Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo

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

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo - Ingredients

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Is this kid-friendly to use Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo contains 23 ingredients. 4 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (23 found)

2.6-Dimethyl-1-Octen-2-ol

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what 2.6-Dimethyl-1-Octen-2-ol is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available

Confidence: HIGH

3-Hevenol

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what 3-Hevenol is it might be a misreading or a typo no known safety data available

Confidence: HIGH

Gamma-Notalactone

⚠️4/10

Gamma-Notalactone is not a recognized cosmetic or topical ingredient it may be a misreading or typo of gamma-nonalactone or similar

Confidence: HIGH

Tethyl Citrate

⚠️4/10

Tethyl Citrate is not a recognized ingredient it may be a typo or misreading possibly meant to be Triethyl Citrate which is used as a fragrance fixative

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

Coco-Glucoside

✅2/10

For kids 5 years and older, Coco-Glucoside is usually safe. It’s a gentle cleanser made from coconut and sugar. Most children won’t have trouble with it, but a small number of people can get a skin reaction.

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

Lauryl Glucoside

✅2/10

For children aged 5 and up, lauryl glucoside is generally a gentle, low-risk cleanser used in rinsing products like shampoos and body washes. Most kids tolerate it well.

Confidence: HIGH

PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate

✅2/10

For kids aged 5 and up, this ingredient is usually okay in small amounts on normal skin, but it can cause skin reactions in some people and the ingredient report raises concerns about contamination with impurities.

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 Benzoate

✅2/10

For school-age kids (5 years and up), sodium benzoate is usually safe in the small amounts used in lotions, wipes and creams. It helps stop bacteria and mold. Serious problems like cancer or widespread allergies are not expected, but some safety groups and countries set limits on how much can be used.

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

Methyldihydrojasmonate

✅2/10

For children aged 5 years and older (school-age kids, tweens, teens), this fragrance ingredient is usually low risk for long-term harm. The main concern is that it can cause skin allergies or irritation in some people.

Confidence: HIGH

Ethylene Brassylate

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids and teens), Ethylene Brassylate is considered low risk when it appears in skin products. Authorities that review chemicals have found low concerns for cancer, allergies, or effects on growth and reproduction, and do not expect it to build up in the body or harm the environment.

No Known Risk - Reviews by government food-safety and environmental agencies found no health or environmental hazards. It is approved for limited food use, was judged unlikely to cause organ harm, and was not flagged as persistent or an environmental toxin. Specific concerns for cancer, allergies, developmental or reproductive effects, and use restrictions were all rated low.

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

Glyceryl Oleate

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and older) glyceryl oleate is usually safe when used in normal lotions and creams. It’s commonly used to help mix oil and water in products and to make skin feel soft. Most big safety checks find low long-term health concerns.

Confidence: HIGH

Glycol Distearate

✅1/10

For children aged 5 years and older (school-age kids), Glycol Distearate in ordinary creams, lotions and cleansers is generally low risk. It helps products mix and look pleasant and is not linked to serious long-term harms in the available reviews. Regulators do note limited data in some areas and set recommended limits for how much can be used.

Confidence: HIGH

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

✅1/10

For children (age 5 and up), this ingredient is commonly used to thicken or stabilize lotions and creams and is usually low risk when used in normal amounts in skin products.

No Known Risk - A formal safety review and the available ingredient data report only low-level findings from animal tests and do not identify any higher-level health risks for people. The data show no concerns above the lowest level, so there are currently no applicable higher-risk labels.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

✅1/10

For school-age children (5+ years), this ingredient is usually safe in the small amounts used in creams, wipes and lotions. It's used to help products work and stay stable. Some safety reviews found only small risks like mild irritation, but there are bigger concerns about contamination by related chemicals.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids), this thickening ingredient is usually low risk when used in normal lotions or cleansers. It mainly stays on the skin and is not easily absorbed.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

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 Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo

Kid-approved? Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo

Use caution with Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo for 5+ year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 23 ingredients in Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo. 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.

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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.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.