AMMENS ORIGINAL

baby powder • For adults • Skin contact 🧴

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Is this safe for adults to use AMMENS ORIGINAL?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 17 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: AMMENS ORIGINAL contains 8 ingredients. 2 concerning, 1 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (8 found)

8-hydroxyquinoline

🚨6/10

For adults: this ingredient is of moderate concern. It’s used as an antimicrobial, but some governments limit how it can be used in cosmetics, and safety for products that stay on the skin is not fully known. Skin irritation or allergy is possible but not common.

Fertility - A European chemicals agency flagged this ingredient as a possible human reproductive or developmental toxin, so it may affect future fertility or reproductive health (European Chemicals Agency).

Hormones - An expert review found safety gaps for products left on skin and a regulator noted possible reproductive or developmental harm, which suggests it could interfere with the hormones that guide growth and development (Cosmetic Ingredient Review; European Chemicals Agency).

Banned - Several governments and safety panels limit or forbid its use in certain products — it is restricted in Canadian cosmetics, has product-use limits recommended by an industry safety panel, appears in EU cosmetics restriction listings, and is prohibited for use in food (Health Canada; Cosmetic Ingredient Review; EU Cosmetics Directive; U.S. FDA).

Confidence: MEDIUM

talc

🚨6/10

For adults: talc on the skin is a moderate concern. The biggest issues are contamination with asbestos-like fibers and long-term or dusty use that you can breathe in.

Cancer - Government and health review bodies have linked talc to cancer. The ingredient record includes listings of 'known human carcinogen' and notes evaluations by an international cancer research agency (IARC) that found evidence connecting talc exposure to cancer in some uses. This means using talc (especially powdered forms that can be inhaled or used in the genital area) has been tied to increased cancer risk in some studies.

Banned - Several regulators limit or restrict talc in cosmetics. The ingredient record shows use and manufacturing restrictions cited by the EU Cosmetics rules and Health Canada, meaning some governments have banned or tightly limited talc in certain products or concentrations.

Organ Risk - A national environmental health agency (Environment Canada) classifies talc as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs and gives it a medium human-health priority. The record also flags contamination with asbestos-like (asbestiform) fibers, which can damage lungs after inhalation.

Long-Term Risk - The harms linked to talc (cancer and organ damage) are tied to repeated or long-term exposure. Agencies that reviewed talc list these long-term health concerns, so regular use over time raises added risk.

Absorbed - The ingredient record notes enhanced skin absorption for talc in some uses. That means talc or impurities in talc may more easily get past the skin and into the body in some product forms.

Confidence: MEDIUM

8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate

⚠️5/10

For adults: this ingredient can be used in some skin products but authorities limit how it may be used. It is usually okay in low amounts or in products you rinse off, but there is not enough clear data for long‑term leave-on use.

Fertility - A European chemical agency (ECHA) flagged this ingredient as a possible human reproductive or developmental toxin. That means it may harm future fertility or other reproductive health if people are exposed.

Brain Development - The same European agency (ECHA) identified possible developmental harm. Developmental toxicity can include effects on early growth, including the brain, so this is a real concern for young children.

Banned - Health Canada and EU cosmetics rules put limits or bans on its use in cosmetics, industry reviewers note strict concentration limits, and the FDA prohibits it in food. Multiple agencies restrict or disallow this ingredient in some uses.

Absorbed - EU workplace hazard rules set low allowed exposures and hazard labels for workers, which shows the chemical can be harmful with contact and may get into the body during handling.

Confidence: MEDIUM

fragrance

✅3/10

Perfume is commonly used in topical products for fragrance. It can cause minor skin irritation or allergies in sensitive adults but is generally safe.

Confidence: HIGH

Zinc Oxide

✅1/10

Very safe for adults when used on intact skin. Commonly used as a sunscreen ingredient and skin barrier agent.

Confidence: HIGH

PPG-20 methyl glucose ether

✅1/10

For adults, this ingredient is considered low risk when used on the skin. It is commonly used to help mix water and oil and usually does not cause harm.

No Known Risk - Government and independent safety reviews found no evidence of organ damage, bioaccumulation, or environmental toxicity for this ingredient. An industry safety panel only provided guidance on safe use and impurities. Because official reviews report low or no concerns across tested areas, there are no identified health risks for children from typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

isostearic acid

✅1/10

For adults, isostearic acid is generally safe for normal skin use. It mostly helps soften skin and mix ingredients and has only low-level safety concerns in reviews.

Confidence: MEDIUM

corn starch

✅0/10

Zea Mays Starch is corn starch commonly used as an absorbent and thickener in cosmetics and is very safe for adult topical use

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

Common Questions About AMMENS ORIGINAL

Adult-safe? AMMENS ORIGINAL

AMMENS ORIGINAL is not recommended for adults due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 8 ingredients in AMMENS ORIGINAL. 2 concerning, 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can adults using baby powder?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for adults. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

⚠️ Important Disclaimers

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.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.