SheaMoisture BABY LOTION

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Can older babies use SheaMoisture BABY LOTION?

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Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: SheaMoisture BABY LOTION contains 25 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (25 found)

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

benzoic acid

✅2/10

Benzoic acid is a preservative used in some lotions and creams. For babies aged 6–12 months it is usually low risk when present at the low levels used in baby products, but a small number of infants may get skin irritation or an allergic rash.

Confidence: HIGH

sweet almond oil

✅2/10

Sweet almond oil is generally safe for baby skin but may cause reactions in nut allergic infants used as moisturizer or emollient

No Known Risk - Sweet Almond Oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use on babies. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, or other health risks in the general population, except in rare cases of nut allergies. For most babies, it does not pose any known health risks based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

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

triethyl citrate

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants): this ingredient is generally low risk for skin use, but it can cause allergic reactions in some people. Because infants have sensitive skin, take simple precautions.

Confidence: MEDIUM

allantoin

✅1/10

For babies aged 6–12 months, allantoin is generally safe and soothing when used in small amounts in baby skin products. It is commonly used to calm and protect skin and is not expected to cause serious harm at normal product levels.

No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews find no evidence that topical use of this ingredient harms organs, builds up in the body, or damages the environment. Reviewers do note some gaps in the safety data and recommend following concentration limits and proper testing for products, but no real hazards were identified for normal skin use.

Confidence: HIGH

aloe leaf juice

✅1/10

Aloe leaf juice is commonly used for soothing skin and is generally safe for babies in topical products

Confidence: HIGH

caprylic/capric triglyceride

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months old, this ingredient is generally safe. It is a mild, lightweight oil used to soften skin and is unlikely to cause irritation or health harm when used in normal baby creams or wipes.

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

cetearyl alcohol

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months (older infants), cetearyl alcohol is generally safe. It’s a fatty alcohol that helps moisturizers feel smooth and keeps creams from separating. Most babies tolerate it well.

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

cocoa seed butter

✅1/10

Theobroma cacao seed butter is cocoa butter commonly used as a skin moisturizer and is generally safe for baby skin

No Known Risk - Cocoa butter is widely used in baby products and is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to cocoa butter itself. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify cocoa butter as a risk for babies.

Confidence: HIGH

coconut oil

✅1/10

Coconut oil is commonly used in baby care for moisturizing and is generally safe for 6-12 months babies unless allergic

No Known Risk - Coconut oil is widely used topically for babies and is generally considered safe. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks when used on healthy baby skin. Rare allergic reactions are possible, but not common enough to warrant a risk label based on current research.

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

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

glyceryl stearate

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months old, glyceryl stearate is generally safe when used on the skin in normal baby lotions and wipes. It helps keep creams smooth and helps oil and water mix. Most babies do fine with it.

Confidence: HIGH

glyceryl stearate citrate

✅1/10

For 6–12 month old babies (infants and babies), this ingredient is usually low risk. It’s used to make lotions and wipes feel smooth and stable. Most assessments say it’s safe in normal amounts, but there are some gaps in direct safety testing and a few tests showed irritation at higher doses.

No Known Risk - A cosmetic safety review concluded this ingredient is safe for use in cosmetics when kept below set concentration limits and assuming low skin absorption. Reviewers did note some missing safety data and that assessments relied on related chemicals, and animal tests showed irritation only at moderate doses. Taken together, reviewers did not identify any health hazards above a low level for normal topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

mango seed butter

✅1/10

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter is mango seed butter used as an emollient generally safe for baby skin with low allergy risk

No Known Risk - Mango seed butter is generally considered safe for topical use, especially in baby products. There is no credible evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. It is not known to be absorbed in harmful amounts, nor is it associated with long-term or systemic effects. Therefore, no risk labels apply based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

murumuru seed butter

✅1/10

For infants 6–12 months old (baby, crawler, toddler-in-training), murumuru butter used on the skin is considered very low risk. It is a plant-based moisturizing fat that most babies tolerate well.

No Known Risk - Reviewed safety information for this topical ingredient shows only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental or reproductive toxicity, and use restrictions. No findings above low were reported and no ingredient-specific warnings or bans were identified, so there are no real safety risks flagged for normal 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

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

shea butter

✅1/10

Shea butter is generally safe for baby skin moisturization and barrier protection with low risk of irritation or allergy

No Known Risk - Shea butter 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, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to infants. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify any significant risks for babies when shea butter is used topically.

Confidence: HIGH

soybean oil

✅1/10

Glycine soja soybean oil is a common emollient in baby care products and is generally safe for topical use in infants

No Known Risk - Soybean oil is widely used in topical products and is generally considered safe for baby skin. There is no strong evidence linking topical soybean oil to irritation, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

stearyl alcohol

✅1/10

For infants 6–12 months (baby, 6-12 month old), stearyl alcohol is generally low risk when used in small amounts in skin products. It works as a moisturizer helper and is not linked to cancer or long-term body harms, but it can irritate sensitive skin in some babies.

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 SheaMoisture BABY LOTION

Safe for older babies? SheaMoisture BABY LOTION

Use caution with SheaMoisture BABY LOTION for 6-12 month old babies. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 25 ingredients in SheaMoisture BABY LOTION. 1 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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