GOLD BOND MEDICATED ORIGINAL STRENGTH BODY POWDER

baby powder • For 6-12 month old babies • Skin contact 🧴

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GOLD BOND MEDICATED ORIGINAL STRENGTH BODY POWDER - Ingredients

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Can older babies use GOLD BOND MEDICATED ORIGINAL STRENGTH BODY POWDER?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 44 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: GOLD BOND MEDICATED ORIGINAL STRENGTH BODY POWDER contains 9 ingredients. 3 avoid, 3 concerning. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (9 found)

methyl salicylate

🚫8/10

For babies 6-12 months (infants), methyl salicylate is not recommended. It can get into a baby’s body through the skin, cause allergic reactions, and in larger amounts can cause serious symptoms.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen, so it can cause allergic reactions and immune responses in people who touch it. That classification comes from the EU cosmetics safety rules.

Irritant - Industry safety reviews say it must be used only in ways that avoid causing skin irritation. That shows it can make skin red, sore, or inflamed if not formulated carefully (Cosmetic Ingredient Review findings).

Eczema - Because it is a known human allergen, it can trigger or make eczema and similar rashes worse for sensitive children and adults (noted in the EU cosmetics safety listing).

Banned - Use of this ingredient is restricted in at least one country and subject to concentration or use limits, so some places limit or forbid it in cosmetics (Health Canada restrictions and industry safety panels note limits).

Fertility - Animal assessments have shown developmental or reproductive effects at moderate doses, so there is a possible risk to reproduction or development seen in animal studies (based on an ECHA assessment).

Confidence: HIGH

salicylic acid

🚫8/10

For a baby 6–12 months old, salicylic acid is not considered safe for regular use. Babies’ skin soaks up ingredients more easily, and this ingredient can irritate skin and is limited or restricted by health authorities.

Hormones - A national endocrine-watch list identifies salicylic acid as a possible human endocrine disruptor. That means it may interfere with normal hormone signals during development or growth.

Confuse Hormones - Safety assessments note possible endocrine disruption for this chemical, so it can act like a fake hormone or change how natural hormones work in the body.

Irritant - Safety reviews and studies report limited evidence of skin irritation and even eye irritation in animals. Cosmetic safety panels and peer-reviewed work flag possible skin, eye or lung irritation.

Absorbed - Ingredient summaries call out enhanced skin absorption for this topical chemical, meaning it can get through the skin and enter the body when used on skin.

Banned - Government safety rules restrict or limit this ingredient in cosmetics in multiple places. Regulatory lists and national cosmetic authorities in several regions set use or concentration limits.

Long-Term Risk - Reviews note multiple, additive exposure sources (including limited use in food), so repeated exposures from different places could add up over time and raise long-term health concerns.

Confidence: HIGH

talc

🚫8/10

For infants 6–12 months (older babies), talc is not recommended. It can be breathed in and may be contaminated with asbestos-like fibers; some health agencies have raised cancer concerns and some countries restrict its use.

Cancer - Government and health review bodies have linked talc to cancer. The ingredient record includes listings of 'known human carcinogen' and notes evaluations by an international cancer research agency (IARC) that found evidence connecting talc exposure to cancer in some uses. This means using talc (especially powdered forms that can be inhaled or used in the genital area) has been tied to increased cancer risk in some studies.

Banned - Several regulators limit or restrict talc in cosmetics. The ingredient record shows use and manufacturing restrictions cited by the EU Cosmetics rules and Health Canada, meaning some governments have banned or tightly limited talc in certain products or concentrations.

Organ Risk - A national environmental health agency (Environment Canada) classifies talc as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs and gives it a medium human-health priority. The record also flags contamination with asbestos-like (asbestiform) fibers, which can damage lungs after inhalation.

Long-Term Risk - The harms linked to talc (cancer and organ damage) are tied to repeated or long-term exposure. Agencies that reviewed talc list these long-term health concerns, so regular use over time raises added risk.

Absorbed - The ingredient record notes enhanced skin absorption for talc in some uses. That means talc or impurities in talc may more easily get past the skin and into the body in some product forms.

Confidence: HIGH

menthol

🚨7/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants), menthol can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions and may bother breathing if put near the nose or mouth. It is generally not recommended for routine use on this age group.

Immune system - Menthol is identified as a known human allergen and flagged with strong evidence of human toxicant/allergen by regulatory bodies (EU Cosmetics Directive and the U.S. EPA). That means it can trigger allergic or immune reactions when put on the skin.

Irritant - Regulatory assessments list menthol as a human allergen/toxicant, which is linked to skin reactions like redness, stinging, or contact dermatitis—especially when applied topically to sensitive skin.

Eczema - Because menthol is a recognized human allergen (per the EU cosmetics review and U.S. EPA findings), it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar inflammatory skin conditions in susceptible people.

Confidence: MEDIUM

eucalyptol

🚨6/10

For babies aged 6–12 months, eucalyptol can cause skin reactions or breathing irritation in some children. It is not usually linked to cancer or long-term developmental harm, but it is more likely than many ingredients to trigger allergies or skin irritation.

Immune system - Government reviewers have flagged this chemical as a human allergen with strong evidence, meaning it can trigger immune reactions. The U.S. EPA lists it as a human toxicant/allergen and the European chemicals authority notes allergy concerns, so it can affect a child's immune response.

Irritant - Regulatory evaluations report limited evidence of skin toxicity and allergic skin reactions. The European chemicals authority notes dermal allergy/toxicity, so this ingredient can cause redness, itching, or rashes—especially on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Because the ingredient is identified as an allergen and can cause skin reactions, it may trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in children. This is supported by the allergy/dermal findings from U.S. and European reviewers.

Confidence: MEDIUM

thymol

🚨6/10

For babies 6–12 months old, thymol should be treated with caution. It can help fight germs but may irritate delicate baby skin and could make other ingredients soak in more easily. Some safety reviews and national regulators limit how much can be used, so it’s best to avoid products containing thymol for everyday baby skincare unless they are made for infants.

Organ Risk - European hazard labeling flags thymol as toxic or harmful to body systems in some tests, and industry reviews note non-reproductive organ toxicity at higher exposures. That means repeated or strong contact could hurt organs such as the liver, lungs, or kidneys.

Absorbed - A cosmetic safety review lists thymol as a skin penetration enhancer. This means it can help itself or other ingredients soak through skin and get into the bloodstream.

Banned - Some regulators restrict how thymol can be used or set concentration limits (for example in Japan), and certain product certification programs require proof before it is allowed. That shows it is limited or controlled in some places.

Environmental - European hazard codes identify possible harm to wildlife and the environment from thymol in some situations. This means it can be toxic to plants or animals if released into nature.

Irritant - Workplace guidance and hazard labeling note handling risks and limit allowed exposures, which indicates thymol can irritate skin, eyes, or breathing when people handle it without protection.

Confidence: HIGH

acacia senegal gum

✅3/10

For babies 6–12 months old, Acacia Senegal Gum is usually safe when it’s a small part of a product, but some babies can get allergic skin reactions. Overall health risks are low, but watch for rashes or irritation.

Confidence: MEDIUM

zinc stearate

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months, this ingredient is low risk when used in creams or lotions. The main concern is breathing in powder.

Confidence: MEDIUM

zinc oxide

✅1/10

Zinc oxide is a safe mineral ingredient for topical use on babies 6 to 12 months when in creams or lotions. It protects skin and acts as a physical sunscreen or barrier.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About GOLD BOND MEDICATED ORIGINAL STRENGTH BODY POWDER

Safe for older babies? GOLD BOND MEDICATED ORIGINAL STRENGTH BODY POWDER

GOLD BOND MEDICATED ORIGINAL STRENGTH BODY POWDER is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 9 ingredients in GOLD BOND MEDICATED ORIGINAL STRENGTH BODY POWDER. 3 avoid, 3 concerning. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using baby powder?

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.