ZINC BALM

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 ZINC BALM?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: ZINC BALM contains 10 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (10 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

chamomile oil

✅2/10

Chamomile oil is generally safe for topical use in children over 5 years and is used for soothing skin but may rarely cause allergies

Confidence: HIGH

lavender oil

✅2/10

Lavender flower oil is generally safe for children over 5 in topical use but may cause mild irritation or allergy in sensitive skin. Used for fragrance.

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

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

castor seed oil

✅1/10

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is castor oil commonly used as an emollient in baby care products and is considered safe for topical use in children over 5 years

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

safflower seed oil

✅1/10

Carthamus tinctorius safflower seed oil is a common emollient with low allergy risk safe for topical use in children likely used for skin moisturization

No Known Risk - Safflower seed oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is considered safe for topical use. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, or other health risks in babies. It is generally well-tolerated, even on sensitive skin, and is not associated with any of the listed risk categories.

Confidence: HIGH

coconut oil

✅0/10

Coconut oil is widely used in baby care for moisturizing and is safe for topical use in children over 5 years

No Known Risk - Coconut oil is widely used topically for babies and is generally considered safe. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks when used on healthy baby skin. Rare allergic reactions are possible, but not common enough to warrant a risk label based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

meadowfoam seed oil

✅0/10

Meadowfoam seed oil is a safe emollient in baby products for 5 plus years with low allergy risk

No Known Risk - Meadowfoam Seed Oil is widely regarded as safe for topical use, including in baby products. There is no credible evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. It is non-comedogenic, stable, and not known to cause allergic reactions or be absorbed in harmful amounts. Current research and regulatory reviews do not associate it with any of the listed risks.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About ZINC BALM

Kid-approved? ZINC BALM

Use caution with ZINC BALM for 5+ year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 10 ingredients in ZINC BALM. 1 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.

⚠️ Important Disclaimers

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.