GOLD BOND MEDICATED BODY POWDER

baby powder • For 2-5 year old children • Skin contact 🧴

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GOLD BOND MEDICATED BODY POWDER - Ingredients

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Safe for preschoolers to use GOLD BOND MEDICATED BODY POWDER?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 25 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: GOLD BOND MEDICATED BODY POWDER contains 9 ingredients. 3 concerning, 3 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (9 found)

methyl salicylate

🚨6/10

For children ages 2–5 (toddlers and young children) this ingredient can cause allergic skin reactions and, if absorbed or swallowed, can cause poisoning. It is safer to avoid products with methyl salicylate made for kids.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen, so it can cause allergic reactions and immune responses in people who touch it. That classification comes from the EU cosmetics safety rules.

Irritant - Industry safety reviews say it must be used only in ways that avoid causing skin irritation. That shows it can make skin red, sore, or inflamed if not formulated carefully (Cosmetic Ingredient Review findings).

Eczema - Because it is a known human allergen, it can trigger or make eczema and similar rashes worse for sensitive children and adults (noted in the EU cosmetics safety listing).

Banned - Use of this ingredient is restricted in at least one country and subject to concentration or use limits, so some places limit or forbid it in cosmetics (Health Canada restrictions and industry safety panels note limits).

Fertility - Animal assessments have shown developmental or reproductive effects at moderate doses, so there is a possible risk to reproduction or development seen in animal studies (based on an ECHA assessment).

Confidence: HIGH

salicylic acid

🚨6/10

For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), salicylic acid can irritate the skin and can be absorbed through their thinner skin. It is not something to use routinely on young kids.

Hormones - A national endocrine-watch list identifies salicylic acid as a possible human endocrine disruptor. That means it may interfere with normal hormone signals during development or growth.

Confuse Hormones - Safety assessments note possible endocrine disruption for this chemical, so it can act like a fake hormone or change how natural hormones work in the body.

Irritant - Safety reviews and studies report limited evidence of skin irritation and even eye irritation in animals. Cosmetic safety panels and peer-reviewed work flag possible skin, eye or lung irritation.

Absorbed - Ingredient summaries call out enhanced skin absorption for this topical chemical, meaning it can get through the skin and enter the body when used on skin.

Banned - Government safety rules restrict or limit this ingredient in cosmetics in multiple places. Regulatory lists and national cosmetic authorities in several regions set use or concentration limits.

Long-Term Risk - Reviews note multiple, additive exposure sources (including limited use in food), so repeated exposures from different places could add up over time and raise long-term health concerns.

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

menthol

⚠️5/10

For toddlers and young children (ages 2–5), menthol can be used sometimes but with caution. It helps create a cooling feeling but can cause skin allergies and breathing or eye irritation in some kids.

Immune system - Menthol is identified as a known human allergen and flagged with strong evidence of human toxicant/allergen by regulatory bodies (EU Cosmetics Directive and the U.S. EPA). That means it can trigger allergic or immune reactions when put on the skin.

Irritant - Regulatory assessments list menthol as a human allergen/toxicant, which is linked to skin reactions like redness, stinging, or contact dermatitis—especially when applied topically to sensitive skin.

Eczema - Because menthol is a recognized human allergen (per the EU cosmetics review and U.S. EPA findings), it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar inflammatory skin conditions in susceptible people.

Confidence: MEDIUM

eucalyptol

⚠️4/10

For preschool children (2–5 years), eucalyptol is generally low risk but can cause skin allergies or breathing irritation in some kids. It’s safer than using concentrated eucalyptus oil, but still needs care.

Immune system - Government reviewers have flagged this chemical as a human allergen with strong evidence, meaning it can trigger immune reactions. The U.S. EPA lists it as a human toxicant/allergen and the European chemicals authority notes allergy concerns, so it can affect a child's immune response.

Irritant - Regulatory evaluations report limited evidence of skin toxicity and allergic skin reactions. The European chemicals authority notes dermal allergy/toxicity, so this ingredient can cause redness, itching, or rashes—especially on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Because the ingredient is identified as an allergen and can cause skin reactions, it may trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in children. This is supported by the allergy/dermal findings from U.S. and European reviewers.

Confidence: HIGH

thymol

⚠️4/10

For children aged 2-5 (toddlers and preschoolers), thymol is generally low risk when used in products made for kids and at low concentrations. Some children may get skin irritation or an allergic reaction. Thymol can also help other ingredients get into the skin more easily, so products should be made and tested for children.

Organ Risk - European hazard labeling flags thymol as toxic or harmful to body systems in some tests, and industry reviews note non-reproductive organ toxicity at higher exposures. That means repeated or strong contact could hurt organs such as the liver, lungs, or kidneys.

Absorbed - A cosmetic safety review lists thymol as a skin penetration enhancer. This means it can help itself or other ingredients soak through skin and get into the bloodstream.

Banned - Some regulators restrict how thymol can be used or set concentration limits (for example in Japan), and certain product certification programs require proof before it is allowed. That shows it is limited or controlled in some places.

Environmental - European hazard codes identify possible harm to wildlife and the environment from thymol in some situations. This means it can be toxic to plants or animals if released into nature.

Irritant - Workplace guidance and hazard labeling note handling risks and limit allowed exposures, which indicates thymol can irritate skin, eyes, or breathing when people handle it without protection.

Confidence: HIGH

zinc stearate

✅2/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), this ingredient is usually low risk on the skin when used in small amounts and not as a loose powder.

Confidence: MEDIUM

acacia senegal gum

✅1/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), this natural gum is usually safe in skin products. Most children won’t have problems, but some people can get a skin allergy or breathing reaction.

Confidence: MEDIUM

zinc oxide

✅1/10

Zinc oxide is generally safe for 2 to 5 year olds when used on skin. It acts as a barrier and is used in diaper creams and sunscreens.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About GOLD BOND MEDICATED BODY POWDER

Preschooler-safe? GOLD BOND MEDICATED BODY POWDER

GOLD BOND MEDICATED BODY POWDER is not recommended for 2-5 year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 9 ingredients in GOLD BOND MEDICATED BODY POWDER. 3 concerning, 3 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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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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