Don't Despair, Repair!

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

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Is this kid-friendly to use Don't Despair, Repair!?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Don't Despair, Repair! contains 30 ingredients. 3 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (30 found)

⚠️5/10

Not evaluated

Confidence: LOW

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

Galbanum Resin Oil

⚠️4/10

Galbanum Resin Oil is a natural resin used in perfumery and topical products but lacks extensive safety data for children over 5 years so caution is advised.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

✅3/10

For children aged 5 and up, this seaweed extract is usually low risk for normal skin reactions, but it can carry contaminants like iodine, arsenic, and lead that raise concern.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Rose Flower Oil

✅3/10

Rose oil is a fragrance that is usually safe at low levels for kids aged 5 and older, but some children can get skin irritation or allergic rashes.

Confidence: HIGH

Malic Acid

✅2/10

For school-age children (5 years and up), malic acid in small amounts is usually low risk when used on skin. It can cause irritation to skin and eyes, and some health authorities limit how it can be used in cosmetics.

Confidence: HIGH

Santalum Album Oil

✅2/10

Santalum Album Oil is sandalwood oil used for fragrance. Generally safe for 5 plus years in low concentrations but may cause mild irritation in sensitive skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Pogostemon Cablin Oil

✅2/10

Pogostemon Cablin Oil is patchouli oil used for fragrance minor irritation possible but generally safe for 5 plus years in topical use

Confidence: HIGH

Sandalwood Oil

✅2/10

Santalum Album Oil is sandalwood oil used for fragrance. Generally safe for 5 plus years in low concentrations but may cause mild irritation in sensitive skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, young children), this plant-derived scent oil is generally low risk when it’s part of regular skin products like lotions or shampoos. Most safety checks find only low concerns.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Ceramide NP

✅1/10

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.

No Known Risk - Authoritative reviews and studies do not identify any health hazards above a low level for typical topical use. A cosmetic safety review notes only guidance/restrictions for use, a European chemicals authority reported limited evidence of mild irritation, and scientific papers note this ingredient can increase skin penetration and produced allergenic responses only at high doses in animal tests. Taken together, there are no higher-than-low concerns for children when this ingredient is used as intended.

Confidence: HIGH

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids), dicaprylyl carbonate is generally low risk. It’s a gentle, lightweight skin conditioner. Most safety checks show low concerns for cancer, allergies, or effects on growth or reproduction. The main issue found is limited reports of skin or eye irritation.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews show only very low concerns for this ingredient. Tests found limited, mild eye or skin irritation in some studies, but no stronger links to cancer, hormone or brain effects, organ damage, or reproductive problems. Because the evidence of harm is low, this ingredient is not flagged as a real health risk for children in normal topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Dicaprylyl Ether

✅1/10

For children aged 5 years and older (school-age children and teens), this ingredient is generally safe to use on the skin. The main issue seen in studies is irritation to the skin or eyes in some cases, not long-term health problems.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Ethyl Macadamiate

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and up), Ethyl Macadamiate is generally safe to use on the skin. It’s a softening oil made from macadamia nuts and is considered low risk for long-term health problems in public safety listings.

No Known Risk - The available ingredient safety summary for Ethyl Macadamiate lists only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity, developmental/reproductive effects, and use restrictions for topical use. No higher-level hazards (such as organ damage, hormone disruption, absorption into the body, or buildup) were identified in the reviewed assessment. For typical topical use there are no known health risks based on the provided safety information.

Confidence: HIGH

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

✅1/10

For children (5 years, school-age kids, and teens): hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid is generally gentle and used to hydrate skin. The available ingredient assessment flags only low-level concerns, so it’s considered low risk for normal topical use in this age group.

No Known Risk - The supplied safety review for Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid shows every checked concern (cancer, allergies/immunity, developmental or reproductive harm, and use restrictions) rated at 'low' and there are no other flagged hazards in the ingredient record. It is listed for topical use and the file contains no higher-level risks, so no specific warning labels apply based on the provided data.

Confidence: HIGH

Panthenol

✅1/10

For children 5 and older (kids, school-age children): panthenol is generally safe when used on the skin in lotions, creams, shampoos and wipes. It helps hydrate and calm the skin and is considered low risk when used as directed.

No Known Risk - Health and regulatory reviews (including Canadian and U.S. assessments and industry safety panels) find panthenol has no reported hazards above a low level for topical use. It is not expected to harm organs, does not appear to build up in the body or the environment, and common concerns (cancer, allergies, reproductive effects) were rated low. There are some industry notes about safe use levels and a few data gaps, but no higher-level health risks were identified.

Confidence: HIGH

Prunus Domestica Seed Oil

✅1/10

Prunus Domestica Seed Oil is plum seed oil used as an emollient in skincare and is considered safe for topical use in children over 5 years

No Known Risk - Plum seed oil is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive baby skin. There is no credible evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. It is not known to be absorbed in harmful amounts, nor is it banned or associated with long-term or cumulative risks. Therefore, based on current research, no risk labels apply.

Confidence: HIGH

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

✅1/10

For school-age kids (5 years and older), rosehip (Rosa Canina) fruit oil in creams or lotions is usually safe and often used to moisturize skin. Most concerns are low, but some regulators have noted limited data and suggested limits on how it’s used.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Rose Extract

✅1/10

Rose extract is generally safe in topical products for children over 5 years and is used for fragrance or soothing properties

Confidence: HIGH

Squalane

✅1/10

Squalane is a gentle skin moisturizer that is usually safe for children aged 5 and up. Most reviews show very low risk of cancer, allergy, or long-term harm. There is a small, cautious note from a scientific program about a weak possible effect on hormones, so we stay careful.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

✅1/10

Sweet almond oil is commonly used in baby skincare for its moisturizing properties and is generally very safe for children over 5 years old.

No Known Risk - Sweet Almond Oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use on babies. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, or other health risks in the general population, except in rare cases of nut allergies. For most babies, it does not pose any known health risks based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Tocopheryl Acetate

✅1/10

Safe for most school-age kids when used in small amounts on healthy skin. A few children may get redness or a mild rash.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and older (school-age kids), cardamom seed oil is usually low risk when used on the skin in small, diluted amounts. It’s a concentrated fragrance oil that most children tolerate, but some people can get skin irritation or an allergic reaction.

No Known Risk - Government food-safety and environmental reviews find cardamom seed oil safe for its normal uses, and toxicity checks do not show organ, reproductive, or environmental harm. Common concern screens for this ingredient are rated low, so no specific health risks have been identified for typical topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil

✅1/10

Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil is strawberry seed oil used as an emollient low allergy risk for 5 plus years topical use

No Known Risk - Strawberry seed oil is generally considered safe for topical use, with no evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. There are no known reports or studies indicating adverse effects when used on infant skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and older, Galbanum (Ferula gumosa) oil is likely low risk when used on the skin in small, diluted amounts. The provided safety information shows low concerns overall. However, as with all essential oils, some kids may be sensitive.

No Known Risk - Safety checks for this topical oil show only low-level concerns across cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental or reproductive effects, and use limits. No specific ingredient hazards were identified in the available assessment, and there are no concerns rated above low. Based on that information, no real risks were found for typical topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Sweet Almond Oil

✅1/10

Sweet almond oil is generally safe for topical use in children over 5 years often used as a moisturizer in baby care products

Confidence: HIGH

2-Hexanediol

✅0/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids): this ingredient is generally safe when used on the skin at the low amounts usually found in lotions and wipes. There is a small chance it can cause irritation, but major long-term risks are rated low.

No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) and the European Chemicals Agency do not find serious health hazards for normal skin use. They note only limited evidence of skin, eye, or lung irritation at higher doses and point out some data gaps, so overall the ingredient is rated low risk for typical topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

✅0/10

This ingredient helps a product feel smooth and stay on the skin. For children 5 years and older (school-age kids, preteens and teens) it is considered very low risk when used on normal, unbroken skin.

No Known Risk - This skin ingredient has safety summaries that list only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, reproductive/developmental effects, and use limits. No higher-level hazards were reported in those assessments, so there are no specific health risks identified for children based on the available safety information.

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

Common Questions About Don't Despair, Repair!

Kid-approved? Don't Despair, Repair!

Use caution with Don't Despair, Repair! for 5+ year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 30 ingredients in Don't Despair, Repair!. 3 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.