Cleansing gel

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner • For 2-5 year old children • Skin contact 🧴

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Safe for preschoolers to use Cleansing gel?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Cleansing gel contains 12 ingredients. 2 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (12 found)

cocamidopropyl betaine

⚠️4/10

For 2–5 year olds (preschool children), this ingredient is usually okay when it’s in products you rinse off, like kids’ shampoos and body washes. A small number of children can get skin irritation or an allergic reaction.

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

disodium citric acid

⚠️4/10

Disodium citric acid is not a recognized ingredient name it may be a misreading or typo possibly referring to disodium citrate or citric acid

Confidence: HIGH

lauryl glucoside

✅2/10

For kids 2-5 years old (toddlers and preschoolers), Lauryl Glucoside is usually safe when used in normal rinse-off products like shampoos and body washes. It has a low chance of causing serious problems but can sometimes irritate skin or eyes and rarely trigger an allergic skin reaction.

Confidence: HIGH

potassium sorbate

✅2/10

For toddlers and young children (2–5 years), potassium sorbate is usually safe in small amounts in creams and lotions. The biggest issue is that it can cause skin allergies or irritation in some children.

Confidence: HIGH

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

aloe barbadensis aloe vera leaf juice

✅1/10

For children ages 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers): aloe vera leaf juice is usually safe on the skin when used in normal, child-friendly products. A small number of people can get irritation or an allergic reaction.

Confidence: HIGH

disodium cocoyl glutamate

✅1/10

For children ages 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is generally safe when used in rinse-off products like gentle shampoos and body washes. Serious risks are very unlikely, but it can sometimes cause mild irritation, especially if it gets in the eyes.

No Known Risk - A professional cosmetics review found this ingredient safe for use in personal care products when used in normal amounts. A European chemical agency noted only limited evidence of eye irritation, and overall expert reviews rate health concerns as low. Because experts consider the risks minor at typical use levels, there are no meaningful risks for children when the ingredient is used as intended.

Confidence: HIGH

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

olea europaea olive fruit oil

✅1/10

Organic olive oil is generally safe for topical use in 2-5 years babies and is used as a moisturizer or emollient

No Known Risk - Olive oil is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin, with no strong evidence linking it to irritation, eczema, or other health risks in most infants. While some studies suggest it may worsen eczema in predisposed babies, this is not consistent or proven for the general population. There are no known links to hormone disruption, cancer, organ risk, or other listed risks based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium cocoyl glutamate

✅1/10

For children 2-5 years (toddlers, preschoolers), this ingredient is generally safe in topical cleansers and rinse-off products. It’s mild and not linked to cancer or major allergic or developmental concerns.

No Known Risk - Independent cosmetic safety reviewers and a European chemical regulator evaluated this ingredient. They found it safe for use in cosmetics with some limits, said it is not likely to cause cancer, and noted only small, limited signs of eye or skin irritation. No higher-level health concerns were identified.

Confidence: HIGH

cocoamphodiacetate

✅1/10

Cocoamphodiacetate is a mild surfactant used in baby shampoos and bodywashes. It is generally safe and gentle for 2-5 year olds in topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

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 Cleansing gel

Preschooler-safe? Cleansing gel

Use caution with Cleansing gel for 2-5 year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 12 ingredients in Cleansing gel. 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to using shampoo & bodywash & conditioner?

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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