TRIPLE PASTE

skin protectant & rash ointment • For 6-12 month old babies • Skin contact 🧴

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Can older babies use TRIPLE PASTE?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 49 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: TRIPLE PASTE contains 22 ingredients. 3 avoid, 3 concerning, 2 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (22 found)

benzocaine

🚫10/10

For infants 6–12 months (babies), benzocaine is not safe to use on the skin or gums. Authorities have restricted or banned its use in cosmetic products, and babies are at special risk for a rare but serious reaction that affects breathing and oxygen levels.

Banned - Health Canada and the EU Cosmetics Directive list benzocaine as banned or unsafe for use in cosmetics. Those official bans mean regulators found reasons to restrict this ingredient in products applied to the skin.

Cancer - The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reports limited evidence that benzocaine may be linked to cancer. That means some studies raise concern that long‑term exposure could raise cancer risk.

Absorbed - The ingredient record flags enhanced skin absorption, and agencies (ECHA and the U.S. National Library of Medicine) note limited evidence of dermal toxicity or allergic reactions. This shows benzocaine can get through skin and enter the body, which can matter for small children.

Confidence: HIGH

butane

🚫9/10

For a 6–12 month old baby (infant), butane is not a good ingredient to put on their skin. It’s mainly used as a spray propellant, can irritate skin and breathing, and has been flagged for contamination and restricted uses by health agencies.

Banned - Health authorities in Canada and the EU restrict or limit the use, concentration, or manufacture of butane in cosmetics. Those government rules mean butane is not freely allowed at any level in products and may require special limits or controls.

Organ Risk - A national environmental health agency has classified butane as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs and listed it as a high human-health priority. That means repeated or heavy exposure could harm organs like the liver, kidneys, or lungs.

Immune system - An industry safety review found strong evidence that butane can act as a human skin toxicant or allergen. This suggests it can trigger immune reactions, like allergic skin responses, in some people.

Irritant - A cosmetic safety review reports strong evidence that butane can irritate skin, eyes, and lungs. On baby or sensitive skin this may cause redness, stinging, or rashes after contact.

Asthma - Hazard labeling and occupational guidance note lung irritation and hazards from handling butane. Breathing exposure can worsen asthma or cause breathing trouble, especially in children or sensitive people.

Confidence: HIGH

hydrofluorocarbon 152a

🚫9/10

For babies 6–12 months old (infants, babies, little ones), this ingredient is not safe for use on their skin. It’s a propellant gas linked to serious health concerns, and it’s been restricted or banned in some products.

Banned - State product-safety rules list this chemical as banned or unsafe for use in cosmetics, so governments have restricted its use.

Forever Chemical - This compound belongs to a class of persistent fluorinated chemicals that experts flag as a group of long-lived 'forever' chemicals.

Builds Up - Toxicology reviews report that this chemical is persistent and can accumulate in people and wildlife over time.

Breast Milk - Health reviews note persistence and accumulation in humans, which means it can be found in body tissues and may pass into breast milk.

Immune system - A toxicological review identifies this chemical as a known human immune toxicant or allergen, so it can harm or change immune responses.

Fertility - Authoritative health profiles list this chemical as a known human reproductive and developmental toxin, so it can affect fertility and reproduction.

Brain Development - Scientific toxicology sources call this a developmental toxin in people, which can include effects on early growth and brain development.

Hormones - A toxicology assessment flags this chemical as a possible disruptor of the thyroid and other hormone systems, which can change normal hormonal development.

Confuse Hormones - Experts note this chemical may act like or interfere with natural hormones (a class-wide concern), so it can confuse the body's chemical signals.

Organ Risk - Health reviews and regulatory assessments report possible liver and cardiovascular toxicity in humans or animals after exposure.

Cancer - Toxicology documents list this chemical as a possible human carcinogen based on available evidence.

Absorbed - Product safety notes indicate enhanced skin absorption, so this chemical can get through skin and reach the body.

Environmental - Chemical-class reviews and toxicology profiles show persistence and bioaccumulation, meaning it can harm the environment and wildlife over time.

Long-Term Risk - Because the chemical is persistent, bioaccumulative, and linked to cancer, organ harm, and reproductive effects, it poses risks from long-term exposure.

Confidence: HIGH

menthol

🚨7/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants), menthol can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions and may bother breathing if put near the nose or mouth. It is generally not recommended for routine use on this age group.

Immune system - Menthol is identified as a known human allergen and flagged with strong evidence of human toxicant/allergen by regulatory bodies (EU Cosmetics Directive and the U.S. EPA). That means it can trigger allergic or immune reactions when put on the skin.

Irritant - Regulatory assessments list menthol as a human allergen/toxicant, which is linked to skin reactions like redness, stinging, or contact dermatitis—especially when applied topically to sensitive skin.

Eczema - Because menthol is a recognized human allergen (per the EU cosmetics review and U.S. EPA findings), it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar inflammatory skin conditions in susceptible people.

Confidence: MEDIUM

alcohol

🚨7/10

Alcohol can cause skin dryness irritation and barrier disruption in infants likely used as a preservative or solvent

Confidence: HIGH

methylparaben

🚨6/10

For babies (6–12 months) methylparaben is moderately concerning. It can sometimes cause skin allergy and there is limited evidence it may interfere with hormones. Regulators allow limited use but some countries limit or discourage it in products for very young children.

Hormones - Methylparaben has been found to affect the hormone system. The European Union lists it as a human endocrine disruptor and multiple studies show hormone-like activity, so it may alter normal hormone development in children.

Confuse Hormones - Research and regulatory review note that methylparaben can act like weak hormones in the body. Peer-reviewed studies and regulatory findings show it can mimic or interfere with natural hormone signals.

Immune system - There is moderate evidence that methylparaben can trigger immune or allergic reactions in people. A clinical report found contact urticaria (an allergic skin response), showing it can affect the immune system.

Irritant - Methylparaben has been linked to skin reactions such as contact urticaria. That means it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive skin, including babies' skin.

Eczema - Because methylparaben can cause allergic skin reactions and contact urticaria, it may trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in susceptible children.

Banned - Some authorities restrict or limit the use of parabens in certain products. For example, regional regulatory actions and safety opinions have led to limits or bans for use in products for very young children.

Long-Term Risk - Laboratory studies show methylparaben can change gene activity in human cells. Those biochemical changes suggest possible long-term effects with repeated exposure, even if direct outcomes in people are still being studied.

Confidence: HIGH

white petrolatum

⚠️4/10

For babies 6 to 12 months, purified white petrolatum is okay to use on small areas as a skin barrier and moisturizer.

Banned - In the EU, this ingredient is restricted unless it is very pure, because it can carry PAH leftovers from oil. This rule comes from the EU Cosmetics Directive.

Organ Risk - Canada’s environmental health agency lists it as expected to be harmful and a high health priority. With repeat use, it may stress organs like the liver.

Builds Up - Studies in people (2015) and in lab rats (2017) found mineral oil parts can collect in body tissues over time. Small daily amounts can add up.

Long-Term Risk - Because it can build up in the body and may carry PAH impurities, risks can grow with years of use. Purity limits in the EU were set to lower this risk.

Confidence: MEDIUM

PEG-400 monolaurate

⚠️4/10

PEG-400 monolaurate is not a well recognized ingredient name and may be a misreading or typo. Cannot assess safety without clear identification.

Confidence: HIGH

bisabolol

✅3/10

For a 6–12 month old baby (older infant), bisabolol is usually low risk and is used to calm and condition baby skin. However, some people can get skin allergies from it, so babies with sensitive skin need extra care.

Confidence: MEDIUM

polysorbate 85

✅3/10

Polysorbate 85 is an emulsifier with low irritation risk in topical use and is used to mix oil and water in products

Confidence: MEDIUM

acetylated lanolin

✅2/10

For a 6–12 month old baby (older infant), this ingredient is usually safe as a moisturizer on normal, unbroken skin. It is considered low risk by regulatory reviews, but a few babies can be sensitive to lanolin-type ingredients.

No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews did not find any health hazards above a low level for normal skin use. A government review said the ingredient is not expected to harm organs, and the industry safety panel notes limits on how much can be used and that some safety data are missing. Because no higher concerns were identified in these reviews, there are no known health risks for typical topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

anhydrous lanolin

✅2/10

Lanolin is generally safe for babies but may cause allergic reactions in some sensitive infants used as a moisturizer or skin protectant

Confidence: HIGH

beeswax

✅2/10

Natural wax emollient and thickener forming a skin barrier. Used in wipes and lotions to stabilize and moisturize. Generally safe. Rare contact allergy, possible propolis contamination.

Confidence: HIGH

cetyl acetate

✅2/10

For a 6–12 month old baby (infant), cetyl acetate is generally low risk. It is a skin-softening ingredient and is not thought to cause cancer, strong allergic reactions, or developmental harm based on available reviews. Still, there are gaps in the safety data and some industry limits on how it is used.

Confidence: MEDIUM

aloe vera gel

✅1/10

Decolorized aloe vera gel is purified to remove aloin which is an irritant. It is used for soothing skin and is generally safe for babies topically.

Confidence: HIGH

cholesterol

✅1/10

Cholesterol is generally safe for babies aged 6–12 months when it’s in baby creams or lotions. It helps keep a baby’s skin soft and hold in moisture. Major reviews say it is low risk for cancer or allergy, but some experts recommend limits on how it’s made and used.

Confidence: HIGH

corn starch

✅1/10

Zea Mays Starch is corn starch used as an absorbent and thickener in baby products and is considered very safe for topical use on babies

No Known Risk - Corn starch is widely used in baby powders and topical products, and current research does not show any significant health risks when used on intact skin. It is generally considered safe for topical use on babies, with no evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects. However, care should be taken to avoid inhalation of powders, but for topical use, there are no known risks.

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

oat kernel extract

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months (older infants), oat kernel extract is generally gentle and used to calm and protect skin. Most safety reviews find very low concern for long-term problems. However, a handful of safety notes say that allergic reactions have not been fully studied.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews by cosmetic experts (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) find this oat kernel extract safe for topical use and list only low-level concerns. There is no strong evidence of cancer, hormone, organ, or developmental harm from using it on the skin. A small number of people with oat allergy could react, and some products may have concentration limits, but for most children this ingredient is considered low risk when used as directed.

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

zinc oxide

✅1/10

Zinc oxide is a safe mineral ingredient for topical use on babies 6 to 12 months when in creams or lotions. It protects skin and acts as a physical sunscreen or barrier.

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 TRIPLE PASTE

Safe for older babies? TRIPLE PASTE

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

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 22 ingredients in TRIPLE PASTE. 3 avoid, 3 concerning, 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using skin protectant & rash ointment?

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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