Baby sebamed BODY LOTION

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Can older babies use Baby sebamed BODY LOTION?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 20 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Baby sebamed BODY LOTION contains 24 ingredients. 1 concerning, 7 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (24 found)

Alcohol

🚨7/10

Alcohol can cause skin dryness irritation and barrier disruption in infants likely used as a preservative or solvent

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

Lactic Acid

⚠️5/10

For babies aged 6-12 months, lactic acid can cause irritation and makes skin absorb more of what it’s mixed with. It is sometimes okay in very low amounts or in rinse-off products, but it's not a good choice for everyday leave-on baby creams.

Banned - This ingredient is restricted in some places and must follow rules about how it is made and used. A Canadian safety list and government guidance limit its use, and industry safety panels set rules on how much can be in products.

Absorbed - This acid can help other things pass through the skin and can get into the body more easily. A safety review paper lists it as a penetration enhancer, so it may raise how much of a product is absorbed.

Sun Burn - Industry safety guidance says it can raise the skin's sensitivity to the sun unless products are made to prevent that or directions tell you to use sun protection.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Parfum

⚠️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

Lecithin

⚠️4/10

For babies 6–12 months, lecithin is commonly used in creams and is usually okay, but it's not completely risk-free. Some people can have allergic or breathing reactions, and there are concerns about contamination and the ingredient helping other chemicals get into the skin.

Immune system - A professional clinic group (AOEC) and published case reports show strong evidence that lecithin can act as an allergen or immune-system irritant in people. That means it can trigger allergic or immune reactions in some children, so watch for rashes, swelling, or breathing trouble.

Asthma - Experts report lecithin as a human respiratory toxicant or allergen (AOEC) and case studies show possible breathing-related reactions. This could make asthma or wheezy breathing worse in sensitive children.

Absorbed - A cosmetic industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) lists lecithin as a penetration enhancer, meaning it can help other substances get through the skin and into the body. That raises the chance that unwanted chemicals could be absorbed.

Cancer - The ingredient record flags contamination concerns — specifically nitrosamines — at a high level. Nitrosamines are known carcinogens, so contamination raises a potential cancer risk if products contain those impurities.

Environmental - A national agency review (Environment Canada) notes uncertainty about environmental toxicity for this substance. That means it could pose risks to wildlife or ecosystems, though the evidence is unclear.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Sodium Lactate

⚠️4/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants, little ones), sodium lactate is usually a gentle moisturizing ingredient when it is used in products made for babies and at the right strength. It has low concern for cancer or common allergies, but experts also note limits on how it is used because it can make the skin take up other ingredients more easily.

Banned - This ingredient is restricted for some uses and must follow limits in parts of the world. An industry safety panel sets concentration and pH rules and a national cosmetics watch list flags it as restricted, so some countries or products limit or ban it unless rules are met (Cosmetic Ingredient Review; Canada Cosmetics Hot List).

Absorbed - This chemical can help other things pass through the skin and itself is noted as a penetration enhancer. That means it can get into the body more easily if used on the skin (position paper on alpha-hydroxy acids).

Sun Burn - Experts say it must be formulated carefully to avoid making skin more sensitive to sunlight. Labels or sun-protection directions are recommended to lower this risk (Cosmetic Ingredient Review).

Irritant - Safety guidance says it may only be safe when used briefly and rinsed off, and there are limits on pH and concentration. Those rules point to a real chance of skin irritation if used wrong (Cosmetic Ingredient Review).

Confidence: MEDIUM

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate

⚠️4/10

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate is not a recognized ingredient name and may be a misreading or typo. Cannot assess safety without correct identification.

Confidence: HIGH

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract

✅3/10

For a 6–12 month old baby, chamomile flower extract is generally low risk when used on the skin. Most babies tolerate it fine, but a small number can have a contact allergy, especially if they are allergic to ragweed or other daisy-family plants.

No Known Risk - Reviewed safety panels and chemical agencies found only limited or unclear evidence of harm from chamomile flower extract when used on the skin. Expert reviews say it is generally safe for cosmetic use with normal concentrations, and studies that suggested possible effects were small or mixed. Because no clear, higher-than-low concerns were identified, there are no specific risks to report.

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

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months (older infants), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in typical amounts in skin products. It acts as an antioxidant. However, a lab study found it can increase cell-level oxidative damage under UV-B light, and some safety reviews note limited data and use restrictions.

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

Sodium Ascorbate

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months old, sodium ascorbate (a vitamin C salt) is generally low risk when used on the skin. It helps protect skin from damage, but it can sometimes cause irritation or an allergic reaction in some people.

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

Paraffinum liquidum

✅2/10

For babies (infants) 6-12 months old, mineral oil is usually considered low risk when put on normal, unbroken skin and used sparingly. It can help keep skin soft and prevent dryness.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Allantoin

✅1/10

For babies aged 6–12 months, allantoin is generally safe and soothing when used in small amounts in baby skin products. It is commonly used to calm and protect skin and is not expected to cause serious harm at normal product levels.

No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews find no evidence that topical use of this ingredient harms organs, builds up in the body, or damages the environment. Reviewers do note some gaps in the safety data and recommend following concentration limits and proper testing for products, but no real hazards were identified for normal skin use.

Confidence: HIGH

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months old, this ingredient is generally safe. It is a mild, lightweight oil used to soften skin and is unlikely to cause irritation or health harm when used in normal baby creams or wipes.

Confidence: HIGH

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

Decyl Oleate

✅1/10

Decyl Oleate is a gentle oil used to soften skin. For infants and babies aged 6–12 months (newborn, baby, crawler), it is generally low risk when it is an ingredient in a product made for babies and is used on normal, unbroken skin.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel and Environment Canada find no clear health hazards for normal topical use. They do note it is allowed in cosmetics with concentration limits and that there are small data gaps, but overall it is not expected to harm organs, to build up in the body, or to be persistent in the environment. At common use levels there are no known health risks.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Sodium Acetate

✅1/10

For babies 6-12 months old (older infants), sodium acetate is generally safe when it is used in small amounts in baby creams or lotions. Experts consider it low risk for cancer, allergies, or harm to development when used at the low levels normally found in products.

No Known Risk - Government and independent safety reviews find no higher-than-low concerns for sodium acetate. A U.S. food agency lists it as safe for certain food uses, a Canadian health assessment says it is not expected to be toxic and is a low human-health priority, and an independent cosmetics review notes it is used safely at limited concentrations (while pointing out some data gaps). There are no identified medium-or-higher concerns for cancer, hormone or reproductive harm, organ damage, bioaccumulation, or environmental toxicity for normal topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Sorbitol

✅1/10

Sorbitol is a moisturizing ingredient commonly used in baby wipes and lotions. For babies 6–12 months (infants, babies, young infants), it is generally safe and considered low risk when used on the skin in normal amounts.

No Known Risk - Sorbitol is generally considered safe for topical use. U.S. food regulators have cleared it for limited use in foods, and Environment Canada has said it is not expected to be toxic, not persistent, and not likely to build up in the body or harm the environment. Industry safety reviewers note only routine limits on concentration or impurities. Taken together, these assessments show no clear health risks for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Water (Aqua)

✅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.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Baby sebamed BODY LOTION

Safe for older babies? Baby sebamed BODY LOTION

Baby sebamed BODY LOTION is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 24 ingredients in Baby sebamed BODY LOTION. 1 concerning, 7 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using lotion?

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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