calendula CREAM

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Is this kid-friendly to use calendula CREAM?

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YES - Generally Safe

Danger Score: 3 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: calendula CREAM contains 22 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (22 found)

vegetable glycerin

⚠️5/10

Vegetable glycerin is a common safe humectant in baby wipes and lotions for 5 plus years old. It moisturizes skin without irritation or toxicity.

Confidence: HIGH

pimpinella anisum seed extract

✅3/10

For children 5 years and older this anise seed extract is probably OK for most kids when used on the skin, but some children can have allergic or skin reactions. It is more likely to cause problems in kids who have sensitive skin, eczema, asthma, or known allergies to anise or related plants.

Confidence: MEDIUM

lavandula angustifolia

✅2/10

Lavender flower oil is generally safe for children over 5 in topical use but may cause mild irritation or allergy in sensitive skin. Used for fragrance.

Confidence: HIGH

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract

✅2/10

For kids 5 years and older (children, school-age kids, older children, teens), rosemary leaf extract is usually safe when used on the skin in normal baby and kid products. The biggest issue is that some children can get a rash or irritation from it.

Confidence: HIGH

aloe barbadensis leaf juice

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids, older children, teens), aloe vera leaf juice used on the skin is generally safe and low risk. It is commonly used to soothe and hydrate skin in lotions and wipes.

Confidence: HIGH

calendula officinalis extract

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and older), calendula extract is generally gentle and safe when put on the skin. It has a low risk profile in safety reviews and is commonly used to calm and soothe skin.

No Known Risk - Reviewed safety information finds low concern for cancer, allergic or immune effects, and developmental or reproductive harms for this topical plant extract. An industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) did note some data gaps and recommends limits on concentration and control of impurities, but no serious hazards were identified for normal skin use. Because formal safety reviews rate the concerns as low, there are no known health risks for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

calendula officinalis flowers

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and up, calendula flower extract is usually safe and used to calm and protect the skin. Most kids won’t have a problem, but a small number can get a skin reaction.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews for this calendula flower extract show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth/reproduction. Industry safety panels note limits on how much can be used and say some data are missing, but there is no clear evidence of real harm when used on the skin. Some verified product programs restrict its use unless makers provide extra safety information.

Confidence: HIGH

canola oil

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids and teens), canola oil used on the skin is generally safe and low risk. Authorities note it is used safely in food and as a cosmetic oil and that it does not tend to persist or build up in the body. Reactions are uncommon.

Confidence: HIGH

caprylic/capric triglyceride

✅1/10

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.

Confidence: HIGH

cetearyl alcohol

✅1/10

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.

Confidence: HIGH

cetyl alcohol

✅1/10

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.

Confidence: HIGH

glyceryl caprylate

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and older), Glyceryl Caprylate is usually safe in normal skin products. It’s a mild ingredient used to help mix oils and water and to condition skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

glyceryl stearate

✅1/10

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.

Confidence: HIGH

levulinic acid

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, and teens), levulinic acid in skin products is low risk when used as directed. Official reviews find little concern for cancer, long-term harm, or buildup in the body. Some kids with sensitive skin may still react.

No Known Risk - Official safety reviews and government assessments find low concern for this ingredient. Reviews say it is unlikely to cause cancer, is allowed for limited use in food, is not expected to harm organs, and is not likely to persist or build up in the environment or body. A cosmetic expert review notes safe use when following limits on concentration and impurities. For typical topical use, there are no higher-than-low concerns reported.

Confidence: HIGH

ocimum basilicum leaf extract

✅1/10

Ocimum basilicum leaf extract is basil extract used for fragrance or soothing properties and is generally safe for topical use in children over 5 years

No Known Risk - Basil leaf extract is generally considered safe for topical use, with no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. There are no known reports of toxicity or adverse effects in infants from topical application, so it is considered low risk based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

phytic acid

✅1/10

For kids 5 years and older (children, school-age kids, preteens), phytic acid is usually low risk when it’s used at the small amounts found in cleansers, lotions or wipes. The main issues seen in safety reviews are mild skin irritation for some people and limited evidence it can be absorbed through skin and affect hormones in some studies.

Confidence: HIGH

polyglyceryl-4 esters

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children), polyglyceryl-4 esters are a gentle ingredient used in creams and lotions and are generally safe on the skin.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews report only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, and reproductive effects, and no higher-level findings or bans for topical use. No evidence was found for hormone disruption, organ harm, or other children's health risks at typical use levels. Because all concerns are rated low, there are no known health risks for children from normal topical use of this ingredient.

Confidence: HIGH

safflower seed oil

✅1/10

Carthamus tinctorius safflower seed oil is a common emollient with low allergy risk safe for topical use in children likely used for skin moisturization

No Known Risk - Safflower seed oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is considered safe for topical use. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, or other health risks in babies. It is generally well-tolerated, even on sensitive skin, and is not associated with any of the listed risk categories.

Confidence: HIGH

salvia sclarea

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-aged kids), clary sage extract used on the skin is generally low risk. Most concerns are low, but a small number of people may get skin irritation or an allergic reaction.

No Known Risk - Reviewed assessments rate cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity, and reproductive/developmental concerns as low. A European chemical agency notes only limited evidence of skin irritation or allergy. Because no health concerns are rated above low, there are no identified meaningful risks for typical topical use. Note: some product-certification programs may restrict this ingredient unless makers provide extra safety information.

Confidence: HIGH

stearic acid

✅1/10

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.

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

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 calendula CREAM

Kid-approved? calendula CREAM

Yes, calendula CREAM is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children based on ingredient analysis.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 22 ingredients in calendula CREAM. 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can kids start using lotion?

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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