Baby Magic creamy baby oil

baby oil • For 6-12 month old babies • Skin contact 🧴

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Can older babies use Baby Magic creamy baby oil?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 75 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Baby Magic creamy baby oil contains 33 ingredients. 1 avoid, 8 concerning, 5 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (33 found)

Benzyl Benzoate

🚫8/10

For babies aged 6–12 months (infants, older babies), benzyl benzoate can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. It’s not a good choice for everyday baby lotions or creams.

Immune system - This chemical is listed by the EU Cosmetics Directive and by the International Fragrance Association as a known human allergen. That means it can trigger immune reactions in people who touch it, so a child could have an allergic response to a product that has this ingredient.

Irritant - Because regulators require special labeling for allergens, and industry guidance shows strong evidence of allergic responses, this ingredient can cause skin irritation such as redness and itching when used on skin.

Eczema - Regulatory and industry sources identify this ingredient as a skin allergen. That same allergen activity can trigger or make eczema and contact dermatitis worse in sensitive children.

Organ Risk - Workplace safety listings under EU GHS set limits and note that exposures must be kept low. Those restrictions exist because higher or repeated exposures raise concerns about harm from this chemical, so workplace rules show potential organ-related risk with greater exposure.

Confidence: HIGH

Amyl Cinnamal

🚨7/10

Amyl Cinnamal is a fragrance allergen with sensitization risk not recommended for baby skin likely used for scent

Irritant - Amyl Cinnamal is a known skin irritant, especially for sensitive skin such as that of babies. It can cause redness, itching, or rashes upon topical exposure.

Eczema - Because Amyl Cinnamal can trigger allergic reactions and skin irritation, it may also worsen or trigger eczema in sensitive individuals, including babies.

Confidence: HIGH

Benzyl Salicylate

🚨7/10

For babies 6–12 months old, benzyl salicylate can cause skin allergies and irritation. It is a fragrance ingredient that many regulators flag for allergic reactions and it has some reports of contamination with salicylate compounds. Because infants have sensitive skin, it’s safer to avoid it if you can.

Immune system - Multiple safety assessments list this ingredient as a known human allergen or immune toxicant (noted by the EU cosmetics rules, the U.S. EPA, and industry safety panels). That means it can cause allergic or immune reactions in people, so it is a real risk for sensitive children.

Eczema - Regulatory and industry findings show this chemical can cause skin allergy or dermatitis (noted by the EU cosmetics framework and chemical safety reviews). For babies with sensitive or atopic skin, it can trigger or make eczema and similar skin rashes worse.

Environmental - A national environmental assessment flagged this substance as a suspected environmental toxin, and contamination notes list salicylic acid as a possible impurity. That means there is concern it could harm wildlife or the environment if released.

Confidence: HIGH

Citronellol

🚨7/10

For babies aged 6–12 months (infants, babies), citronellol can cause skin irritation or an allergic reaction. Because it’s a fragrance ingredient that commonly causes sensitivity, it’s best treated as something to avoid or use very cautiously on baby skin.

Immune system - This ingredient is flagged as a human allergen and immune-system toxicant by multiple regulatory groups. The ingredient record lists strong evidence of allergic and immune-system effects from the EU cosmetics rules, the U.S. environmental regulator, and the fragrance industry group, indicating real risk of allergic reactions in people, including children.

Irritant - Studies and regulatory notes show this chemical can cause skin irritation and dermal reactions. European chemical reviewers and fragrance industry guidance list dermal toxicity or allergy concerns, so it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Because it is a known skin allergen with documented dermal reactions in humans, this ingredient can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions, per the same EU and chemical agency findings referenced in the ingredient record.

Asthma - The ingredient is shown to be an allergen and immune irritant in human evidence noted by regulators. Respiratory allergy and worsened breathing (including asthma) can occur when people are sensitive to strong fragrance allergens like this one.

Cancer - The ingredient record flags a contamination concern with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a well-known carcinogen, so possible contamination raises a cancer-related safety concern until product purity is confirmed.

Confidence: HIGH

Retinyl Palmitate

🚨7/10

Retinyl palmitate is a vitamin A derivative with potential skin irritation and toxicity risk for infants likely used as an antioxidant

Irritant - Retinyl Palmitate can cause skin irritation, redness, and peeling, especially on sensitive baby skin.

Sun Burn - Retinyl Palmitate may increase skin sensitivity to sunlight, raising the risk of sunburn.

Absorbed - Retinyl Palmitate can be absorbed through the skin and enter the bloodstream.

Cancer - Some studies suggest that Retinyl Palmitate may speed up the development of skin tumors when exposed to sunlight, though evidence is mixed.

Confidence: HIGH

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

🚨6/10

For babies aged 6-12 months, this ingredient is a fragrance that can cause skin allergies and rashes. It is not known to cause cancer or developmental problems, but it can sensitize a baby's skin and lead to itching, redness, or a lasting allergy.

Irritant - This chemical is listed as a known human allergen and as causing dermal reactions by multiple regulatory bodies (the EU cosmetics listing and fragrance industry guidance, with strong evidence noted by the U.S. EPA). That means it can cause skin redness, itching, or rash after contact.

Immune system - Several authorities identify this ingredient as an allergen or possible immune-system toxicant (noted by the EU cosmetics rules, the EPA, and related fragrance regulators), so it can trigger immune responses rather than being inert on the skin.

Eczema - Because this ingredient is flagged for causing skin allergy and limited dermal toxicity by agencies such as ECHA and the EU cosmetics framework, it can worsen or trigger eczema and similar skin conditions in sensitive children.

Environmental - An environmental agency has identified this substance as a suspected environmental toxin, meaning it may harm wildlife or the environment if released, so there is some ecological concern with its use.

Confidence: HIGH

Citral

🚨6/10

For babies 6–12 months old, citral is a fragrance ingredient that can irritate the skin or trigger allergic rashes. It is not among the top cancer or developmental concerns, but its main issue is causing skin reactions in sensitive people.

Irritant - This ingredient is classified as a skin, eye and general irritant by EU GHS hazard labels and is reported to cause irritation of skin, eyes and lungs. That means it can cause redness, stinging or sore eyes and skin reactions on sensitive baby skin.

Immune system - Regulatory sources (the EU Cosmetics Directive) and industry guidance (IFRA) list this chemical as a known human allergen or immune-system toxicant. Peer-reviewed reports also show evidence it can trigger immune reactions, so it can provoke allergic responses in some children.

Eczema - Because it is a known skin allergen and irritant (noted by EU cosmetic rules and fragrance industry reports), it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in people who are sensitive.

Asthma - Lung and respiratory irritation are reported in hazard listings (EU GHS), so inhaling or exposure to this ingredient could make breathing problems or asthma worse in sensitive children.

Confidence: HIGH

Hydroxycitronellal

🚨6/10

For babies aged 6–12 months, this fragrance ingredient can cause skin allergies or irritation. Most other serious risks are considered low, but because baby skin is delicate, it's best to be cautious.

Immune system - This ingredient is reported as a known human allergen and immune-system toxicant by European regulatory sources and evaluated as strong evidence of allergic effects by U.S. and industry reviewers. That means it can trigger immune reactions in people who are sensitive.

Irritant - Authorities note cases of skin reactions and limited dermal toxicity, and the ingredient is flagged as a skin allergen by fragrance and chemical safety bodies. This supports a real risk of causing redness, itching or contact dermatitis on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Because it is identified as a skin allergen by European regulators and industry groups, it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar allergic skin conditions in people who react to it.

Confidence: HIGH

Linalool

🚨6/10

Linalool is a fragrance ingredient that can cause skin allergies in some people. For babies (6–12 months) it can irritate or trigger allergic rashes, so it’s better to avoid it on baby skin when possible.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and a possible immune-system toxicant in official cosmetic safety reviews (European cosmetics rules) and is flagged with strong evidence by the U.S. regulator. That means it can trigger allergic reactions or immune responses in some children.

Irritant - Official cosmetic guidance requires labeling for this ingredient because it can cause allergic skin reactions. The safety reviews identify it as a human allergen, so it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Because this ingredient is a known allergen and can provoke skin reactions, it may trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in susceptible children.

Cancer - A contamination concern was specifically flagged for formaldehyde being associated with this ingredient. Formaldehyde is recognized in safety summaries as a harmful contaminant linked to cancer risk, so contamination raises a cancer-related concern.

Confidence: HIGH

Benzyl Alcohol

⚠️5/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants), benzyl alcohol can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. It’s not as risky as for newborns, but it isn’t completely risk-free for this age.

Immune system - Benzyl alcohol is a known human allergen with strong evidence of immune effects. Regulators and scientific reviews list it as an allergenic or immunotoxicant and there are human case reports of allergic reactions, so it can trigger immune responses in children.

Eczema - There are strong reports and regulatory listings showing benzyl alcohol can cause allergic skin reactions. Because of this, it can trigger or make eczema and similar rashes worse on sensitive baby skin.

Irritant - There is documented evidence of skin and eye irritation from benzyl alcohol (including agency evaluations of irritation), so it can cause redness, stinging, or rashes—especially on sensitive or infant skin.

Organ Risk - Government hazard classifications and peer-reviewed sources have identified benzyl alcohol as toxic or harmful to organ systems at some exposures. These classifications indicate repeated or higher exposures could affect organs (for example liver or kidneys).

Confidence: MEDIUM

Fragrance

⚠️5/10

Perfume can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in babies 6-12 months. It is used to provide fragrance in baby care products but should be used 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

Geraniol

⚠️5/10

Geraniol is a fragrance ingredient that can cause skin allergies. For babies 6–12 months old, it can cause redness, rashes or itching because their skin is still sensitive.

Irritant - This fragrance ingredient is listed by European cosmetic regulators and fragrance safety groups as a known human allergen and linked to dermal reactions. Regulatory reviews note cases of skin allergy and limited evidence of dermal toxicity, so it can cause redness, itching or rashes on sensitive baby skin.

Immune system - European authorities and the international fragrance body identify this chemical as a human immune-system allergen. That means it can trigger immune responses (allergic reactions) rather than being harmless to the immune system.

Eczema - Because this ingredient is a known skin allergen under EU cosmetic rules and has reports of dermal allergy, it can trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in children with sensitive or reactive skin.

Environmental - National environmental review notes this substance is suspected to be toxic to the environment. While it is not judged persistent or bioaccumulative, it has been flagged for possible harm to wildlife or ecosystems.

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Hydroxide

⚠️4/10

For infants 6–12 months (older babies and crawlers), sodium hydroxide in tiny, well-formulated amounts used only to adjust product pH is usually low risk. It is dangerous if present in concentrated form or if a product is not made to avoid irritation.

Banned - This ingredient is restricted for use in cosmetics in some regions. The EU cosmetics rules list limits on its use, and industry safety reviewers say it can only be used safely at certain low concentrations or when specially handled.

Organ Risk - Authorities have flagged possible harm to organs with repeated or high exposures. A national health agency classified it as expected to be toxic or harmful and gave it a medium human-health priority, and a U.S. assessment found toxic effects in animal studies. There is also limited evidence of breathing-related toxicity noted by a medical literature source.

Asthma - There is limited evidence that breathing in this chemical can hurt the lungs or airways. Medical literature notes possible respiratory toxicity, so it could make breathing problems worse if a child is exposed to vapor or mist.

Confidence: HIGH

Steareth-2

⚠️4/10

For babies 6–12 months, this ingredient is usually low risk but not completely without concern. It can be mildly irritating and may carry tiny traces of manufacturing contaminants (ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane).

Cancer - The ingredient is flagged for contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane. Those contaminants are known to be linked with cancer risk, and they are listed in the ingredient's contamination notes.

Environmental - An environmental agency review (Environment Canada) lists this ingredient as a suspected environmental toxin, meaning it may harm wildlife or waterways if released.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

✅3/10

For babies 6–12 months old, this ingredient is usually low risk when used in small amounts in creams and lotions. However, it can sometimes cause skin irritation or a rare allergic reaction, and it can irritate the eyes.

Confidence: HIGH

Isopropyl Myristate

✅3/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants and older babies), this ingredient is usually low risk when used on the skin. It can help soften skin but can sometimes cause irritation or rare allergic reactions.

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

✅3/10

Usually fine for most 6–12 month old babies when used sparingly on healthy skin. The main worry is a possible skin rash in sensitive babies.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

✅2/10

For babies 6 to 12 months old, aloe vera leaf juice used on the skin is usually safe when it is part of a product made for baby skin and used in small amounts. It helps moisturize and soothe, but a small number of babies may be sensitive.

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

Polysorbate 80

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants, older babies): this ingredient is usually safe when it appears at low levels in baby lotions, creams or other skin products. Long‑term health risks are considered low. The thing to watch for is contamination from manufacturing byproducts, which can be avoided by choosing tested products.

Confidence: HIGH

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

✅2/10

For babies aged 6–12 months this ingredient is usually safe when used in products made for infants. Major health reviews find low concern for cancer, reproductive harm, and widespread allergy risk, but a few people can be sensitive.

No Known Risk - Current safety reviews and a government health assessment find no health hazards from normal topical use and classify it as low priority for human health. An industry safety review notes some data gaps and recommends limits on how it is used, but no concerns above low were identified.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

✅1/10

For babies aged 6–12 months this seed oil is usually safe to use on the skin. It is a gentle plant oil that helps moisturize and soften baby’s skin and is linked to low health concerns in available reviews and studies.

No Known Risk - This oil is used on the skin and available safety reviews and a lab study show low concern for cancer, allergies, and effects on development. A 2017 study found it does not cause harmful cell changes and may act as an antioxidant. An industry safety review notes guidance on safe concentrations and some data gaps, but did not identify hazards above low. For these reasons, no specific health risks were flagged in the available data.

Confidence: HIGH

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

Cocos Nucifera Oil

✅1/10

Coconut oil is commonly used in baby care for moisturizing and is generally safe for 6-12 months babies unless allergic

No Known Risk - Coconut oil is widely used topically for babies and is generally considered safe. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks when used on healthy baby skin. Rare allergic reactions are possible, but not common enough to warrant a risk label based on current research.

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

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

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

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

Althea Officinalis Root Extract

✅1/10

Althaea Officinalis Extract is marshmallow root commonly used for soothing skin and is considered safe for baby topical use

Confidence: HIGH

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

✅1/10

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is sunflower seed oil commonly used as a gentle emollient in baby products. It is very safe for topical use on babies 6-12 months.

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

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 Magic creamy baby oil

Safe for older babies? Baby Magic creamy baby oil

Baby Magic creamy baby oil is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 33 ingredients in Baby Magic creamy baby oil. 1 avoid, 8 concerning, 5 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using baby oil?

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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