burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner • For 5+ year old children • Skin contact 🧴

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burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash - Ingredients

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Is this kid-friendly to use burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 10 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash contains 19 ingredients. 3 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (19 found)

origanum vulgare leaf oil

⚠️5/10

Origanum vulgare leaf oil is oregano oil which can be irritating and allergenic in children likely used for fragrance or antimicrobial effect

Irritant - Oregano leaf oil contains compounds like carvacrol and thymol, which are known skin irritants, especially for sensitive baby skin. Topical use can cause redness, burning, or rashes.

Confidence: MEDIUM

thyme oil

⚠️5/10

Thyme oil can cause skin irritation and sensitization especially in children. It may be used for fragrance or antimicrobial properties in shampoo and bodywash but caution is advised.

Confidence: HIGH

lauryl lactyl lactate

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what lauryl lactyl lactate is it might be a misreading or a typo not recognized as a standard ingredient

Confidence: HIGH

lactic acid

✅3/10

For kids age 5 and up, lactic acid in small amounts is usually okay in everyday washes and mild lotions. It can irritate skin or make skin more likely to burn in strong or concentrated products, so those should be avoided for children.

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

potassium sorbate

✅2/10

Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding

Confidence: MEDIUM

thymus vulgaris

✅2/10

For school-age children (5 years and up): thyme extract in normal skin products is usually okay, but some children can get a skin allergy or irritation.

Confidence: HIGH

disodium cocoyl glutamate

✅1/10

For school-age children and teens (5 years and older) this is a mild cleanser ingredient with a low safety concern. Most kids tolerate it well when it is used in normal skin and hair products.

No Known Risk - A professional cosmetics review found this ingredient safe for use in personal care products when used in normal amounts. A European chemical agency noted only limited evidence of eye irritation, and overall expert reviews rate health concerns as low. Because experts consider the risks minor at typical use levels, there are no meaningful risks for children when the ingredient is used as intended.

Confidence: HIGH

lauric acid

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and older (school-age kids, elementary-age children, tweens), lauric acid is generally low risk when used on the skin in normal amounts. It’s a common ingredient found in coconut oil and many mild skin products.

No Known Risk - Government and industry reviews find lauric acid to be generally safe when used on skin or in food. The U.S. FDA lists it for limited food use, the U.S. EPA does not consider it likely to cause cancer, and Environment Canada rates it as a low human-health priority and not likely to build up in the body or persist in the environment. An industry safety panel notes some data gaps and recommends limits on concentration, but no clear health hazards above background levels were identified.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium chloride

✅1/10

For kids aged 5 and older (school-age children), sodium chloride is basically table salt and is usually safe in the small amounts used in skincare products like wipes, shampoos and lotions. It is low risk for long-term health problems.

No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews flag no meaningful health hazards for topical use. Food and health authorities list it as safe for limited use, and environmental assessments find it unlikely to harm organs, build up in the body, or damage wildlife. Overall expert sources rate concerns as low across cancer, allergies, development, and use restrictions.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium cocoyl glutamate

✅1/10

For kids 5 and older (school-age children), this is usually gentle and safe when used in rinsing products like shampoos and washes. It’s a mild cleansing ingredient and most children won’t have problems with it.

No Known Risk - Independent cosmetic safety reviewers and a European chemical regulator evaluated this ingredient. They found it safe for use in cosmetics with some limits, said it is not likely to cause cancer, and noted only small, limited signs of eye or skin irritation. No higher-level health concerns were identified.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed soy protein

✅1/10

For children aged 5 years and older (school-age kids, tweens and teens), this ingredient is considered safe in normal rinse-off skincare and hair care products. It is a mild cleanser and is not linked to serious health concerns in public safety listings.

No Known Risk - Reviewed safety information for this topical ingredient shows only low-level concerns (for cancer, allergies/immunity, and developmental or reproductive effects) and no higher-level warnings or use restrictions. In short, no meaningful health risks were identified for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium lauroyl glutamate

✅1/10

For school-age kids (5 years and up), sodium lauroyl glutamate is generally safe. It’s a gentle cleanser ingredient that is used in many kid-friendly shampoos and washes.

No Known Risk - Formal cosmetic safety reviews find this ingredient safe for use in skin products when used within set limits. The only issues noted are low-level concerns for mild skin or eye irritation and standard use restrictions, and no higher hazards were identified. Based on those assessments, there are no real, above‑low health risks flagged for children from typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium lauroyl lactylate

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and older (school-age kids, preteens, teens), this is a mild ingredient used to help clean and stabilize lotions and wipes. Overall it’s low risk when used in normal baby/child skin products.

No Known Risk - Cosmetic safety reviews note only low-level concerns for this topical ingredient. Experts recommend limits on concentration and monitoring impurities, and some product-verification programs require extra proof before they allow it, but no moderate or high health hazards were identified for typical topical use on children.

Confidence: HIGH

xanthan gum

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and up, xanthan gum is generally safe when used in normal skin products. It is mainly a thickener and usually does not get into the body or cause problems. Most children will not have any reaction.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews and regulatory assessments find no health hazards above a low level for topical use. It is approved for limited use in food, classified as not expected to be toxic and a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Cosmetic industry reviewers note only guidance on concentrations or purity. Because no concern was rated above low, no specific risks were identified for babies or children.

Confidence: HIGH

rice extract

✅1/10

Rice extract is generally safe in topical baby products like shampoo and bodywash for 5 plus years old. It is used for soothing and moisturizing skin.

Confidence: HIGH

caprylyl capryl glucoside

✅0/10

For children aged 5 years and older, this ingredient is generally safe for skin cleansers. It is a mild soap-like ingredient that helps clean skin and is usually well tolerated.

Confidence: HIGH

oryza sativa

✅0/10

Oryza Sativa Rice Extract is commonly used as a skin conditioning agent and is considered very safe for topical use in children

No Known Risk - Rice extract is generally considered safe for topical use on babies, with no evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks based on current research.

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 burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash

Kid-approved? burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash

burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash is not recommended for 5+ year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 19 ingredients in burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash. 3 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can kids start using shampoo & bodywash & conditioner?

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.

⚠️ Important Disclaimers

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.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.