Gentle Shampoo

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

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Is this kid-friendly to use Gentle Shampoo?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Gentle Shampoo contains 18 ingredients. 2 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (18 found)

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

AQUA WATER EAU

⚠️5/10

Aqua Water Eau is simply water used as a solvent and base in baby shampoos and bodywashes. It is very safe for topical use on babies 5 years and older.

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

CITRIC ACID

✅2/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids, tweens, teens), citric acid in everyday skincare like wipes, shampoos and lotions is usually safe when used at the low levels found in those products. It may sting if it gets in the eyes or is placed on sore or broken skin.

Confidence: HIGH

MATRICARIA FLOWER EXTRACT

✅2/10

For school-age kids (5 years and up), chamomile flower extract used on the skin is usually safe and is often included to calm or soothe skin. Most safety reviews find only low-level concerns overall.

No Known Risk - Major safety reviews and a small number of human case reports show only low or unclear concerns. Experts have judged the ingredient safe for topical use when used with normal concentration limits, and reported allergic or nerve-related cases are rare and not clearly linked to the ingredient. Because there is no clear, above-low evidence of harm, no specific risks are flagged.

Confidence: HIGH

PEG150 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

POTASSIUM SORBATE

✅2/10

Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding

Confidence: MEDIUM

SODIUM MYRETH SULFATE

✅2/10

For children ages 5 and up (school-age kids, children, and teens), this ingredient in rinse-off products like shampoo and body wash is generally low risk. It can bother eyes or sensitive skin in some kids, and there is a manufacturing contamination concern with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane.

Confidence: MEDIUM

AVOCADO FRUIT EXTRACT

✅1/10

Persea gratissima fruit extract is avocado extract used as a moisturizer and is considered safe for topical use in children over 5 years

No Known Risk - Avocado extract 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 based on current research.

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

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

BUTYLENE GLYCOL

✅1/10

For children ages 5 and up (school-age kids, older kids and teens) this ingredient is usually safe when used on normal skin. The biggest issue is that it can irritate skin or eyes for some people.

Confidence: HIGH

CARAMEL

✅1/10

Caramel is a colorant often used for appearance and is considered safe for topical use in children over 5 years

No Known Risk - Caramel, when used topically, is generally considered safe and does not have evidence linking it to skin irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. There are no studies or regulatory warnings indicating topical caramel poses a risk to infants or children.

Confidence: HIGH

CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA

✅1/10

For kids aged 5 and up, chamomile extract used on the skin is usually safe. Most children will have no problems, but a small number can get a skin reaction, especially if they are allergic to ragweed or similar plants.

Confidence: MEDIUM

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and older), Glyceryl Caprylate is usually safe in normal skin products. It’s a mild ingredient used to help mix oils and water and to condition skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

PERSEA GRATISSIMA

✅1/10

Persea Gratissima Oil is avocado oil commonly used as an emollient in baby care products and is considered very safe for topical use in 5 plus years

No Known Risk - Avocado oil is generally considered safe for topical use on babies. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in infants. It is not banned or restricted, and is not associated with long-term or systemic health effects. As with any oil, rare allergic reactions are possible, but these are not common or specific to avocado oil.

Confidence: HIGH

POLYQUATERNIUM10

✅1/10

For kids aged 5 and up (school-age children), polyquaternium-10 used at normal low levels in hair and skin products is usually safe. It helps hair feel smooth and rarely causes irritation in older children.

Confidence: MEDIUM

COCOGLUCOSIDE

✅1/10

Cocoglucoside is a mild non ionic surfactant commonly used in baby shampoos and body washes. It is very safe for topical use in children over 5 years.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Gentle Shampoo

Kid-approved? Gentle Shampoo

Use caution with Gentle Shampoo for 5+ year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 18 ingredients in Gentle Shampoo. 2 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.

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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.

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