CURLS & WAVES

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

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Safe for preschoolers to use CURLS & WAVES?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 13 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: CURLS & WAVES contains 26 ingredients. 1 avoid, 4 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (26 found)

Didecyldimonium Chloride

🚫8/10

Didecyldimonium Chloride is a disinfectant and can be toxic or irritating to skin not safe for baby wipes or lotions

Irritant - Didecyldimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound known to cause skin irritation, especially with prolonged or repeated contact. Babies have more sensitive skin, increasing the risk.

Absorbed - Quaternary ammonium compounds like didecyldimonium chloride can be absorbed through the skin, especially when used topically, raising concerns about systemic exposure in babies.

Confidence: HIGH

Parfum 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

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

PEG-50 Shea Butter

⚠️4/10

PEG-50 Shea Butter is not a well defined ingredient name and may be a misreading or typo. Cannot assess safety accurately for baby use.

Confidence: HIGH

Tris Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol Citrate

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what Tris Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol Citrate is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available

Confidence: HIGH

Acetamide MEA

✅3/10

For children ages 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is generally low risk but has official limits. It’s sometimes restricted in products that stay on the skin, and it can irritate sensitive skin or eyes.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Chlorphenesin

✅3/10

For kids ages 2–5 (preschoolers, toddlers, young children), chlorphenesin in small amounts found in everyday wipes or lotions is usually low to moderate risk. The biggest concern is skin irritation or an allergic reaction for some children. Some regulators have limited or banned its use in certain products.

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

Polyquaternium-7

✅3/10

For children 2–5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), polyquaternium-7 is usually low risk when used in small amounts and in rinse-off products like shampoos. It is not commonly linked to cancer or reproductive harm, but some safety reviews and regulators raise concerns about impurities and allowed uses.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

✅3/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), this ingredient is usually okay in rinse-off products like kid’s shampoos and body washes, but it can be drying or cause irritation in some children. Overall hazard ratings are low, but some safety reviewers recommend limiting how it’s used and checking for impurities.

Confidence: HIGH

Acrylates Copolymer

✅2/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5), Acrylates Copolymer is usually low risk when used in normal skin products. The biggest issues are possible skin or eye irritation and rare contamination from leftover chemicals used in making the ingredient.

Confidence: HIGH

PEG-12 Dimethicone

✅2/10

For kids aged 2-5 (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is generally low risk when used on normal skin. The bigger issue is not the ingredient itself but possible tiny impurities left from processing.

Confidence: HIGH

PEG-150 Distearate

✅2/10

For preschoolers and young children (2–5 years): this ingredient is usually low risk for skin irritation when used normally, but there are concerns about possible contamination during manufacturing that can raise risk if not properly controlled.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Sodium Hydroxide

✅2/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), this ingredient can be safe when it’s used in very small amounts and the final product is pH-balanced for skin. It is a strong chemical by itself and can irritate or burn if concentrated or not properly neutralized.

Confidence: HIGH

Styrene Acrylates Copolymer

✅2/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), this ingredient is usually low risk when used in normal cosmetic products. It acts as a binder or film former. Because there are some reports of possible contamination with other acrylic chemicals, it's worth being cautious with young children's delicate skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Tetrasodium EDTA

✅2/10

For toddlers and young children (ages 2–5) this ingredient is generally low risk when used in regular skin or rinse-off products. The biggest issue is irritation to the skin and eyes, and it can make other ingredients soak into the skin more easily.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Ethyl Alcohol

✅2/10

For toddlers (2-5 years), small amounts of ethanol on the skin in regular child-friendly products are usually low risk. The main issues are drying or mild irritation, and that ethanol can help other ingredients soak in more easily.

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

Cocos Nucifera Oil

✅1/10

Coconut oil is widely used in baby care for moisturizing and is generally safe for 2-5 years unless allergic

No Known Risk - Coconut oil is widely used topically for babies and is generally considered safe. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks when used on healthy baby skin. Rare allergic reactions are possible, but not common enough to warrant a risk label based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Decyl Glucoside

✅1/10

For children 2–5 years old (toddlers and preschoolers), decyl glucoside is a gentle soap-like ingredient used to clean hair and skin. Most kids tolerate it well, but a few people can get skin irritation or an allergic rash.

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit

✅1/10

Shea butter is a gentle skin moisturizer that is usually safe for toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years). It helps soften and protect dry skin. Reactions are uncommon but possible.

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

Lactamide MEA

✅1/10

Lactamide MEA is a mild surfactant and conditioning agent commonly used in baby shampoos and body washes. It is generally safe for topical use on 2-5 year olds.

Confidence: HIGH

Cocos Nucifera Coconut Oil

✅1/10

Cocos Nucifera Coconut Oil is very safe for topical use in 2-5 year olds. It is commonly used for moisturizing and conditioning in baby care products.

Confidence: HIGH

Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter Fruit

✅1/10

Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter Fruit is a natural emollient safe for topical use in 2-5 year olds and likely included for moisturizing benefits in this shampoo bodywash.

No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) and a national environmental health agency (Environment Canada) found shea butter safe for use on skin and flagged only low-level concerns. They note it is generally safe for cosmetics, with some limits on concentration and manufacturing quality, and that there are a few data gaps in how safety limits are set. No clear evidence was found that it causes harm to organs, development, cancer, or strong immune problems at typical topical use levels, so no specific risk labels apply.

Confidence: HIGH

Aqua 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 CURLS & WAVES

Preschooler-safe? CURLS & WAVES

CURLS & WAVES is not recommended for 2-5 year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 26 ingredients in CURLS & WAVES. 1 avoid, 4 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.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.