A+D Overnight Healing Rash Ointment

skin protectant & rash ointment • For 5+ year old children • Skin contact 🧴

skin protectant & rash ointment

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A+D Overnight Healing Rash Ointment - Ingredients

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Is this kid-friendly to use A+D Overnight Healing Rash Ointment?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 21 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: A+D Overnight Healing Rash Ointment contains 21 ingredients. 1 concerning, 5 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (21 found)

Camphor

🚨6/10

For kids aged 5 and older, camphor is not as dangerous as it is for babies and toddlers, but it can still cause skin reactions or illness if swallowed or used too much. Use products made for children and follow the label.

Immune system - Camphor is listed by the EU cosmetics rules as a known human allergen. That means it can trigger allergic reactions in some people, which can affect a child’s immune response to the skin exposure.

Irritant - Because camphor is identified as a human allergen, it can cause skin redness, itching, or rashes when applied to sensitive skin or to children who react to it.

Eczema - Known allergy risk from camphor can provoke or worsen eczema and contact dermatitis in children who are sensitive to it, per the EU cosmetics classification.

Banned - Health Canada restricts the use or concentration of camphor in cosmetics, so its use is limited or controlled in some countries.

Confidence: HIGH

Benzaldehyde

⚠️5/10

Benzaldehyde is a fragrance chemical that can cause skin allergies or irritation in some children. For kids aged 5 and up the main concern is allergic reaction rather than cancer or long-term buildup in the body.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen by the EU cosmetics authority and is flagged as a high allergy/immunotoxicity concern in safety reviews. That means it can trigger immune reactions in some people when used on the skin.

Eczema - Because it is identified as a human allergen for skin use (per the EU cosmetics listing), it can cause or worsen skin redness, itching, or rashes in sensitive children or babies.

Organ Risk - Health regulators in Canada classify this chemical as expected to be toxic or harmful and give it a medium human-health priority, and safety reviews note non-reproductive organ system toxicity. Repeated or high exposures could harm organs such as the liver or kidneys.

Banned - Some regulatory and verification programs restrict or limit use of this ingredient: workplace exposure limits and EU hazard rules set tight limits, and certain product verification programs prohibit it unless special safety data is supplied. That means it is restricted in some jurisdictions and product standards.

Long-Term Risk - Occupational guidance and government assessments point to workplace limits and medium priority for human health, and industry reviewers note data gaps and concentration limits. Those findings mean there is potential for health effects from repeated long-term exposure.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Eucalyptus Oil

⚠️5/10

Eucalyptus oil can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in children but is sometimes used for fragrance or soothing effect

Irritant - Eucalyptus oil is known to cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin or when used undiluted.

Asthma - The strong scent and volatile compounds in eucalyptus oil can trigger or worsen respiratory issues, including asthma, in sensitive children.

Organ Risk - Eucalyptus oil contains compounds (like eucalyptol) that can be toxic if absorbed in significant amounts through the skin, potentially affecting the liver and nervous system, especially in infants.

Absorbed - Eucalyptus oil can be absorbed through the skin, and infants have a higher risk due to their thinner skin and greater surface area to body weight ratio.

Confidence: HIGH

Fragrance

⚠️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

Geranium Oil

⚠️4/10

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil is a fragrance oil that may cause skin irritation or allergies in children use with caution

Irritant - Geranium oil is known to cause skin irritation, especially in sensitive individuals and infants, due to its concentrated essential oil components.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Acetyl Methyl Carbinol

⚠️4/10

Acetyl Methyl Carbinol is not a recognized cosmetic or topical ingredient name it may be a misreading or typo of acetoin which is used in fragrances but safety data for babies is limited

Confidence: HIGH

Lavender Oil

✅3/10

For school-age children (5 years and older), small amounts of lavender oil in products made for kids are usually okay. The strongest concerns come from a few reports that linked lavender oil to hormonal changes in some young children and from occasional skin allergies.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Petrolatum

✅2/10

Safe for most school‑age kids when you pick a high‑purity, fully refined petroleum jelly and use it on healthy skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Potassium Sorbate

✅2/10

Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding

Confidence: MEDIUM

Matricaria Flower Extract

✅2/10

For children (kids, school-age children, older children, teens) 5 years and older, chamomile flower extract is usually safe on the skin. Most people use it without problems, but a small number with daisy or ragweed allergies can get a rash or irritation.

No Known Risk - Major safety reviews and a small number of human case reports show only low or unclear concerns. Experts have judged the ingredient safe for topical use when used with normal concentration limits, and reported allergic or nerve-related cases are rare and not clearly linked to the ingredient. Because there is no clear, above-low evidence of harm, no specific risks are flagged.

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

Cod Liver Oil

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and older (school-age kids), topical cod liver oil is generally safe and has a low risk of harm. It is often used to soften or soothe skin.

No Known Risk - Available safety notes rate cancer, allergy, reproductive, and use-restriction concerns as low for topical use. Environment Canada classifies cod liver oil as not expected to be toxic, a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Taken together, these findings show no identified health risks for topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

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

Lanolin

✅1/10

Lanolin is generally safe for children over 5 years old in topical use and is used as a moisturizer and skin protectant

Confidence: HIGH

Paraffin

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older, paraffin (a petroleum wax) is usually safe to use on the skin in creams and ointments. It helps soften and protect dry skin and is commonly found in many over‑the‑counter moisturizers.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Calendula Flower Extract

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and up, calendula flower extract is usually safe and used to calm and protect the skin. Most kids won’t have a problem, but a small number can get a skin reaction.

Confidence: HIGH

Mineral Oil

✅1/10

Mineral oil is widely used in baby products for moisturizing and is considered very safe for topical use in children over 5 years

Confidence: HIGH

Microcrystalline Wax

✅0/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids), microcrystalline wax is generally safe to use on the skin in normal cosmetic amounts. It acts as a thickener or moisturizing base and is not linked to strong evidence of cancer, allergy, or reproductive harm.

Confidence: HIGH

Oat Kernel Flour

✅0/10

For children aged 5 and up, oat kernel flour is generally safe and often used to calm dry or itchy skin. Most safety reviews call it low risk.

No Known Risk - Government safety reviewers found this oat kernel flour is not expected to harm organs or the environment, and an industry safety panel judged it safe for use in cosmetics when impurity and concentration limits are followed. Allergies and immune effects were noted as not well studied but were rated low in concern. Overall, no health risks above low were identified.

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 A+D Overnight Healing Rash Ointment

Kid-approved? A+D Overnight Healing Rash Ointment

A+D Overnight Healing Rash Ointment is not recommended for 5+ year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 21 ingredients in A+D Overnight Healing Rash Ointment. 1 concerning, 5 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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Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

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