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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 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.

For kids aged 5 and up (school-age children and older), propylene glycol in normal skin products is usually low risk. It helps keep skin soft and dissolves other ingredients, but it can sometimes bother sensitive skin or eyes.

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 aged 5 and up (school-age kids, pre-teens, teens) EDTA is usually low risk when used in normal amounts in skin products. The biggest concern is skin or eye irritation and the fact it can help other ingredients get into the skin.

For children 5 years and older (kids, children, teens), allantoin is generally safe to use on the skin and is considered low risk when used in normal skin creams, lotions, and wipes.

Organic Aloe Vera is widely used in baby products for soothing and moisturizing and is considered very safe for topical use in children over 5 years

For children aged 5 years and older (school-age kids), benzoic acid used on the skin in regular cosmetic products is usually low risk when used at normal concentrations. It is a preservative and is not known to cause cancer or long-term developmental harm in people, but some countries and safety panels limit how it is used.

For school-age children (5 years and older) carbomer is usually safe when used on normal, unbroken skin. Most safety checks show low risk for cancer, allergies or effects on growth, but there are notes about possible impurities from manufacturing.

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 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 school-age children (5 years and older) propanediol is generally low risk. It’s used to hydrate skin and help ingredients mix. A few safety reviews say it can sometimes irritate skin and can help other ingredients get through the skin more easily.

Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil is sesame oil commonly used as a skin emollient in baby products and is generally safe for 5 plus years unless allergic

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids), Sorbitan Caprylate is generally low risk when used in typical skin products. Safety reviews list low concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth or reproduction, but note some gaps in the data and recommend limits on how much is used.

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.

For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids), titanium dioxide in creams and lotions is generally low risk when used on healthy skin. It stays mostly on the surface and is commonly used in kid-friendly sunscreens and products.

Vitamin A Palmitate is safe in topical products for children over 5 years and is used as an antioxidant or skin conditioning agent

Macadamia nut oil is generally safe for topical use in children over 5 years and is used as a moisturizer in skin care products

Safe for most school-age kids when used in small amounts on healthy skin. A few children may get redness or a mild rash.

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.

Dl Panthenol is a safe and common moisturizing ingredient in baby products for 5 plus years old. It supports skin hydration and healing with no known toxicity.