HYDRA BÉBÉ® BODY LOTION

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Safe for preschoolers to use HYDRA BÉBÉ® BODY LOTION?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 11 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: HYDRA BÉBÉ® BODY LOTION contains 32 ingredients. 1 concerning, 6 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (32 found)

FRAGRANCE

🚨6/10

Fragrance can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in young children. It is commonly added for scent in baby lotions but poses moderate safety concerns for ages 2-5.

Confidence: HIGH

⚠️5/10

Not evaluated

Confidence: LOW

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 baby lotions as it acts as a solvent and hydrates the skin without causing harm

Confidence: HIGH

EAU

⚠️5/10

EAU is water in French commonly used as a solvent in baby lotions. Water is very safe for topical use on 2-5 year old babies.

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

HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE

⚠️4/10

For toddlers and young children (2–5 years), this ingredient is likely okay in finished products where it is fully reacted into a polymer, but some children can get a skin allergy or irritation from it. I recommend being careful with children who have sensitive skin or eczema.

Immune system - There is moderate concern that this chemical can cause allergic or immune reactions. European GHS labels list it as a possible skin toxicant/allergen, and medical database notes limited evidence of immune-system effects. That means some people—especially children with sensitive skin—could get rashes or allergic reactions.

Organ Risk - Authorities have flagged possible harm to body organs with repeated or higher exposures. European GHS classification calls it toxic or harmful to organ systems (non‑reproductive), though another agency found no expected toxicity. Because an official hazard label exists, there is a real risk if exposure is strong or repeated.

Long-Term Risk - Workplace guidance limits allowed exposures to low doses, which suggests concern about effects from repeated or long-term contact. That official workplace restriction indicates a risk if someone is exposed often over time.

Confidence: HIGH

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

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

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

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

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

POLYSORBATE 60

✅2/10

For children aged 2-5 (toddlers and preschoolers), Polysorbate 60 is generally low risk when used on the skin. The main concern is not the ingredient itself but possible tiny amounts of manufacturing contaminants. Skin irritation is uncommon but can happen with sensitive children.

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

TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

✅2/10

Usually safe for most toddlers and preschoolers when used on healthy skin in small amounts.

Confidence: HIGH

2 HEXANEDIOL

✅2/10

2 Hexanediol is a common preservative and humectant in cosmetics. It is generally safe in low concentrations for topical use including baby lotions for ages 2-5 years.

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

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

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

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

JOJOBA ESTERS

✅1/10

Jojoba esters are a plant-based moisturizing ingredient that is usually safe for children ages 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers). Most safety reviews find low risk for cancer, allergic problems, or effects on growth and development.

No Known Risk - Reviewed safety assessments by an industry safety panel show low concern for cancer, allergies, developmental or reproductive harm, and no clear evidence of irritation or long-term organ harm from topical use. The panel notes that safety conclusions rely on reported use concentrations and that manufacturers should provide substantiation of safe levels, but current available evaluations do not identify real health risks for children using this ingredient on skin.

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

POLYGLYCERYL-3 BEESWAX

✅1/10

For young children (2–5 years old), Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax is low risk and is usually safe when used on the skin in normal amounts. It is commonly used to help ingredients mix and to keep skin soft.

No Known Risk - Available safety information rates cancer, allergy, reproductive, and use-limit concerns as low. A safety review noted possible skin, eye, or lung irritation but said the evidence is unassessed. No concerns above low were found, so there are no identified risks above low for topical use on children.

Confidence: HIGH

CAPRYLYL GLYCOL

✅1/10

For children ages 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is generally safe on the skin when it’s in everyday products like baby lotions, wipes, and creams. It helps keep skin moist and helps products stay free of unwanted germs. Most children won’t have a problem with it.

No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews found no clear health hazards for skin use. Tests say it is not likely to build up in the body, not persistent in the environment, and not harmful to organs. Industry reviewers do note limits on how much can be used and some data gaps, but overall the ingredient is rated low concern for topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

✅1/10

Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding

Confidence: MEDIUM

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

✅1/10

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is sunflower seed oil commonly used in baby products for moisturizing. It is very safe and gentle for 2-5 year old skin.

No Known Risk - Sunflower seed oil 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, or other health risks in babies when used on intact skin. It is not associated with hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects according to current research.

Confidence: HIGH

POLYGLYCERYL 6 DISTEARATE

✅1/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5), this ingredient is usually safe in creams and lotions. It helps ingredients mix and is not linked to serious long-term harms.

No Known Risk - The available safety information lists only low-level or unassessed concerns (for cancer, allergies, reproductive effects, and irritation) and shows no bans or use limits. For normal topical use, no higher hazards have been reported, so there are no known health risks identified.

Confidence: HIGH

SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER

✅1/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (about 2–5 years), this ingredient is generally safe when used in normal amounts in skin products. It’s a common thickener and stabilizer and has low reported concern for cancer, allergy, or effects on development.

No Known Risk - Available industry safety reviews rate cancer, allergy/immune, and developmental/reproductive concerns as low. The only note is a use restriction in some product-verification programs unless makers provide safety data. No higher health hazards were identified in the provided safety information.

Confidence: HIGH

SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE

✅1/10

For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is generally low risk when used on the skin. It’s a mild cleaner/emulsifier and is not linked to cancer or harm to development in available reviews. A small number of reports suggest it can irritate skin or eyes in some people.

No Known Risk - An expert safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) says this ingredient is safe for use in cosmetics when used within set limits. The available information only shows low or unclear concerns (for example mild irritation in some tests) and no higher-level hazards were identified. Based on current evidence, there are no known real risks for children when this ingredient is used as intended.

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

SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE

✅0/10

For children 2-5 years old (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is generally safe when used in normal baby and child skin products. It is an emulsifier and is not known to cause serious harm at the levels usually used.

No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews by a cosmetic ingredient safety panel and government reviewers found no clear health hazards for normal skin use. These reviews reported only minor data gaps and noted that some judgments relied on related chemicals and reported use levels, but they did not identify any risks that rise above a low level.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Common Questions About HYDRA BÉBÉ® BODY LOTION

Preschooler-safe? HYDRA BÉBÉ® BODY LOTION

HYDRA BÉBÉ® BODY LOTION is not recommended for 2-5 year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 32 ingredients in HYDRA BÉBÉ® BODY LOTION. 1 concerning, 6 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to using lotion?

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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