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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.

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.

For kids age 5 and up, Hexyl Cinnamal is usually low-to-moderate risk. The main issue is allergic skin reactions — some children, especially those with sensitive skin or eczema, can get redness, itching, or rashes from products that contain it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For children aged 5 and older (school-age children), lavandin (Lavandula Hybrida) oil used in small amounts in finished products is usually low risk. However, there are limited reports suggesting lavender-type oils may sometimes act like hormones in young children, so use them with caution.

Linalyl acetate is a fragrance chemical. For school-age children (5+, kids, children, young children), it is usually low risk for serious harm but can cause skin allergies in some people, especially after it reacts with air.

For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids), Ceteareth-20 is usually low risk in finished skin products. The main issues are possible contamination with chemicals called ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, and the fact this ingredient can help other ingredients get through the skin. Overall it is safer for children 5+ than for babies or toddlers, but some caution is still wise.

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.

For school-age children (ages 5 and up), phenoxyethanol is commonly used as a preservative and is usually low risk when products contain it at low concentrations (around 1% or less). The biggest concern is irritation — some kids may get redness, stinging, or eye irritation.

For school-age children (5 years and older): when sodium hydroxide is in regular skin products it is usually at very low levels and is safe if the product is made for skin and has a skin-friendly pH. Sodium hydroxide itself is a strong chemical that can burn if concentrated.

For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids), this thickening ingredient is usually low risk when used in normal lotions or cleansers. It mainly stays on the skin and is not easily absorbed.

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.

Cetearyl alcohol is a common ingredient in lotions and creams and is usually safe for children aged 5, older kids, and teens. Most experts say it is low risk when used on the skin.

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.

For children aged 5 and older (school-age kids and tweens), cetyl esters are generally low risk when used on the skin. They help soften skin and thicken creams. Very few children have serious problems from this ingredient.

Dimethicone is commonly used on the skin and is usually safe for children ages 5 and up. Health reviews find low direct risk from dimethicone itself, but there are concerns about possible impurities and environmental persistence from regulatory reviews.

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.

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.

For kids 5 years and older, hydroxyacetophenone is usually safe when used on the skin. It helps keep products stable and most data show low concerns for serious long-term effects. The main issue to watch for is a skin allergy or mild irritation in some people.

For children 5 years and older, Isopropyl Myristate is generally safe when used on the skin. It works as a softening and smoothing agent and is considered low risk overall. Few people have reported allergic skin reactions, and one study showed it can help other ingredients get through the skin more easily.

For school-age children (5+ years), this ingredient is usually safe in the small amounts used in creams, wipes and lotions. It's used to help products work and stay stable. Some safety reviews found only small risks like mild irritation, but there are bigger concerns about contamination by related chemicals.

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

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

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.