Gentle Shampoo

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner • For 6-12 month old babies • Skin contact 🧴

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Can older babies use Gentle Shampoo?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 15 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Gentle Shampoo contains 18 ingredients. 4 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (18 found)

COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

⚠️5/10

For babies 6–12 months old (infants, babies, little ones), this ingredient is commonly used in baby washes and shampoos and is generally okay when it is rinsed off. There are higher concerns about impurities and possible skin reactions, so caution is advised.

Immune system - Cosmetic safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review and draft safety reports) report limited evidence that cocamidopropyl betaine can sensitize skin or trigger allergic reactions. That means it can affect the immune system in some people, especially those with sensitive skin.

Irritant - Industry safety assessments note limited evidence of skin sensitization and explicitly warn the ingredient may be unsafe in products left on the skin (not rinsed off). This shows it can cause redness, itching, or irritation for some users.

Eczema - Safety panels and reports observed cases of sensitization and recommend limits on use and product types. Because it can provoke skin reactions, it may trigger or worsen eczema in sensitive children.

Cancer - Regulatory and industry reviews flag contamination concerns for this ingredient, including nitrosamines and related amines. Nitrosamines are known to be carcinogenic, so impurity risks raise a cancer concern unless impurities are controlled as industry reviewers recommend.

Banned - Expert panels and tentative regulatory reports recommend use, concentration, and manufacturing restrictions for this ingredient and note it is unsafe in some product types (leave-on). While not universally banned, it is subject to regulatory or industry limits in some contexts.

Environmental - A national environmental agency (Environment Canada) flagged this ingredient as a suspected environmental toxin, indicating possible harm to ecosystems if released into the environment.

Confidence: HIGH

PARFUM 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

SODIUM MYRETH SULFATE

⚠️5/10

For babies 6–12 months old: this is a soap-like ingredient used to make suds. On its own it looks low risk, but it can irritate sensitive baby skin or eyes and there are concerns about tiny contamination left over from how it’s made. Because of that, use care with baby products that contain it.

Cancer - The ingredient data flags contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane. Those impurities are linked to cancer risk when they are present in products, so the main worry is not the ingredient itself but these contaminant chemicals (listed in the ingredient data and noted in safety reviews).

Long-Term Risk - Because contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane is called out, there is a possible long-term health risk from repeated exposure. The ingredient record also shows safety-review gaps and limits on use, which means long-term safety is not fully settled (see Cosmetic Ingredient Review and the ingredient data notes).

Confidence: MEDIUM

AQUA WATER EAU

⚠️5/10

Aqua Water Eau is simply water used as a solvent and base in baby shampoos and bodywashes. It is very safe for 6-12 month babies.

Confidence: HIGH

MATRICARIA FLOWER EXTRACT

✅3/10

For babies 6–12 months old, chamomile flower extract is usually safe when it’s in products made for infants. It’s often used to soothe skin, but a small number of people can have an allergy to it.

No Known Risk - Major safety reviews and a small number of human case reports show only low or unclear concerns. Experts have judged the ingredient safe for topical use when used with normal concentration limits, and reported allergic or nerve-related cases are rare and not clearly linked to the ingredient. Because there is no clear, above-low evidence of harm, no specific risks are flagged.

Confidence: MEDIUM

CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA

✅3/10

For a 6–12 month old baby (older infant), German chamomile extract is usually low risk when used in small amounts on the skin. It can help calm and soothe, but some babies may have sensitive skin or develop a contact allergy.

Confidence: MEDIUM

PEG150 DISTEARATE

✅3/10

For babies 6 to 12 months old, this ingredient is usually safe in small amounts in skin products. The main worry is tiny traces of manufacturing impurities, not the ingredient itself.

Confidence: MEDIUM

CITRIC ACID

✅2/10

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.

Confidence: HIGH

BUTYLENE GLYCOL

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants, little ones, young babies): this ingredient is commonly used and has low long-term health concerns, but it can irritate skin, eyes or lungs in some people.

Confidence: HIGH

CARAMEL

✅2/10

Caramel is a coloring agent with low toxicity and rare allergenicity likely used for color in baby products

No Known Risk - Caramel, when used topically, is generally considered safe and does not have evidence linking it to skin irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. There are no studies or regulatory warnings indicating topical caramel poses a risk to infants or children.

Confidence: HIGH

POLYQUATERNIUM10

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months old, this ingredient is generally considered low risk, but direct safety testing in infants is limited. Because related chemicals have shown possible effects in animal and lab studies, we stay cautious for babies and keep the safety score low but not zero.

Confidence: MEDIUM

POTASSIUM SORBATE

✅2/10

For infants aged 6–12 months, potassium sorbate is a common preservative and is usually safe in small amounts, but it can sometimes cause skin irritation or an allergic skin reaction.

Confidence: HIGH

AVOCADO FRUIT EXTRACT

✅1/10

Persea gratissima fruit extract is avocado extract used as a skin conditioner generally safe for baby topical use with low allergy risk

No Known Risk - Avocado extract is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive baby skin. There is no credible evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies based on current research.

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

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

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

PERSEA GRATISSIMA

✅1/10

Persea Gratissima Oil is avocado oil used as a moisturizer generally safe for baby skin with low allergy risk

No Known Risk - Avocado oil is generally considered safe for topical use on babies. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in infants. It is not banned or restricted, and is not associated with long-term or systemic health effects. As with any oil, rare allergic reactions are possible, but these are not common or specific to avocado oil.

Confidence: HIGH

COCOGLUCOSIDE

✅1/10

Cocoglucoside is a mild non ionic surfactant derived from coconut and glucose. It is commonly used in baby shampoos and body washes and is considered very safe for babies 6 to 12 months.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Gentle Shampoo

Safe for older babies? Gentle Shampoo

Gentle Shampoo is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 18 ingredients in Gentle Shampoo. 4 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using shampoo & bodywash & conditioner?

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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Product Recognition: Product names are identified programatically and may be incorrect. Always verify product identity yourself.

Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.