Calendula Ointment

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 Calendula Ointment?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Calendula Ointment contains 4 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (4 found)

alcohol

⚠️5/10

Alcohol can cause skin dryness and irritation in children but is sometimes used as a preservative or antiseptic in wipes and lotions

Confidence: HIGH

white petrolatum USP

✅1/10

Safe for most children 5 years and up when used on the skin in small amounts. It’s a simple moisture barrier for dry skin and minor scrapes.

Confidence: HIGH

Calendula officinalis

✅0/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids and teens), calendula seed oil applied to the skin is generally safe and often used to soothe dry or irritated skin.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews and expert guidance list only low-level concerns and provide informational recommendations for safe use. There are no higher-than-low flags for cancer, allergy/immune effects, developmental or reproductive issues, or use restrictions for topical use, so no specific health risks have been identified.

Confidence: HIGH

purified 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 Ointment

Kid-approved? Calendula Ointment

Use caution with Calendula Ointment for 5+ year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 4 ingredients in Calendula Ointment. 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.

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