BALLGUARD LIQUID POWDER

For babies 6-12 months (infants), this ingredient is used to adjust pH. It is not linked to cancer or developmental harm in the data, but it can irritate skin and eyes and there are worries about contaminated batches. That means it’s okay in some products when manufacturers control how much is used and keep impurities out, but we should be careful with babies.

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.

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.

For babies 6–12 months (infant, baby, toddler), propanediol is usually low risk when used at the levels found in baby lotions and wipes. But it can sometimes irritate sensitive skin and can make skin absorb other ingredients more easily, so we remain careful.

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.

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.

For babies 6–12 months (infants), Polysorbate 60 is usually low risk when used on normal, unbroken skin. It helps mix oil and water in lotions and creams. The biggest concerns are rare irritation and possible tiny amounts of manufacturing contaminants.

Oat Kernel Extract is commonly used for soothing skin and is generally safe for babies with low allergy risk

For babies 6–12 months (infant, baby), this ingredient is usually safe in creams and lotions. It works like a light moisturizer and is considered low risk when used as directed.

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.

For babies 6–12 months old, xanthan gum is generally safe when it’s an ingredient in normal baby wipes, creams or lotions. It’s a mild thickener that rarely irritates skin.

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.