burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash ORIGINAL

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

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Can older babies use burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash ORIGINAL?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 18 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash ORIGINAL contains 21 ingredients. 1 concerning, 3 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (21 found)

limonene
🚨6/10
For infants 6–12 months (older baby, crawling baby): limonene can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. It’s more risky for babies than for older children or adults because their skin is thinner and they get more exposure relative to their size.
Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and has multiple regulatory flags for immune-system effects (EU cosmetics and hazard labeling rules, and US regulatory listings). That means it can trigger allergic reactions or other immune effects in some people, including children.
Eczema - Experts and regulatory lists identify this chemical as a skin allergen and sensitizer (EU hazard and cosmetics notices). For babies or kids with sensitive skin or a history of eczema, it can trigger or worsen rash and contact dermatitis.
Irritant - Hazard classifications name this ingredient as a skin and general irritant (EU GHS hazard codes). It can cause redness, stinging, or eye and lung irritation if it touches or is breathed in.
Cancer - The ingredient record flags contamination concerns with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is classified as a carcinogen by international cancer authorities, so contamination raises a potential cancer-related risk if present.
Builds Up - Some environmental assessments and peer-reviewed studies list this chemical as persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife (OSPAR and scientific literature), meaning it can build up in the environment and animals over time.
Environmental - Regulatory hazard listings and ecological reviews note possible harm to wildlife and the environment (EU hazard codes and environmental assessments). This means its release or repeated use can be harmful to ecosystems.
Confidence: HIGH
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
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
alcohol
⚠️4/10
Alcohol is a broad term and can refer to many types of alcohols. Without specification it is unclear which alcohol is meant so safety cannot be accurately assessed.
Confidence: HIGH
betaine
✅3/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants, older newborns): betaine is usually used to moisturize skin and is generally low risk, but there are some reports of mild irritation and concerns about possible contamination during manufacturing. So it’s mostly safe but use with care.
Confidence: MEDIUM
lauryl glucoside
✅3/10
For a baby aged 6–12 months, lauryl glucoside is usually gentle and is commonly used in baby washes and wipes. Most infants do fine with it, but a small number may get skin irritation or an allergic rash.
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
coco-glucoside
✅2/10
For babies 6–12 months (older infants), coco-glucoside is usually gentle and low risk when used in products made for babies. Most babies tolerate it well, but a small number can get irritation or allergic rash.
Confidence: HIGH
potassium sorbate
✅2/10
For infants aged 6–12 months, potassium sorbate is a common preservative and is usually safe in small amounts, but it can sometimes cause skin irritation or an allergic skin reaction.
Confidence: HIGH
tocopherol
✅2/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants, baby, toddler): tocopherol (vitamin E) is usually safe in small amounts found in baby lotions and wipes. Most babies tolerate it fine, but a few can get a rash or irritation.
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 oleate
✅1/10
For infants 6–12 months (babies), glyceryl oleate is usually safe in topical creams and lotions. It helps mix oil and water and conditions skin. Most experts consider it low risk for long-term problems, but some people can get irritation.
Confidence: MEDIUM
hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate
✅1/10
For babies aged 6–12 months (infants): this ingredient is commonly used to soften and protect skin and is considered low risk when used in normal amounts in topical baby products.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews for this topical ingredient report only low-level concerns across cancer, allergy/immune, reproductive/developmental, and use-restriction categories, and no other hazard flags are listed. In other words, current ingredient assessments do not identify meaningful health risks for typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
isoamyl laurate
✅1/10
Isoamyl laurate is a gentle skin-conditioning ingredient and is considered low risk for babies aged 6–12 months. It is commonly used in creams and lotions to make skin feel soft and smooth. Most experts say it is safe when used as intended, but a small number of people can be sensitive to it.
Confidence: HIGH
sodium phytate
✅1/10
For a baby aged 6–12 months, sodium phytate is generally low risk when used in normal amounts in baby skin products. It is commonly used to help keep formulas stable. There is a small chance it can cause mild irritation, and regulators note limited concerns about absorption and non-reproductive organ effects at higher exposures.
No Known Risk - The available safety summary for this topical ingredient shows only low or limited concerns. Reports note occasional, limited eye/skin/respiratory irritation and one animal study that found tumors only at very high doses; a regulatory review lists low non‑reproductive organ toxicity and some product-use restrictions. No moderate or high level hazards were identified, so no real risks were found in the provided data.
Confidence: HIGH
sucrose laurate
✅1/10
For babies 6–12 months old, sucrose laurate is generally safe. It’s a mild cleaning and mixing ingredient often used in baby cleansers and lotions and has very low reported concerns in the supplied safety data.
No Known Risk - Safety reviews for this topical ingredient show only low concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental or reproductive harm, and use restrictions. No higher-risk issues were identified in the available safety summary, so there are no known health risks for typical skin use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
xanthan gum
✅1/10
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.
No Known Risk - Safety reviews and regulatory assessments find no health hazards above a low level for topical use. It is approved for limited use in food, classified as not expected to be toxic and a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Cosmetic industry reviewers note only guidance on concentrations or purity. Because no concern was rated above low, no specific risks were identified for babies or children.
Confidence: HIGH
decyl glucoside
✅1/10
Decyl Glucoside is a mild non ionic surfactant commonly used in baby shampoos and body washes. It is very safe for 6-12 month babies in 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 burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash ORIGINAL

Safe for older babies? burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash ORIGINAL

burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash ORIGINAL is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 21 ingredients in burt's bees BABY shampoo & wash ORIGINAL. 1 concerning, 3 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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