Body Lotion

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Is this safe for adults to use Body Lotion?

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YES - Generally Safe

Danger Score: 2 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Body Lotion contains 23 ingredients. 23 safe. No Bad Ingredients Found ✅ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (23 found)

benzyl alcohol

✅2/10

For adults: usually safe in normal skin products. Most people can use it without problems, but it can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some people.

Confidence: MEDIUM

phenoxyethanol

✅2/10

For adults: This preservative is usually safe in skin products when used as directed. Most adults won’t have problems, but it can irritate sensitive skin.

Confidence: HIGH

potassium sorbate

✅2/10

For adults: Potassium sorbate is a common preservative and is low risk for most people when used in normal cosmetic amounts. The main concern is that it can cause skin irritation or an allergic rash in some people.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium benzoate

✅2/10

For adults: sodium benzoate is a common preservative in creams, lotions and cleansers. When used at the small amounts usually found in products it is generally low risk. Most people will not have problems, though a few may get irritation or an allergic reaction.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium hydroxide

✅2/10

For adults: usually safe in finished skin products because it’s used in very small amounts and neutralized so the product isn’t harsh. The biggest risk is irritation or burns from concentrated forms or poorly formulated products.

Confidence: HIGH

allantoin

✅1/10

For adults: Allantoin is generally safe to use on the skin. It’s often added to creams and lotions to soothe and help protect dry or irritated skin. Most people tolerate it well and the overall risk is very low.

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride

✅1/10

For adults this ingredient is considered very low risk. It is a mild, commonly used skin conditioner that most adults can use without problems.

Confidence: HIGH

caprylyl glycol

✅1/10

For adults, caprylyl glycol is generally safe when used on the skin in normal cosmetic products. It helps keep skin hydrated and helps preserve products. Most adults do not have problems with it.

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: HIGH

cetearyl alcohol

✅1/10

For adults (grown-ups), cetearyl alcohol is usually safe when used on skin. It helps creams feel smooth and thick and causes problems only rarely.

Confidence: HIGH

dimethicone

✅1/10

For adults, dimethicone in creams and lotions is generally low risk. It helps protect and smooth skin and rarely causes allergy or irritation for most people.

Confidence: MEDIUM

glycerin

✅1/10

For adults: glycerin is a common, low‑risk ingredient used in creams and lotions to pull moisture into the skin. Most adults, including those with dry skin, tolerate it well.

Confidence: HIGH

isopropyl palmitate

✅1/10

For adults, isopropyl palmitate is generally safe when used on the skin. Most people can use it without problems, but if you have acne-prone or very sensitive skin it can sometimes make breakouts or irritation worse.

No Known Risk - Reviews and government assessments did not find health hazards above a low level for normal topical use. Safety panels note use limits and some data gaps, but regulators have called it low priority for human health, do not expect it to build up in the body or the environment, and allow limited food uses. Taken together, current evidence does not show any health risks above low for typical use.

Confidence: HIGH

niacinamide

✅1/10

For adults, niacinamide is usually safe and gentle in skincare. Most adults can use serums or creams with it without problems.

No Known Risk - Major government and expert reviews find niacinamide to be low risk for normal topical use. A national environmental health agency classifies it as not expected to be harmful to organs or the environment. The U.S. food regulator allows limited uses in food, and an independent cosmetic safety panel has set recommended concentration limits after review. While a few animal studies at very high doses reported tumor findings and reviewers note some data gaps about maximum ‘as-used’ concentrations, the overall conclusion from these agencies and safety panels is that routine topical use poses no significant known health risks.

Confidence: HIGH

oat kernel extract

✅1/10

For adults, oat kernel extract is generally safe and is often used to calm and moisturize the skin. Overall health concerns are low, but a small number of people with oat or grain allergies may react.

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

propanediol

✅1/10

For adults: propanediol is usually safe and used to keep skin hydrated and help formulas work. Most people have no problems, but it can sometimes cause mild irritation and may help other ingredients get into the skin more easily.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium stearoyl glutamate

✅1/10

For adults: this ingredient is generally safe and has a very low risk of harm. It’s commonly used to make creams and lotions feel smooth.

No Known Risk - An expert safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) says this ingredient is safe for use in cosmetics when used within set limits. The available information only shows low or unclear concerns (for example mild irritation in some tests) and no higher-level hazards were identified. Based on current evidence, there are no known real risks for children when this ingredient is used as intended.

Confidence: HIGH

sorbitan caprylate

✅1/10

For adults, Sorbitan Caprylate is generally safe to use on the skin in lotions, creams, and other topical products. It is considered low risk for cancer, allergic reactions, and effects on reproduction.

No Known Risk - For topical use, safety reviews found only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects. Industry safety assessments note some data gaps about exact use concentrations and recommend limits in products, but they did not identify any health hazards at typical use. Based on the available safety reviews, no specific risks have been found for normal skin use.

Confidence: HIGH

acrylates/c10-30 alkyl/acrylate crosspolymer

✅1/10

Acrylates C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer is a common thickener and stabilizer in topical products. It is very safe for adult skin use with minimal irritation risk.

Confidence: HIGH

aloe leaf juice

✅0/10

Organic Aloe Leaf Juice is widely used in topical products for soothing and moisturizing with very low risk for adults

Confidence: HIGH

colloidal oatmeal

✅0/10

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No Known Risk - The ingredient's safety review shows only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies or immune effects, developmental/reproductive harm, and use limits. No hazards above low were identified for topical use in the available review, so no significant health risks were found.

Confidence: HIGH

shea butter

✅0/10

Shea butter is widely used in lotions and cosmetics with very low risk for adults. It is used as a moisturizer and skin softener.

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

tocopherol

✅0/10

Tocopherol is vitamin E used on skin. For adults it is generally safe and often helps moisturize and protect oils. Problems are uncommon.

Confidence: HIGH

water

✅0/10

For adults, plain water used on the skin is very safe. It's the main ingredient in many creams and lotions. It is not expected to cause cancer, major allergic problems, or harm to reproduction according to government safety reviews.

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 Body Lotion

Adult-safe? Body Lotion

Yes, Body Lotion is generally considered safe for adults based on ingredient analysis.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 23 ingredients in Body Lotion. 23 safe. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can adults using lotion?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for adults. 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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