CeraVe Baby Healing Ointment

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

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Can older babies use CeraVe Baby Healing Ointment?

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USE WITH CAUTION
Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: CeraVe Baby Healing Ointment contains 22 ingredients. 22 safe. No Bad Ingredients Found ✅ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (22 found)

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
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
3/10
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.
Confidence: HIGH
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
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
3/10
Usually fine for most 6–12 month old babies when used sparingly on healthy skin. The main worry is a possible skin rash in sensitive babies.
Confidence: MEDIUM
CARBOMER
2/10
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.
Confidence: MEDIUM
PETROLATUM
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
OZOKERITE
2/10
Ozokerite is a mineral wax used to thicken creams and balms. For babies 6–12 months old it is generally low risk when used in small amounts on healthy skin, but there are some notes from safety reviews and studies that this type of wax can build up in tissues over time.
Confidence: MEDIUM
PARAFFIN
2/10
For infants 6–12 months old, paraffin used on the skin is usually low risk when used a little and on healthy skin. It helps lock in moisture and is commonly found in baby creams and ointments.
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
CERAMIDE NP
1/10
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.
No Known Risk - Authoritative reviews and studies do not identify any health hazards above a low level for typical topical use. A cosmetic safety review notes only guidance/restrictions for use, a European chemicals authority reported limited evidence of mild irritation, and scientific papers note this ingredient can increase skin penetration and produced allergenic responses only at high doses in animal tests. Taken together, there are no higher-than-low concerns for children when this ingredient is used as intended.
Confidence: HIGH
CHOLESTEROL
1/10
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.
Confidence: HIGH
HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID
1/10
For a 6–12 month old baby (infant), hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid is generally gentle and safe when used on normal, unbroken skin. It’s a moisturizing ingredient that helps skin hold water.
No Known Risk - The supplied safety review for Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid shows every checked concern (cancer, allergies/immunity, developmental or reproductive harm, and use restrictions) rated at 'low' and there are no other flagged hazards in the ingredient record. It is listed for topical use and the file contains no higher-level risks, so no specific warning labels apply based on the provided data.
Confidence: HIGH
PANTHENOL
1/10
Panthenol is generally safe for babies aged 6–12 months (infants, babies, little ones) when it is used in normal baby creams, lotions or wipes. Most babies tolerate it well and allergic reactions are uncommon.
No Known Risk - Health and regulatory reviews (including Canadian and U.S. assessments and industry safety panels) find panthenol has no reported hazards above a low level for topical use. It is not expected to harm organs, does not appear to build up in the body or the environment, and common concerns (cancer, allergies, reproductive effects) were rated low. There are some industry notes about safe use levels and a few data gaps, but no higher-level health risks were identified.
Confidence: HIGH
PHYTOSPHINGOSINE
1/10
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.
No Known Risk - Public safety reviews and ingredient profiles for this topical ingredient rate cancer, allergies/immunity, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions as low. No higher-than-low hazards or specific organ, hormone, brain-development, or long-term risks were found in the available assessments for normal topical use, so there are no identified health risks at this time.
Confidence: MEDIUM
SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE
1/10
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.
No Known Risk - Cosmetic safety reviews note only low-level concerns for this topical ingredient. Experts recommend limits on concentration and monitoring impurities, and some product-verification programs require extra proof before they allow it, but no moderate or high health hazards were identified for typical topical use on children.
Confidence: HIGH
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
PANTOLACTONE
1/10
Pantolactone is low risk for babies 6–12 months (infants, young babies). It is unlikely to cause long-term harm. The main thing to watch for is mild irritation of the skin or eyes.
No Known Risk - Reviewed safety summaries and regulatory records show only low or limited concerns for topical use. The available data notes only minor, limited irritation and does not show higher-level risks (cancer, hormone disruption, organ harm, or developmental effects). Because no concern rises above low, there are no known real risks for child use in the available information.
Confidence: HIGH
MINERAL OIL
1/10
Mineral oil is widely used in baby products as a moisturizer and is considered very safe for topical use in 6-12 months babies
Confidence: HIGH
CERAMIDE AP
0/10
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.
No Known Risk - Available safety information shows low concern for cancer, allergies, and reproductive or developmental harm for typical skin use. A cosmetic safety review panel notes only that manufacturers should follow limits on concentration, impurities, and product types — a guidance step, not evidence of harm. Based on this, no clear health risks have been identified for normal topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
CERAMIDE EOP
0/10
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.
No Known Risk - Regulatory and industry safety reviews found only very minor concerns. A European chemical authority noted limited evidence of skin irritation, and an industry cosmetic review points to use restrictions and impurity controls, but neither found stronger hazards (like cancer, hormone, organ, or developmental harm). Because no concerns above low were reported, no specific health risks have been identified for normal topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
PROLINE
0/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants), proline is very low risk. It’s a natural amino acid used to help skin feel smooth and is not known to cause serious health problems.
No Known Risk - Major regulators find no meaningful harm for topical use. The U.S. FDA calls proline safe for limited use in food, Environment Canada does not expect it to be toxic to organs, persistent, bioaccumulative, or an environmental toxin, and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review notes only routine limits (like concentrations or impurity controls). Based on these assessments, no specific health risks were identified that would apply to infants or children.
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 CeraVe Baby Healing Ointment

Safe for older babies? CeraVe Baby Healing Ointment

Use caution with CeraVe Baby Healing Ointment for 6-12 month old babies. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 22 ingredients in CeraVe Baby Healing Ointment. 22 safe. 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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