NOW Baby GENTLE SHAMPOO & WASH

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

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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NOW Baby GENTLE SHAMPOO & WASH - Ingredients

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Is this kid-friendly to use NOW Baby GENTLE SHAMPOO & WASH?

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YES - Generally Safe

Danger Score: 2 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: NOW Baby GENTLE SHAMPOO & WASH contains 14 ingredients. 14 safe. No Bad Ingredients Found ✅ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (14 found)

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

✅2/10

Caprylic Hydroxamic Acid is a preservative with low irritation risk at typical use levels likely included to prevent microbial growth

Confidence: MEDIUM

Chamomilla Recutita 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 find only low or unclear concerns. A cosmetic safety panel says this chamomile extract is generally safe in products when used with limits, and the European chemicals agency notes only limited evidence of skin allergy. A few small human studies and a review reported unclear (equivocal) findings for nerve or pregnancy effects, but the data are not strong. No health concern here is rated above low.

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

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

Potassium Sorbate

✅2/10

Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding

Confidence: MEDIUM

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids, children, teens), this aloe powder used on the skin is generally safe and usually helps soothe and hydrate. The overall risk is low when used in regular creams, lotions or gels.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and up, calendula flower extract is usually safe and used to calm and protect the skin. Most kids won’t have a problem, but a small number can get a skin reaction.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews for this calendula flower extract show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth/reproduction. Industry safety panels note limits on how much can be used and say some data are missing, but there is no clear evidence of real harm when used on the skin. Some verified product programs restrict its use unless makers provide extra safety information.

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

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

Xanthan Gum

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and up, xanthan gum is generally safe when used in normal skin products. It is mainly a thickener and usually does not get into the body or cause problems. Most children will not have any reaction.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews and regulatory assessments find no health hazards above a low level for topical use. It is approved for limited use in food, classified as not expected to be toxic and a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Cosmetic industry reviewers note only guidance on concentrations or purity. Because no concern was rated above low, no specific risks were identified for babies or children.

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

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

Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside

✅0/10

For children aged 5 years and older, this ingredient is generally safe for skin cleansers. It is a mild soap-like ingredient that helps clean skin and is usually well tolerated.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About NOW Baby GENTLE SHAMPOO & WASH

Kid-approved? NOW Baby GENTLE SHAMPOO & WASH

Yes, NOW Baby GENTLE SHAMPOO & WASH is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children based on ingredient analysis.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 14 ingredients in NOW Baby GENTLE SHAMPOO & WASH. 14 safe. 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.