Z-Bum Daily Moisturizing Diaper Rash Cream

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

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Can older babies use Z-Bum Daily Moisturizing Diaper Rash Cream?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 11 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Z-Bum Daily Moisturizing Diaper Rash Cream contains 13 ingredients. 1 concerning, 2 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (13 found)

chlorphenesin
🚨6/10
For babies 6–12 months (infant, crawler): Chlorphenesin is a preservative sometimes used in baby wipes and lotions. At the small amounts used in products it is usually allowed, but some safety reviewers report it can irritate skin or trigger allergic reactions, and a few countries limit certain uses. Because babies at this age have more skin contact, be cautious.
Immune system - Moderate evidence shows chlorphenesin can cause skin allergy and immune effects in people and animals, as found by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review and supporting animal studies.
Irritant - There is limited to moderate evidence that chlorphenesin can irritate skin, eyes, and the respiratory tract, based on assessments from a European chemical agency and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review.
Organ Risk - A European chemicals authority has classified chlorphenesin as potentially toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs, indicating a real organ-health concern despite differing views from other agencies.
Banned - Use of chlorphenesin is restricted or prohibited for some cosmetic uses under rules set by the Japan Ministry of Health, showing it is limited by regulators in at least one country.
Builds Up - A published review flagged chlorphenesin as persistent and bioaccumulative with moderate-to-high toxicity potential, which means it may stay in the body or environment over time.
Environmental - Some scientific review raised concerns about persistence and toxicity to people and the environment, indicating possible environmental harm even though some agencies did not find the same risk.
Eczema - Because there is moderate evidence that chlorphenesin can cause skin allergy and irritation in people, it may trigger or worsen eczema and other sensitive-skin conditions.
Asthma - Limited evidence of respiratory irritation suggests chlorphenesin could make breathing problems or asthma worse in sensitive children.
Long-Term Risk - Given reports of persistence, bioaccumulation, and moderate toxicity, there is a plausible risk of long-term health effects after repeated or long-term exposure.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
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
phenoxyethanol
3/10
For babies 6–12 months old (infants and older babies), phenoxyethanol in lotions or wipes is usually low risk when the product is made for babies and the preservative is used at low levels. It can still irritate the skin or eyes in some babies, and very rarely cause an allergic reaction.
Confidence: MEDIUM
tocopheryl acetate
3/10
Usually fine for most 6–12 month old babies when used sparingly on healthy skin. The main worry is a possible skin rash in sensitive babies.
Confidence: MEDIUM
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
2/10
For babies 6 to 12 months old, aloe vera leaf juice used on the skin is usually safe when it is part of a product made for baby skin and used in small amounts. It helps moisturize and soothe, but a small number of babies may be sensitive.
Confidence: MEDIUM
mineral oil
2/10
For babies (infants) 6-12 months old, mineral oil is usually considered low risk when put on normal, unbroken skin and used sparingly. It can help keep skin soft and prevent dryness.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
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
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
glycerine
1/10
Vegetarian glycerin is a safe humectant and moisturizer commonly used in baby wipes and lotions with low risk for 6-12 months babies
Confidence: HIGH
purified 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 Z-Bum Daily Moisturizing Diaper Rash Cream

Safe for older babies? Z-Bum Daily Moisturizing Diaper Rash Cream

Z-Bum Daily Moisturizing Diaper Rash Cream is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 13 ingredients in Z-Bum Daily Moisturizing Diaper Rash Cream. 1 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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