Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo

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

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Safe for preschoolers to use Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo contains 23 ingredients. 5 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (23 found)

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

2.6-Dimethyl-1-Octen-2-ol

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what this ingredient is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available

Confidence: HIGH

3-Hevenol

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what 3-Hevenol is it might be a misreading or a typo not recognized as a standard ingredient

Confidence: HIGH

Gamma-Notalactone

⚠️4/10

Gamma-Notalactone is not a recognized ingredient name it may be a misreading or typo so safety cannot be assessed

Confidence: HIGH

Tethyl Citrate

⚠️4/10

Tethyl Citrate is not a recognized cosmetic or topical ingredient it may be a typo or misreading of Ethyl Citrate which is used as a deodorizer

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

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

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

Lauryl Glucoside

✅2/10

For kids 2-5 years old (toddlers and preschoolers), Lauryl Glucoside is usually safe when used in normal rinse-off products like shampoos and body washes. It has a low chance of causing serious problems but can sometimes irritate skin or eyes and rarely trigger an allergic skin reaction.

Confidence: HIGH

PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate

✅2/10

Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding

Confidence: MEDIUM

Sodium Benzoate

✅2/10

For children ages 2-5 (toddlers, preschoolers), sodium benzoate is usually safe in small amounts when it's in products made for kids. Big safety reviewers and government agencies generally see low risk at the low levels used in lotions and wipes, but there are rules that limit how much can be used.

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

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

Methyldihydrojasmonate

✅2/10

For children aged 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), this fragrance ingredient is usually low risk for serious health problems but can cause allergic skin reactions in some kids.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Ethylene Brassylate

✅1/10

For children 2–5 years old (toddlers, preschoolers): Ethylene Brassylate is a fragrance ingredient that is generally considered low risk when used in small amounts in finished skin products. Most reviews find low concern for cancer or developmental harm.

No Known Risk - Reviews by government food-safety and environmental agencies found no health or environmental hazards. It is approved for limited food use, was judged unlikely to cause organ harm, and was not flagged as persistent or an environmental toxin. Specific concerns for cancer, allergies, developmental or reproductive effects, and use restrictions were all rated low.

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

Glyceryl Oleate

✅1/10

For children aged 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), glyceryl oleate is generally safe when used in creams or lotions meant for kids. It is not linked to cancer or major long-term harm at normal use levels, but it can sometimes irritate skin or eyes.

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

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

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

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

✅1/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), this ingredient is usually low risk when used in small amounts in skin products made by reputable brands. It’s commonly used to help products stay stable and help preservatives work better.

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

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 sensitive care wash & shampoo

Preschooler-safe? Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo

Use caution with Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo for 2-5 year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 23 ingredients in Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo. 5 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.

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