Balmax DIAPER RASH CREAM

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 Balmax DIAPER RASH CREAM?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 11 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Balmax DIAPER RASH CREAM contains 21 ingredients. 1 concerning, 1 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (21 found)

peruvian balsam

🚨6/10

Peruvian balsam can cause allergic reactions and skin irritation in children likely used as fragrance or antiseptic avoid in baby products

Irritant - Peruvian Balsam is known to cause skin irritation, redness, and rashes, especially in sensitive individuals and infants.

Eczema - Peruvian Balsam can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in babies and children.

Asthma - The fragrance compounds in Peruvian Balsam may exacerbate respiratory issues like asthma in sensitive children.

Confidence: HIGH

potassium hydroxide

⚠️5/10

For kids aged 5 and older (school-age children), potassium hydroxide can cause skin or eye irritation and at higher amounts can burn. When it is used in skin products, rules require it only be used in low amounts and formulated so it won’t irritate. That makes it a moderate concern for children.

Banned - This ingredient is restricted for use in cosmetics under the EU Cosmetics Directive and industry safety reviewers (CIR) say it may only be used with limits or special formulation controls. Regulatory listings and product-verification rules mean some products are not allowed to contain it without strong safety proof.

Organ Risk - European hazard labeling (EU GHS) and Environment Canada classify this chemical as toxic or harmful to organs and list it as a medium human-health priority. That means it can damage non-reproductive organs with unsafe exposures.

Long-Term Risk - Environment Canada’s assessment and EU hazard classifications indicate concerns that repeated or long-term exposures could lead to lasting health effects. Workplace rules also limit allowable exposure, showing regulators see risk over time.

Confidence: HIGH

phenoxyethanol

✅2/10

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.

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

benzoic acid

✅1/10

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.

Confidence: MEDIUM

dimethicone

✅1/10

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.

Confidence: MEDIUM

evening primrose seed extract

✅1/10

Evening primrose seed extract is generally safe in topical baby products for 5 plus years used for skin conditioning

No Known Risk - Evening Primrose Seed Extract is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive skin, and there is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. No major health authorities have flagged it as a risk for infants when used topically.

Confidence: HIGH

magnesium aspartate

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, preteens), magnesium aspartate on the skin is generally safe and considered low risk.

No Known Risk - Reviewed safety sources show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, reproductive effects, and use limits for topical use. A cosmetic ingredient review group notes only routine recommendations (such as limits on concentration or impurities) and did not identify medium or high hazards for skin use, so no real risks were found for children from typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

mineral oil

✅1/10

For children and school-age kids (5 years and up), mineral oil used on the skin is usually safe and is often used in lotions and moisturizers. Most kids tolerate it well.

Confidence: MEDIUM

panthenol

✅1/10

For children 5 and older (kids, school-age children): panthenol is generally safe when used on the skin in lotions, creams, shampoos and wipes. It helps hydrate and calm the skin and is considered low risk when used as directed.

No Known Risk - Health and regulatory reviews (including Canadian and U.S. assessments and industry safety panels) find panthenol has no reported hazards above a low level for topical use. It is not expected to harm organs, does not appear to build up in the body or the environment, and common concerns (cancer, allergies, reproductive effects) were rated low. There are some industry notes about safe use levels and a few data gaps, but no higher-level health risks were identified.

Confidence: HIGH

potassium aspartate

✅1/10

For children aged 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, young children), potassium aspartate used on the skin is generally safe. There are low-level notes about cancer, allergy, and reproductive concerns, so those are not a big worry for this age when products are used as directed.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews and industry guidance list only low-level concerns and call for limits on how the ingredient is used (for example, rules on concentration or purity from the Cosmetic Ingredient Review). Some product verification programs also limit its use unless makers provide safety data. There is no clear evidence in these reviews of higher risks like cancer, hormone disruption, organ damage, or developmental harm.

Confidence: HIGH

sarcosine

✅1/10

For children ages 5 and older, sarcosine is generally safe to use on the skin. It’s a mild, natural ingredient used to help clean or condition skin and is rated low risk in safety reviews.

No Known Risk - Reviews show low concern for cancer, allergies, and reproductive or developmental harm. A government assessment (Environment Canada) found it is not expected to be toxic, not persistent in the environment, not likely to build up in the body, and not an environmental toxin. Based on this information, no health risks were identified for topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium cocoyl amino acids

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and up (school-age children, kids 5+), sodium cocoyl amino acids are generally safe as a skin cleanser. They are mild and have low concern for long-term health effects.

No Known Risk - A formal safety review for this ingredient found it safe for use in cosmetics with some limits on how it is used. Reported concerns (like irritation or use limits) were all judged low, and there is no clear evidence of harms above a low level. Because reviews only flagged low-level issues, there are no higher-level risks identified.

Confidence: HIGH

sorbitan sesquioleate

✅1/10

For school-age children (ages 5 and up) this ingredient is generally low risk. It’s used to help water and oil mix in lotions and wipes and safety reviews find it unlikely to cause serious health problems.

No Known Risk - Current safety reviews and a government health assessment find no health hazards from normal topical use and classify it as low priority for human health. An industry safety review notes some data gaps and recommends limits on how it is used, but no concerns above low were identified.

Confidence: HIGH

soybean oil

✅1/10

Glycine soja soybean oil is a common emollient in baby care products and is generally safe for topical use in children over 5 years

No Known Risk - Soybean oil is widely used in topical products and is generally considered safe for baby skin. There is no strong evidence linking topical soybean oil to irritation, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

synthetic beeswax

✅1/10

For children aged 5 years and older (school-age children and teens), synthetic beeswax used on the skin is generally low risk when used in normal amounts. The main concern is not the ingredient itself but possible impurities from how it is made.

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

olive leaf extract

✅1/10

Olea europaea olive leaf extract is generally safe for topical use in children over 5 years and is used for its antioxidant and soothing properties

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

tocopherol

✅0/10

For children 5 years and older, tocopherol (vitamin E) used on the skin is generally safe. Most kids tolerate it well. A few people can get skin irritation or an allergy, but that is uncommon.

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 Balmax DIAPER RASH CREAM

Kid-approved? Balmax DIAPER RASH CREAM

Balmax DIAPER RASH CREAM 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 Balmax DIAPER RASH CREAM. 1 concerning, 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.

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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.

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