baby Dove sensitive skin care hypoallergenic wash

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Can older babies use baby Dove sensitive skin care hypoallergenic wash?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 11 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: baby Dove sensitive skin care hypoallergenic wash contains 26 ingredients. 1 concerning, 4 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (26 found)

Triethanolamine
🚨6/10
For 6–12 month old babies (infants), triethanolamine can irritate skin and sometimes causes allergic reactions. It is more commonly a concern for products that stay on the skin (like lotions) than for products that are washed off.
Immune system - Multiple safety reviews note that triethanolamine shows evidence of immune and allergy effects in people, including reports of immune system or allergy concerns and respiratory allergic reactions (noted by cosmetic safety reviewers and occupational health assessments). This means it can affect the immune response in children who are exposed.
Irritant - A cosmetic safety review found strong evidence that triethanolamine is a human skin toxicant or allergen. That means it can cause skin redness, itching, or rashes—especially on sensitive or young skin.
Asthma - An occupational health review lists triethanolamine as a human respiratory toxicant or allergen, so inhalation or skin exposure may worsen breathing problems or trigger asthma-like responses in sensitive children.
Eczema - Because triethanolamine is reported as a skin allergen/toxicant, it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in babies and children prone to eczema.
Organ Risk - A national environmental agency classifies triethanolamine as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs, and regulatory toxicology notes animal studies showing effects at moderate doses. Repeated or high exposures could harm organs such as the liver or kidneys.
Banned - Cosmetic safety reviews and regional cosmetic rules place limits on how this ingredient may be used and at what concentrations, and some regulations restrict its use in certain products. This means some countries impose legal use or concentration limits.
Cancer - There is a high-listed concern about contamination with nitrosamines (a class of chemicals linked to cancer). While the ingredient itself is not judged likely to cause cancer, the potential for nitrosamine contamination raises a cancer-related risk from impurities.
Confidence: HIGH
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
Petrolatum
⚠️4/10
For babies 6 to 12 months, purified white petrolatum is okay to use on small areas as a skin barrier and moisturizer.
Banned - In the EU, this ingredient is restricted unless it is very pure, because it can carry PAH leftovers from oil. This rule comes from the EU Cosmetics Directive.
Organ Risk - Canada’s environmental health agency lists it as expected to be harmful and a high health priority. With repeat use, it may stress organs like the liver.
Builds Up - Studies in people (2015) and in lab rats (2017) found mineral oil parts can collect in body tissues over time. Small daily amounts can add up.
Long-Term Risk - Because it can build up in the body and may carry PAH impurities, risks can grow with years of use. Purity limits in the EU were set to lower this risk.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Tetrasodium EDTA
⚠️4/10
For a 6–12 month old infant, this ingredient is usually low risk for long-term harm when used in small amounts in baby wipes, lotions or shampoos. However, it can irritate skin and eyes and may help other ingredients get into the skin more easily, so extra care is wise for babies.
Irritant - This ingredient is officially classed as an irritant by the EU GHS hazard codes. That means it can cause skin or eye redness, itch, or breathing irritation if it touches skin or is breathed in.
Organ Risk - Environment Canada lists this chemical as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive body systems and gives it a medium human-health priority. That signals a real risk of harm to organs (for example liver or kidneys) with harmful exposures.
Absorbed - A cosmetic safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) identifies this ingredient as a penetration enhancer. That means it can help other substances, and itself, get through the skin into the body.
Long-Term Risk - Workplace limits and the medium health-priority classification (reported by regulators) indicate caution for repeated or long-term exposure. Those findings suggest possible health effects after years of exposure.
Confidence: HIGH
Stearamide AMP
⚠️4/10
Stearamide AMP is not a recognized cosmetic or baby care ingredient. It may be a misreading or typo and cannot be properly evaluated for safety.
Confidence: HIGH
Dimethicone
3/10
For babies 6–12 months old, dimethicone is commonly used in baby creams and ointments and is usually safe when used a little at a time on normal, unbroken skin. It rarely causes skin allergy and is often chosen for diaper creams and moisturizers.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Disodium EDTA
3/10
For infants 6–12 months, Disodium EDTA is usually low risk when used in small amounts in baby lotions and wipes. The biggest issue is that it can irritate the skin or help other ingredients get into the skin faster, which may cause reactions in sensitive babies.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Phenoxyethanol
3/10
For babies 6–12 months old (infants and older babies), phenoxyethanol in lotions or wipes is usually low risk when the product is made for babies and the preservative is used at low levels. It can still irritate the skin or eyes in some babies, and very rarely cause an allergic reaction.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Titanium Dioxide
3/10
For babies 6–12 months (older infants, crawling or teething babies), titanium dioxide in creams and non-spray sunscreens is generally low risk because it stays on the skin surface and is not absorbed. Some health agencies have flagged possible cancer risk when the ingredient is breathed in as very small particles, so that breathing risk—not skin contact—is the main concern.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Carbomer
2/10
For babies 6–12 months old (infants, babies, toddlers under 1 year), carbomer is usually safe when used in small amounts in baby lotions, creams, or wipes. It acts to thicken products and generally stays on the skin. Serious health risks are not expected, but tiny amounts of manufacturing impurities have been reported as a concern.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
Glycol Distearate
2/10
For babies aged 6–12 months, glycol distearate is generally low risk when used in normal baby lotions or washes. It helps make products feel smooth and look pearly. Most safety reviews find little concern for serious harms, but there are gaps in some safety data and limits recommended by reviewers depending on product type.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
2/10
For babies 6-12 months (infant, older baby), this ingredient is commonly used in creams and lotions as a thickener and is generally low risk for skin use.
No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews and government assessments (Environment Canada and an industry safety review) find this ingredient is not expected to be toxic to organs, not likely to build up in the body, and show only low concern for cancer, allergies, or reproductive harm. A European chemicals agency notes limited evidence of respiratory irritation, but that finding is minor. Overall, no health hazards above a low level were identified for typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
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
Acrylates C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
2/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants), this thickening ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal skin creams, lotions and wipes. It mostly stays on the skin and is not easily absorbed.
Confidence: HIGH
Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate
2/10
For babies (6–12 months) this ingredient is generally low risk. It’s a mild cleansing agent you’ll find in baby shampoos and washes. There isn’t a lot of testing specifically in infants, but safety reviews say it can be safe when products are made to avoid irritation.
No Known Risk - A cosmetics safety review found this ingredient safe for topical use when it is used at the right amounts and formulated to avoid irritation. Reviews did not find any higher-than-low concerns for cancer, hormone effects, or reproductive/developmental harm. Minor irritation potential has been noted in some assessments, but overall no clear health risks were identified when the ingredient is properly formulated.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Caprylyl Glycol
1/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants), Caprylyl Glycol is usually low risk when used in small amounts in baby lotions and wipes. It is not thought to cause cancer or long-term harm based on government and industry reviews.
No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews found no clear health hazards for skin use. Tests say it is not likely to build up in the body, not persistent in the environment, and not harmful to organs. Industry reviewers do note limits on how much can be used and some data gaps, but overall the ingredient is rated low concern for topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Cetearyl Alcohol
1/10
For babies 6–12 months (older infants), cetearyl alcohol is generally safe. It’s a fatty alcohol that helps moisturizers feel smooth and keeps creams from separating. Most babies tolerate it well.
Confidence: HIGH
Glycerin
1/10
Glycerin is a gentle, water-attracting ingredient used to moisturize skin. For 6-12 month old babies it is generally safe in typical baby lotions and wipes. Problems are rare but possible.
Confidence: HIGH
Glyceryl Stearate
1/10
For babies 6–12 months old, glyceryl stearate is generally safe when used on the skin in normal baby lotions and wipes. It helps keep creams smooth and helps oil and water mix. Most babies do fine with it.
Confidence: HIGH
Glycol Stearate
1/10
Glycol stearate is usually safe for babies aged 6–12 months when it’s in products made for infants. It works as a texture and moisturizing helper and most safety flags are low.
Confidence: HIGH
Isopropyl Isostearate
1/10
For a 6–12 month old baby (infant), Isopropyl Isostearate is generally low risk when used on the skin. It’s a moisturizing ingredient and is not linked to cancer, major allergy concerns, or growth/reproductive problems in the available reviews.
No Known Risk - Reviewed safety assessments by an industry safety panel and a government chemical review found only low-level concerns (for cancer, allergies, development, and irritation). The industry review says the ingredient is safe in cosmetics when used with limits; the government review found it is not expected to harm organs or to build up in the body. There are some data gaps and the safety review used related chemicals in places, but no higher-than-low hazards were identified.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Stearic Acid
1/10
For babies 6 to 12 months old, stearic acid is generally low risk when it’s in normal baby lotions, creams or wipes. It rarely causes problems for most babies.
Confidence: HIGH
Tapioca Starch
1/10
For infants and babies 6–12 months old, tapioca starch is usually safe on the skin. It’s a common plant-based powder used to absorb moisture and thicken products. Overall health risks are low.
Confidence: HIGH
Sodium lauroyl glutamate
1/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants, older babies), this is a mild cleansing ingredient that is normally safe in rinse-off products like baby shampoo and wash. It has a very low risk profile when used at normal levels.
No Known Risk - Formal cosmetic safety reviews find this ingredient safe for use in skin products when used within set limits. The only issues noted are low-level concerns for mild skin or eye irritation and standard use restrictions, and no higher hazards were identified. Based on those assessments, there are no real, above‑low health risks flagged for children from typical topical use.
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 baby Dove sensitive skin care hypoallergenic wash

Safe for older babies? baby Dove sensitive skin care hypoallergenic wash

baby Dove sensitive skin care hypoallergenic wash is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 26 ingredients in baby Dove sensitive skin care hypoallergenic wash. 1 concerning, 4 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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