honey bum

skin protectant & rash ointment • For 2-5 year old children • Skin contact 🧴

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Safe for preschoolers to use honey bum?

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Danger Score: 7 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: honey bum contains 35 ingredients. 1 concerning, 3 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (35 found)

tea tree leaf oil
🚨7/10
Tea Tree leaf oil can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in young children and is not recommended for baby skin products
Irritant - Tea tree oil is known to cause skin irritation, redness, and rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin, even when diluted.
Absorbed - Tea tree oil can be absorbed through the skin, and there are case reports of systemic toxicity in children after topical use.
Hormones - Some studies have linked tea tree oil to hormone disruption, including cases of prepubertal gynecomastia in boys, suggesting it may act as an endocrine disruptor.
Confidence: HIGH
arnica montana flower extract
⚠️4/10
For children ages 2-5 (toddlers and preschoolers), arnica used on the skin can sometimes cause allergic skin reactions. Overall it is low concern for most problems, but the chance of a skin allergy is real, so be careful.
Immune system - A cosmetic safety review found strong evidence that arnica flower extract can cause skin-triggered immune reactions. A safety database also flags moderate concern for allergies and immune effects, so children could have allergic responses after skin contact.
Irritant - The same safety review describes arnica flower extract as a human skin toxicant or allergen, meaning it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on contact. Because it is applied to the skin, it can irritate sensitive baby or child skin.
Eczema - Because arnica flower extract can cause allergy and skin irritation, it may trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in children who are prone to them. Safety notes list a moderate concern for allergic skin reactions.
Confidence: HIGH
lactic acid
⚠️4/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5) lactic acid is not automatically dangerous but needs caution. Small amounts in gentle, rinse-off products or low-concentration lotions are usually OK. Strong acids, professional peels, or high-strength leave-on products are not recommended for young children.
Banned - This ingredient is restricted in some places and must follow rules about how it is made and used. A Canadian safety list and government guidance limit its use, and industry safety panels set rules on how much can be in products.
Absorbed - This acid can help other things pass through the skin and can get into the body more easily. A safety review paper lists it as a penetration enhancer, so it may raise how much of a product is absorbed.
Sun Burn - Industry safety guidance says it can raise the skin's sensitivity to the sun unless products are made to prevent that or directions tell you to use sun protection.
Confidence: MEDIUM
lauryl carbamate
⚠️4/10
Lauryl carbamate is not a recognized cosmetic or baby care ingredient and may be a misreading or typo. No safety data available for evaluation.
Confidence: HIGH
tamanu nut oil
✅3/10
Tamanu oil is generally safe for intact skin in children but may cause irritation or allergy in some sensitive individuals used for moisturizing
Confidence: MEDIUM
beeswax
✅2/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), beeswax used on the skin is generally safe and helps seal in moisture. Most children in this age range do well with it.
Confidence: HIGH
borage seed oil
✅2/10
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is generally safe for topical use in children and is used for its moisturizing properties
Confidence: HIGH
flax seed oil
✅2/10
Linseed seed oil is also known as flaxseed oil and is used as an emollient. Rare allergy risk but generally safe for topical use in young children.
No Known Risk - Flaxseed oil is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive skin, and there is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. No major health authorities have flagged it as a risk for topical use in infants.
Confidence: HIGH
glyceryl undecylenate
✅2/10
For children 2–5 years old (toddlers, preschoolers), this ingredient is usually low risk in small amounts in normal skin products. Experts have noted low concerns for cancer and allergies, but they also recommend limits on how it’s used.
Confidence: MEDIUM
sorbic acid
✅2/10
For toddlers and young children (2-5 years), sorbic acid is usually low risk when used in small amounts in skin products. It helps stop germs from growing, but some children can get skin sensitivity or an allergic rash.
Confidence: MEDIUM
aloe vera juice
✅1/10
Aloe juice is commonly used for soothing skin and is generally safe for topical use in 2-5 years babies
Confidence: HIGH
arginine
✅1/10
Arginine is an amino acid used in skin products and is very low risk for children aged 2-5 years (toddlers and preschoolers). Reviews by government and industry experts do not show safety problems for cancer, allergies, or development.
No Known Risk - Government and safety reviews find no health concerns above low for topical arginine. The FDA has designated it safe for certain uses, Environment Canada says it is not expected to be toxic, persistent, or to build up in the body, and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review notes only routine recommendations about concentration and purity. For these reasons, no higher-level risks were identified for typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
avocado oil
✅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
behenyl alcohol
✅1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (children ages 2-5), behenyl alcohol is generally low risk when used on the skin. It’s a fatty alcohol that helps moisturize and thicken creams. Most safety reviews find very little cause for concern when it’s used in normal cosmetic or personal care products.
Confidence: HIGH
candelilla wax
✅1/10
For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers and preschoolers): Candelilla wax used on the skin is generally safe. It is a common ingredient that helps make creams and balms feel smooth and stay in place, and it has only very low-level concerns recorded in the ingredient database used here.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth or reproduction. No higher-risk findings, bans, or use restrictions were identified in the reviewed assessments, so this topical ingredient is not expected to cause meaningful harm when used on the skin.
Confidence: HIGH
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
carnauba wax
✅1/10
For 2–5 year olds (toddlers and preschoolers), carnauba wax is generally safe on the skin. It’s a plant-based wax used to thicken or give a light protective film in creams and balms, and it is not known to cause cancer or harm development.
No Known Risk - Available safety summaries list only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions. No medium or high concerns were found and there is no ingredient-specific evidence showing harm from normal topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
cetyl alcohol
✅1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), cetyl alcohol is usually safe when used on normal, unbroken skin. It helps moisturize and thicken creams. Reactions are uncommon but possible.
Confidence: HIGH
cocoa seed butter
✅1/10
Theobroma cacao seed butter is cocoa butter commonly used as a skin moisturizer and is generally safe for 2-5 year olds
No Known Risk - Cocoa butter is widely used in baby products and is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to cocoa butter itself. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify cocoa butter as a risk for babies.
Confidence: HIGH
cranberry seed oil
✅1/10
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil is cranberry seed oil used as an emollient and is considered safe for baby skin in topical products
No Known Risk - Cranberry seed oil is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive skin such as that of babies. There is no credible evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks listed. It is not a common allergen and is not known to be absorbed in harmful amounts through the skin. Therefore, based on current research, there are no known risks associated with its topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
evening primrose oil
✅1/10
Oenothera Biennis Oil is evening primrose oil used as a skin conditioning agent and is generally safe for topical use in 2-5 year olds
No Known Risk - Evening Primrose Oil is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive skin, and there is no strong evidence linking it to any of the listed risks when used externally. There are rare reports of mild irritation, but these are not common or severe enough to warrant a specific risk label. No major health authorities have flagged it for baby safety concerns in topical applications.
Confidence: HIGH
glyceryl caprylate
✅1/10
Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding
Confidence: MEDIUM
glyceryl stearate
✅1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), glyceryl stearate is low risk. It’s commonly used in creams and lotions to make them smooth and stable and is generally well tolerated by young children.
Confidence: HIGH
grape seed oil
✅1/10
Grape Seed Oil is generally safe for topical use in children used as a moisturizer or emollient rare allergy risk
No Known Risk - Grapeseed oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use on infants. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks when used on intact skin. It is not banned or restricted, and no major health organizations warn against its use for babies.
Confidence: HIGH
hydroxypropyl starch phosphate
✅1/10
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is a low-risk ingredient used to thicken and stabilize creams and wipes. For children, preschoolers and toddlers (ages 2 to 5), it is generally safe in the small amounts found in everyday skin products.
No Known Risk - A formal safety review and the available ingredient data report only low-level findings from animal tests and do not identify any higher-level health risks for people. The data show no concerns above the lowest level, so there are currently no applicable higher-risk labels.
Confidence: HIGH
isopropyl palmitate
✅1/10
For toddlers and young children (2-5 years), this ingredient is usually safe. It helps moisturize and soften skin and is not linked to serious health risks. A small number of children may get mild irritation or pimples on sensitive skin.
No Known Risk - Reviews and government assessments did not find health hazards above a low level for normal topical use. Safety panels note use limits and some data gaps, but regulators have called it low priority for human health, do not expect it to build up in the body or the environment, and allow limited food uses. Taken together, current evidence does not show any health risks above low for typical use.
Confidence: HIGH
jojoba seed oil
✅1/10
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is jojoba oil commonly used as a moisturizer in baby products and is considered very safe for topical use
No Known Risk - Jojoba oil is widely regarded as safe for topical use on babies and is not linked to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks based on current research. It is non-allergenic, non-comedogenic, and does not contain known harmful chemicals. No credible studies have shown significant adverse effects in infants or children when used as directed.
Confidence: HIGH
olive fruit oil
✅1/10
Organic olive oil is generally safe for topical use in 2-5 years babies and is used as a moisturizer or emollient
No Known Risk - Olive oil is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin, with no strong evidence linking it to irritation, eczema, or other health risks in most infants. While some studies suggest it may worsen eczema in predisposed babies, this is not consistent or proven for the general population. There are no known links to hormone disruption, cancer, organ risk, or other listed risks based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
shea butter
✅1/10
Shea butter is widely used in baby products for moisturizing and is considered very safe for 2-5 years topical use
No Known Risk - Shea butter is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to infants. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify any significant risks for babies when shea butter is used topically.
Confidence: HIGH
stearic acid
✅1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), stearic acid is generally safe on the skin when used in normal baby or children’s creams and wipes. It has low concerns for cancer, allergies, or developmental effects according to regulatory reviews.
Confidence: HIGH
vitamin d
✅1/10
Vitamin D used on the skin is usually safe for toddlers and young children (2–5 years) when it’s in low-strength products made for kids. It isn’t normally a cancer or allergy concern, but some countries limit how it can be used in cosmetics.
Confidence: HIGH
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
calendula officinalis flower extract
✅1/10
Calendula extract is widely used in baby care for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties and is considered very safe topically
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
water
✅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 honey bum

Preschooler-safe? honey bum

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

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 35 ingredients in honey bum. 1 concerning, 3 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to using skin protectant & rash ointment?

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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