Cetaphil baby Ultra Soothing Lotion with shea butter

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Is this kid-friendly to use Cetaphil baby Ultra Soothing Lotion with shea butter?

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USE WITH CAUTION
Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Cetaphil baby Ultra Soothing Lotion with shea butter contains 21 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (21 found)

stearoxymethylsilane
⚠️4/10
Stearoxymethylsilane is not a recognized cosmetic or topical ingredient. It may be a misreading or typo and cannot be properly evaluated for safety.
Confidence: HIGH
farnesol
3/10
Farnesol is a scent ingredient. For kids age 5 and up it is usually low risk, but it can cause allergic skin reactions in some children, especially those with sensitive skin or eczema.
Confidence: HIGH
benzyl alcohol
2/10
Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding
Confidence: HIGH
ceteareth-20
2/10
For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids), Ceteareth-20 is usually low risk in finished skin products. The main issues are possible contamination with chemicals called ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, and the fact this ingredient can help other ingredients get through the skin. Overall it is safer for children 5+ than for babies or toddlers, but some caution is still wise.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
cyclopentasiloxane
2/10
For school-age children (5+ years), this ingredient is generally low risk when used occasionally on the skin. It helps products spread and feel smooth, and direct skin allergy or cancer concerns are low in the provided data.
Confidence: MEDIUM
phenoxyethanol
2/10
For school-age children (ages 5 and up), phenoxyethanol is commonly used as a preservative and is usually low risk when products contain it at low concentrations (around 1% or less). The biggest concern is irritation — some kids may get redness, stinging, or eye irritation.
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
sodium polyacrylate
2/10
For children 5 years and older, Sodium Polyacrylate used in wipes or skin products is usually low risk when the skin is healthy. The biggest worry in safety reports is contamination by a chemical called acrylic acid, not the ingredient itself.
Confidence: MEDIUM
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
1/10
For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids), this thickening ingredient is usually low risk when used in normal lotions or cleansers. It mainly stays on the skin and is not easily absorbed.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
dimethiconol
1/10
Dimethiconol is a silicone used to make skin feel smooth. For children aged 5 and up it is generally considered low risk when used in normal skincare and personal care products.
No Known Risk - Reviews by a cosmetic industry safety panel (CIR) and a European chemicals regulator (ECHA) find only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects for normal skin use. The industry reviewers note some data gaps about exact use concentrations, and the European regulator reports limited evidence of environmental toxicity. Because no health concern was rated above “low” for topical use, no specific child health risk labels apply.
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
hydrogenated polyisobutene
1/10
For children 5 years and older (school-age kids, big kids, preteens, teens), this ingredient is a moisturizing agent used in many lotions and balms. It is considered low risk when used in normal amounts in regular skin products.
Confidence: MEDIUM
macadamia nut oil
1/10
Macadamia nut oil is generally safe for topical use in children over 5 years and is used as a moisturizer in skin care products
No Known Risk - Macadamia nut oil is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin, with no evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in infants. There are no known studies or reports of adverse effects when used as a skin moisturizer or emollient. However, as with any nut-derived oil, rare allergic reactions are possible, but these are not common or well-documented in babies. Therefore, based on current research, there are no known risks associated with this ingredient.
Confidence: HIGH
panthenol
1/10
For children 5 and older (kids, school-age children): panthenol is generally safe when used on the skin in lotions, creams, shampoos and wipes. It helps hydrate and calm the skin and is considered low risk when used as directed.
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
sodium pca
1/10
For kids 5 years and older (children, school-age kids, and teens), sodium PCA is usually safe and helps skin stay hydrated. It rarely causes irritation by itself. The main concern is that it can sometimes pick up harmful impurities during making; that's a manufacturing issue, not the ingredient itself.
Confidence: HIGH
stearyl alcohol
1/10
For children aged 5 and up (school-age children, kids, older children) stearyl alcohol is usually safe in creams and lotions. The biggest issue is irritation — it can cause redness, stinging, or eye irritation in some people. Serious long-term harms are not expected.
Confidence: HIGH
tocopheryl acetate
1/10
Safe for most school-age kids when used in small amounts on healthy skin. A few children may get redness or a mild rash.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
water
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

Common Questions About Cetaphil baby Ultra Soothing Lotion with shea butter

Kid-approved? Cetaphil baby Ultra Soothing Lotion with shea butter

Use caution with Cetaphil baby Ultra Soothing Lotion with shea butter for 5+ year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 21 ingredients in Cetaphil baby Ultra Soothing Lotion with shea butter. 1 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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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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