COCOA BUTTER BABY BALM

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Safe for preschoolers to use COCOA BUTTER BABY BALM?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 32 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: COCOA BUTTER BABY BALM contains 23 ingredients. 2 concerning, 6 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (23 found)

Benzyl Benzoate
🚨6/10
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Immune system - This chemical is listed by the EU Cosmetics Directive and by the International Fragrance Association as a known human allergen. That means it can trigger immune reactions in people who touch it, so a child could have an allergic response to a product that has this ingredient.
Irritant - Because regulators require special labeling for allergens, and industry guidance shows strong evidence of allergic responses, this ingredient can cause skin irritation such as redness and itching when used on skin.
Eczema - Regulatory and industry sources identify this ingredient as a skin allergen. That same allergen activity can trigger or make eczema and contact dermatitis worse in sensitive children.
Organ Risk - Workplace safety listings under EU GHS set limits and note that exposures must be kept low. Those restrictions exist because higher or repeated exposures raise concerns about harm from this chemical, so workplace rules show potential organ-related risk with greater exposure.
Confidence: HIGH
Parfum
🚨6/10
Premium Fragrance Oil is a vague term for fragrance blends that may contain allergens or irritants. Fragrances often cause skin sensitivity in young children.
Confidence: HIGH
Benzyl Salicylate
⚠️5/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), this fragrance ingredient can cause skin allergies and irritation. It’s not the safest choice for daily use on young children’s skin.
Immune system - Multiple safety assessments list this ingredient as a known human allergen or immune toxicant (noted by the EU cosmetics rules, the U.S. EPA, and industry safety panels). That means it can cause allergic or immune reactions in people, so it is a real risk for sensitive children.
Eczema - Regulatory and industry findings show this chemical can cause skin allergy or dermatitis (noted by the EU cosmetics framework and chemical safety reviews). For babies with sensitive or atopic skin, it can trigger or make eczema and similar skin rashes worse.
Environmental - A national environmental assessment flagged this substance as a suspected environmental toxin, and contamination notes list salicylic acid as a possible impurity. That means there is concern it could harm wildlife or the environment if released.
Confidence: HIGH
Citronellol
⚠️5/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years old), citronellol is mainly a skin allergy risk. It is a fragrance chemical that can cause redness, itching or rashes in sensitive children. It is not generally considered a cancer or long-term organ toxin at normal product levels, but skin reactions are the main concern.
Immune system - This ingredient is flagged as a human allergen and immune-system toxicant by multiple regulatory groups. The ingredient record lists strong evidence of allergic and immune-system effects from the EU cosmetics rules, the U.S. environmental regulator, and the fragrance industry group, indicating real risk of allergic reactions in people, including children.
Irritant - Studies and regulatory notes show this chemical can cause skin irritation and dermal reactions. European chemical reviewers and fragrance industry guidance list dermal toxicity or allergy concerns, so it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.
Eczema - Because it is a known skin allergen with documented dermal reactions in humans, this ingredient can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions, per the same EU and chemical agency findings referenced in the ingredient record.
Asthma - The ingredient is shown to be an allergen and immune irritant in human evidence noted by regulators. Respiratory allergy and worsened breathing (including asthma) can occur when people are sensitive to strong fragrance allergens like this one.
Cancer - The ingredient record flags a contamination concern with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a well-known carcinogen, so possible contamination raises a cancer-related safety concern until product purity is confirmed.
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
Hexyl Cinnamal
⚠️5/10
For children ages 2-5 (toddlers, preschoolers): this ingredient can cause allergic rashes or irritation on the skin. Many children will not react, but those with sensitive skin or eczema are more likely to have a problem.
Immune system - This ingredient is flagged as an allergen. The EU cosmetics rules list it as a known human allergen, and the European Chemicals Agency shows limited but real evidence of skin and immune system reactions. Because the data mark allergies as a high concern, people (including children) with sensitive skin could get rashes or other allergic responses.
Hormones - Animal studies reviewed by the U.S. EPA found signs of endocrine disruption at moderate doses. That means the chemical can change normal hormone signals in the body, which could be important for growing children even if human evidence is limited.
Organ Risk - The European Chemicals Agency has classified this ingredient as toxic or harmful in some assessments for non-reproductive organs. That suggests repeated or high exposure could hurt organs (for example liver, lungs, or kidneys) even though some other agencies view the risk differently.
Confidence: HIGH
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
⚠️4/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), this ingredient is usually low risk overall but is a known fragrance allergen. That means some children can get a rash or irritation from products that smell of it.
Irritant - This chemical is listed as a known human allergen and as causing dermal reactions by multiple regulatory bodies (the EU cosmetics listing and fragrance industry guidance, with strong evidence noted by the U.S. EPA). That means it can cause skin redness, itching, or rash after contact.
Immune system - Several authorities identify this ingredient as an allergen or possible immune-system toxicant (noted by the EU cosmetics rules, the EPA, and related fragrance regulators), so it can trigger immune responses rather than being inert on the skin.
Eczema - Because this ingredient is flagged for causing skin allergy and limited dermal toxicity by agencies such as ECHA and the EU cosmetics framework, it can worsen or trigger eczema and similar skin conditions in sensitive children.
Environmental - An environmental agency has identified this substance as a suspected environmental toxin, meaning it may harm wildlife or the environment if released, so there is some ecological concern with its use.
Confidence: HIGH
CI 40800
⚠️4/10
CI 40800 is a color index number for a dye but not a specific ingredient name. It might be a misreading or typo and cannot be clearly evaluated for baby safety.
Confidence: HIGH
Benzyl Alcohol
3/10
For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), benzyl alcohol in small amounts in skin products is usually okay, but it can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some kids. Children with sensitive skin or eczema are more likely to react.
Confidence: HIGH
Coumarin
3/10
For children ages 2–5 (toddlers and young kids), coumarin is most likely to cause skin allergies or irritation. It is not generally linked to cancer in people, but it can trigger strong allergic reactions in some children.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Geraniol
3/10
For children 2-5 years old (toddlers and preschoolers): geraniol can cause skin allergic reactions. Many kids won’t react, but because it is a common fragrance allergen it’s safer to avoid it in products made for young children.
Confidence: HIGH
Beta-Carotene
1/10
For children aged 2-5 years (toddlers, little kids, preschoolers), beta-carotene used on the skin is generally considered low risk at the small amounts found in cosmetics. It is mainly an antioxidant and colorant and is not known to cause serious problems in typical topical use.
No Known Risk - For topical use, the available safety assessments show only low-level concerns and no higher risks. No evidence was found in the reviewed information to suggest cancer, hormone disruption, organ harm, or long-term effects from this ingredient when used on the skin, so no specific child health risks were identified.
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
Isopropyl Myristate
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (about 2–5 years old), this ingredient is usually low risk. It softens skin and helps creams spread. Most children will not have problems, but some people can get skin reactions.
Confidence: HIGH
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
Paraffinum Liquidum
1/10
Liquid paraffin is a common emollient in baby care products and is generally safe for topical use in 2-5 year olds
Confidence: HIGH
Theobroma Cacao Extract
1/10
Theobroma Cacao Extract is cocoa extract used for skin conditioning and is generally safe for topical use in 2-5 year olds
Confidence: HIGH
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
1/10
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is sunflower seed oil commonly used in baby products for moisturizing. It is very safe and gentle for 2-5 year old skin.
No Known Risk - Sunflower seed oil 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, or other health risks in babies when used on intact skin. It is not associated with hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects according to current research.
Confidence: HIGH
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
1/10
Theobroma cacao seed butter is cocoa butter commonly used as a skin moisturizer and is generally safe for 2-5 year olds
No Known Risk - Cocoa butter is widely used in baby products and is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin. 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 cocoa butter itself. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify cocoa butter as a risk for babies.
Confidence: HIGH
Zea Mays Oil
1/10
Zea Mays Oil is corn oil used as an emollient in baby care products and is considered very safe for topical use in 2-5 year olds
No Known Risk - Corn oil is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin, with no evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
Cera Microcristallina
1/10
Microcrystalline wax is used as an emollient and thickener and is considered very safe for topical use in children
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

Common Questions About COCOA BUTTER BABY BALM

Preschooler-safe? COCOA BUTTER BABY BALM

COCOA BUTTER BABY BALM is not recommended for 2-5 year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 23 ingredients in COCOA BUTTER BABY BALM. 2 concerning, 6 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to using lotion?

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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