Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo

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

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Can older babies use Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 10 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo contains 23 ingredients. 7 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (23 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
Methyldihydrojasmonate
⚠️5/10
For infants 6–12 months (baby, infant), this fragrance ingredient is not thought to be highly toxic, but it is known to cause allergic skin reactions in some people. Because baby skin is sensitive, there is a moderate chance of a reaction.
Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a human toxicant/allergen with strong evidence by the EU Cosmetics Directive. That means it can cause allergic reactions and affect the immune response in some children who touch or breathe it.
Irritant - Because it is identified as an allergen by the EU Cosmetics Directive, it can cause skin irritation such as redness, itchiness, or rashes on sensitive baby skin after topical use.
Eczema - The strong allergen classification from the EU Cosmetics Directive means this ingredient can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in children who are prone to those issues.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
2.6-Dimethyl-1-Octen-2-ol
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what this ingredient is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available
Confidence: HIGH
3-Hevenol
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what 3-Hevenol is it might be a misreading or a typo no known safety data available
Confidence: HIGH
Gamma-Notalactone
⚠️4/10
Gamma-Notalactone is not a recognized cosmetic or topical ingredient it may be a misreading or typo and cannot be properly evaluated for baby safety
Confidence: HIGH
Tethyl Citrate
⚠️4/10
Tethyl Citrate is not a recognized ingredient it may be a typo or misreading possibly meant to be Triethyl Citrate a known safe ingredient
Confidence: HIGH
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
Lauryl Glucoside
✅3/10
For a baby aged 6–12 months, lauryl glucoside is usually gentle and is commonly used in baby washes and wipes. Most infants do fine with it, but a small number may get skin irritation or an allergic rash.
Confidence: MEDIUM
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
✅3/10
For babies aged 6–12 months this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal baby products. However, it can cause skin reactions in some children and there are concerns about manufacturing impurities, so extra caution is reasonable.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
✅3/10
For babies 6–12 months old this ingredient is usually low risk at the small amounts used in skin products. It helps products stay stable and stops metal impurities from causing problems. But regulators have flagged possible irritation, rare genetic test findings, and possible impurities, so we take a cautious approach with infants.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
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
Sodium Benzoate
✅2/10
For babies 6–12 months old, sodium benzoate in small amounts is generally low risk when used in skin products. Babies this age handle it better than newborns, but it may irritate very sensitive or broken skin.
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
Ethylene Brassylate
✅1/10
For babies aged 6–12 months this fragrance ingredient is considered low risk when used at the small amounts typically found in skin products. Official safety sources list low concerns for cancer, allergies, and developmental effects and do not flag it as persistent or bioaccumulative.
No Known Risk - Reviews by government food-safety and environmental agencies found no health or environmental hazards. It is approved for limited food use, was judged unlikely to cause organ harm, and was not flagged as persistent or an environmental toxin. Specific concerns for cancer, allergies, developmental or reproductive effects, and use restrictions were all rated low.
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
Glyceryl Oleate
✅1/10
For infants 6–12 months (babies), glyceryl oleate is usually safe in topical creams and lotions. It helps mix oil and water and conditions skin. Most experts consider it low risk for long-term problems, but some people can get irritation.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
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
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
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 sensitive care wash & shampoo

Safe for older babies? Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo

Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 23 ingredients in Johnson's sensitive care wash & shampoo. 7 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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Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

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