honey bum

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 honey bum?

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Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: honey bum contains 35 ingredients. 3 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (35 found)

tea tree leaf oil

⚠️5/10

Tea Tree leaf oil can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in children topical use is not generally recommended for young children

Irritant - Tea tree oil is known to cause skin irritation, redness, and rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin, even when diluted.

Absorbed - Tea tree oil can be absorbed through the skin, and there are case reports of systemic toxicity in children after topical use.

Hormones - Some studies have linked tea tree oil to hormone disruption, including cases of prepubertal gynecomastia in boys, suggesting it may act as an endocrine disruptor.

Confidence: HIGH

calendula officinalis flower extract

⚠️5/10

Calendula extract is widely used in baby care for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties and is considered very safe topically

Confidence: HIGH

lauryl carbamate

⚠️4/10

Lauryl carbamate is not a recognized cosmetic or baby care ingredient it may be a misreading or typo of another ingredient

Confidence: HIGH

arnica montana flower extract

✅3/10

For children aged 5 years and older (school-age kids), arnica flower extract used on the skin is usually low risk for long-term harm but it can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some kids.

Confidence: MEDIUM

lactic acid

✅3/10

For kids age 5 and up, lactic acid in small amounts is usually okay in everyday washes and mild lotions. It can irritate skin or make skin more likely to burn in strong or concentrated products, so those should be avoided for children.

Confidence: HIGH

tamanu nut oil

✅2/10

Tamanu oil is generally safe for topical use in children over 5 years and is used for skin conditioning but may rarely cause mild irritation or allergy

Confidence: HIGH

aloe vera juice

✅1/10

Aloe juice is commonly used for soothing skin and is generally safe for topical use in children over 5 years

Confidence: HIGH

arginine

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids and teens), arginine used on the skin is considered low risk. It is a common, natural skin ingredient and safety reviews find few concerns.

No Known Risk - Government and safety reviews find no health concerns above low for topical arginine. The FDA has designated it safe for certain uses, Environment Canada says it is not expected to be toxic, persistent, or to build up in the body, and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review notes only routine recommendations about concentration and purity. For these reasons, no higher-level risks were identified for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

avocado oil

✅1/10

Persea Gratissima Oil is avocado oil commonly used as an emollient in baby care products and is considered very safe for topical use in 5 plus years

No Known Risk - Avocado oil is generally considered safe for topical use on babies. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in infants. It is not banned or restricted, and is not associated with long-term or systemic health effects. As with any oil, rare allergic reactions are possible, but these are not common or specific to avocado oil.

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

behenyl alcohol

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and older (kids, school-age children, tweens and teens): Behenyl Alcohol is generally safe when used in creams and lotions on normal, unbroken skin. Most reviews find only low-level concerns.

Confidence: HIGH

borage seed oil

✅1/10

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is generally safe for topical use in children over 5 years and is used as a skin conditioning agent

Confidence: HIGH

candelilla wax

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older, candelilla wax used on the skin is generally safe and low risk. It’s commonly used to thicken and soften products like creams, balms and lip products and is not linked to serious health problems in the safety listings we reviewed.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth or reproduction. No higher-risk findings, bans, or use restrictions were identified in the reviewed assessments, so this topical ingredient is not expected to cause meaningful harm when used on the skin.

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

carnauba 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

cetyl alcohol

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids and teens), cetyl alcohol is usually safe in regular lotions, creams and cleansers. It’s a common softening and thickening ingredient and most reviews call it low risk.

Confidence: HIGH

cocoa seed butter

✅1/10

Theobroma cacao seed butter is cocoa butter commonly used as a moisturizer in baby products and is considered very safe for topical use

No Known Risk - Cocoa butter is widely used in baby products and is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin. 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 cocoa butter itself. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify cocoa butter as a risk for babies.

Confidence: HIGH

cranberry seed oil

✅1/10

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil is cranberry seed oil used as an emollient and is considered safe for topical use in children over 5 years

No Known Risk - Cranberry seed oil is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive skin such as that of babies. There is no credible evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks listed. It is not a common allergen and is not known to be absorbed in harmful amounts through the skin. Therefore, based on current research, there are no known risks associated with its topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

evening primrose oil

✅1/10

Oenothera Biennis Oil is evening primrose oil used as an emollient in skincare and is generally safe for topical use in children over 5 years

No Known Risk - Evening Primrose Oil is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive skin, and there is no strong evidence linking it to any of the listed risks when used externally. There are rare reports of mild irritation, but these are not common or severe enough to warrant a specific risk label. No major health authorities have flagged it for baby safety concerns in topical applications.

Confidence: HIGH

flax seed oil

✅1/10

Linseed Seed Oil is also known as flaxseed oil and is generally safe for topical use in children over 5 years as an emollient

No Known Risk - Flaxseed oil is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive skin, and there is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. No major health authorities have flagged it as a risk for topical use in infants.

Confidence: HIGH

glyceryl caprylate

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and older), Glyceryl Caprylate is usually safe in normal skin products. It’s a mild ingredient used to help mix oils and water and to condition skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

glyceryl stearate

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and older) Glyceryl Stearate is generally safe. It’s used to make creams and lotions smooth and soft, and most health reviews find low risk for long-term harm.

Confidence: HIGH

glyceryl undecylenate

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids, preteens, teens), this ingredient is usually safe for normal skin when used in typical skin creams or lotions. The main concerns noted by safety reviewers are about how the ingredient is made and how much is used — not that it is highly dangerous.

Confidence: HIGH

hydroxypropyl starch phosphate

✅1/10

For children (age 5 and up), this ingredient is commonly used to thicken or stabilize lotions and creams and is usually low risk when used in normal amounts in skin products.

No Known Risk - A formal safety review and the available ingredient data report only low-level findings from animal tests and do not identify any higher-level health risks for people. The data show no concerns above the lowest level, so there are currently no applicable higher-risk labels.

Confidence: MEDIUM

isopropyl palmitate

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older, this ingredient is usually safe and is used to soften skin and help creams spread. Most authorities consider it low risk.

No Known Risk - Reviews and government assessments did not find health hazards above a low level for normal topical use. Safety panels note use limits and some data gaps, but regulators have called it low priority for human health, do not expect it to build up in the body or the environment, and allow limited food uses. Taken together, current evidence does not show any health risks above low for typical use.

Confidence: HIGH

sorbic acid

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and older (school-age kids, older children, teens) sorbic acid is generally considered low risk when used in normal skin products. The main issue is skin allergy or irritation — some kids with sensitive skin or eczema may react.

Confidence: HIGH

stearic acid

✅1/10

Stearic acid is generally safe for kids aged 5 and up when used on the skin. It helps creams and wipes hold together and usually does not cause serious problems.

Confidence: HIGH

vitamin d

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older, vitamin D put on the skin in normal cosmetic or skin-care products is generally low risk. It is usually safe when used as the product label says.

Confidence: HIGH

zinc oxide

✅1/10

Zinc oxide is very safe for topical use on children 5 years and older, it protects skin and acts as a sunscreen ingredient with low risk of harm

Confidence: HIGH

grape seed oil

✅0/10

Grape Seed Oil is considered very safe for topical use in children over 5 years and is used as a moisturizer or emollient

No Known Risk - Grapeseed oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use on infants. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks when used on intact skin. It is not banned or restricted, and no major health organizations warn against its use for babies.

Confidence: HIGH

jojoba seed oil

✅0/10

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is jojoba oil commonly used as a moisturizer in baby products and is considered very safe for topical use in children

No Known Risk - Jojoba oil is widely regarded as safe for topical use on babies and is not linked to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks based on current research. It is non-allergenic, non-comedogenic, and does not contain known harmful chemicals. No credible studies have shown significant adverse effects in infants or children when used as directed.

Confidence: HIGH

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

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

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

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 honey bum

Kid-approved? honey bum

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

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 35 ingredients in honey bum. 3 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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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.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.