honey bum

skin protectant & rash ointment • For 6-12 month old babies • Skin contact 🧴

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Can older babies use honey bum?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 24 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: honey bum contains 35 ingredients. 1 avoid, 1 concerning, 3 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (35 found)

tea tree leaf oil

🚫8/10

Tea Tree leaf oil can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in infants and is not recommended for babies under 2 years old

Irritant - Tea tree oil is known to cause skin irritation, redness, and rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin, even when diluted.

Absorbed - Tea tree oil can be absorbed through the skin, and there are case reports of systemic toxicity in children after topical use.

Hormones - Some studies have linked tea tree oil to hormone disruption, including cases of prepubertal gynecomastia in boys, suggesting it may act as an endocrine disruptor.

Confidence: HIGH

arnica montana flower extract

🚨6/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants), arnica flower extract can cause skin irritation or an allergic reaction in some children. It is not highly toxic systemically, but because it is a known skin sensitizer, it should be used with caution.

Immune system - A cosmetic safety review found strong evidence that arnica flower extract can cause skin-triggered immune reactions. A safety database also flags moderate concern for allergies and immune effects, so children could have allergic responses after skin contact.

Irritant - The same safety review describes arnica flower extract as a human skin toxicant or allergen, meaning it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on contact. Because it is applied to the skin, it can irritate sensitive baby or child skin.

Eczema - Because arnica flower extract can cause allergy and skin irritation, it may trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in children who are prone to them. Safety notes list a moderate concern for allergic skin reactions.

Confidence: HIGH

lactic acid

⚠️5/10

For babies aged 6-12 months, lactic acid can cause irritation and makes skin absorb more of what it’s mixed with. It is sometimes okay in very low amounts or in rinse-off products, but it's not a good choice for everyday leave-on baby creams.

Banned - This ingredient is restricted in some places and must follow rules about how it is made and used. A Canadian safety list and government guidance limit its use, and industry safety panels set rules on how much can be in products.

Absorbed - This acid can help other things pass through the skin and can get into the body more easily. A safety review paper lists it as a penetration enhancer, so it may raise how much of a product is absorbed.

Sun Burn - Industry safety guidance says it can raise the skin's sensitivity to the sun unless products are made to prevent that or directions tell you to use sun protection.

Confidence: MEDIUM

tamanu nut oil

⚠️5/10

Tamanu oil may cause allergic reactions and limited safety data exists for infants under 12 months likely used as a skin conditioning agent

Irritant - There are documented cases of tamanu oil causing skin irritation, redness, or rash, particularly in those with sensitive skin, which includes infants.

Confidence: MEDIUM

lauryl carbamate

⚠️4/10

Lauryl carbamate is not a recognized cosmetic or baby care ingredient it may be a misreading or typo of a known ingredient

Confidence: HIGH

glyceryl undecylenate

✅3/10

For babies aged 6 to 12 months, this ingredient is mostly considered low risk but has limited direct safety studies. It may make skin absorb other ingredients more easily, so take care with products that contain it.

Confidence: LOW

sorbic acid

✅3/10

For babies 6–12 months old, sorbic acid is usually low risk at the small amounts used in skin products, but it can cause allergic reactions in some children, especially those with eczema or sensitive skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

aloe vera juice

✅2/10

Aloe juice is commonly used for soothing skin and is generally safe in topical baby products at low concentrations

Confidence: HIGH

beeswax

✅2/10

Natural wax emollient and thickener forming a skin barrier. Used in wipes and lotions to stabilize and moisturize. Generally safe. Rare contact allergy, possible propolis contamination.

Confidence: HIGH

borage seed oil

✅2/10

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is used as a skin conditioning agent. Rare allergy risk but generally safe for baby skin in topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

flax seed oil

✅2/10

Linseed seed oil also known as flaxseed oil is generally safe in topical baby products but may rarely cause mild skin irritation

No Known Risk - Flaxseed oil is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive skin, and there is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. No major health authorities have flagged it as a risk for topical use in infants.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

vitamin d

✅2/10

For a 6–12 month old baby (older infant, crawling baby), vitamin D put on the skin in low amounts is usually safe. Most health concerns like cancer or allergies are reported as low. However, some governments limit or forbid vitamin D in cosmetic products, so not every topical product is allowed or recommended.

Confidence: HIGH

arginine

✅1/10

Arginine is an amino acid commonly used in skin creams. For babies aged 6–12 months it is generally safe and has a very low level of concern.

No Known Risk - Government and safety reviews find no health concerns above low for topical arginine. The FDA has designated it safe for certain uses, Environment Canada says it is not expected to be toxic, persistent, or to build up in the body, and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review notes only routine recommendations about concentration and purity. For these reasons, no higher-level risks were identified for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

avocado oil

✅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

behenyl alcohol

✅1/10

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.

Confidence: MEDIUM

candelilla wax

✅1/10

For a 6–12 month old baby (older infant), Candelilla Wax is generally safe when used on normal skin. It’s a common wax that helps moisturize and protect skin and is rated as low concern in the provided safety listing.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth or reproduction. No higher-risk findings, bans, or use restrictions were identified in the reviewed assessments, so this topical ingredient is not expected to cause meaningful harm when used on the skin.

Confidence: HIGH

caprylic/capric triglyceride

✅1/10

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.

Confidence: HIGH

carnauba wax

✅1/10

For babies aged 6–12 months (infants), carnauba wax is generally very safe for use on the skin. It is a natural plant wax used to thicken products or make a light protective layer and is rated as very low risk for things like cancer, allergies, and effects on growth or reproduction.

No Known Risk - Available safety summaries list only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions. No medium or high concerns were found and there is no ingredient-specific evidence showing harm from normal topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

cetyl alcohol

✅1/10

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.

Confidence: MEDIUM

cocoa seed butter

✅1/10

Theobroma cacao seed butter is cocoa butter commonly used as a skin moisturizer and is generally safe for baby skin

No Known Risk - Cocoa butter is widely used in baby products and is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to cocoa butter itself. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify cocoa butter as a risk for babies.

Confidence: HIGH

cranberry seed oil

✅1/10

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil is cranberry seed oil used as an emollient with low allergenicity and is generally safe for baby skin

No Known Risk - Cranberry seed oil is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive skin such as that of babies. There is no credible evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks listed. It is not a common allergen and is not known to be absorbed in harmful amounts through the skin. Therefore, based on current research, there are no known risks associated with its topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

evening primrose oil

✅1/10

Oenothera Biennis Oil is evening primrose oil used as an emollient in baby care products generally considered safe for 6-12 months topical use

No Known Risk - Evening Primrose Oil is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive skin, and there is no strong evidence linking it to any of the listed risks when used externally. There are rare reports of mild irritation, but these are not common or severe enough to warrant a specific risk label. No major health authorities have flagged it for baby safety concerns in topical applications.

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

glyceryl stearate

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months old, glyceryl stearate is generally safe when used on the skin in normal baby lotions and wipes. It helps keep creams smooth and helps oil and water mix. Most babies do fine with it.

Confidence: HIGH

grape seed oil

✅1/10

Grape Seed Oil is generally safe for baby skin and is used as a moisturizer or emollient in baby care products

No Known Risk - Grapeseed oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use on infants. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks when used on intact skin. It is not banned or restricted, and no major health organizations warn against its use for babies.

Confidence: HIGH

hydroxypropyl starch phosphate

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants), this ingredient is a modified starch used to thicken lotions and creams. At the small amounts used in everyday products it is usually low risk, but some animal studies showed irritation only at higher doses.

No Known Risk - A formal safety review and the available ingredient data report only low-level findings from animal tests and do not identify any higher-level health risks for people. The data show no concerns above the lowest level, so there are currently no applicable higher-risk labels.

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

jojoba seed oil

✅1/10

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is jojoba oil commonly used as a moisturizer in baby products and is considered very safe for topical use

No Known Risk - Jojoba oil is widely regarded as safe for topical use on babies and is not linked to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks based on current research. It is non-allergenic, non-comedogenic, and does not contain known harmful chemicals. No credible studies have shown significant adverse effects in infants or children when used as directed.

Confidence: HIGH

olive fruit oil

✅1/10

Organic olive oil is generally safe for baby skin moisturization with low allergy risk and is commonly used in baby care products

No Known Risk - Olive oil is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin, with no strong evidence linking it to irritation, eczema, or other health risks in most infants. While some studies suggest it may worsen eczema in predisposed babies, this is not consistent or proven for the general population. There are no known links to hormone disruption, cancer, organ risk, or other listed risks based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

shea butter

✅1/10

Shea butter is generally safe for baby skin moisturization and barrier protection with low risk of irritation or allergy

No Known Risk - Shea butter 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, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to infants. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify any significant risks for babies when shea butter is used topically.

Confidence: HIGH

stearic acid

✅1/10

For babies 6 to 12 months old, stearic acid is generally low risk when it’s in normal baby lotions, creams or wipes. It rarely causes problems for most babies.

Confidence: HIGH

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

calendula officinalis flower extract

✅1/10

Calendula extract is widely used in baby care for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties and is considered very safe topically

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 honey bum

Safe for older babies? honey bum

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

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 35 ingredients in honey bum. 1 avoid, 1 concerning, 3 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using skin protectant & rash ointment?

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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