calendula body cream

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Is this kid-friendly to use calendula body cream?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 11 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: calendula body cream contains 31 ingredients. 1 concerning, 4 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (31 found)

Parfum

🚨6/10

Premium Fragrance Oil is a vague term for fragrance blends that may contain allergens or irritants. Fragrances often cause skin sensitivity in children over 5. Use with caution.

Confidence: MEDIUM

fragrance

⚠️5/10

Perfume is a common ingredient in baby products for scent but can cause irritation or allergies in sensitive children aged 5 and above. Use 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 safe for topical use in children over 5 years and is commonly used as a solvent or base in baby care products

Confidence: HIGH

Eau

⚠️5/10

Eau is water in French, commonly used as a solvent in baby products. It is very safe for topical use on babies 5 years and older.

Confidence: HIGH

Heliotropine

⚠️4/10

Cannot confirm Heliotropine as a standard baby care ingredient may be a misreading or typo

Irritant - Piperonal can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals, especially with repeated or prolonged topical exposure, which may be a concern for babies' delicate skin.

Confidence: LOW

Linalyl Acetate

✅3/10

Linalyl acetate is a fragrance chemical. For school-age children (5+, kids, children, young children), it is usually low risk for serious harm but can cause skin allergies in some people, especially after it reacts with air.

Confidence: HIGH

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract

✅2/10

For children aged 5 years and older (school-age kids and teens), chamomile flower extract is generally safe on the skin. Most kids will not have problems, but a small number can get an allergic rash.

No Known Risk - Reviewed safety panels and chemical agencies found only limited or unclear evidence of harm from chamomile flower extract when used on the skin. Expert reviews say it is generally safe for cosmetic use with normal concentrations, and studies that suggested possible effects were small or mixed. Because no clear, higher-than-low concerns were identified, there are no specific risks to report.

Confidence: HIGH

Citric Acid

✅2/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids, tweens, teens), citric acid in everyday skincare like wipes, shampoos and lotions is usually safe when used at the low levels found in those products. It may sting if it gets in the eyes or is placed on sore or broken skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Potassium Sorbate

✅2/10

Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding

Confidence: MEDIUM

Sodium Benzoate

✅2/10

For school-age kids (5 years and up), sodium benzoate is usually safe in the small amounts used in lotions, wipes and creams. It helps stop bacteria and mold. Serious problems like cancer or widespread allergies are not expected, but some safety groups and countries set limits on how much can be used.

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Hydroxide

✅2/10

For school-age children (5 years and older): when sodium hydroxide is in regular skin products it is usually at very low levels and is safe if the product is made for skin and has a skin-friendly pH. Sodium hydroxide itself is a strong chemical that can burn if concentrated.

Confidence: HIGH

Vanillin

✅2/10

For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids, older children and teens), vanillin used on the skin is usually low risk. The main issue is that it can cause skin allergy or irritation in some people.

Confidence: HIGH

Methyldihydrojasmonate

✅2/10

For children aged 5 years and older (school-age kids, tweens, teens), this fragrance ingredient is usually low risk for long-term harm. The main concern is that it can cause skin allergies or irritation in some people.

Confidence: HIGH

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and up, calendula flower extract is usually safe and used to calm and protect the skin. Most kids won’t have a problem, but a small number can get a skin reaction.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews for this calendula flower extract show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth/reproduction. Industry safety panels note limits on how much can be used and say some data are missing, but there is no clear evidence of real harm when used on the skin. Some verified product programs restrict its use unless makers provide extra safety information.

Confidence: HIGH

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

✅1/10

For children aged 5 years and up (school-age children, kids, young children): this is a gentle moisturizing oil used in many lotions and wipes. Most children tolerate it well and it is considered low-risk for skin reactions.

Confidence: HIGH

Caprylyl Glycol

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and older), caprylyl glycol is generally safe when used on the skin in normal products like lotions and wipes. It has a low reported risk for cancer, developmental harm, and most allergies, and regulators consider it unlikely to build up in the body or the environment.

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

✅1/10

Cetearyl alcohol is a common ingredient in lotions and creams and is usually safe for children aged 5, older kids, and teens. Most experts say it is low risk when used on the skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Cetearyl Olivate

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, tweens, teens), cetearyl olivate is generally safe to use on the skin. It’s made from olive oil and helps keep creams and lotions smooth. Most children do not have problems with it.

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

Dicaprylyl Ether

✅1/10

For children aged 5 years and older (school-age children and teens), this ingredient is generally safe to use on the skin. The main issue seen in studies is irritation to the skin or eyes in some cases, not long-term health problems.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Glycerin

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, teens), glycerin is usually safe when used in regular lotions, cleansers or wipes. It helps skin hold on to moisture and is not linked to major health risks.

Confidence: HIGH

Honokiol

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and older), honokiol used on the skin appears to be low risk when used in normal amounts. It is not common in children’s products and there is only limited safety data in people.

No Known Risk - Available safety summaries and regulatory reviews show only low-level findings for topical use. Lab studies and a European chemical agency note limited signals (small cell tests for nerve cells, minor irritation reports, and some animal-level changes), but no higher-level human health warnings, bans, or strong evidence of harm were found. For typical topical use on children, no specific risks above low were identified.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Magnolol

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids and teens), magnolol used on the skin is likely low risk when it is a small part of a lotion or cream. The available safety information shows low concern for cancer, allergy, and effects on growth or reproduction. However, direct studies in children are limited.

No Known Risk - Current safety reviews and ingredient assessments for topical magnolol do not show any health concerns above the lowest level. Available data do not indicate real risks for cancer, hormone disruption, organ damage, or developmental harm from typical topical use, so no specific child health risks are identified in the reviewed sources.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Octyldodecanol

✅1/10

For children aged 5 years and older (school-age kids), octyldodecanol is usually safe when used on the skin. It helps moisturize and makes creams and lotions feel nice. Serious long-term harms are not expected based on available information.

Confidence: HIGH

Sorbitan Olivate

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids and teens), Sorbitan Olivate is generally safe to use on the skin. It is a common, mild ingredient made from olive fatty acids that helps lotions and creams spread and feel smooth.

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

Triethyl Citrate

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids and teens), triethyl citrate is generally low risk when used on the skin. Most safety reviews find little risk of cancer or long-term harm, and it does not tend to build up in the body. The main concern is that some people can have allergic reactions.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Leaf Extract

✅1/10

Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract is a plant extract commonly used for its antioxidant properties and is generally safe in topical baby products like shampoo and bodywash for 5 plus years.

Confidence: HIGH

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

✅0/10

Shea butter is widely used in baby products for moisturizing and is considered very safe for topical use in children over 5 years

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

Tapioca Starch

✅0/10

For children 5 years and older (kids, children, teens), tapioca starch used on the skin is generally safe. It’s a natural powder used to absorb oil or make a product feel smooth.

Confidence: HIGH

Aqua

✅0/10

For kids aged 5 and up (school-age children, children, older kids), water used on the skin is very safe. It’s the basic ingredient in cleansers, lotions and wipes and carries very low health concern when clean and used in normal products.

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

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

✅0/10

Organic olive oil is safe for topical use in children over 5 years often used as a moisturizer or emollient

No Known Risk - Olive oil is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin, with no strong evidence linking it to irritation, eczema, or other health risks in most infants. While some studies suggest it may worsen eczema in predisposed babies, this is not consistent or proven for the general population. There are no known links to hormone disruption, cancer, organ risk, or other listed risks based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil

✅0/10

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil is grape seed oil commonly used as an emollient in baby care products and is considered very safe for topical use in children

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About calendula body cream

Kid-approved? calendula body cream

calendula body cream is not recommended for 5+ year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 31 ingredients in calendula body cream. 1 concerning, 4 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can kids start using lotion?

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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