧴

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Safe for preschoolers to use Balmax DIAPER RASH CREAM?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 13 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Balmax DIAPER RASH CREAM contains 21 ingredients. 2 concerning. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (21 found)

peruvian balsam
🚨7/10
Peruvian balsam is a known allergen and sensitizer and can cause skin reactions in young children often used for fragrance or antiseptic properties
Irritant - Peruvian Balsam is known to cause skin irritation, redness, and rashes, especially in sensitive individuals and infants.
Eczema - Peruvian Balsam can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in babies and children.
Asthma - The fragrance compounds in Peruvian Balsam may exacerbate respiratory issues like asthma in sensitive children.
Confidence: HIGH
potassium hydroxide
🚨6/10
For toddlers and young children (2–5 years), potassium hydroxide can be irritating. It’s less risky than for babies under 2, but it still can cause skin or eye irritation if the product is not made to control its strength.
Banned - This ingredient is restricted for use in cosmetics under the EU Cosmetics Directive and industry safety reviewers (CIR) say it may only be used with limits or special formulation controls. Regulatory listings and product-verification rules mean some products are not allowed to contain it without strong safety proof.
Organ Risk - European hazard labeling (EU GHS) and Environment Canada classify this chemical as toxic or harmful to organs and list it as a medium human-health priority. That means it can damage non-reproductive organs with unsafe exposures.
Long-Term Risk - Environment Canada’s assessment and EU hazard classifications indicate concerns that repeated or long-term exposures could lead to lasting health effects. Workplace rules also limit allowable exposure, showing regulators see risk over time.
Confidence: HIGH
phenoxyethanol
3/10
For toddlers and young children (2–5 years): phenoxyethanol is commonly used as a preservative and is usually okay when products keep it at low levels (around 1% or less). The main risk is that it can irritate skin, eyes, or cause redness for some children.
Confidence: HIGH
beeswax
2/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), beeswax used on the skin is generally safe and helps seal in moisture. Most children in this age range do well with it.
Confidence: HIGH
evening primrose seed extract
2/10
Evening primrose seed extract is generally safe in topical baby products and used for skin conditioning with low allergy risk
No Known Risk - Evening Primrose Seed Extract is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive skin, and there is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. No major health authorities have flagged it as a risk for infants when used topically.
Confidence: HIGH
benzoic acid
1/10
For 2–5 year olds (toddlers and preschoolers), benzoic acid used at the low levels normally found in skin creams and lotions is usually low risk. It is a common preservative and is not known to cause cancer or major developmental harms at those uses. However, some countries and safety reviewers set limits on how it is used.
Confidence: MEDIUM
dimethicone
1/10
Dimethicone is commonly used in creams and lotions for children ages 2-5 (toddlers and preschoolers) and is usually gentle and safe on normal skin. It helps protect and lock in moisture and rarely causes reactions. There are, however, some concerns about small amounts of related chemicals or impurities that can come from manufacturing and about environmental persistence.
Confidence: MEDIUM
magnesium aspartate
1/10
For children ages 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), Magnesium Aspartate applied to the skin is likely safe when used in normal amounts in creams or lotions. Overall safety notes show low concerns.
No Known Risk - Reviewed safety sources show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, reproductive effects, and use limits for topical use. A cosmetic ingredient review group notes only routine recommendations (such as limits on concentration or impurities) and did not identify medium or high hazards for skin use, so no real risks were found for children from typical topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
mineral oil
1/10
For children aged 2-5 (toddlers and preschoolers), mineral oil used occasionally on normal skin is generally low risk. It works as a moisturizer and skin protectant.
Confidence: MEDIUM
panthenol
1/10
Panthenol is generally safe for children aged 2-5 (toddlers and preschoolers). It’s used to hydrate and soothe skin and usually does not cause harm.
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
potassium aspartate
1/10
For toddlers and young children (2–5 years), potassium aspartate is considered low risk when used in normal skin products. It’s a simple salt related to an amino acid and is not linked to serious health problems in the safety data.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews and industry guidance list only low-level concerns and call for limits on how the ingredient is used (for example, rules on concentration or purity from the Cosmetic Ingredient Review). Some product verification programs also limit its use unless makers provide safety data. There is no clear evidence in these reviews of higher risks like cancer, hormone disruption, organ damage, or developmental harm.
Confidence: HIGH
sarcosine
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), sarcosine is considered low risk when used on the skin. It’s a mild, naturally related ingredient used to condition or help clean skin, and safety reviews show very low concern.
No Known Risk - Reviews show low concern for cancer, allergies, and reproductive or developmental harm. A government assessment (Environment Canada) found it is not expected to be toxic, not persistent in the environment, not likely to build up in the body, and not an environmental toxin. Based on this information, no health risks were identified for topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
sodium cocoyl amino acids
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), sodium cocoyl amino acids is a mild cleanser used in many gentle shampoos and body washes. It is considered low risk for long-term harms, though a small number of children may get mild irritation.
No Known Risk - A formal safety review for this ingredient found it safe for use in cosmetics with some limits on how it is used. Reported concerns (like irritation or use limits) were all judged low, and there is no clear evidence of harms above a low level. Because reviews only flagged low-level issues, there are no higher-level risks identified.
Confidence: HIGH
sorbitan sesquioleate
1/10
Sorbitan Sesquioleate is an ingredient that helps mix oil and water in creams. For 2–5 year olds (toddlers, preschool children), it is generally low risk when used in normal skin products on unbroken skin.
No Known Risk - Current safety reviews and a government health assessment find no health hazards from normal topical use and classify it as low priority for human health. An industry safety review notes some data gaps and recommends limits on how it is used, but no concerns above low were identified.
Confidence: MEDIUM
soybean oil
1/10
Glycine soja soybean oil is a common emollient in baby products and is generally safe for topical use in 2-5 year olds
No Known Risk - Soybean oil is widely used in topical products and is generally considered safe for baby skin. There is no strong evidence linking topical soybean oil to irritation, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
synthetic beeswax
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (children age 2-5), synthetic beeswax used in creams, balms or lotions is usually low risk when used the way the product says. It helps thicken and soften skin and is not linked to major health problems at normal use levels. However, the ingredient record warns about possible contamination with things called PAHs and notes some limits or restrictions, so we should be a little careful.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
olive leaf extract
1/10
Olive leaf extract is generally safe in topical baby products for 2-5 years old used for antioxidant and soothing properties
Confidence: HIGH
microcrystalline wax
0/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5): microcrystalline wax is generally safe when used on the skin. It acts as a protective, waxy layer and is not linked to cancer or allergies in the reviewed information. Some studies and reviews do note that related mineral-oil components can build up in body tissues, so we take a few simple precautions.
Confidence: MEDIUM
tocopherol
0/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), vitamin E (tocopherol) used in normal skin products is generally safe and gentle. It helps protect skin and oils and rarely causes problems.
Confidence: MEDIUM
water
0/10
For children aged 2-5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), plain water used on the skin is very safe. Water by itself does not cause harm and is commonly the main ingredient in wipes and lotions.
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 Balmax DIAPER RASH CREAM

Preschooler-safe? Balmax DIAPER RASH CREAM

Balmax DIAPER RASH CREAM is not recommended for 2-5 year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 21 ingredients in Balmax DIAPER RASH CREAM. 2 concerning. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to using skin protectant & rash ointment?

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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