Cetaphil baby Daily Lotion with natural calendula

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Can older babies use Cetaphil baby Daily Lotion with natural calendula?

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Danger Score: 17 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Cetaphil baby Daily Lotion with natural calendula contains 24 ingredients. 1 concerning, 4 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (24 found)

heliotropine
🚨7/10
Heliotropine also called piperonal is a fragrance ingredient with allergenic potential and not recommended for infants under 12 months
Irritant - Piperonal can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals, especially with repeated or prolonged topical exposure, which may be a concern for babies' delicate skin.
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
propylene glycol
⚠️5/10
For babies 6–12 months old, propylene glycol is commonly used in wipes and lotions and is usually okay in the very small amounts found in baby products. However, it can irritate sensitive skin, especially if the skin is broken, red, or in the diaper area. Babies with eczema or very sensitive skin are more likely to react.
Irritant - The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists this chemical as a skin, eye, and lung irritant. That means it can cause red, itchy skin, sting the eyes, or make breathing uncomfortable — risks that matter for babies and children with delicate skin and airways.
Immune system - A safety review by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review found limited evidence of skin and immune-system effects. This means some people can get allergic or immune reactions after skin contact.
Organ Risk - Environment Canada has classified this ingredient as expected to be toxic or harmful and of medium human-health priority for non-reproductive organ effects. Repeated or heavy exposure could pose risks to organs such as the liver, kidneys, or lungs.
Absorbed - The Cosmetic Ingredient Review identifies this ingredient as a penetration enhancer. It can help itself and other ingredients pass through the skin into the body, so more of the substance may get into the bloodstream.
Asthma - Because it can irritate the lungs (noted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine), inhaling sprays or vapors could make breathing problems or asthma worse in sensitive children.
Confidence: MEDIUM
dipropylene glycol
⚠️4/10
For babies aged 6–12 months this ingredient is usually low risk when used on the skin in small amounts. Most safety notes are mild, but the main worry is possible contamination with two unwanted chemicals.
Cancer - The ingredient data flags contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane. Those two contaminants are recognized by health authorities as cancer-causing or likely cancer-causing chemicals, so a product tainted with them could raise cancer risk over time.
Long-Term Risk - Toxicology work on this chemical and the contamination concerns point to possible harms after repeated or long-term exposure. Animal toxicology studies and the presence of cancer-linked contaminants mean longer-term health effects are a real concern.
Organ Risk - Animal studies cited in the ingredient data showed kidney effects at high doses, and a human case report linked ingestion to acute kidney injury. These findings mean the substance has been tied to organ-level harm in some studies.
Confidence: MEDIUM
sodium hydroxide
⚠️4/10
For infants 6–12 months (older babies and crawlers), sodium hydroxide in tiny, well-formulated amounts used only to adjust product pH is usually low risk. It is dangerous if present in concentrated form or if a product is not made to avoid irritation.
Banned - This ingredient is restricted for use in cosmetics in some regions. The EU cosmetics rules list limits on its use, and industry safety reviewers say it can only be used safely at certain low concentrations or when specially handled.
Organ Risk - Authorities have flagged possible harm to organs with repeated or high exposures. A national health agency classified it as expected to be toxic or harmful and gave it a medium human-health priority, and a U.S. assessment found toxic effects in animal studies. There is also limited evidence of breathing-related toxicity noted by a medical literature source.
Asthma - There is limited evidence that breathing in this chemical can hurt the lungs or airways. Medical literature notes possible respiratory toxicity, so it could make breathing problems worse if a child is exposed to vapor or mist.
Confidence: HIGH
hexyldecanol
✅3/10
For babies aged 6 to 12 months, Hexyldecanol is generally low risk when used in small amounts on the skin. It is an emollient (a skin-conditioning ingredient) and most data show low concern. However, there are a few reports and agency notes that mean we should be careful with infants.
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
octyldodecanol
✅2/10
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.
Confidence: MEDIUM
sweet almond oil
✅2/10
Sweet almond oil is generally safe for baby skin but may cause reactions in nut allergic infants used as moisturizer or emollient
No Known Risk - Sweet Almond Oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use on babies. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, or other health risks in the general population, except in rare cases of nut allergies. For most babies, it does not pose any known health risks based on current research.
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
caprylyl glycol
✅1/10
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.
No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews found no clear health hazards for skin use. Tests say it is not likely to build up in the body, not persistent in the environment, and not harmful to organs. Industry reviewers do note limits on how much can be used and some data gaps, but overall the ingredient is rated low concern for topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
disodium cocoyl glutamate
✅1/10
For a 6–12 month old baby, this is a very mild cleanser used in baby washes and shampoos. Overall it is low risk when used in baby products, but it can sometimes bother the eyes.
No Known Risk - A professional cosmetics review found this ingredient safe for use in personal care products when used in normal amounts. A European chemical agency noted only limited evidence of eye irritation, and overall expert reviews rate health concerns as low. Because experts consider the risks minor at typical use levels, there are no meaningful risks for children when the ingredient is used as intended.
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 caprylate
✅1/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal baby skin products. It’s a mild helper that keeps products stable and may also help other ingredients work better on the skin.
Confidence: MEDIUM
hexyldecyl laurate
✅1/10
Hexyldecyl Laurate is an emollient with low irritation risk commonly used in baby care products
Confidence: HIGH
isopropyl palmitate
✅1/10
For a 6–12 month old baby (infant), isopropyl palmitate is generally considered safe when used in normal baby lotions and wipes. It helps soften and smooth skin and is not linked to major health risks at the low levels used in these products.
No Known Risk - Reviews and government assessments did not find health hazards above a low level for normal topical use. Safety panels note use limits and some data gaps, but regulators have called it low priority for human health, do not expect it to build up in the body or the environment, and allow limited food uses. Taken together, current evidence does not show any health risks above low for typical use.
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
polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
✅1/10
For babies aged 6–12 months (infants, little ones), this ingredient is low risk. It’s a gentle helper used to keep creams and lotions smooth. Most safety notes say the main issue could be mild irritation to skin or eyes, otherwise other serious concerns are considered low.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews and screenings report only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, reproductive effects, and use limits. A cosmetic ingredient review flagged possible skin/eye/lung irritation but said the evidence is unassessed. Taken together, current data show no clear health risk from normal topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
sorbitol
✅1/10
Sorbitol is a moisturizing ingredient commonly used in baby wipes and lotions. For babies 6–12 months (infants, babies, young infants), it is generally safe and considered low risk when used on the skin in normal amounts.
No Known Risk - Sorbitol is generally considered safe for topical use. U.S. food regulators have cleared it for limited use in foods, and Environment Canada has said it is not expected to be toxic, not persistent, and not likely to build up in the body or harm the environment. Industry safety reviewers note only routine limits on concentration or impurities. Taken together, these assessments show no clear health risks for typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
soybean oil
✅1/10
Glycine soja soybean oil is a common emollient in baby care products and is generally safe for topical use in infants
No Known Risk - Soybean oil is widely used in topical products and is generally considered safe for baby skin. There is no strong evidence linking topical soybean oil to irritation, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
squalane
✅1/10
For infants (6–12 months old) squalane is generally considered safe when used on the skin. It’s a gentle moisturizer with a low chance of causing irritation or an allergic reaction in most babies.
Confidence: MEDIUM
sunflower seed oil
✅1/10
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is sunflower seed oil commonly used as a gentle emollient in baby products. It is very safe for topical use on babies 6-12 months.
No Known Risk - Sunflower seed oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, or other health risks in babies when used on intact skin. It is not associated with hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects according to current research.
Confidence: HIGH
calendula flower extract
✅1/10
Calendula flower extract is commonly used in baby lotions for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties and is generally safe for topical use on babies 6-12 months.
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 Cetaphil baby Daily Lotion with natural calendula

Safe for older babies? Cetaphil baby Daily Lotion with natural calendula

Cetaphil baby Daily Lotion with natural calendula is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 24 ingredients in Cetaphil baby Daily Lotion with natural calendula. 1 concerning, 4 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using lotion?

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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