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For babies 6–12 months (infants and young babies) this ingredient is generally considered low risk in adults but data in babies is limited. It’s usually found in rinse-off hair products and is best treated cautiously in this age group.

For babies 6 to 12 months old, PEG-100 Stearate (an ingredient that helps water and oil mix in lotions) is usually low risk for causing irritation or allergic reactions. The main concern is that during manufacturing it can sometimes carry tiny amounts of unsafe contaminants. Because baby skin is still sensitive, it’s best to be careful.

The ingredient name is complex and uncommon in baby products. It may be an antioxidant but lacks clear safety data for infants so caution is advised.

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.

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.

Benzoic acid is a preservative used in some lotions and creams. For babies aged 6–12 months it is usually low risk when present at the low levels used in baby products, but a small number of infants may get skin irritation or an allergic rash.

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), 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.

For babies 6–12 months old, octyldodecanol is generally low risk for long-term or bodywide harm. It’s commonly used in baby creams and wipes to make skin feel soft. The main issue seen in people is irritation (redness, stinging or eye irritation), so it’s important to be careful with sensitive baby skin.

For infants 6–12 months old, this ingredient is generally low risk when used in well-made skin products. The ingredient itself is mild, but there is a worry about tiny amounts of manufacturing impurities that some safety reviewers have flagged.

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.

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.

For babies 6–12 months (infants): this ingredient is generally low risk for skin use, but it can cause allergic reactions in some people. Because infants have sensitive skin, take simple precautions.

For a 6–12 month old baby (infant), this ingredient is generally low risk when used at the small amounts found in skincare products. It is a helper ingredient (a chelator) and not a medicine. Still, there are signs from lab and animal studies that it can increase how much other things soak into skin and can irritate eyes or skin at higher levels.

For babies aged 6–12 months (older infants), this ingredient is generally considered low risk. It’s a thickener found in many creams and lotions and is unlikely to cause harm when used in normal baby skincare products on healthy skin.

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.

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.

For a baby 6–12 months old, Ceramide NP is generally safe and helpful for dry or sensitive skin. It’s a skin-like ingredient that helps moisturize and repair the skin barrier. Most safety listings rate it as very low concern, though a small number of reports note possible mild irritation or that it can boost how much other ingredients get through the skin.

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.

For babies aged 6–12 months, this ingredient is generally considered low risk. It’s used to soften and smooth skin and is commonly found in lotions and creams. Most healthy infants tolerate it well.

Cholesterol is generally safe for babies aged 6–12 months when it’s in baby creams or lotions. It helps keep a baby’s skin soft and hold in moisture. Major reviews say it is low risk for cancer or allergy, but some experts recommend limits on how it’s made and used.

For babies 6–12 months old, colloidal oatmeal used on the skin is generally safe and often helps calm dry, itchy, or irritated skin. The available safety information shows very low concerns for long-term harms.

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.

For babies 6–12 months old, glyceryl stearate is generally safe when used on the skin in normal baby lotions and wipes. It helps keep creams smooth and helps oil and water mix. Most babies do fine with it.

For babies 6–12 months (infants, babies), niacinamide is generally safe in small amounts. It’s often used to help the skin feel calmer and stronger. Serious problems are rare when it’s in low-strength products made for young skin.

For babies 6–12 months (infants, newborn to baby), phytosphingosine is generally considered safe on the skin when used in products made for babies. It helps strengthen the skin barrier and is not known to cause serious problems.

Shea butter is generally safe for baby skin moisturization and barrier protection with low risk of irritation or allergy

For a 6–12 month old baby, sodium hyaluronate is generally safe. It helps skin hold moisture and is unlikely to cause irritation or be absorbed into the body from normal creams or wipes.

For babies aged 6–12 months, this is a mild ingredient used to help clean or mix oils and water in baby products. It is usually safe in baby lotions, wipes, and shampoos when those products are made for infants.

For babies aged 6 to 12 months, sorbitan tristearate is generally safe. It’s a mild ingredient used to help mix oil and water in lotions and creams and is considered low risk in usual baby products.

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 infants 6–12 months old (baby, little one), Ceramide AP is generally very safe to use on the skin. It is a skin‑like ingredient that helps restore the skin barrier and has very low concerns reported for cancer, allergies, or effects on growth or development.

For babies 6–12 months old, Ceramide EOP is generally very safe. It is a natural-like skin fat used to help keep baby skin soft and healthy, and reviewers find only low-level concerns overall.

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.