VANICREAM Moisturizing Cream for Baby

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Can older babies use VANICREAM Moisturizing Cream for Baby?

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USE WITH CAUTION
Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: VANICREAM Moisturizing Cream for Baby contains 13 ingredients. 4 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (13 found)

1
⚠️5/10
Not evaluated
Confidence: LOW
ceteareth-20
⚠️5/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants), Ceteareth-20 is usually low risk but not ideal. The main issues are possible tiny amounts of impurities and that it can irritate sensitive skin or eyes. Use extra care with young babies.
Cancer - The ingredient assessment lists contamination by ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane. Those contaminants are linked to cancer by health authorities, so their presence here is a real cancer concern.
Absorbed - A safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) flags this ingredient as a penetration enhancer. That means it can help other chemicals get through the skin and into the body, raising exposure risk.
Long-Term Risk - Because this ingredient can boost skin absorption and it can be contaminated with harmful chemicals, repeated use could raise health risks over time according to the ingredient assessment and safety review.
Confidence: HIGH
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
2-hexanediol
⚠️4/10
Cannot confirm 2-hexanediol as a standard baby care ingredient may be a misreading or typo
Confidence: LOW
dimethicone
3/10
For babies 6–12 months old, dimethicone is commonly used in baby creams and ointments and is usually safe when used a little at a time on normal, unbroken skin. It rarely causes skin allergy and is often chosen for diaper creams and moisturizers.
Confidence: MEDIUM
pentylene glycol
2/10
For babies 6–12 months old (older infants), pentylene glycol is generally low risk when used on normal, unbroken skin. It’s used to keep skin soft and to help other ingredients mix in. Most people don’t have problems, but a few sensitive people can get irritation or an allergic reaction.
Confidence: HIGH
beta-glucan
1/10
For babies 6–12 months old (infants, little babies, 6- to 12-month-old), beta-glucan is generally safe when it appears in ordinary baby creams and lotions. It is used to soothe and hydrate the skin and has very low safety concerns in standard use.
No Known Risk - A formal cosmetic safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) and product-safety notes show only low-level concerns and some limits on concentration or impurities. No health concerns above low (for cancer, allergies/immune, or reproductive effects) were identified for typical topical use, so there are no known real risks when used as intended.
Confidence: HIGH
ceramide NP
1/10
For a baby 6–12 months old, Ceramide NP is generally safe and helpful for dry or sensitive skin. It’s a skin-like ingredient that helps moisturize and repair the skin barrier. Most safety listings rate it as very low concern, though a small number of reports note possible mild irritation or that it can boost how much other ingredients get through the skin.
No Known Risk - Authoritative reviews and studies do not identify any health hazards above a low level for typical topical use. A cosmetic safety review notes only guidance/restrictions for use, a European chemicals authority reported limited evidence of mild irritation, and scientific papers note this ingredient can increase skin penetration and produced allergenic responses only at high doses in animal tests. Taken together, there are no higher-than-low concerns for children when this ingredient is used as intended.
Confidence: HIGH
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
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
polyepsilon-lysine
1/10
Polyepsilon-lysine is a natural antimicrobial peptide used as a preservative. It is generally safe for topical use and unlikely to cause harm in baby products.
No Known Risk - Poly-epsilon-lysine is a naturally occurring biopolymer used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent. There is no evidence or research indicating it poses risks related to hormones, brain development, organ damage, irritation, or other listed concerns when used topically, especially in baby products.
Confidence: HIGH
ceramide AP
0/10
For infants 6–12 months old (baby, little one), Ceramide AP is generally very safe to use on the skin. It is a skin‑like ingredient that helps restore the skin barrier and has very low concerns reported for cancer, allergies, or effects on growth or development.
No Known Risk - Available safety information shows low concern for cancer, allergies, and reproductive or developmental harm for typical skin use. A cosmetic safety review panel notes only that manufacturers should follow limits on concentration, impurities, and product types — a guidance step, not evidence of harm. Based on this, no clear health risks have been identified for normal 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 VANICREAM Moisturizing Cream for Baby

Safe for older babies? VANICREAM Moisturizing Cream for Baby

Use caution with VANICREAM Moisturizing Cream for Baby for 6-12 month old babies. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 13 ingredients in VANICREAM Moisturizing Cream for Baby. 4 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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