CeraVe BABY Moisturizing Cream

For babies 6–12 months (infants), Ceteareth-20 is usually low risk but not ideal. The main issues are possible tiny amounts of impurities and that it can irritate sensitive skin or eyes. Use extra care with young babies.

Water is safe for baby skin and is used as a solvent or base in most baby care products

Eau is water in French and is very safe for topical use on babies. It is likely the main solvent or base in baby wipes or lotions.

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, purified white petrolatum is okay to use on small areas as a skin barrier and moisturizer.

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 infants 6–12 months, Disodium EDTA is usually low risk when used in small amounts in baby lotions and wipes. The biggest issue is that it can irritate the skin or help other ingredients get into the skin faster, which may cause reactions in sensitive 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 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 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 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 6–12 months (older infants), cetyl alcohol is usually safe in creams and wipes. It helps make lotions feel smooth and is not known to be harmful in the tiny amounts used in baby products. A few babies with very sensitive skin may get a rash.

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, dipotassium phosphate is generally low risk when used in normal baby skincare products. It is mainly used to balance pH and keep formulas stable. Serious hazards are not expected, but a few people may get mild skin or eye irritation.

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 (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.

For babies aged 6–12 months, potassium phosphate is generally safe in skin products. It’s used to balance acidity and is considered low risk. The main issue reported is mild irritation for some people.

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 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.

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.