Johnson's cottontouch™ newborn face & body lotion

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Can older babies use Johnson's cottontouch™ newborn face & body lotion?

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USE WITH CAUTION
Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Johnson's cottontouch™ newborn face & body lotion contains 17 ingredients. 3 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (17 found)

1
⚠️5/10
Not evaluated
Confidence: LOW
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 Hydroxide
⚠️4/10
For infants 6–12 months (older babies and crawlers), sodium hydroxide in tiny, well-formulated amounts used only to adjust product pH is usually low risk. It is dangerous if present in concentrated form or if a product is not made to avoid irritation.
Banned - This ingredient is restricted for use in cosmetics in some regions. The EU cosmetics rules list limits on its use, and industry safety reviewers say it can only be used safely at certain low concentrations or when specially handled.
Organ Risk - Authorities have flagged possible harm to organs with repeated or high exposures. A national health agency classified it as expected to be toxic or harmful and gave it a medium human-health priority, and a U.S. assessment found toxic effects in animal studies. There is also limited evidence of breathing-related toxicity noted by a medical literature source.
Asthma - There is limited evidence that breathing in this chemical can hurt the lungs or airways. Medical literature notes possible respiratory toxicity, so it could make breathing problems worse if a child is exposed to vapor or mist.
Confidence: HIGH
Dimethicone
✅3/10
For babies 6–12 months old, dimethicone is commonly used in baby creams and ointments and is usually safe when used a little at a time on normal, unbroken skin. It rarely causes skin allergy and is often chosen for diaper creams and moisturizers.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Ethylhexylglycerin
✅3/10
For babies 6–12 months old, this ingredient is usually low risk when used in small amounts in creams and lotions. However, it can sometimes cause skin irritation or a rare allergic reaction, and it can irritate the eyes.
Confidence: HIGH
Phenoxyethanol
✅3/10
For babies 6–12 months old (infants and older babies), phenoxyethanol in lotions or wipes is usually low risk when the product is made for babies and the preservative is used at low levels. It can still irritate the skin or eyes in some babies, and very rarely cause an allergic reaction.
Confidence: MEDIUM
2-Hexanediol
✅2/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal amounts in baby lotions and wipes. It can sometimes irritate sensitive skin, eyes, or breathing at higher concentrations.
No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) and the European Chemicals Agency do not find serious health hazards for normal skin use. They note only limited evidence of skin, eye, or lung irritation at higher doses and point out some data gaps, so overall the ingredient is rated low risk for typical topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
✅2/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants), this thickening ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal skin creams, lotions and wipes. It mostly stays on the skin and is not easily absorbed.
Confidence: HIGH
Carbomer
✅2/10
For babies 6–12 months old (infants, babies, toddlers under 1 year), carbomer is usually safe when used in small amounts in baby lotions, creams, or wipes. It acts to thicken products and generally stays on the skin. Serious health risks are not expected, but tiny amounts of manufacturing impurities have been reported as a concern.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Tropolone
✅2/10
For babies 6–12 months old, tropolone is generally low risk when used in normal skin products. There is only limited evidence that it can cause skin irritation or allergy, so most healthy babies are unlikely to have problems, but the evidence is not extensive.
No Known Risk - Reviewed toxicology and regulatory notes show only low-level concerns across cancer, immune/allergy, and reproductive areas. There is only limited evidence of skin irritation or allergic reaction from testing, and no higher-than-low risks were identified for topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
Cetearyl Olivate
✅1/10
For infants (6–12 months), this olive‑based ingredient is usually safe in creams and lotions. Most safety reviews show low concern for serious problems; irritation is the main thing to watch for.
No Known Risk - Safety reviews by cosmetic experts find this ingredient safe for skin use. No moderate or high health concerns were identified for children. There are only small notes about possible mild irritation for some people and standard limits on how it is used, but these are low-level and not seen as a real health risk.
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
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
Sorbitan Olivate
✅1/10
For babies 6–12 months old (infants and toddlers), Sorbitan Olivate is generally low risk when used in normal baby creams, lotions, and wipes. It is made from sorbitan and olive fatty acids and is used to blend oils and water.
No Known Risk - Reviewed safety information shows only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, and reproductive or developmental effects. An industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) notes data gaps and recommends limits on concentration or product types, but did not identify higher-level hazards for normal topical use. Based on that, there are no known health risks above low at typical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Cotton
✅0/10
Cotton is very safe for topical use in baby lotions as it is a natural fiber and not a chemical ingredient. Likely included as cotton extract or cottonseed oil which are safe.
No Known Risk - Cotton, when used topically and in its pure form, is widely considered safe for babies and does not have any established links to the listed health risks based on current research.
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 Johnson's cottontouch™ newborn face & body lotion

Safe for older babies? Johnson's cottontouch™ newborn face & body lotion

Use caution with Johnson's cottontouch™ newborn face & body lotion for 6-12 month old babies. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 17 ingredients in Johnson's cottontouch™ newborn face & body lotion. 3 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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