ENGLISH LAVENDER

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Safe for preschoolers to use ENGLISH LAVENDER?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 38 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: ENGLISH LAVENDER contains 18 ingredients. 3 concerning, 9 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (18 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

Talc

🚨6/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), talc is not a great choice, especially as a loose powder. The biggest immediate risk is breathing in the fine dust. There are also documented concerns about contamination and possible links to cancer from some government and scientific reviews, so many countries limit its use.

Cancer - Government and health review bodies have linked talc to cancer. The ingredient record includes listings of 'known human carcinogen' and notes evaluations by an international cancer research agency (IARC) that found evidence connecting talc exposure to cancer in some uses. This means using talc (especially powdered forms that can be inhaled or used in the genital area) has been tied to increased cancer risk in some studies.

Banned - Several regulators limit or restrict talc in cosmetics. The ingredient record shows use and manufacturing restrictions cited by the EU Cosmetics rules and Health Canada, meaning some governments have banned or tightly limited talc in certain products or concentrations.

Organ Risk - A national environmental health agency (Environment Canada) classifies talc as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs and gives it a medium human-health priority. The record also flags contamination with asbestos-like (asbestiform) fibers, which can damage lungs after inhalation.

Long-Term Risk - The harms linked to talc (cancer and organ damage) are tied to repeated or long-term exposure. Agencies that reviewed talc list these long-term health concerns, so regular use over time raises added risk.

Absorbed - The ingredient record notes enhanced skin absorption for talc in some uses. That means talc or impurities in talc may more easily get past the skin and into the body in some product forms.

Confidence: HIGH

Evernia Furfuracea Extract

🚨6/10

Evernia Furfuracea Extract is a lichen extract used for fragrance. It may cause skin sensitization or allergic reactions especially in young children. Use with caution in baby products.

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

Eugenol

⚠️5/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (age 2–5), eugenol can cause skin allergies. Most serious harms like cancer or reproductive problems are not a main concern for this ingredient, but skin reactions are common.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and immune-system toxicant by EU cosmetic rules and other safety bodies. That means it can cause allergic reactions and affect immune responses in people who touch it.

Irritant - There is evidence of skin toxicity and allergic skin reactions from regulatory reviews (including the EU chemical agency and fragrance industry guidance). This means it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive skin.

Eczema - Because it is a known skin allergen with documented dermal reactions, experts note it can trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in people who are sensitive.

Organ Risk - A national environmental health agency has classified it as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs and gave it a medium human-health priority. Repeated or high exposures could pose risks to organs like the liver or kidneys.

Banned - Some regulatory rules restrict its use in cosmetics (for example, requiring allergen labeling under EU cosmetic law) and certain product-certification programs limit or bar its use without strong safety proof. That means its use is controlled in some countries and product lines.

Confidence: HIGH

Isoeugenol

⚠️5/10

For toddlers (2-5 years), isoeugenol carries a real risk of causing skin allergies and irritation. It is more likely to cause a rash in young children than long-term problems like cancer or developmental harm.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a human immune-system toxicant or allergen by the European Union and the EU Cosmetics Directive, and is identified by the fragrance industry group as a strong human allergen. A chemical agency also notes evidence of skin allergies. That means it can trigger immune reactions in people, including children.

Irritant - Regulatory reviews report limited evidence of dermal toxicity and classify the ingredient as a known human allergen. Because of this, it can cause skin redness, itching, rashes, or contact allergy when put on the skin.

Eczema - Because it is a known skin allergen and regulators require allergen labeling, it can bring on or make eczema and contact dermatitis worse in sensitive children or adults.

Banned - The EU Cosmetics Directive restricts its use in cosmetics and requires special labeling for allergens. Those restrictions mean its use is limited or controlled in one or more places.

Confidence: HIGH

Parfum

⚠️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

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

Citral

⚠️4/10

For toddlers and young children (2–5 years), citral can cause skin allergies and irritation. Some children tolerate it, but others may get redness, itching, or a rash—especially from products left on the skin.

Irritant - This ingredient is classified as a skin, eye and general irritant by EU GHS hazard labels and is reported to cause irritation of skin, eyes and lungs. That means it can cause redness, stinging or sore eyes and skin reactions on sensitive baby skin.

Immune system - Regulatory sources (the EU Cosmetics Directive) and industry guidance (IFRA) list this chemical as a known human allergen or immune-system toxicant. Peer-reviewed reports also show evidence it can trigger immune reactions, so it can provoke allergic responses in some children.

Eczema - Because it is a known skin allergen and irritant (noted by EU cosmetic rules and fragrance industry reports), it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in people who are sensitive.

Asthma - Lung and respiratory irritation are reported in hazard listings (EU GHS), so inhaling or exposure to this ingredient could make breathing problems or asthma worse in sensitive children.

Confidence: HIGH

Hydroxycitronellal

⚠️4/10

For preschoolers (2–5 years), hydroxycitronellal is best treated with caution. It is mainly a skin allergen: some children can get allergic rashes or irritation after contact. Risks for cancer or effects on growth are low according to available data, but the chance of a skin reaction is the main concern.

Immune system - This ingredient is reported as a known human allergen and immune-system toxicant by European regulatory sources and evaluated as strong evidence of allergic effects by U.S. and industry reviewers. That means it can trigger immune reactions in people who are sensitive.

Irritant - Authorities note cases of skin reactions and limited dermal toxicity, and the ingredient is flagged as a skin allergen by fragrance and chemical safety bodies. This supports a real risk of causing redness, itching or contact dermatitis on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Because it is identified as a skin allergen by European regulators and industry groups, it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar allergic skin conditions in people who react to it.

Confidence: HIGH

Limonene

⚠️4/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years): limonene can cause skin redness, itching, or rashes in sensitive children. Many children tolerate small amounts, but because limonene can oxidize and become a stronger allergen, it’s safer to be careful.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and has multiple regulatory flags for immune-system effects (EU cosmetics and hazard labeling rules, and US regulatory listings). That means it can trigger allergic reactions or other immune effects in some people, including children.

Eczema - Experts and regulatory lists identify this chemical as a skin allergen and sensitizer (EU hazard and cosmetics notices). For babies or kids with sensitive skin or a history of eczema, it can trigger or worsen rash and contact dermatitis.

Irritant - Hazard classifications name this ingredient as a skin and general irritant (EU GHS hazard codes). It can cause redness, stinging, or eye and lung irritation if it touches or is breathed in.

Cancer - The ingredient record flags contamination concerns with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is classified as a carcinogen by international cancer authorities, so contamination raises a potential cancer-related risk if present.

Builds Up - Some environmental assessments and peer-reviewed studies list this chemical as persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife (OSPAR and scientific literature), meaning it can build up in the environment and animals over time.

Environmental - Regulatory hazard listings and ecological reviews note possible harm to wildlife and the environment (EU hazard codes and environmental assessments). This means its release or repeated use can be harmful to ecosystems.

Confidence: HIGH

Linalool

⚠️4/10

Linalool is a scent ingredient used in perfumes and many skin products. For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), it can cause skin allergies in some children, so it should be used with care.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and a possible immune-system toxicant in official cosmetic safety reviews (European cosmetics rules) and is flagged with strong evidence by the U.S. regulator. That means it can trigger allergic reactions or immune responses in some children.

Irritant - Official cosmetic guidance requires labeling for this ingredient because it can cause allergic skin reactions. The safety reviews identify it as a human allergen, so it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Because this ingredient is a known allergen and can provoke skin reactions, it may trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in susceptible children.

Cancer - A contamination concern was specifically flagged for formaldehyde being associated with this ingredient. Formaldehyde is recognized in safety summaries as a harmful contaminant linked to cancer risk, so contamination raises a cancer-related concern.

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

Dipropylene Glycol

✅3/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5), dipropylene glycol in skin products is usually low risk when used the way the product says. Most safety notes are low level, but there are worries about possible contamination with harmful residues and a small chance of irritation or allergic reaction in sensitive children.

Confidence: HIGH

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

Calcium Carbonate

✅1/10

For 2–5 year olds (toddlers and preschoolers), calcium carbonate used on the skin in creams, lotions, sunscreens and powders is generally low risk. It is an inert mineral and is not expected to build up in the body when used on skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Calcium Silicate

✅1/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), calcium silicate used on the skin is generally low risk. It’s an inert mineral added to cosmetics to absorb moisture or prevent clumping, and official listings note only low concerns for cancer, allergies, and developmental effects when used normally.

No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews find no clear health dangers for topical use. A national environmental agency says it is not expected to be toxic, not likely to build up in the body, and is a low human-health priority. The U.S. food agency allows limited uses but also restricts some food uses, and an industry safety panel notes safety is judged by typical concentrations and that some data gaps exist. No concerns above low were found for cancer, development, or immune effects. For normal topical use on children, no known risks have been identified.

Confidence: HIGH

Magnesium Carbonate

✅1/10

For toddlers and young children (2-5 years), magnesium carbonate on the skin is low risk. It is often used to keep skin dry and as a powdering ingredient, and government reviews have not found signs of harm.

No Known Risk - Regulatory assessments conclude this ingredient is not expected to harm organs, does not build up in the body, and is not an environmental toxin. No health concerns above a low level were identified for its topical use, so no specific risks were found.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About ENGLISH LAVENDER

Preschooler-safe? ENGLISH LAVENDER

ENGLISH LAVENDER is not recommended for 2-5 year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 18 ingredients in ENGLISH LAVENDER. 3 concerning, 9 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to using baby powder?

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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