burt's bees BABY dusting powder

baby powder • For 5+ year old children • Skin contact 🧴

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Is this kid-friendly to use burt's bees BABY dusting powder?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: burt's bees BABY dusting powder contains 8 ingredients. 2 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (8 found)

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

limonene

⚠️4/10

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.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and has multiple regulatory flags for immune-system effects (EU cosmetics and hazard labeling rules, and US regulatory listings). That means it can trigger allergic reactions or other immune effects in some people, including children.

Eczema - Experts and regulatory lists identify this chemical as a skin allergen and sensitizer (EU hazard and cosmetics notices). For babies or kids with sensitive skin or a history of eczema, it can trigger or worsen rash and contact dermatitis.

Irritant - Hazard classifications name this ingredient as a skin and general irritant (EU GHS hazard codes). It can cause redness, stinging, or eye and lung irritation if it touches or is breathed in.

Cancer - The ingredient record flags contamination concerns with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is classified as a carcinogen by international cancer authorities, so contamination raises a potential cancer-related risk if present.

Builds Up - Some environmental assessments and peer-reviewed studies list this chemical as persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife (OSPAR and scientific literature), meaning it can build up in the environment and animals over time.

Environmental - Regulatory hazard listings and ecological reviews note possible harm to wildlife and the environment (EU hazard codes and environmental assessments). This means its release or repeated use can be harmful to ecosystems.

Confidence: HIGH

rosa centifolia flower powder

✅3/10

For children aged 5 and up (school-aged kids, older children, preteens), this rose flower powder can sometimes cause skin allergy. Most kids will not have a problem, but some do get rashes or irritation.

Confidence: HIGH

bentonite

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids), bentonite clay in skin products is usually safe when used as directed. It has a low chance of causing serious problems, but there are some concerns about product purity.

Confidence: MEDIUM

montmorillonite

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and older), montmorillonite clay is generally safe when used in creams or lotions made for kids. It has low concern for cancer, allergy, and developmental effects.

No Known Risk - For skin use, current safety reviews show low concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth or reproduction. Makers may need to follow rules or show tests before using this clay, but the available data does not show real risks to babies or children from topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium bicarbonate

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older, baking soda is usually safe on the skin in small, diluted amounts. It's often used to balance pH or as a gentle additive in bath or cleansers. Most health reviews rate it as low concern when used properly.

No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews find no clear hazards for normal topical use. The U.S. FDA allows limited food uses; Environment Canada says it is not expected to be toxic or to build up in the body; an industry safety panel notes some data gaps and sets safe use limits but does not identify a health risk when used as intended. Based on these assessments, there are no known health risks for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

ulmus fulva bark

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older, slippery elm bark used on the skin is generally low risk. The ingredient data provided shows low concern for cancer, allergy and developmental harm. Most school-age kids tolerate it, but there is limited specific research in children.

No Known Risk - For topical use, available safety information for slippery elm bark shows only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, reproductive or developmental effects, and no special use restrictions. No higher-risk findings or ingredient-specific hazards were identified, so there are no known real risks for a child from this ingredient as used on the skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Zea mays (corn) starch

✅0/10

Zea Mays Starch is corn starch commonly used as an absorbent in baby products and is very safe for topical use in children over 5 years

No Known Risk - Corn starch is widely used in baby powders and topical products, and current research does not show any significant health risks when used on intact skin. It is generally considered safe for topical use on babies, with no evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects. However, care should be taken to avoid inhalation of powders, but for topical use, there are no known risks.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About burt's bees BABY dusting powder

Kid-approved? burt's bees BABY dusting powder

Use caution with burt's bees BABY dusting powder for 5+ year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 8 ingredients in burt's bees BABY dusting powder. 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can kids start using baby powder?

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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