Yardley Gentleman Classic

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

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Safe for preschoolers to use Yardley Gentleman Classic?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 17 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Yardley Gentleman Classic contains 7 ingredients. 2 concerning, 1 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (7 found)

Talc super fin

🚨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

triclosan

🚨6/10

For preschoolers and young children (ages 2–5) triclosan is moderately risky. It can irritate skin and eyes, may trigger allergies or immune effects in sensitive children, and has shown hormone-related effects in studies. It also can persist in the environment.

Irritant - This ingredient is formally classified as a skin and eye irritant under EU GHS hazard codes, so it can cause redness, stinging or soreness on baby skin or eyes.

Immune system - Human case studies and population data show possible immune and allergic effects, and an occupational clinic review lists it as an immune/respiratory toxicant—so it can trigger allergic or immune reactions in some people.

Asthma - An occupational and environmental clinical assessment identifies this chemical as a respiratory toxicant/allergen, meaning it can worsen breathing problems or asthma in sensitive children.

Hormones - Multiple studies show this chemical can change thyroid-related hormone activity and affect development at low doses, so it can interfere with normal hormone systems in growing children.

Confuse Hormones - Research shows the compound alters hormone‑linked gene expression and developmental processes in animal studies, meaning it can act like a fake hormone and confuse the body's signals.

Organ Risk - Lab and regulatory assessments report harms to non-reproductive organs (for example effects on muscle function) and list it as potentially toxic to organ systems, so repeated exposure could harm organs like muscle or liver.

Builds Up - Peer‑reviewed studies and pollutant reviews report persistence and bioaccumulation in wildlife and concern for bioaccumulation in people, so the chemical can build up in the body and environment over time.

Banned - Health authorities in some countries restrict or limit its use in cosmetics, indicating regulatory restrictions already in place for safety reasons.

Long-Term Risk - Because it is persistent, bioaccumulative and linked to contamination concerns (including reports of chlorinated byproducts), there is a realistic risk of long‑term health effects with repeated exposure over years.

Environmental - Regulatory and peer‑reviewed sources report toxicity to wildlife and environmental harm, so this ingredient can negatively affect ecosystems when released into the environment.

Absorbed - Studies showing changes to thyroid‑related gene expression and developmental effects imply the chemical is taken up into the body after skin contact and can reach internal tissues.

Confidence: HIGH

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

dipropylène glycol

✅3/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5), dipropylene glycol in skin products is usually low risk when used the way the product says. Most safety notes are low level, but there are worries about possible contamination with harmful residues and a small chance of irritation or allergic reaction in sensitive children.

Confidence: HIGH

carbonate de calcium

✅1/10

For 2–5 year olds (toddlers and preschoolers), calcium carbonate used on the skin in creams, lotions, sunscreens and powders is generally low risk. It is an inert mineral and is not expected to build up in the body when used on skin.

Confidence: HIGH

carbonate de magnésium

✅1/10

For toddlers and young children (2-5 years), magnesium carbonate on the skin is low risk. It is often used to keep skin dry and as a powdering ingredient, and government reviews have not found signs of harm.

No Known Risk - Regulatory assessments conclude this ingredient is not expected to harm organs, does not build up in the body, and is not an environmental toxin. No health concerns above a low level were identified for its topical use, so no specific risks were found.

Confidence: HIGH

silicate de calcium

✅1/10

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), calcium silicate used on the skin is generally low risk. It’s an inert mineral added to cosmetics to absorb moisture or prevent clumping, and official listings note only low concerns for cancer, allergies, and developmental effects when used normally.

No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews find no clear health dangers for topical use. A national environmental agency says it is not expected to be toxic, not likely to build up in the body, and is a low human-health priority. The U.S. food agency allows limited uses but also restricts some food uses, and an industry safety panel notes safety is judged by typical concentrations and that some data gaps exist. No concerns above low were found for cancer, development, or immune effects. For normal topical use on children, no known risks have been identified.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Yardley Gentleman Classic

Preschooler-safe? Yardley Gentleman Classic

Yardley Gentleman Classic is not recommended for 2-5 year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 7 ingredients in Yardley Gentleman Classic. 2 concerning, 1 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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