bum balm

skin protectant & rash ointment • For adults • Skin contact 🧴

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Is this safe for adults to use bum balm?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: bum balm contains 16 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (16 found)

Symphytum Officinale Extract"

⚠️5/10

For adults, comfrey extract has known safety worries. It can carry plant chemicals that have been linked to serious liver damage and have caused tumors in animal tests. Small, short-term use on unbroken skin is less likely to cause harm, but there is still risk.

Confidence: HIGH

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

✅1/10

For adults (men and women), aloe vera leaf extract is generally safe for skin. Most people can use it without problems and it’s often included in moisturizers and after-sun products.

Confidence: HIGH

Althaea Officinalis Extract

✅1/10

Althaea Officinalis Extract is marshmallow root extract commonly used for soothing skin with low risk in topical adult products

No Known Risk - Marshmallow Root Extract is generally considered safe for topical use, with no evidence in scientific literature linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. It is commonly used in baby skincare products and has a long history of safe use. No known adverse effects have been reported for topical application on infants.

Confidence: HIGH

Beeswax

✅1/10

For adults, beeswax is considered safe to use on the skin. It helps lock in moisture and is usually well tolerated.

Confidence: HIGH

Calendula Officinalis Extract

✅1/10

For adults and teens, calendula (pot marigold) flower extract used on the skin is usually safe and has low reported risks. It is often used to soothe skin.

No Known Risk - Reviewed safety information finds low concern for cancer, allergic or immune effects, and developmental or reproductive harms for this topical plant extract. An industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) did note some data gaps and recommends limits on concentration and control of impurities, but no serious hazards were identified for normal skin use. Because formal safety reviews rate the concerns as low, there are no known health risks for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Cocos Nucifera Oil

✅1/10

Coconut oil is widely used in topical products for moisturizing and is generally safe for adults with rare allergy risk

No Known Risk - Coconut oil is widely used topically for babies and is generally considered safe. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks when used on healthy baby skin. Rare allergic reactions are possible, but not common enough to warrant a risk label based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

✅1/10

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract is witch hazel commonly used for soothing skin minor irritation risk in sensitive users

Confidence: HIGH

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

✅1/10

For adults, this ingredient is generally safe to use on intact skin. Serious problems are uncommon, but a few people have had allergic or irritating skin reactions.

Confidence: HIGH

Lanolin

✅1/10

Lanolin is generally safe for adult topical use minor allergy risk used as an emollient in lotions and cosmetics

Confidence: HIGH

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

✅1/10

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is castor oil commonly used as an emollient in lotions and cosmetics with very low risk for adults

Confidence: HIGH

"Zinc Oxide

✅1/10

Zinc Oxide is very safe for adults in topical products. It is commonly used as a sunscreen agent and skin protectant with minimal risk.

Confidence: HIGH

Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordii Oil Copolymer

✅1/10

Brassica Campestris and Aleurites Fordii oils are plant oils used as emollients and film formers in cosmetics with low toxicity and low irritation potential.

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter

✅0/10

Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter is widely used in topical products for moisturizing and is very safe for adult skin with minimal risk of irritation or allergy.

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

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

✅0/10

For adults, carnauba wax is very safe when used on the skin. It’s a plant-based wax often used to thicken creams and give shine, and safety listings show very low concern for cancer, allergy, or reproductive effects.

No Known Risk - Available safety summaries list only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions. No medium or high concerns were found and there is no ingredient-specific evidence showing harm from normal topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

✅0/10

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is sunflower seed oil commonly used in topical products for moisturizing and skin conditioning with very low risk for adults.

No Known Risk - Sunflower seed oil 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, or other health risks in babies when used on intact skin. It is not associated with hormone disruption, cancer, or other long-term health effects according to current research.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About bum balm

Adult-safe? bum balm

Use caution with bum balm for adults. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 16 ingredients in bum balm. 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can adults using skin protectant & rash ointment?

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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