LINIMENT

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

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Can older babies use LINIMENT?

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NOT RECOMMENDED

Danger Score: 6 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: LINIMENT contains 12 ingredients. 1 concerning, 3 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (12 found)

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

🚨6/10

For infants (6–12 months), calcium hydroxide can irritate the skin, eyes and breathing. It is not a common cancer or developmental concern, but it can cause burning, redness or eye injury if it touches the face or broken skin. Because babies have very sensitive skin, this ingredient should be used very cautiously or avoided.

Irritant - Authoritative safety guides list calcium hydroxide as an irritant to skin, eyes, and lungs. A chemical-hazards pocket guide classifies it as an eye/skin/lung irritant, a U.S. medical toxicology source reports evidence of skin irritation, and an industry safety panel says it can cause irritation unless used at limited concentrations. For a baby, that means this ingredient can cause redness, stinging, or rashes on delicate skin or damage if it gets in the eyes.

Asthma - Chemical-hazard guidance specifically calls out lung irritation from calcium hydroxide. Because it can irritate the lungs, it can make breathing problems or asthma worse in children if inhaled or if fine dust/aerosols reach the airways.

Banned - Regulatory sources for cosmetics show use and concentration limits for calcium hydroxide and recommend restrictions. The EU Cosmetics Directive / Cosing records restrictions and the industry review panel says it is only safe when formulated to avoid irritation. These rules mean some countries or product standards limit or prohibit its use in cosmetics.

Confidence: HIGH

WATER

⚠️5/10

Water is safe for baby skin and is used as a solvent or base in most baby care products

Confidence: HIGH

EAU

⚠️5/10

Eau is water in French and is very safe for topical use on babies. It is likely the main solvent or base in baby wipes or lotions.

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

ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

✅3/10

For babies 6–12 months this ingredient is usually low risk. It’s used to thicken lotions and creams. Most of the time it’s safe on baby skin, but there are notes about possible contamination and limited data, so some care is smart.

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

DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) ROOT EXTRACT

✅1/10

For babies 6-12 months (infants, older babies): Generally low risk when used on the skin. Most safety concerns are low, but a few babies can get skin irritation or an allergic reaction.

Confidence: MEDIUM

OLEA EUROPAEA (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

SORBITAN OLEATE

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months old, Sorbitan Oleate is generally safe when it’s in products made for infants. It’s a common ingredient that helps creams and lotions mix and is considered low risk for harm.

Confidence: HIGH

ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL

✅1/10

Zea Mays Oil is corn oil used as an emollient in baby care products and is considered very safe for topical use on babies

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

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 LINIMENT

Safe for older babies? LINIMENT

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

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 12 ingredients in LINIMENT. 1 concerning, 3 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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