CeraVe BABY Eczema Relief 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 CeraVe BABY Eczema Relief Cream?

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Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: CeraVe BABY Eczema Relief Cream contains 34 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (34 found)

pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
⚠️4/10
Ingredient name is complex and uncommon. It may be an antioxidant used in cosmetics but lacks clear safety data for 2-5 year olds in topical baby products.
No Known Risk - Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate is considered a safe antioxidant for topical use in cosmetics, with no evidence of irritation, sensitization, or other health risks in current research and regulatory reviews.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
behentrimonium methosulfate
2/10
For preschoolers (children aged 2–5 years), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal rinse-off products like shampoos and conditioners. It can sometimes cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive children, and some studies cited for the ingredient show effects in lab or animal tests at higher exposures.
Confidence: HIGH
citric acid
2/10
For children aged 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), citric acid in small amounts found in wipes, lotions, and bath products is usually safe. It can sometimes cause mild stinging or irritation, especially on very sensitive or broken skin.
Confidence: HIGH
PEG-100 stearate
2/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), PEG-100 stearate is usually safe when used on the skin. It rarely causes irritation or allergic reactions. The main concern is not the ingredient itself but rare contamination with processing chemicals.
Confidence: MEDIUM
PEG-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate
2/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), this ingredient is usually low risk for skin problems. The main worry is not the ingredient itself but possible leftover contaminants from manufacturing.
Confidence: MEDIUM
sodium benzoate
2/10
For children ages 2-5 (toddlers, preschoolers), sodium benzoate is usually safe in small amounts when it's in products made for kids. Big safety reviewers and government agencies generally see low risk at the low levels used in lotions and wipes, but there are rules that limit how much can be used.
Confidence: HIGH
ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate
1/10
For young children (2–5 years), this ingredient is usually safe when used on the skin. It acts as a thickener and rarely causes problems.
No Known Risk - Safety reviewers found only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, and reproductive or developmental harm. Industry safety guidance notes limits on how the ingredient is made or used, and some product-certification programs do not allow it unless makers provide safety data. Because no concerns rose above low, no real child health risks were identified.
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5), this ingredient is very low risk when used on the skin. It works as a gentle, lightweight skin oil and is not known to cause cancer, developmental issues, or strong allergic reactions in typical skincare use.
Confidence: HIGH
caprylyl glycol
1/10
For children ages 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is generally safe on the skin when it’s in everyday products like baby lotions, wipes, and creams. It helps keep skin moist and helps products stay free of unwanted germs. Most children won’t have a problem with it.
No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews found no clear health hazards for skin use. Tests say it is not likely to build up in the body, not persistent in the environment, and not harmful to organs. Industry reviewers do note limits on how much can be used and some data gaps, but overall the ingredient is rated low concern for topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
carbomer
1/10
For toddlers and young children (2-5 years) carbomer is usually safe when used on the skin. It is a thickener found in many lotions and wipes. Long-term health risks are not expected, but there are worries about possible contamination and occasional skin or eye irritation.
Confidence: MEDIUM
ceramide NP
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), Ceramide NP is generally safe when used in normal amounts in creams or wipes. It helps repair and protect the skin and has a low risk of serious effects.
No Known Risk - Authoritative reviews and studies do not identify any health hazards above a low level for typical topical use. A cosmetic safety review notes only guidance/restrictions for use, a European chemicals authority reported limited evidence of mild irritation, and scientific papers note this ingredient can increase skin penetration and produced allergenic responses only at high doses in animal tests. Taken together, there are no higher-than-low concerns for children when this ingredient is used as intended.
Confidence: HIGH
cetearyl alcohol
1/10
Cetearyl alcohol is a mild fatty alcohol used to soften and thicken lotions and creams. For toddlers and young children (ages 2–5) it is usually safe on the skin and is not commonly linked to serious harms.
Confidence: HIGH
cetearyl isononanoate
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), this ingredient is generally considered safe when used on the skin in regular cosmetic products. It’s a skin-softening ingredient and is not linked to major long-term harms in typical use.
No Known Risk - Reviewed safety information finds no health concerns above a low level for topical use. An industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) notes limited data and recommends safe-use limits, and possible mild skin/eye irritation has not been shown to be a confirmed hazard. Because no concerns above low were identified, there are no specific higher-level risks flagged.
Confidence: MEDIUM
cholesterol
1/10
Cholesterol is a skin-friendly ingredient used in creams and lotions that helps repair the skin’s protective layer. For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), it is generally safe when used in normal baby or children’s skincare products.
Confidence: HIGH
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
glycerin
1/10
For toddlers and young children (2–5 years old), glycerin used in lotions and wipes is generally safe. It helps skin hold moisture and rarely causes harm.
Confidence: HIGH
glyceryl stearate
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), glyceryl stearate is low risk. It’s commonly used in creams and lotions to make them smooth and stable and is generally well tolerated by young children.
Confidence: HIGH
niacinamide
1/10
Niacinamide is usually safe for toddlers and preschoolers when used in small amounts in skin creams or lotions. It helps skin look and feel better and rarely causes serious problems.
No Known Risk - Major government and expert reviews find niacinamide to be low risk for normal topical use. A national environmental health agency classifies it as not expected to be harmful to organs or the environment. The U.S. food regulator allows limited uses in food, and an independent cosmetic safety panel has set recommended concentration limits after review. While a few animal studies at very high doses reported tumor findings and reviewers note some data gaps about maximum ‘as-used’ concentrations, the overall conclusion from these agencies and safety panels is that routine topical use poses no significant known health risks.
Confidence: HIGH
phytosphingosine
1/10
For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), phytosphingosine is generally low risk. It’s a naturally occurring skin ingredient used to support the skin’s barrier and is usually safe in the small amounts found in creams and wipes.
No Known Risk - Public safety reviews and ingredient profiles for this topical ingredient rate cancer, allergies/immunity, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions as low. No higher-than-low hazards or specific organ, hormone, brain-development, or long-term risks were found in the available assessments for normal topical use, so there are no identified health risks at this time.
Confidence: MEDIUM
shea butter
1/10
Shea butter is widely used in baby products for moisturizing and is considered very safe for 2-5 years topical use
No Known Risk - Shea butter 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, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to infants. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify any significant risks for babies when shea butter is used topically.
Confidence: HIGH
sodium hyaluronate
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), sodium hyaluronate used on the skin is generally safe. It works to hydrate and sit on the skin surface with a low chance of causing harm.
No Known Risk - Major safety reviews and government checks report low concern for this ingredient when used on the skin. Industry safety reviewers note some data gaps and recommend limits on how much may be used in products, and a government environmental review flagged uncertain effects on the environment. Some product-verification programs also require extra proof before allowing it. Taken together, there are no clear health risks above a low level in the available assessments.
Confidence: HIGH
sodium lauroyl lactylate
1/10
For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is generally low risk. It’s a mild cleaner and helps mix oil and water in lotions and wipes. Most kids tolerate it well.
No Known Risk - Cosmetic safety reviews note only low-level concerns for this topical ingredient. Experts recommend limits on concentration and monitoring impurities, and some product-verification programs require extra proof before they allow it, but no moderate or high health hazards were identified for typical topical use on children.
Confidence: HIGH
sorbitan tristearate
1/10
For preschoolers (2–5 years) sorbitan tristearate is generally low risk. It helps mix oil and water in creams and is not known to irritate or harm children when used in normal skin products made for kids.
Confidence: HIGH
triethyl citrate
1/10
For children 2–5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is usually low risk when used on the skin. It is not known to build up in the body and is not linked to cancer or developmental harm at normal product levels. The main issue is that some people can be allergic to it.
Confidence: MEDIUM
trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), this ingredient is usually low risk in normal, low-strength skincare or rinse-off products. It isn’t commonly linked to serious problems in everyday use, but some scientific studies show it can make skin absorb more and can irritate eyes or skin at high doses.
Confidence: MEDIUM
xanthan gum
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), xanthan gum is usually safe when used in creams, lotions and baby wipes. It thickens products and mainly stays on the skin. Most children do not have problems with it.
No Known Risk - Safety reviews and regulatory assessments find no health hazards above a low level for topical use. It is approved for limited use in food, classified as not expected to be toxic and a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Cosmetic industry reviewers note only guidance on concentrations or purity. Because no concern was rated above low, no specific risks were identified for babies or children.
Confidence: HIGH
octyldodecanol
1/10
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol used as an emollient and solvent in baby skin products. It is very safe for topical use in 2-5 year olds with minimal irritation risk.
Confidence: HIGH
ceramide AP
0/10
For 2-5 year olds (toddlers and preschoolers), Ceramide AP is generally very safe. It’s a skin-friendly ingredient that helps moisturize and protect the skin and has very low concern for long-term health effects according to the referenced ingredient assessment.
No Known Risk - Available safety information shows low concern for cancer, allergies, and reproductive or developmental harm for typical skin use. A cosmetic safety review panel notes only that manufacturers should follow limits on concentration, impurities, and product types — a guidance step, not evidence of harm. Based on this, no clear health risks have been identified for normal topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
ceramide EOP
0/10
Ceramide EOP is a fat normally found in skin that helps keep the skin barrier healthy. For young children (toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2–5) it is generally safe in creams and lotions made for children.
No Known Risk - Regulatory and industry safety reviews found only very minor concerns. A European chemical authority noted limited evidence of skin irritation, and an industry cosmetic review points to use restrictions and impurity controls, but neither found stronger hazards (like cancer, hormone, organ, or developmental harm). Because no concerns above low were reported, no specific health risks have been identified for normal topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
colloidal oatmeal
0/10
Colloidal oatmeal is generally safe for children 2-5 years (toddlers, preschoolers). It’s often used to soothe dry, itchy or irritated skin.
No Known Risk - The ingredient's safety review shows only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies or immune effects, developmental/reproductive harm, and use limits. No hazards above low were identified for topical use in the available review, so no significant health risks were found.
Confidence: HIGH
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 CeraVe BABY Eczema Relief Cream

Preschooler-safe? CeraVe BABY Eczema Relief Cream

Use caution with CeraVe BABY Eczema Relief Cream for 2-5 year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 34 ingredients in CeraVe BABY Eczema Relief Cream. 1 caution. 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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