GENTLE CLEANSING GEL Hair and body

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

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Safe for preschoolers to use GENTLE CLEANSING GEL Hair and body?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 11 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: GENTLE CLEANSING GEL Hair and body contains 17 ingredients. 1 concerning, 4 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (17 found)

Fragrance

🚨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

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

Water

⚠️5/10

Water is very safe for topical use in 2-5 years babies and is used as a solvent or base in baby care products

Confidence: HIGH

Eau

⚠️5/10

Eau is water in French and is safe for topical use in baby products as a solvent and base ingredient.

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

Sodium Myreth Sulfate

✅3/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), this detergent-like ingredient is usually okay in rinse‑off shampoos and soaps but can sometimes irritate skin or eyes. There are also concerns about small amounts of manufacturing impurities, so we are careful.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

✅3/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is usually low risk in small amounts. It helps clean and soften skin and rarely causes irritation. The biggest worry is possible contamination from manufacturing (chemicals like ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane) and the fact it can increase how much other things absorb through the skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Citric Acid

✅2/10

For children aged 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), citric acid in small amounts found in wipes, lotions, and bath products is usually safe. It can sometimes cause mild stinging or irritation, especially on very sensitive or broken skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Coco-Glucoside

✅2/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), Coco‑Glucoside is generally gentle and low risk when used in everyday cleansers and shampoos. It is commonly used in children’s wipes and washes.

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

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

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

Glyceryl Caprylate

✅1/10

Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding

Confidence: MEDIUM

Glycol Distearate

✅1/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5), Glycol Distearate is usually safe when used in normal amounts in skin and hair products. It softens skin and gives products a pearly look. Major reviews find low concern for cancer, allergies, or effects on growth.

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

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract

✅1/10

For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers, preschoolers, young kids), avocado fruit extract applied to the skin is generally safe and is commonly used to moisturize and soothe skin. The safety listing for this ingredient shows only low-level concerns.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews from established cosmetic-ingredient sources show only low-level concerns (for cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental or reproductive effects, and use restrictions) for topical use of avocado fruit extract. No hazards above low were identified, so no specific health risks are flagged for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Aqua

✅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 GENTLE CLEANSING GEL Hair and body

Preschooler-safe? GENTLE CLEANSING GEL Hair and body

GENTLE CLEANSING GEL Hair and body is not recommended for 2-5 year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 17 ingredients in GENTLE CLEANSING GEL Hair and body. 1 concerning, 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.

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