mustela Shampoo & Body Cleansing Bar

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

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Can older babies use mustela Shampoo & Body Cleansing Bar?

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NOT RECOMMENDED
Danger Score: 6 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: mustela Shampoo & Body Cleansing Bar contains 11 ingredients. 1 concerning. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (11 found)

myristyl lactate
🚨6/10
For babies aged 6–12 months, this ingredient has some safety notes. It is not thought to cause cancer or major long-term harm, but it can help other ingredients soak into skin more easily. Because babies’ skin absorbs more, we are cautious and give it a moderate concern rating for this age.
Absorbed - A consumer-safety position paper on alpha-hydroxy acids lists this ingredient as a penetration enhancer. That means it can help itself and other ingredients get through the skin and into the body, raising exposure.
Banned - An industry safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) and a Canadian cosmetics guidance list use or concentration limits for this ingredient. Those restrictions mean some governments or industry groups limit or ban its use in certain products.
Environmental - A national environmental agency flagged this substance as a suspected environmental toxin. That means it may harm wildlife or ecosystems if released into the environment.
Sun Burn - An industry safety review notes the ingredient should be formulated to avoid increasing sun sensitivity or used with directions to use sun protection. This indicates it can make skin more likely to burn in sunlight.
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
coconut acid
✅2/10
Coconut Acid is a fatty acid used as a cleanser or emulsifier generally safe for baby skin but may cause mild irritation in sensitive infants
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
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
hydrogenated vegetable oil
✅1/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants, older babies) this ingredient is generally safe to use on normal skin. It works as a moisturizer and has very low signs of harm in safety reviews.
No Known Risk - Government review (Environment Canada) found this ingredient is not expected to be toxic and ranked it a low human-health priority. An industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) notes safe use depends on concentration and manufacturing and flagged some data gaps, but did not identify hazards. Checks for cancer, allergies, and reproductive or developmental harm were all rated low. Because no concern above low was found, there are no known risks for typical topical use.
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
polyglyceryl-4 laurate
✅1/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants and older babies), this ingredient is generally low risk. It’s a mild ingredient used to help mix oil and water in creams and lotions. Most safety notes are minor and do not point to long-term harm.
No Known Risk - Based on the provided ingredient safety record, no moderate or high health concerns were identified for topical use. A safety review noted possible irritation but did not confirm a real risk, and no higher-level hazards (for cancer, hormones, development, or organ damage) are reported in the data. Because the available assessments do not show anything above a low concern, there are no identified real risks for children from this ingredient in typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
sodium cocoyl isethionate
✅1/10
For babies 6–12 months old this ingredient is considered low risk and is commonly used in gentle cleansers. It is safest when used in products you rinse off, like baby wash or shampoo.
No Known Risk - Reviews by a cosmetic safety review panel and a national environment agency found no significant health hazards. The ingredient is not thought to build up in the body or harm organs, and it is considered safe in products when used at the allowed levels (with different limits for rinse-off versus leave-on products). There are some notes about possible mild irritation and that safety limits are set, but overall no real health risks were identified.
Confidence: MEDIUM
sodium isethionate
✅1/10
For babies 6–12 months old, this is generally safe when used in rinse-off baby cleansers like shampoos or body washes. It has low long-term risk but can sometimes irritate skin or eyes.
No Known Risk - Expert reviews and regulatory assessments find no meaningful health hazards for sodium isethionate when used on the skin. A Canadian assessment concluded it is not expected to cause organ harm, is not persistent or likely to build up in the environment, and is not an environmental toxin. A cosmetic safety panel found it safe for use in cosmetics when used within concentration limits. Mild skin or eye irritation has been noted but the overall evidence points to low concern, so no specific health risks are identified for typical topical use.
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 mustela Shampoo & Body Cleansing Bar

Safe for older babies? mustela Shampoo & Body Cleansing Bar

mustela Shampoo & Body Cleansing Bar is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 11 ingredients in mustela Shampoo & Body Cleansing Bar. 1 concerning. 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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