COCOA BUTTER BABY BALM

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Is this kid-friendly to use COCOA BUTTER BABY BALM?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 16 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: COCOA BUTTER BABY BALM contains 23 ingredients. 1 concerning, 6 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (23 found)

Parfum

🚨6/10

Premium Fragrance Oil is a vague term for fragrance blends that may contain allergens or irritants. Fragrances often cause skin sensitivity in children over 5. Use with caution.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Benzyl Benzoate

⚠️5/10

For children 5 years and older this ingredient is moderately safe but can cause skin allergies. It is safer than for babies and toddlers, but some kids may get a rash or irritation.

Immune system - This chemical is listed by the EU Cosmetics Directive and by the International Fragrance Association as a known human allergen. That means it can trigger immune reactions in people who touch it, so a child could have an allergic response to a product that has this ingredient.

Irritant - Because regulators require special labeling for allergens, and industry guidance shows strong evidence of allergic responses, this ingredient can cause skin irritation such as redness and itching when used on skin.

Eczema - Regulatory and industry sources identify this ingredient as a skin allergen. That same allergen activity can trigger or make eczema and contact dermatitis worse in sensitive children.

Organ Risk - Workplace safety listings under EU GHS set limits and note that exposures must be kept low. Those restrictions exist because higher or repeated exposures raise concerns about harm from this chemical, so workplace rules show potential organ-related risk with greater exposure.

Confidence: HIGH

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

Benzyl Salicylate

⚠️4/10

For children aged 5 and older: benzyl salicylate is commonly used for fragrance. It can cause allergic skin reactions in some kids and has been flagged for contamination concerns (salicylic acid). Most healthy school-age children will not have a problem with occasional, small exposure, but children with sensitive skin or eczema are at higher risk.

Immune system - Multiple safety assessments list this ingredient as a known human allergen or immune toxicant (noted by the EU cosmetics rules, the U.S. EPA, and industry safety panels). That means it can cause allergic or immune reactions in people, so it is a real risk for sensitive children.

Eczema - Regulatory and industry findings show this chemical can cause skin allergy or dermatitis (noted by the EU cosmetics framework and chemical safety reviews). For babies with sensitive or atopic skin, it can trigger or make eczema and similar skin rashes worse.

Environmental - A national environmental assessment flagged this substance as a suspected environmental toxin, and contamination notes list salicylic acid as a possible impurity. That means there is concern it could harm wildlife or the environment if released.

Confidence: HIGH

Citronellol

⚠️4/10

For children age 5 and older (school-aged kids), citronellol is usually okay for occasional use but it can cause allergic skin reactions in some children. Most kids won’t have a problem, but if a child has eczema, rosacea, or a history of skin allergies, they are at higher risk.

Immune system - This ingredient is flagged as a human allergen and immune-system toxicant by multiple regulatory groups. The ingredient record lists strong evidence of allergic and immune-system effects from the EU cosmetics rules, the U.S. environmental regulator, and the fragrance industry group, indicating real risk of allergic reactions in people, including children.

Irritant - Studies and regulatory notes show this chemical can cause skin irritation and dermal reactions. European chemical reviewers and fragrance industry guidance list dermal toxicity or allergy concerns, so it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Because it is a known skin allergen with documented dermal reactions in humans, this ingredient can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions, per the same EU and chemical agency findings referenced in the ingredient record.

Asthma - The ingredient is shown to be an allergen and immune irritant in human evidence noted by regulators. Respiratory allergy and worsened breathing (including asthma) can occur when people are sensitive to strong fragrance allergens like this one.

Cancer - The ingredient record flags a contamination concern with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a well-known carcinogen, so possible contamination raises a cancer-related safety concern until product purity is confirmed.

Confidence: HIGH

Hexyl Cinnamal

⚠️4/10

For kids age 5 and up, Hexyl Cinnamal is usually low-to-moderate risk. The main issue is allergic skin reactions — some children, especially those with sensitive skin or eczema, can get redness, itching, or rashes from products that contain it.

Immune system - This ingredient is flagged as an allergen. The EU cosmetics rules list it as a known human allergen, and the European Chemicals Agency shows limited but real evidence of skin and immune system reactions. Because the data mark allergies as a high concern, people (including children) with sensitive skin could get rashes or other allergic responses.

Hormones - Animal studies reviewed by the U.S. EPA found signs of endocrine disruption at moderate doses. That means the chemical can change normal hormone signals in the body, which could be important for growing children even if human evidence is limited.

Organ Risk - The European Chemicals Agency has classified this ingredient as toxic or harmful in some assessments for non-reproductive organs. That suggests repeated or high exposure could hurt organs (for example liver, lungs, or kidneys) even though some other agencies view the risk differently.

Confidence: HIGH

CI 40800

⚠️4/10

CI 40800 is not a recognized ingredient name it appears to be a color index number which may refer to a dye but exact identity is unclear and may be a misreading or typo

Confidence: HIGH

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

✅3/10

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance ingredient that can cause skin allergic reactions in some children. For school-age kids (5 years and older) the chance of a problem is lower than for babies, but children who have sensitive skin or eczema can still react.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Coumarin

✅3/10

For children aged 5 years and older (school-age children, kids, teens): coumarin is usually low to moderately concerning when used in small amounts on the skin, but it can cause allergic skin reactions in some children. It is not a strong cancer concern for people, but allergy risk is the main issue.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Geraniol

✅3/10

Geraniol is a scent ingredient. For school-age children (5 years and older, kids and teens) it is usually okay but may cause allergy in some children. Children with sensitive skin or eczema are at higher risk.

Confidence: HIGH

Benzyl Alcohol

✅2/10

Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding

Confidence: HIGH

Beta-Carotene

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and up), Beta-Carotene used on the skin is generally low risk. It’s commonly used for color and as an antioxidant and is not linked to major safety concerns in the ingredient data provided.

No Known Risk - For topical use, the available safety assessments show only low-level concerns and no higher risks. No evidence was found in the reviewed information to suggest cancer, hormone disruption, organ harm, or long-term effects from this ingredient when used on the skin, so no specific child health risks were identified.

Confidence: HIGH

Dimethicone

✅1/10

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.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Isopropyl Myristate

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older, Isopropyl Myristate is generally safe when used on the skin. It works as a softening and smoothing agent and is considered low risk overall. Few people have reported allergic skin reactions, and one study showed it can help other ingredients get through the skin more easily.

Confidence: HIGH

Mineral Oil

✅1/10

For children and school-age kids (5 years and up), mineral oil used on the skin is usually safe and is often used in lotions and moisturizers. Most kids tolerate it well.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Paraffinum Liquidum

✅1/10

Liquid paraffin is a common emollient in baby care products and is considered safe for topical use in children over 5 years

Confidence: HIGH

Theobroma Cacao Extract

✅1/10

Theobroma Cacao Extract is cocoa extract used for skin conditioning and is generally safe for topical use in children over 5 years

Confidence: HIGH

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

✅1/10

Theobroma cacao seed butter is cocoa butter commonly used as a moisturizer in baby products and is considered very safe for topical use

No Known Risk - Cocoa butter is widely used in baby products and is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to cocoa butter itself. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify cocoa butter as a risk for babies.

Confidence: HIGH

Zea Mays Oil

✅1/10

Zea Mays Oil is corn oil used as an emollient in skincare products and is considered very safe for topical use in children over 5 years

No Known Risk - Corn oil is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin, with no evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Cera Microcristallina

✅1/10

Microcrystalline Wax is considered safe for topical use in children over 5 years often used as an emollient or thickener

Confidence: HIGH

Microcrystalline Wax

✅0/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids), microcrystalline wax is generally safe to use on the skin in normal cosmetic amounts. It acts as a thickener or moisturizing base and is not linked to strong evidence of cancer, allergy, or reproductive harm.

Confidence: HIGH

Tocopherol

✅0/10

For children 5 years and older, tocopherol (vitamin E) used on the skin is generally safe. Most kids tolerate it well. A few people can get skin irritation or an allergy, but that is uncommon.

Confidence: HIGH

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

✅0/10

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is sunflower seed oil commonly used in baby products for moisturizing and is very safe for 5 plus years babies

No Known Risk - Sunflower seed oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, or other health risks in babies when used on intact skin. It is not associated with hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects according to current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About COCOA BUTTER BABY BALM

Kid-approved? COCOA BUTTER BABY BALM

COCOA BUTTER BABY BALM is not recommended for 5+ year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 23 ingredients in COCOA BUTTER BABY BALM. 1 concerning, 6 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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Product Recognition: Product names are identified programatically and may be incorrect. Always verify product identity yourself.

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