Calendula Ointment

skin protectant & rash ointment • For 6-12 month old babies • Skin contact 🧴

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Can older babies use Calendula Ointment?

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NOT RECOMMENDED

Danger Score: 7 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Calendula Ointment contains 4 ingredients. 1 concerning. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (4 found)

alcohol

🚨7/10

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

Confidence: HIGH

white petrolatum USP

✅2/10

Safe for most 6–12 month babies when you pick a purified product and use a thin layer to protect the skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Calendula officinalis

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months old, calendula seed oil is generally gentle and often used to calm and moisturize skin. It is considered very low risk when used in products made for babies.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews and expert guidance list only low-level concerns and provide informational recommendations for safe use. There are no higher-than-low flags for cancer, allergy/immune effects, developmental or reproductive issues, or use restrictions for topical use, so no specific health risks have been identified.

Confidence: HIGH

purified 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 Calendula Ointment

Safe for older babies? Calendula Ointment

Calendula Ointment is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 4 ingredients in Calendula Ointment. 1 concerning. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using skin protectant & rash ointment?

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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