HYDRA BÉBÉ® BODY LOTION

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Can older babies use HYDRA BÉBÉ® BODY LOTION?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 21 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: HYDRA BÉBÉ® BODY LOTION contains 32 ingredients. 2 concerning, 7 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (32 found)

HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE

🚨6/10

For a 6–12 month old baby (infant, baby), this ingredient has a moderate chance of causing skin allergies or irritation. Overall systemic risks are low, but baby skin is sensitive so we treat this ingredient with caution.

Immune system - There is moderate concern that this chemical can cause allergic or immune reactions. European GHS labels list it as a possible skin toxicant/allergen, and medical database notes limited evidence of immune-system effects. That means some people—especially children with sensitive skin—could get rashes or allergic reactions.

Organ Risk - Authorities have flagged possible harm to body organs with repeated or higher exposures. European GHS classification calls it toxic or harmful to organ systems (non‑reproductive), though another agency found no expected toxicity. Because an official hazard label exists, there is a real risk if exposure is strong or repeated.

Long-Term Risk - Workplace guidance limits allowed exposures to low doses, which suggests concern about effects from repeated or long-term contact. That official workplace restriction indicates a risk if someone is exposed often over time.

Confidence: HIGH

FRAGRANCE

🚨6/10

Fragrance can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in babies 6-12 months old. It is often added for scent in baby lotions but should be used with caution.

Confidence: HIGH

⚠️5/10

Not evaluated

Confidence: LOW

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

⚠️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

PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE

⚠️5/10

For babies 6–12 months old: the ingredient itself is usually considered low-risk, but tests flag possible contamination and it can help other chemicals get into skin. Because babies absorb more through their skin, I recommend caution.

Cancer - This ingredient can be contaminated with tiny amounts of ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane. Public health authorities list those chemicals as carcinogenic or likely carcinogenic, so their presence as contaminants raises a cancer concern even at low levels.

Absorbed - An industry safety review notes this ingredient can act as a skin penetration enhancer. That means it can help other chemicals (including any contaminants) get through baby skin and into the body.

Long-Term Risk - Because of the contamination risk with chemicals linked to cancer and because safety assessments rely on limited data and related chemicals, there is a real worry about possible harms from repeated, long‑term use.

Organ Risk - One of the contaminants noted (1,4‑dioxane) has been linked by regulators to liver and kidney effects in animal studies, so contamination could pose a risk to organs with repeated exposure.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

WATER

⚠️5/10

Water is very safe for topical use in baby lotions as it acts as a solvent and moisturizer base with no known risks for 6-12 month babies.

Confidence: HIGH

EAU

⚠️5/10

EAU is water in French commonly used as a solvent in baby lotions. It is very safe and essential for hydration and formulation.

Confidence: HIGH

PEG-150 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

TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

✅3/10

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.

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

GLYCOL DISTEARATE

✅2/10

For babies aged 6–12 months, glycol distearate is generally low risk when used in normal baby lotions or washes. It helps make products feel smooth and look pearly. Most safety reviews find little concern for serious harms, but there are gaps in some safety data and limits recommended by reviewers depending on product type.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

COCO-GLUCOSIDE

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months (older infants), coco-glucoside is usually gentle and low risk when used in products made for babies. Most babies tolerate it well, but a small number can get irritation or allergic rash.

Confidence: HIGH

POLYSORBATE 60

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants), Polysorbate 60 is usually low risk when used on normal, unbroken skin. It helps mix oil and water in lotions and creams. The biggest concerns are rare irritation and possible tiny amounts of manufacturing contaminants.

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

2 HEXANEDIOL

✅2/10

2 Hexanediol is a common preservative and humectant in cosmetics. It is generally safe in low concentrations for topical use on babies 6-12 months.

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

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

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

JOJOBA ESTERS

✅1/10

Jojoba esters are plant-based moisturizers and are usually safe for babies 6–12 months old. Most experts call the health concerns low, and they are widely used in baby lotions and creams.

No Known Risk - Reviewed safety assessments by an industry safety panel show low concern for cancer, allergies, developmental or reproductive harm, and no clear evidence of irritation or long-term organ harm from topical use. The panel notes that safety conclusions rely on reported use concentrations and that manufacturers should provide substantiation of safe levels, but current available evaluations do not identify real health risks for children using this ingredient on skin.

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

POLYGLYCERYL-3 BEESWAX

✅1/10

For babies aged 6–12 months (infants, little ones), this ingredient is low risk when used on the skin. It’s used to help mix and soften ingredients and most safety checks come back low.

No Known Risk - Available safety information rates cancer, allergy, reproductive, and use-limit concerns as low. A safety review noted possible skin, eye, or lung irritation but said the evidence is unassessed. No concerns above low were found, so there are no identified risks above low for topical use on children.

Confidence: HIGH

SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE

✅1/10

Sorbitan isostearate is a mild ingredient used to blend oil and water in creams and lotions. For older babies (6–12 months) it is generally low risk when used in normal baby products.

No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews by a cosmetic ingredient safety panel and government reviewers found no clear health hazards for normal skin use. These reviews reported only minor data gaps and noted that some judgments relied on related chemicals and reported use levels, but they did not identify any risks that rise above a low level.

Confidence: HIGH

CAPRYLYL GLYCOL

✅1/10

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.

No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews found no clear health hazards for skin use. Tests say it is not likely to build up in the body, not persistent in the environment, and not harmful to organs. Industry reviewers do note limits on how much can be used and some data gaps, but overall the ingredient is rated low concern for topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL

✅1/10

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is sunflower seed oil commonly used as a gentle emollient in baby products. It is very safe for topical use on babies 6-12 months.

No Known Risk - Sunflower seed oil 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, or other health risks in babies when used on intact skin. It is not associated with hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects according to current research.

Confidence: HIGH

POLYGLYCERYL 6 DISTEARATE

✅1/10

For a 6–12 month old baby this ingredient is generally safe and gentle. Serious harms like cancer or effects on growth are not expected. The main concern is small risk of skin or eye irritation.

No Known Risk - The available safety information lists only low-level or unassessed concerns (for cancer, allergies, reproductive effects, and irritation) and shows no bans or use limits. For normal topical use, no higher hazards have been reported, so there are no known health risks identified.

Confidence: HIGH

SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER

✅1/10

For a 6–12 month old baby, this ingredient is generally low risk. It works as a thickener and stays mostly on the skin rather than being absorbed into the body.

No Known Risk - Available industry safety reviews rate cancer, allergy/immune, and developmental/reproductive concerns as low. The only note is a use restriction in some product-verification programs unless makers provide safety data. No higher health hazards were identified in the provided safety information.

Confidence: MEDIUM

SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE

✅1/10

For babies aged 6–12 months, this ingredient is generally safe. It’s a gentle helper that keeps oil and water mixed in creams and cleansers. Major safety reviews list very low concerns for long-term health harms, but there is a small chance it can irritate sensitive skin or eyes.

No Known Risk - An expert safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) says this ingredient is safe for use in cosmetics when used within set limits. The available information only shows low or unclear concerns (for example mild irritation in some tests) and no higher-level hazards were identified. Based on current evidence, there are no known real risks for children when this ingredient is used as intended.

Confidence: HIGH

AQUA

✅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 HYDRA BÉBÉ® BODY LOTION

Safe for older babies? HYDRA BÉBÉ® BODY LOTION

HYDRA BÉBÉ® BODY LOTION is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 32 ingredients in HYDRA BÉBÉ® BODY LOTION. 2 concerning, 7 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using lotion?

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.

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