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For babies 6–12 months old, this kelp/seaweed extract is not known to be highly toxic, but there are worries about contamination with things like iodine, arsenic, and lead. Because babies absorb more through their skin than adults, be cautious.

Not evaluated

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.

Santalum Album Oil is sandalwood oil used for fragrance but may cause skin irritation or sensitization in infants use with caution

For babies 6–12 months: overall chemical reviews find low broad hazards, but cardamom seed oil is an essential oil and can irritate sensitive baby skin or cause an allergic reaction. Use caution and treat it as a possible skin allergen.

Pogostemon Cablin Oil is patchouli oil a fragrance ingredient with sensitization risk not recommended for infants under 1 year

Santalum Album Oil is sandalwood oil used for fragrance but may cause skin irritation or sensitization in infants use with caution

Galbanum Resin Oil is a natural resin oil used in fragrances and topical products but may cause skin irritation or sensitization in babies so use with caution.

For babies 6–12 months (infants), this bark oil shows low hazard in the available safety notes. Still, it is a fragrance oil and can irritate or cause an allergic skin reaction in some babies, so use caution.

For 6–12 month old babies: generally low risk for long‑term harm at low amounts, but it can irritate sensitive baby skin or eyes. Some agencies limit how it’s used in cosmetics.

Rose Extract is not a standard cosmetic ingredient and may refer to various extracts with unknown composition so caution is needed

Rose oil is a fragrance essential oil that can irritate or sensitize baby skin so it is not ideal for routine use on 6 to 12 month olds.

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.

For babies 6–12 months (infants), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal amounts in baby lotions and wipes. It can sometimes irritate sensitive skin, eyes, or breathing at higher concentrations.

Prunus Domestica Seed Oil is plum seed oil used as an emollient. No major safety concerns for topical use in babies but limited data exists.

For babies 6–12 months old (infants, babies), rosehip oil is usually gentle and can help dry or chafed skin. Most people don’t have problems with it, but there are a few safety notes from government and industry reviewers, so use it carefully.

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.

Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil is strawberry seed oil used as an emollient low allergen risk but rare allergies possible generally safe for baby skin

Sweet almond oil is generally safe for baby skin but may cause reactions in nut allergic infants used as moisturizer or emollient

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 aged 6–12 months, dicaprylyl carbonate is generally low risk. It’s an ingredient that helps skin feel soft and smooth. Most safety checks show no major long-term hazards, but a small number of people may get mild skin or eye irritation.

For babies 6–12 months, dicaprylyl ether is generally low risk and acts as a light moisturizer. Most safety notes are low concern, but the ingredient can sometimes irritate skin or eyes in sensitive people.

Ethyl Macadamiate is a skin-softening oil made from macadamia nuts. For babies 6–12 months old it is generally low risk when used on normal skin.

For a 6–12 month-old baby (infant), this ingredient is generally low risk when used on the skin in typical baby products. It acts like a moisturizer/film former and has little evidence of harm in the provided safety summary.

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.

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.

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.

Sweet almond oil is a common gentle emollient used in baby products. It is generally safe for topical use on babies 6-12 months with low risk of irritation or allergy.

For babies 6–12 months (infants), galbanum oil is rated low risk in the supplied safety data. However, because it is an essential oil it can still irritate sensitive baby skin or cause an allergic skin reaction in some infants.