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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.

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids, tweens, teens), citric acid in everyday skincare like wipes, shampoos and lotions is usually safe when used at the low levels found in those products. It may sting if it gets in the eyes or is placed on sore or broken skin.

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 years and older (kids, school-age children), this ingredient is usually safe when used on the skin in rinse-off products like shampoo and body wash. The ingredient itself is not tied to cancer or long-term development harm in this age group, but safety notes show possible irritation and possible manufacturing contamination.

For school-age children (5 years and older), oat kernel flour used on the skin is generally safe and is often used to soothe skin in shampoos and washes. Overall risk is low.

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 children 5 years and older, this ingredient is usually safe when put on the skin. Most studies show low risk for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth. The main concern is possible contamination from pesticides during how the rice is grown.

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.

Jojoba seed oil is usually gentle and safe for school-age children (ages 5 and up). It helps moisturize skin and rarely causes harm when used on normal, unbroken skin.

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.

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.

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.