Johnson's bedtime cream

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Is this kid-friendly to use Johnson's bedtime cream?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Johnson's bedtime cream contains 14 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (14 found)

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

Disodium EDTA

✅2/10

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.

Confidence: HIGH

Ethylhexylglycerin

✅2/10

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.

Confidence: HIGH

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 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

Carbomer

✅1/10

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.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Cetyl Alcohol

✅1/10

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.

Confidence: HIGH

Cocoglycerides

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older, cocoglycerides are usually safe on the skin. They are moisturizing ingredients made from coconut fats and are commonly used in lotions and creams for kids and older children.

No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews and ingredient assessments show only low-level concerns and do not identify real harms for normal topical use. An industry safety review notes data gaps and recommends limits on concentration, but it does not list any higher-level health risks. Based on available information, there are no known health risks for typical use on skin.

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

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-aged kids, pre-teens), this ingredient is generally safe to use on the skin. Safety reviews list only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, or effects on growth and reproduction when used on the skin.

No Known Risk - A safety assessment of this topical ingredient found only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, reproductive or developmental harm, and use limits. No higher-level risks were identified, so there are no specific health risks flagged for children based on the available review.

Confidence: HIGH

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and older (kids, school-age children, tweens), this ingredient is generally low concern. It is used to help water and oil mix and to gently clean skin. Serious long-term harms like cancer or reproductive problems are not expected.

No Known Risk - Regulatory safety reviews and lab tests find no health risks above a low level for normal topical use. Tests show only limited, mild skin or eye irritation in some studies and no signs of genetic damage or cancer risk; experts say it is safe in cosmetics when used within set limits. Because no concern was rated above low, there are no real, confirmed risks for typical use on children’s skin.

Confidence: HIGH

p-Anisic Acid

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older, p-anisic acid on the skin is generally low risk. Most experts find it safe at the small amounts used in skin products, though some people may get mild irritation.

Confidence: HIGH

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

Zea Mays Starch

✅0/10

Zea Mays Starch is corn starch commonly used as an absorbent in baby products and is very safe for topical use in children over 5 years

No Known Risk - Corn starch is widely used in baby powders and topical products, and current research does not show any significant health risks when used on intact skin. It is generally considered safe for topical use on babies, with no evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects. However, care should be taken to avoid inhalation of powders, but for topical use, there are no known risks.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Johnson's bedtime cream

Kid-approved? Johnson's bedtime cream

Use caution with Johnson's bedtime cream for 5+ year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 14 ingredients in Johnson's bedtime cream. 1 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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