ENGLISH LAVENDER

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Is this kid-friendly to use ENGLISH LAVENDER?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 21 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: ENGLISH LAVENDER contains 18 ingredients. 1 concerning, 9 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (18 found)

Talc

🚨6/10

For school-age children (5 years and older), touching talc on the skin is less risky than for babies, but there are important safety concerns: talc can sometimes be contaminated with asbestos-like fibers and some authorities have raised cancer-related worries. Breathing talc dust is the main short-term danger.

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

Benzyl Benzoate

⚠️5/10

For children 5 years and older this ingredient is moderately safe but can cause skin allergies. It is safer than for babies and toddlers, but some kids may get a rash or irritation.

Immune system - This chemical is listed by the EU Cosmetics Directive and by the International Fragrance Association as a known human allergen. That means it can trigger immune reactions in people who touch it, so a child could have an allergic response to a product that has this ingredient.

Irritant - Because regulators require special labeling for allergens, and industry guidance shows strong evidence of allergic responses, this ingredient can cause skin irritation such as redness and itching when used on skin.

Eczema - Regulatory and industry sources identify this ingredient as a skin allergen. That same allergen activity can trigger or make eczema and contact dermatitis worse in sensitive children.

Organ Risk - Workplace safety listings under EU GHS set limits and note that exposures must be kept low. Those restrictions exist because higher or repeated exposures raise concerns about harm from this chemical, so workplace rules show potential organ-related risk with greater exposure.

Confidence: HIGH

Isoeugenol

⚠️5/10

For kids age 5 and up, isoeugenol can cause skin allergies and irritation. Most children will not have a reaction, but those with sensitive skin, eczema, or fragrance allergies are more likely to react.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a human immune-system toxicant or allergen by the European Union and the EU Cosmetics Directive, and is identified by the fragrance industry group as a strong human allergen. A chemical agency also notes evidence of skin allergies. That means it can trigger immune reactions in people, including children.

Irritant - Regulatory reviews report limited evidence of dermal toxicity and classify the ingredient as a known human allergen. Because of this, it can cause skin redness, itching, rashes, or contact allergy when put on the skin.

Eczema - Because it is a known skin allergen and regulators require allergen labeling, it can bring on or make eczema and contact dermatitis worse in sensitive children or adults.

Banned - The EU Cosmetics Directive restricts its use in cosmetics and requires special labeling for allergens. Those restrictions mean its use is limited or controlled in one or more places.

Confidence: HIGH

Parfum

⚠️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

Citral

⚠️4/10

For school-age children (5 years and up): citral is a fragrance that can irritate the skin or cause an allergic rash in some kids. Many children tolerate small amounts in lotions, shampoos, or soaps, but children with sensitive skin or eczema are more likely to react.

Irritant - This ingredient is classified as a skin, eye and general irritant by EU GHS hazard labels and is reported to cause irritation of skin, eyes and lungs. That means it can cause redness, stinging or sore eyes and skin reactions on sensitive baby skin.

Immune system - Regulatory sources (the EU Cosmetics Directive) and industry guidance (IFRA) list this chemical as a known human allergen or immune-system toxicant. Peer-reviewed reports also show evidence it can trigger immune reactions, so it can provoke allergic responses in some children.

Eczema - Because it is a known skin allergen and irritant (noted by EU cosmetic rules and fragrance industry reports), it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in people who are sensitive.

Asthma - Lung and respiratory irritation are reported in hazard listings (EU GHS), so inhaling or exposure to this ingredient could make breathing problems or asthma worse in sensitive children.

Confidence: HIGH

Citronellol

⚠️4/10

For children age 5 and older (school-aged kids), citronellol is usually okay for occasional use but it can cause allergic skin reactions in some children. Most kids won’t have a problem, but if a child has eczema, rosacea, or a history of skin allergies, they are at higher risk.

Immune system - This ingredient is flagged as a human allergen and immune-system toxicant by multiple regulatory groups. The ingredient record lists strong evidence of allergic and immune-system effects from the EU cosmetics rules, the U.S. environmental regulator, and the fragrance industry group, indicating real risk of allergic reactions in people, including children.

Irritant - Studies and regulatory notes show this chemical can cause skin irritation and dermal reactions. European chemical reviewers and fragrance industry guidance list dermal toxicity or allergy concerns, so it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Because it is a known skin allergen with documented dermal reactions in humans, this ingredient can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions, per the same EU and chemical agency findings referenced in the ingredient record.

Asthma - The ingredient is shown to be an allergen and immune irritant in human evidence noted by regulators. Respiratory allergy and worsened breathing (including asthma) can occur when people are sensitive to strong fragrance allergens like this one.

Cancer - The ingredient record flags a contamination concern with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a well-known carcinogen, so possible contamination raises a cancer-related safety concern until product purity is confirmed.

Confidence: HIGH

Eugenol

⚠️4/10

For children ages 5 and up, eugenol can cause allergic skin reactions but is less likely to cause other serious harms. Children who do not have sensitive skin are at lower risk, but those with eczema or known fragrance sensitivity are more likely to react.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and immune-system toxicant by EU cosmetic rules and other safety bodies. That means it can cause allergic reactions and affect immune responses in people who touch it.

Irritant - There is evidence of skin toxicity and allergic skin reactions from regulatory reviews (including the EU chemical agency and fragrance industry guidance). This means it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive skin.

Eczema - Because it is a known skin allergen with documented dermal reactions, experts note it can trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in people who are sensitive.

Organ Risk - A national environmental health agency has classified it as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs and gave it a medium human-health priority. Repeated or high exposures could pose risks to organs like the liver or kidneys.

Banned - Some regulatory rules restrict its use in cosmetics (for example, requiring allergen labeling under EU cosmetic law) and certain product-certification programs limit or bar its use without strong safety proof. That means its use is controlled in some countries and product lines.

Confidence: HIGH

Limonene

⚠️4/10

For school-age children (5+, kids, children) limonene is usually tolerated better than in babies, but it can still irritate the skin or cause allergic reactions in sensitive children.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and has multiple regulatory flags for immune-system effects (EU cosmetics and hazard labeling rules, and US regulatory listings). That means it can trigger allergic reactions or other immune effects in some people, including children.

Eczema - Experts and regulatory lists identify this chemical as a skin allergen and sensitizer (EU hazard and cosmetics notices). For babies or kids with sensitive skin or a history of eczema, it can trigger or worsen rash and contact dermatitis.

Irritant - Hazard classifications name this ingredient as a skin and general irritant (EU GHS hazard codes). It can cause redness, stinging, or eye and lung irritation if it touches or is breathed in.

Cancer - The ingredient record flags contamination concerns with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is classified as a carcinogen by international cancer authorities, so contamination raises a potential cancer-related risk if present.

Builds Up - Some environmental assessments and peer-reviewed studies list this chemical as persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife (OSPAR and scientific literature), meaning it can build up in the environment and animals over time.

Environmental - Regulatory hazard listings and ecological reviews note possible harm to wildlife and the environment (EU hazard codes and environmental assessments). This means its release or repeated use can be harmful to ecosystems.

Confidence: HIGH

Linalool

⚠️4/10

For school-age children (5+ years), linalool can usually be used safely in small amounts, but it can cause skin allergy or irritation in some kids. The biggest issue seen is allergic reactions, not cancer or long-term harm.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and a possible immune-system toxicant in official cosmetic safety reviews (European cosmetics rules) and is flagged with strong evidence by the U.S. regulator. That means it can trigger allergic reactions or immune responses in some children.

Irritant - Official cosmetic guidance requires labeling for this ingredient because it can cause allergic skin reactions. The safety reviews identify it as a human allergen, so it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Because this ingredient is a known allergen and can provoke skin reactions, it may trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in susceptible children.

Cancer - A contamination concern was specifically flagged for formaldehyde being associated with this ingredient. Formaldehyde is recognized in safety summaries as a harmful contaminant linked to cancer risk, so contamination raises a cancer-related concern.

Confidence: HIGH

Evernia Furfuracea Extract

⚠️4/10

Evernia Furfuracea Extract is a lichen extract used as a fragrance ingredient. Limited safety data for babies 5 plus years. Use with caution due to potential allergenicity.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

✅3/10

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance ingredient that can cause skin allergic reactions in some children. For school-age kids (5 years and older) the chance of a problem is lower than for babies, but children who have sensitive skin or eczema can still react.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Coumarin

✅3/10

For children aged 5 years and older (school-age children, kids, teens): coumarin is usually low to moderately concerning when used in small amounts on the skin, but it can cause allergic skin reactions in some children. It is not a strong cancer concern for people, but allergy risk is the main issue.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Dipropylene Glycol

✅3/10

For kids aged 5 and up (school-age children and teens), dipropylene glycol in lotions or other skin products is usually low risk when used as directed. Most safety notes are small or rare, but there are warnings about possible manufacturing contaminants and rare irritation.

Confidence: HIGH

Geraniol

✅3/10

Geraniol is a scent ingredient. For school-age children (5 years and older, kids and teens) it is usually okay but may cause allergy in some children. Children with sensitive skin or eczema are at higher risk.

Confidence: HIGH

Hydroxycitronellal

✅3/10

For children aged 5 and older (school-age kids), this ingredient is usually not dangerous, but it can cause skin allergies or irritation in some children. Most kids won’t have a problem, but children with sensitive skin or eczema are more likely to react.

Confidence: HIGH

Calcium Carbonate

✅1/10

For children ages 5 and up (kids, school-age children), calcium carbonate in creams, lotions or makeup is generally safe. It is an inert mineral used to add texture or color and is not known to cause cancer or long-term harm at normal topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Calcium Silicate

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, tweens and teens), calcium silicate used on the skin is considered very low risk. It’s an inactive mineral added to keep products dry and stable.

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

Magnesium Carbonate

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and up) this ingredient is generally safe on the skin when used in normal amounts. It’s used to absorb moisture or keep powders from clumping and is not known to cause serious health problems.

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

Common Questions About ENGLISH LAVENDER

Kid-approved? ENGLISH LAVENDER

ENGLISH LAVENDER is not recommended for 5+ year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 18 ingredients in ENGLISH LAVENDER. 1 concerning, 9 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can kids start using baby powder?

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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