bum balm

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

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Is this kid-friendly to use bum balm?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: bum balm contains 16 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (16 found)

Symphytum Officinale Extract"

⚠️5/10

For children (age 5+, school-age kids and teens): Comfrey extract carries a moderate concern because it can contain plant toxins that harm the liver and has been linked to cancer in animal studies. Occasional short-term use on unbroken skin is lower risk than for babies, but it is not risk-free.

Confidence: HIGH

Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordii Oil Copolymer

✅2/10

Brassica Campestris and Aleurites Fordii oils are plant-derived and generally safe in topical use. The copolymer form is likely a film former or emollient in baby products. Minor concerns due to limited data.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and up), aloe vera leaf extract in lotions, gels, and wipes is generally safe and low risk. It is used to soothe and hydrate skin. Allergic reactions are uncommon but possible.

Confidence: HIGH

Althaea Officinalis Extract

✅1/10

Althaea Officinalis Extract is marshmallow root extract commonly used for soothing skin and is considered safe for topical use in children

No Known Risk - Marshmallow Root Extract is generally considered safe for topical use, with no evidence in scientific literature linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. It is commonly used in baby skincare products and has a long history of safe use. No known adverse effects have been reported for topical application on infants.

Confidence: HIGH

Beeswax

✅1/10

Safe for most young children (5+ years) when used on the skin. It helps lock in moisture and protect the skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Calendula Officinalis Extract

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and older), calendula extract is generally gentle and safe when put on the skin. It has a low risk profile in safety reviews and is commonly used to calm and soothe skin.

No Known Risk - Reviewed safety information finds low concern for cancer, allergic or immune effects, and developmental or reproductive harms for this topical plant extract. An industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) did note some data gaps and recommends limits on concentration and control of impurities, but no serious hazards were identified for normal skin use. Because formal safety reviews rate the concerns as low, there are no known health risks for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

✅1/10

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract is witch hazel commonly used for soothing skin and is generally safe for children over 5 in topical products

Confidence: HIGH

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and older) this ingredient is usually safe when put on normal, unbroken skin. Most health reviews find low concern for long-term harm, but a few people have had allergic skin reactions.

Confidence: HIGH

Lanolin

✅1/10

Lanolin is generally safe for children over 5 years old in topical use and is used as a moisturizer and skin protectant

Confidence: HIGH

Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter

✅1/10

Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter is a natural moisturizer commonly used in baby products. It is very safe for topical use on children 5 years and older.

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

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

✅1/10

For school-age kids (5 years and up) carnauba wax is very low risk when used on the skin. It is a plant wax used to thicken and protect skin products and is not known to cause serious harm in normal topical use.

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

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

✅1/10

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is castor oil commonly used as an emollient in baby care products and is considered safe for topical use in children over 5 years

Confidence: HIGH

"Zinc Oxide

✅1/10

Zinc Oxide is very safe for topical use in children over 5 years. It is commonly used in baby products as a skin protectant and sunscreen agent.

Confidence: HIGH

Cocos Nucifera Oil

✅0/10

Coconut oil is widely used in baby care for moisturizing and is safe for topical use in children over 5 years

No Known Risk - Coconut oil is widely used topically for babies and is generally considered safe. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks when used on healthy baby skin. Rare allergic reactions are possible, but not common enough to warrant a risk label based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Tocopherol

✅0/10

For children 5 years and older, tocopherol (vitamin E) used on the skin is generally safe. Most kids tolerate it well. A few people can get skin irritation or an allergy, but that is uncommon.

Confidence: HIGH

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

✅0/10

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is sunflower seed oil commonly used in baby products for moisturizing and is very safe for 5 plus years babies

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

Common Questions About bum balm

Kid-approved? bum balm

Use caution with bum balm for 5+ year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 16 ingredients in bum balm. 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can kids start using skin protectant & rash ointment?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 5+ year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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