Don't Despair, Repair!

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

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Safe for preschoolers to use Don't Despair, Repair!?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 15 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Don't Despair, Repair! contains 30 ingredients. 6 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (30 found)

⚠️5/10

Not evaluated

Confidence: LOW

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

Pogostemon Cablin Oil

⚠️5/10

Pogostemon Cablin Oil is patchouli oil used for fragrance. It may cause skin irritation or sensitization in young children. Use with caution in baby products.

Irritant - Patchouli oil is an essential oil that can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin or when used undiluted.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Galbanum Resin Oil

⚠️5/10

Galbanum Resin Oil is a natural essential oil with potential skin sensitization risk. Use with caution in 2-5 year olds due to possible irritation or allergies.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Santalum Album Oil

⚠️4/10

Santalum Album Oil is sandalwood oil used for fragrance but may cause irritation or allergy in young children use with caution

Confidence: MEDIUM

Sandalwood Oil

⚠️4/10

Santalum Album Oil is sandalwood oil used for fragrance but may cause irritation or allergy in young children use with caution

Confidence: MEDIUM

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

✅3/10

For toddlers and young children (2–5 years), this kelp extract itself is not strongly linked to cancer or allergy problems, but the biggest worry is contamination with iodine and heavy metals like arsenic and lead. Because kids are more sensitive to these contaminants, it's best to be careful.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Rose Flower Oil

✅3/10

Rose oil is an essential oil used for scent. At the low amounts found in baby wipes and lotions it is usually safe, but some children can get skin irritation or allergic rashes.

Confidence: HIGH

Malic Acid

✅2/10

For toddlers and young children (2–5 years), malic acid used in small amounts in skin products is usually okay, but it can irritate sensitive skin or eyes. There are official limits and recommendations about how it should be used.

Confidence: HIGH

Rose Extract

✅2/10

Rose extract is generally safe in low concentrations for topical use and is used for fragrance or soothing properties

Confidence: MEDIUM

Tocopheryl Acetate

✅2/10

Usually safe for most toddlers and preschoolers when used on healthy skin in small amounts.

Confidence: HIGH

Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil

✅2/10

For children ages 2–5 (toddlers and young children), cardamom seed oil is generally low risk when used on the skin in very small amounts. Official sources note it is allowed in limited food uses and is not expected to cause systemic toxicity, but as an essential oil it can still cause skin irritation or allergies in some children.

No Known Risk - Government food-safety and environmental reviews find cardamom seed oil safe for its normal uses, and toxicity checks do not show organ, reproductive, or environmental harm. Common concern screens for this ingredient are rated low, so no specific health risks have been identified for typical topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

2-Hexanediol

✅1/10

For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers and young kids), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal skin products. Most safety reviews find low concern for long-term health effects, but a small risk of skin or eye irritation has been reported in some studies.

No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) and the European Chemicals Agency do not find serious health hazards for normal skin use. They note only limited evidence of skin, eye, or lung irritation at higher doses and point out some data gaps, so overall the ingredient is rated low risk for typical topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil

✅1/10

For children ages 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), this bark oil is generally considered low risk when used in small amounts in normal skin products. There is limited safety data, so we stay cautious.

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

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

✅1/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), dicaprylyl carbonate is generally safe. It’s a softening ingredient that helps skin feel smooth. Long-term risks are considered very low. The main issue is rare mild irritation to the skin or eyes.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews show only very low concerns for this ingredient. Tests found limited, mild eye or skin irritation in some studies, but no stronger links to cancer, hormone or brain effects, organ damage, or reproductive problems. Because the evidence of harm is low, this ingredient is not flagged as a real health risk for children in normal topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Dicaprylyl Ether

✅1/10

Dicaprylyl Ether is used to make skin feel soft and smooth. For 2–5 year olds (toddlers and preschoolers) it is generally safe, with only a small chance of mild skin or eye irritation in sensitive children.

Confidence: HIGH

Ethyl Macadamiate

✅1/10

For toddlers and young children (2-5 years): Ethyl Macadamiate is a gentle skin-conditioning ingredient made from macadamia nut oil and is generally low-risk for skin use.

No Known Risk - The available ingredient safety summary for Ethyl Macadamiate lists only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity, developmental/reproductive effects, and use restrictions for topical use. No higher-level hazards (such as organ damage, hormone disruption, absorption into the body, or buildup) were identified in the reviewed assessment. For typical topical use there are no known health risks based on the provided safety information.

Confidence: HIGH

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

✅1/10

For preschoolers and toddlers (2-5 years), this ingredient is generally safe to use on the skin. It’s a moisturizing ingredient and the safety data provided shows low concern.

No Known Risk - The supplied safety review for Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid shows every checked concern (cancer, allergies/immunity, developmental or reproductive harm, and use restrictions) rated at 'low' and there are no other flagged hazards in the ingredient record. It is listed for topical use and the file contains no higher-level risks, so no specific warning labels apply based on the provided data.

Confidence: HIGH

Panthenol

✅1/10

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.

No Known Risk - Health and regulatory reviews (including Canadian and U.S. assessments and industry safety panels) find panthenol has no reported hazards above a low level for topical use. It is not expected to harm organs, does not appear to build up in the body or the environment, and common concerns (cancer, allergies, reproductive effects) were rated low. There are some industry notes about safe use levels and a few data gaps, but no higher-level health risks were identified.

Confidence: HIGH

Prunus Domestica Seed Oil

✅1/10

Prunus Domestica Seed Oil is plum seed oil used as an emollient in skincare and is considered safe for topical use in young children

No Known Risk - Plum seed oil is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive baby skin. There is no credible evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. It is not known to be absorbed in harmful amounts, nor is it banned or associated with long-term or cumulative risks. Therefore, based on current research, no risk labels apply.

Confidence: HIGH

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

✅1/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), rosehip (Rosa Canina) fruit oil is generally low risk when used on the skin in small amounts. It is a plant oil often used to soften skin and is not known to cause serious problems in this age group.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Squalane

✅1/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5) squalane is usually safe. It’s a moisturizing oil that rarely irritates skin or causes allergies.

Confidence: HIGH

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

✅1/10

Sweet almond oil is a common gentle emollient used in baby products. It is safe for topical use in 2-5 year olds and helps moisturize skin.

No Known Risk - Sweet Almond Oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use on babies. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, or other health risks in the general population, except in rare cases of nut allergies. For most babies, it does not pose any known health risks based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil

✅1/10

Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil is strawberry seed oil used as an emollient low allergenicity and safe for baby skin in topical use

No Known Risk - Strawberry seed oil is generally considered safe for topical use, with no evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. There are no known reports or studies indicating adverse effects when used on infant skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil

✅1/10

For toddlers and young children (2-5 years), galbanum oil is generally low risk when used in small amounts and properly diluted in a product. Because it is an essential oil, it can still cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some children, so extra caution is wise.

No Known Risk - Safety checks for this topical oil show only low-level concerns across cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental or reproductive effects, and use limits. No specific ingredient hazards were identified in the available assessment, and there are no concerns rated above low. Based on that information, no real risks were found for typical topical use.

Confidence: MODERATE

Sweet Almond Oil

✅1/10

Sweet almond oil is commonly used in baby products as a moisturizer and is generally safe for topical use in 2-5 year olds

Confidence: HIGH

Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

✅0/10

For 2-5 year olds (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is considered very low risk when used on the skin. It is used to make the skin feel smoother and to form a light protective film.

No Known Risk - This skin ingredient has safety summaries that list only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, reproductive/developmental effects, and use limits. No higher-level hazards were reported in those assessments, so there are no specific health risks identified for children based on the available safety information.

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

Common Questions About Don't Despair, Repair!

Preschooler-safe? Don't Despair, Repair!

Don't Despair, Repair! is not recommended for 2-5 year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 30 ingredients in Don't Despair, Repair!. 6 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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