CeraVe BABY Moisturizing Cream

Water is safe for topical use in children over 5 years and is commonly used as a solvent or base in baby care products

Eau is water in French, commonly used as a solvent in baby products. It is very safe for topical use on babies 5 years and older.

For kids aged 5 and older this ingredient is generally low risk. It’s a conditioning agent found in conditioners, creams and some wipes and is usually well tolerated by school-age children and teens.

For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids), Ceteareth-20 is usually low risk in finished skin products. The main issues are possible contamination with chemicals called ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, and the fact this ingredient can help other ingredients get through the skin. Overall it is safer for children 5+ than for babies or toddlers, but some caution is still wise.

For children aged 5 and older (school-age kids), Disodium EDTA is generally low risk in the small amounts used in skin products. It is not tied to cancer or developmental harm in the available data. The most important issue is that it can irritate skin or eyes in some people.

For children aged 5 years and older (school-aged kids, children, preteens), this ingredient is generally low risk when used on the skin at normal levels. The main issues are possible skin or eye irritation and, rarely, an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive.

Safe for most school‑age kids when you pick a high‑purity, fully refined petroleum jelly and use it on healthy skin.

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.

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.

For school-age children (5 years and older) carbomer is usually safe when used on normal, unbroken skin. Most safety checks show low risk for cancer, allergies or effects on growth, but there are notes about possible impurities from manufacturing.

For school‑age children (5 years and older), Ceramide NP is generally safe. It works like the skin's natural fats to help moisturize and protect. Most evidence shows very low long‑term risks. A small number of people may get mild skin irritation.

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.

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.

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids and teens), topical cholesterol is generally safe and often used to help dry or sensitive skin. Experts do not list it as likely to cause cancer or major health problems when used on the skin.

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.

For school-aged kids (5 years and older), dipotassium phosphate is generally low risk when used on the skin. It’s often used to help keep a product’s pH steady. Serious health risks like cancer or long-term effects are not expected. A small number of people may have mild skin or eye irritation.

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, teens), glycerin is usually safe when used in regular lotions, cleansers or wipes. It helps skin hold on to moisture and is not linked to major health risks.

For children 5 years and older, phytosphingosine is usually safe to use on the skin. It's a natural skin molecule that helps the skin barrier and can reduce some bacteria. The safety listing for this ingredient shows low concern for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth or reproduction.

For children aged 5 years and older (school-age kids), potassium phosphate used on the skin is generally low risk. Safety authorities have reviewed it and do not list major long-term dangers, but some people can get irritation.

For children 5 years and older, sodium hyaluronate is generally safe. It’s a gentle moisturizer used to help skin hold onto water and is not known to cause cancer or major health problems in this use.

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.

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.

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.

For school-age children (5 years and up) Ceramide AP is generally safe. It’s a skin-like fat that helps repair and protect the skin and has very low safety concerns in the ingredient record.

For children age 5 and older (kids, school-age children, preteens), Ceramide EOP is generally safe when used on normal, unbroken skin. It’s a skin-like fat that helps the skin hold on to moisture and repair itself.