Vitamin A&D Cream

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Is this kid-friendly to use Vitamin A&D Cream?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 10 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Vitamin A&D Cream contains 13 ingredients. 3 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (13 found)

DMDM hydantoin

⚠️5/10

For school-age children (5 years and older) DMDM Hydantoin is a moderate concern. It can cause skin irritation or allergic rashes in some kids and may release small amounts of formaldehyde. Children with sensitive skin, eczema, or a history of allergies are at higher risk.

Immune system - Safety reviewers report strong evidence that DMDM Hydantoin can cause skin allergy and immune reactions in people. This is called out by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review and supported by national chemical agency findings and peer‑reviewed reports.

Irritant - There is clear human evidence that this ingredient can irritate skin, eyes, or lungs. That conclusion is reported by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review based on case and study data.

Cancer - High contamination concern: DMDM Hydantoin can contain or release formaldehyde, and formaldehyde is linked to cancer by international cancer evaluators. Because of this contamination risk, cancer is a real concern even though direct cancer evidence for the ingredient itself is limited.

Banned - Some governments limit or prohibit this ingredient in certain cosmetic types and set concentration limits; the Japan Ministry of Health has specific restrictions and prohibitions for some products.

Absorbed - Review notes indicate enhanced skin absorption for this ingredient, meaning it can pass through the skin and increase internal exposure—this finding is reported by industry and safety reviewers.

Eczema - Because it is a known skin allergen and irritant, DMDM Hydantoin can trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in sensitive children, as noted by safety reviews and chemical agency reports.

Confidence: HIGH

propylparaben

⚠️5/10

For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids), propylparaben is a preservative that has some evidence of acting like a weak hormone and can cause skin allergies in sensitive people. The concern is lower than for babies and toddlers, but still worth paying attention to.

Confuse Hormones - Lab and wildlife studies show propylparaben can act like weak estrogen, and major regulators have flagged it as an endocrine disruptor. That means it can mimic hormones and confuse normal body signals in children.

Hormones - Because regulators and multiple studies identify propylparaben as an endocrine disruptor, it may interfere with natural hormone development in babies and young children.

Fertility - Animal studies found effects on the male reproductive system at low doses, and a European chemicals agency lists possible reproductive or developmental harm. This means it may affect future fertility or reproductive development.

Irritant - Human reports and safety reviews show propylparaben can cause contact reactions like hives or skin irritation. That makes it a real risk for redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - There is documented evidence of contact urticaria and allergic skin reactions linked to propylparaben, so it can trigger or worsen eczema in children who are sensitive.

Immune system - Reviews and human case reports give moderate evidence that propylparaben can act as an immune toxicant or allergen, meaning it can trigger immune reactions in some people.

Banned - Some countries and expert panels restrict or limit cosmetic use of propylparaben (for example, specific bans or limits for products for very young children and concentration limits set by safety committees).

Environmental - Studies in fish and other tests show propylparaben can affect wildlife and the environment, and regulatory reviews have noted possible environmental disruption.

Confidence: HIGH

triethanolamine

⚠️4/10

For children 5 years and older, this ingredient can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some kids. There is also a known worry about possible contamination with nitrosamines in some products. Overall risk is lower than for babies and toddlers, but caution is still needed.

Immune system - Multiple safety reviews note that triethanolamine shows evidence of immune and allergy effects in people, including reports of immune system or allergy concerns and respiratory allergic reactions (noted by cosmetic safety reviewers and occupational health assessments). This means it can affect the immune response in children who are exposed.

Irritant - A cosmetic safety review found strong evidence that triethanolamine is a human skin toxicant or allergen. That means it can cause skin redness, itching, or rashes—especially on sensitive or young skin.

Asthma - An occupational health review lists triethanolamine as a human respiratory toxicant or allergen, so inhalation or skin exposure may worsen breathing problems or trigger asthma-like responses in sensitive children.

Eczema - Because triethanolamine is reported as a skin allergen/toxicant, it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in babies and children prone to eczema.

Organ Risk - A national environmental agency classifies triethanolamine as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs, and regulatory toxicology notes animal studies showing effects at moderate doses. Repeated or high exposures could harm organs such as the liver or kidneys.

Banned - Cosmetic safety reviews and regional cosmetic rules place limits on how this ingredient may be used and at what concentrations, and some regulations restrict its use in certain products. This means some countries impose legal use or concentration limits.

Cancer - There is a high-listed concern about contamination with nitrosamines (a class of chemicals linked to cancer). While the ingredient itself is not judged likely to cause cancer, the potential for nitrosamine contamination raises a cancer-related risk from impurities.

Confidence: HIGH

methylparaben

✅2/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age children, kids, older toddlers moved on), methylparaben in creams, lotions or other skin products is generally low risk when used as directed in products that follow safety limits. There are some concerns about hormones and occasional skin allergies, but overall risk for this age group is small.

Confidence: MEDIUM

polysorbate 20

✅2/10

For children aged 5 years and up (school-age kids), Polysorbate 20 is usually low risk when used at the small amounts found in everyday wipes, shampoos and lotions. It can sometimes irritate sensitive skin or eyes, and the main safety concern is tiny amounts of manufacturing impurities that brands should control.

Confidence: MEDIUM

vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate)

✅2/10

Vitamin A as retinyl palmitate is generally safe in topical baby products for 5 plus years old but may cause mild irritation or sensitivity in some cases.

Confidence: HIGH

vitamin D (as cholecalciferol)

✅2/10

For kids 5 years and older, topical vitamin D3 is usually safe when it’s in normal skin-care products at low levels. It is less risky for school-age children than for babies or toddlers, but some governments limit its use in cosmetics, so products can differ.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

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

mineral oil

✅1/10

For children and school-age kids (5 years and up), mineral oil used on the skin is usually safe and is often used in lotions and moisturizers. Most kids tolerate it well.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Purified 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

trisodium EDTA

✅0/10

For school-age children (5 years and older), trisodium EDTA is generally considered very low risk when used in normal skincare products. Reviews by safety panels and government reviewers find low concern for cancer, allergy, or developmental harm.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Vitamin A&D Cream

Kid-approved? Vitamin A&D Cream

Vitamin A&D Cream is not recommended for 5+ year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 13 ingredients in Vitamin A&D Cream. 3 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.

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