Johnson's cottontouch™ newborn face & body lotion

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Safe for preschoolers to use Johnson's cottontouch™ newborn face & body lotion?

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Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Johnson's cottontouch™ newborn face & body lotion contains 17 ingredients. 2 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (17 found)

1
⚠️5/10
Not evaluated
Confidence: LOW
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
Phenoxyethanol
3/10
For toddlers and young children (2–5 years): phenoxyethanol is commonly used as a preservative and is usually okay when products keep it at low levels (around 1% or less). The main risk is that it can irritate skin, eyes, or cause redness for some children.
Confidence: HIGH
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
2/10
For toddlers and young children (ages 2–5) this ingredient is usually used to thicken creams and wipes and is not thought to get into the body from normal use. The main concern is possible contamination from leftover manufacturing chemicals (examples noted include methacrylic or acrylic acid and, rarely, benzene) and incomplete long‑term safety data.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Ethylhexylglycerin
2/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5): usually safe in small amounts in lotions, creams, and wipes. Most children will not have a problem, but a few people can get skin irritation or an allergic rash.
Confidence: HIGH
Sodium Hydroxide
2/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), this ingredient can be safe when it’s used in very small amounts and the final product is pH-balanced for skin. It is a strong chemical by itself and can irritate or burn if concentrated or not properly neutralized.
Confidence: HIGH
2-Hexanediol
1/10
For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers and young kids), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal skin products. Most safety reviews find low concern for long-term health effects, but a small risk of skin or eye irritation has been reported in some studies.
No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) and the European Chemicals Agency do not find serious health hazards for normal skin use. They note only limited evidence of skin, eye, or lung irritation at higher doses and point out some data gaps, so overall the ingredient is rated low risk for typical topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
Carbomer
1/10
For toddlers and young children (2-5 years) carbomer is usually safe when used on the skin. It is a thickener found in many lotions and wipes. Long-term health risks are not expected, but there are worries about possible contamination and occasional skin or eye irritation.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Cetearyl Olivate
1/10
For toddlers and young children (2–5 years), cetearyl olivate is generally safe. It is a mild ingredient that helps moisturizers and creams feel smooth. Serious health risks are not expected.
No Known Risk - Safety reviews by cosmetic experts find this ingredient safe for skin use. No moderate or high health concerns were identified for children. There are only small notes about possible mild irritation for some people and standard limits on how it is used, but these are low-level and not seen as a real health risk.
Confidence: HIGH
Dimethicone
1/10
Dimethicone is commonly used in creams and lotions for children ages 2-5 (toddlers and preschoolers) and is usually gentle and safe on normal skin. It helps protect and lock in moisture and rarely causes reactions. There are, however, some concerns about small amounts of related chemicals or impurities that can come from manufacturing and about environmental persistence.
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
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
Sorbitan Olivate
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), this ingredient is generally safe on the skin in normal amounts. It is used to help blend oils and water in creams and lotions and very rarely causes irritation.
No Known Risk - Reviewed safety information shows only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, and reproductive or developmental effects. An industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) notes data gaps and recommends limits on concentration or product types, but did not identify higher-level hazards for normal topical use. Based on that, there are no known health risks above low at typical use.
Confidence: HIGH
Tropolone
1/10
For young children (ages 2–5), Tropolone is usually safe for use on the skin. Most safety sources list it as low concern, but a small risk of skin irritation or allergic reaction has been reported.
No Known Risk - Reviewed toxicology and regulatory notes show only low-level concerns across cancer, immune/allergy, and reproductive areas. There is only limited evidence of skin irritation or allergic reaction from testing, and no higher-than-low risks were identified for topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Cotton
0/10
Cotton is a natural fiber and not a chemical ingredient. It is very safe and often used in baby wipes or as a base material. No toxicity concerns for topical use in 2-5 year olds.
No Known Risk - Cotton, when used topically and in its pure form, is widely considered safe for babies and does not have any established links to the listed health risks based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
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 Johnson's cottontouch™ newborn face & body lotion

Preschooler-safe? Johnson's cottontouch™ newborn face & body lotion

Use caution with Johnson's cottontouch™ newborn face & body lotion for 2-5 year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 17 ingredients in Johnson's cottontouch™ newborn face & body lotion. 2 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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