Balmex ADULTADVANTAGE SKIN RELIEF CREAM

Peruvian balsam is a known allergen and sensitizer and can cause skin reactions in young children often used for fragrance or antiseptic properties

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.

For children aged 2–5 years, propylparaben is not the safest choice. It can sometimes cause skin reactions and some authorities and studies raise concerns about hormone-like effects. Overall risk for this age group is lower than for babies, but it's still best to be cautious.

Methylparaben is a preservative used to stop germs from growing in creams and shampoos. For children aged 2–5 years, it’s generally low to moderately risky. There are some signs it can cause rashes in sensitive kids and some scientific and regulatory reports raise questions about small hormone-like effects. Overall, it’s usually allowed at low amounts, but using extra caution with young children is sensible.

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.

Evening primrose seed extract is generally safe in topical baby products and used for skin conditioning with low allergy risk

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Glycine soja soybean oil is a common emollient in baby products and is generally safe for topical use in 2-5 year olds

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.

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.

Olive leaf extract is generally safe in topical baby products for 2-5 years old used for antioxidant and soothing properties

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.

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.

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.