Gentle Shampoo

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

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Safe for preschoolers to use Gentle Shampoo?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Gentle Shampoo contains 18 ingredients. 3 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (18 found)

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

AQUA WATER EAU

⚠️5/10

Aqua Water Eau is simply water, a common solvent in baby products, very safe for topical use in 2-5 year olds.

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

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

MATRICARIA FLOWER EXTRACT

✅2/10

For kids ages 2 to 5 (toddlers and preschoolers), chamomile flower extract used on the skin is usually safe and often used to calm mild irritation. Only a small number of people can get a skin allergy to it.

No Known Risk - Major safety reviews and a small number of human case reports show only low or unclear concerns. Experts have judged the ingredient safe for topical use when used with normal concentration limits, and reported allergic or nerve-related cases are rare and not clearly linked to the ingredient. Because there is no clear, above-low evidence of harm, no specific risks are flagged.

Confidence: MEDIUM

PEG150 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

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

AVOCADO FRUIT EXTRACT

✅1/10

Persea gratissima fruit extract is avocado extract used as a moisturizer and is generally safe for topical use in children

No Known Risk - Avocado extract 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 based on current research.

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

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

BUTYLENE GLYCOL

✅1/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), butylene glycol is generally low risk when used the way skin products are normally made. It can sometimes cause mild to moderate irritation to skin, eyes or breathing in sensitive people.

Confidence: HIGH

CARAMEL

✅1/10

Caramel is a colorant often used for appearance and is considered safe for topical use in children

No Known Risk - Caramel, when used topically, is generally considered safe and does not have evidence linking it to skin irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. There are no studies or regulatory warnings indicating topical caramel poses a risk to infants or children.

Confidence: HIGH

CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA

✅1/10

For children aged 2-5 years (toddlers, preschoolers, young kids), chamomile extract used on the skin is usually low risk. It can help soothe skin but very rarely causes allergic rashes, especially in kids who have plant or pollen allergies.

Confidence: MEDIUM

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

✅1/10

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Confidence: MEDIUM

PERSEA GRATISSIMA

✅1/10

Persea Gratissima Oil is avocado oil commonly used as a skin conditioning agent and is generally safe for 2-5 year olds

No Known Risk - Avocado oil is generally considered safe for topical use on babies. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in infants. It is not banned or restricted, and is not associated with long-term or systemic health effects. As with any oil, rare allergic reactions are possible, but these are not common or specific to avocado oil.

Confidence: HIGH

POLYQUATERNIUM10

✅1/10

Polyquaternium-10 is generally safe for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5) when used as part of normal skin and hair products. It rarely irritates and is commonly used to make hair soft and skin feel smooth.

Confidence: HIGH

COCOGLUCOSIDE

✅1/10

Cocoglucoside is a mild nonionic surfactant commonly used in baby shampoos and body washes. It is very safe for topical use on 2-5 year old children.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Gentle Shampoo

Preschooler-safe? Gentle Shampoo

Use caution with Gentle Shampoo for 2-5 year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 18 ingredients in Gentle Shampoo. 3 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.