Aquaphor Cleansing Wash & Shampoo

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner • For 6-12 month old babies • Skin contact 🧴

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Aquaphor Cleansing Wash & Shampoo - Ingredients

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Can older babies use Aquaphor Cleansing Wash & Shampoo?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 10 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Aquaphor Cleansing Wash & Shampoo contains 13 ingredients. 2 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (13 found)

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
⚠️5/10
For babies 6–12 months old (infants, babies, little ones), this ingredient is commonly used in baby washes and shampoos and is generally okay when it is rinsed off. There are higher concerns about impurities and possible skin reactions, so caution is advised.
Immune system - Cosmetic safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review and draft safety reports) report limited evidence that cocamidopropyl betaine can sensitize skin or trigger allergic reactions. That means it can affect the immune system in some people, especially those with sensitive skin.
Irritant - Industry safety assessments note limited evidence of skin sensitization and explicitly warn the ingredient may be unsafe in products left on the skin (not rinsed off). This shows it can cause redness, itching, or irritation for some users.
Eczema - Safety panels and reports observed cases of sensitization and recommend limits on use and product types. Because it can provoke skin reactions, it may trigger or worsen eczema in sensitive children.
Cancer - Regulatory and industry reviews flag contamination concerns for this ingredient, including nitrosamines and related amines. Nitrosamines are known to be carcinogenic, so impurity risks raise a cancer concern unless impurities are controlled as industry reviewers recommend.
Banned - Expert panels and tentative regulatory reports recommend use, concentration, and manufacturing restrictions for this ingredient and note it is unsafe in some product types (leave-on). While not universally banned, it is subject to regulatory or industry limits in some contexts.
Environmental - A national environmental agency (Environment Canada) flagged this ingredient as a suspected environmental toxin, indicating possible harm to ecosystems if released into the environment.
Confidence: HIGH
Sodium Myreth Sulfate
⚠️5/10
For babies 6–12 months old: this is a soap-like ingredient used to make suds. On its own it looks low risk, but it can irritate sensitive baby skin or eyes and there are concerns about tiny contamination left over from how it’s made. Because of that, use care with baby products that contain it.
Cancer - The ingredient data flags contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane. Those impurities are linked to cancer risk when they are present in products, so the main worry is not the ingredient itself but these contaminant chemicals (listed in the ingredient data and noted in safety reviews).
Long-Term Risk - Because contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane is called out, there is a possible long-term health risk from repeated exposure. The ingredient record also shows safety-review gaps and limits on use, which means long-term safety is not fully settled (see Cosmetic Ingredient Review and the ingredient data notes).
Confidence: MEDIUM
Bisabolol
✅3/10
For a 6–12 month old baby (older infant), bisabolol is usually low risk and is used to calm and condition baby skin. However, some people can get skin allergies from it, so babies with sensitive skin need extra care.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Decyl Glucoside
✅3/10
For babies 6–12 months, Decyl Glucoside is generally considered a gentle cleansing ingredient and is often used in baby washes and wipes. Most of the time it is safe when rinsed off, but a small number of people can get allergic or irritating reactions.
Confidence: HIGH
Citric Acid
✅2/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants), citric acid in small amounts in wipes and baby lotions is usually low risk. It can cause stinging if it gets in the eyes and can bother very sensitive or broken skin.
Confidence: HIGH
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
✅2/10
For babies 6–12 months (infant, baby), this ingredient is usually considered low risk as an ingredient in creams and lotions. The main issue to watch is manufacturing contamination (small amounts of ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane) that can sometimes be left behind.
Confidence: HIGH
Polyquaternium-10
✅2/10
For babies 6–12 months old, this ingredient is generally considered low risk, but direct safety testing in infants is limited. Because related chemicals have shown possible effects in animal and lab studies, we stay cautious for babies and keep the safety score low but not zero.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Sodium Benzoate
✅2/10
For babies 6–12 months old, sodium benzoate in small amounts is generally low risk when used in skin products. Babies this age handle it better than newborns, but it may irritate very sensitive or broken skin.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Panthenol
✅1/10
Panthenol is generally safe for babies aged 6–12 months (infants, babies, little ones) when it is used in normal baby creams, lotions or wipes. Most babies tolerate it well and allergic reactions are uncommon.
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
Pantolactone
✅1/10
Pantolactone is low risk for babies 6–12 months (infants, young babies). It is unlikely to cause long-term harm. The main thing to watch for is mild irritation of the skin or eyes.
No Known Risk - Reviewed safety summaries and regulatory records show only low or limited concerns for topical use. The available data notes only minor, limited irritation and does not show higher-level risks (cancer, hormone disruption, organ harm, or developmental effects). Because no concern rises above low, there are no known real risks for child use in the available information.
Confidence: HIGH
Sea Salt
✅1/10
Sea salt is generally safe for babies aged 6–12 months when used on normal, unbroken skin in small amounts. It has very low concerns for long‑term health problems, but it can sting or dry out sensitive skin and should not be eaten.
No Known Risk - Sea salt has no clear health risks for topical use. U.S. regulators list it as safe for food use, and a Canadian health agency finds it unlikely to harm organs, calls it a low human-health priority, and says it does not build up in the body or the environment.
Confidence: HIGH
Sodium Chloride
✅1/10
For babies aged 6–12 months (older infants), sodium chloride is basically table salt. In the small amounts used in baby wipes, lotions or saline it is usually safe and well tolerated.
No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews flag no meaningful health hazards for topical use. Food and health authorities list it as safe for limited use, and environmental assessments find it unlikely to harm organs, build up in the body, or damage wildlife. Overall expert sources rate concerns as low across cancer, allergies, development, and use restrictions.
Confidence: HIGH
Water
✅0/10
For babies 6-12 months (infants, older babies), plain water used on the skin is safe when it’s clean and part of a baby product. Official assessments say plain water is not expected to cause harm.
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

Common Questions About Aquaphor Cleansing Wash & Shampoo

Safe for older babies? Aquaphor Cleansing Wash & Shampoo

Aquaphor Cleansing Wash & Shampoo is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 13 ingredients in Aquaphor Cleansing Wash & Shampoo. 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using shampoo & bodywash & conditioner?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 6-12 month old babies. 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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