CURLS & WAVES

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

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Is this kid-friendly to use CURLS & WAVES?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 13 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: CURLS & WAVES contains 26 ingredients. 1 avoid, 4 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (26 found)

Didecyldimonium Chloride

🚫8/10

Didecyldimonium Chloride is a disinfectant and can be irritating or toxic to skin especially in children not appropriate for baby wipes or lotions

Irritant - Didecyldimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound known to cause skin irritation, especially with prolonged or repeated contact. Babies have more sensitive skin, increasing the risk.

Absorbed - Quaternary ammonium compounds like didecyldimonium chloride can be absorbed through the skin, especially when used topically, raising concerns about systemic exposure in babies.

Confidence: HIGH

Parfum 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

Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter Fruit

⚠️5/10

Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter Fruit is a natural emollient safe for topical use in children over 5 years. It moisturizes skin and is common in baby care products.

No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) and a national environmental health agency (Environment Canada) found shea butter safe for use on skin and flagged only low-level concerns. They note it is generally safe for cosmetics, with some limits on concentration and manufacturing quality, and that there are a few data gaps in how safety limits are set. No clear evidence was found that it causes harm to organs, development, cancer, or strong immune problems at typical topical use levels, so no specific risk labels apply.

Confidence: HIGH

PEG-50 Shea Butter

⚠️4/10

PEG-50 Shea Butter is not a standard ingredient name and may be a misreading or typo. Cannot assess safety accurately without clear identification.

Confidence: HIGH

Tris Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol Citrate

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what Tris Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol Citrate is it might be a misreading or a typo not a recognized ingredient in baby care products

Confidence: HIGH

Chlorphenesin

✅3/10

For children (5 years and up): Chlorphenesin is a preservative found in some lotions, creams and wipes. Most school-age kids tolerate it, but some people can get skin irritation or allergic reactions.

Confidence: HIGH

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

✅3/10

For children 5 years and older, this ingredient is usually OK in shampoos and washes that are rinsed off. It helps make foam and clean without being very harsh for most kids. A small number of people can get skin irritation or allergic rashes, and regulators have raised concerns about possible contaminants from manufacturing.

Confidence: HIGH

Polyquaternium-7

✅3/10

For school-age children (5 years and up), this ingredient is usually low risk when used in normal rinse-off products like shampoos and conditioners. It is not a common cause of cancer or allergy, but there are concerns about how it is made and possible contamination.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Acetamide MEA

✅2/10

For school-age children (5 years and up), Acetamide MEA is generally low risk. It is not thought to cause serious long-term harms, and it does not appear to build up in the body or environment. The main issue from safety reviewers is that it shouldn’t be used freely in products that stay on the skin unless the maker follows limits.

Confidence: HIGH

Acrylates Copolymer

✅2/10

For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids, tweens, teens), Acrylates Copolymer is usually low risk when used on the skin. It helps products stay in place. The biggest concerns are manufacturing impurities and possible irritation rather than long-term disease risks.

Confidence: MEDIUM

PEG-12 Dimethicone

✅2/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age children, kids, preteens), PEG-12 Dimethicone is generally low risk when used on normal, unbroken skin. The main worry is possible contamination during manufacturing rather than the ingredient itself.

Confidence: MEDIUM

PEG-150 Distearate

✅2/10

For school-age kids (5 years and older) this ingredient is usually low risk when used on the skin. It’s an ingredient that helps water and oil mix in creams and lotions. The main worry is not the ingredient itself but possible tiny amounts of unwanted impurities from how it’s made.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

✅2/10

For kids aged 5 and older (school-aged children and teens), this ingredient is usually safe in rinse-off products like shampoos and body washes. It can be drying or sting on very sensitive skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Hydroxide

✅2/10

For school-age children (5 years and older): when sodium hydroxide is in regular skin products it is usually at very low levels and is safe if the product is made for skin and has a skin-friendly pH. Sodium hydroxide itself is a strong chemical that can burn if concentrated.

Confidence: HIGH

Styrene Acrylates Copolymer

✅2/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids and teens), this ingredient is generally low risk when used as intended in creams, lotions, or makeup. Most scientific reviews say it is safe if the product is made and used correctly.

Confidence: HIGH

Tetrasodium EDTA

✅2/10

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, teens) this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal personal care products like shampoos, lotions or wipes. It helps keep products stable and is usually present at low levels.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Lactamide MEA

✅2/10

Lactamide MEA is a mild surfactant and conditioning agent used in baby shampoos and body washes. It is generally safe for topical use in children over 5 years with minor irritation risk.

Confidence: HIGH

Caprylyl Glycol

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and older), caprylyl glycol is generally safe when used on the skin in normal products like lotions and wipes. It has a low reported risk for cancer, developmental harm, and most allergies, and regulators consider it unlikely to build up in the body or the environment.

No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews found no clear health hazards for skin use. Tests say it is not likely to build up in the body, not persistent in the environment, and not harmful to organs. Industry reviewers do note limits on how much can be used and some data gaps, but overall the ingredient is rated low concern for topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Decyl Glucoside

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older: this is generally safe. It’s a gentle cleanser used in many kid shampoos and washes. Most children won’t have a problem, but a small number of people can get skin irritation or an allergic rash.

Confidence: HIGH

Glycerin

✅1/10

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.

Confidence: HIGH

Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and up — school-aged kids, tweens and teens — shea butter is generally safe to use as a moisturizer. It’s commonly found in lotions and creams and is considered low risk for serious health problems when used on the skin.

No Known Risk - Shea butter 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, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to infants. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify any significant risks for babies when shea butter is used topically.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Ethyl Alcohol

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years, older kids), ethanol (skin alcohol) is usually low risk when used in normal amounts in cleansers, hand sanitizers, or some creams. It can sometimes dry or mildly irritate skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Cocos Nucifera Coconut Oil

✅1/10

Cocos Nucifera Coconut Oil is a common safe emollient in baby products. It moisturizes skin and is well tolerated in topical use for 5 plus years babies.

Confidence: HIGH

Cocos Nucifera Oil

✅0/10

Coconut oil is widely used in baby care for moisturizing and is safe for topical use in children over 5 years

No Known Risk - Coconut oil is widely used topically for babies and is generally considered safe. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks when used on healthy baby skin. Rare allergic reactions are possible, but not common enough to warrant a risk label based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Aqua 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 CURLS & WAVES

Kid-approved? CURLS & WAVES

CURLS & WAVES is not recommended for 5+ year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 26 ingredients in CURLS & WAVES. 1 avoid, 4 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.