EUCERIN BABY ECZEMA RELIEF HYDROGEL

For babies 6–12 months, denatured alcohol can dry and irritate sensitive skin and may let other chemicals soak in more easily. It is not known to be a strong cancer or allergy risk, but I recommend being careful.

For babies 6–12 months (older infants): this licorice root extract may be okay in small amounts on the skin, but research shows possible effects on hormone systems (especially the adrenal system), and at higher exposures there are reports of liver and heart effects and allergic reactions. Infants are more sensitive than adults, so be careful.

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 infants (6–12 months old), hydroxyacetophenone is generally low risk when used in small amounts on the skin. Most babies tolerate it, but a few reports show it can cause skin irritation or, rarely, an allergic reaction.

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 babies 6–12 months (infant, baby), behenyl alcohol is usually safe on the skin. It works as a gentle thickener and moisturizer and most babies will not have problems.

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), 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.

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.

Gellan gum is a mild, commonly used thickener in skincare. For infants and older babies (6–12 months) it is usually safe and unlikely to cause harm or long-term problems when used in normal baby products.

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 (infant, baby, young baby), oleic acid is usually safe when it’s in small amounts in baby creams and oils. It comes from plant oils and helps soften skin. Regulators say it is low risk overall, but some tests show it can irritate sensitive skin in a small number of people.

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 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 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.