burt's bees BABY nourishing lotion

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Is this safe for adults to use burt's bees BABY nourishing lotion?

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Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: burt's bees BABY nourishing lotion contains 34 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (34 found)

limonene

⚠️4/10

Limonene is a citrus scent commonly used in skin products. For adults and teens it is usually okay at the small amounts used in cosmetics, but it can irritate the skin or cause allergic reactions, especially if the product is old or has been exposed to air.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and has multiple regulatory flags for immune-system effects (EU cosmetics and hazard labeling rules, and US regulatory listings). That means it can trigger allergic reactions or other immune effects in some people, including children.

Eczema - Experts and regulatory lists identify this chemical as a skin allergen and sensitizer (EU hazard and cosmetics notices). For babies or kids with sensitive skin or a history of eczema, it can trigger or worsen rash and contact dermatitis.

Irritant - Hazard classifications name this ingredient as a skin and general irritant (EU GHS hazard codes). It can cause redness, stinging, or eye and lung irritation if it touches or is breathed in.

Cancer - The ingredient record flags contamination concerns with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is classified as a carcinogen by international cancer authorities, so contamination raises a potential cancer-related risk if present.

Builds Up - Some environmental assessments and peer-reviewed studies list this chemical as persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife (OSPAR and scientific literature), meaning it can build up in the environment and animals over time.

Environmental - Regulatory hazard listings and ecological reviews note possible harm to wildlife and the environment (EU hazard codes and environmental assessments). This means its release or repeated use can be harmful to ecosystems.

Confidence: HIGH

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

lactic acid

✅3/10

For adults: lactic acid is commonly used to gently exfoliate and adjust product pH. When used in products made for adult skin and at recommended strengths, it is usually safe. Some people may feel stinging, redness, or dryness, and it can make skin more sensitive to the sun.

Confidence: HIGH

chamomilla recutita flower extract

✅2/10

For adults (grown-ups, teens), chamomile (Chamomilla Recutita) flower extract used on the skin is generally safe and often used to calm or soothe skin.

No Known Risk - Major safety reviews find only low or unclear concerns. A cosmetic safety panel says this chamomile extract is generally safe in products when used with limits, and the European chemicals agency notes only limited evidence of skin allergy. A few small human studies and a review reported unclear (equivocal) findings for nerve or pregnancy effects, but the data are not strong. No health concern here is rated above low.

Confidence: HIGH

citric acid

✅2/10

For adults, citric acid is usually safe in skin products when used at low levels. It's often added to change acidity and keep products stable. The main risk is stinging or irritation, especially in strong formulas or on damaged skin.

Confidence: HIGH

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

anthemis nobilis flower extract

✅2/10

Anthemis nobilis flower extract is commonly used in topical products for its soothing properties. It is generally safe for adult skin with minor allergy risk.

Confidence: HIGH

rosemary leaf extract

✅2/10

Rosemary leaf extract is commonly used in topical products for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It is generally safe for adult skin but may cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals.

Confidence: HIGH

aloe barbadensis leaf juice

✅1/10

For adults: Aloe vera leaf juice is generally safe to use on the skin. Most adult skin types tolerate it well when the product is a purified gel or juice made for cosmetics.

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

buttermilk powder

✅1/10

For adults, buttermilk powder used on the skin is generally safe. It has low concern for cancer or effects on pregnancy. The main possible problem is an allergic skin reaction for people who are allergic to milk.

No Known Risk - No health hazards have been identified for topical use of buttermilk powder in current safety information. There is no clear evidence of harm to children's hormones, organs, brain development, or long-term health from skin exposure.

Confidence: HIGH

canola oil

✅1/10

For grown-ups: canola oil used on the skin is generally safe. Reviews by government and industry groups rate it low risk and it is often used as an emollient in creams and oils.

Confidence: MEDIUM

centaurea cyanus flower extract

✅1/10

For adults (including teens and grown-ups), cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) flower extract is usually safe to use on the skin. The safety information provided shows only low-level concerns, and there are no specific hazards noted.

No Known Risk - Available ingredient safety reviews and assessments show only very low-level concerns (for things like cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects) and no higher-level hazards were identified for topical use. There is no clear evidence of harm at typical cosmetic use, so no specific health risk label applies.

Confidence: HIGH

cetyl alcohol

✅1/10

For adults (grown-ups), cetyl alcohol is a common ingredient that helps creams and lotions feel smooth. Most adults can use products with it without problems. Overall risk is low when used in regular skin products.

Confidence: HIGH

coconut 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

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

glyceryl stearate citrate

✅1/10

For adults, this ingredient is generally safe in skin creams and lotions when used at normal concentrations. It helps products mix and feel smooth. Overall risk is low.

No Known Risk - A cosmetic safety review concluded this ingredient is safe for use in cosmetics when kept below set concentration limits and assuming low skin absorption. Reviewers did note some missing safety data and that assessments relied on related chemicals, and animal tests showed irritation only at moderate doses. Taken together, reviewers did not identify any health hazards above a low level for normal topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

magnesium aluminum silicate

✅1/10

For adults, this ingredient is usually safe when used in lotions, creams, and other skin products. It works as a thickener or stabilizer and is not linked to serious health problems at typical use levels.

No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews and government assessments (Environment Canada and an industry safety review) find this ingredient is not expected to be toxic to organs, not likely to build up in the body, and show only low concern for cancer, allergies, or reproductive harm. A European chemicals agency notes limited evidence of respiratory irritation, but that finding is minor. Overall, no health hazards above a low level were identified for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

polyglyceryl-3 stearate

✅1/10

For grown-ups, this ingredient is generally safe to use on the skin. It is an emulsifier used in creams and lotions and is rated as low concern overall.

No Known Risk - This ingredient is used on the skin and safety assessments report only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, reproductive effects, and use limits. A cosmetic ingredient review notes possible irritation but the evidence is small or not fully assessed. Overall, available safety reviews did not find any risks above low.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium levulinate

✅1/10

For adults, sodium levulinate is generally safe when used on the skin in normal amounts. Most concerns are small and happen only with higher doses or in sensitive situations.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium stearoyl lactylate

✅1/10

For adults, this ingredient is generally safe in creams and lotions. Most people can use products that contain it without problems.

Confidence: HIGH

soybean oil

✅1/10

Glycine soja soybean oil is a common emollient in lotions and cosmetics with low risk for adults

No Known Risk - Soybean oil is widely used in topical products and is generally considered safe for baby skin. There is no strong evidence linking topical soybean oil to irritation, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

sucrose stearate

✅1/10

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No Known Risk - Major health concerns (cancer, allergies/immune, and developmental or reproductive effects) are rated low. A regulatory review by Environment Canada says this ingredient is not expected to be toxic, is not persistent or bioaccumulative, and is not an environmental toxin. Based on that information, no specific health or environmental risks have been identified for topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

xanthan gum

✅1/10

For adults: xanthan gum is a low-risk ingredient used to thicken and stabilize lotions and creams. Most people can use it without problems.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews and regulatory assessments find no health hazards above a low level for topical use. It is approved for limited use in food, classified as not expected to be toxic and a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Cosmetic industry reviewers note only guidance on concentrations or purity. Because no concern was rated above low, no specific risks were identified for babies or children.

Confidence: HIGH

calendula officinalis flower extract

✅1/10

Calendula officinalis flower extract is commonly used in topical products for its soothing and anti inflammatory properties and is generally safe for adult skin use.

Confidence: HIGH

decyl cocoate

✅0/10

For adults: decyl cocoate is generally safe. It is an oil-like ingredient used to soften and smooth skin and is not linked to serious health concerns in the reviewed data.

No Known Risk - A recognized cosmetic safety review panel evaluated Decyl Cocoate and found it safe for use in cosmetics with some limits on concentration or product type. Available information lists only low-level concerns and no issues above low, so there are no identified real health risks from typical topical use. Note: mild irritation is noted as unassessed for some people, so watch for redness or stinging on sensitive skin.

Confidence: HIGH

grape seed oil

✅0/10

Grape Seed Oil is widely used in topical products and is considered very safe for adult skin moisturization

No Known Risk - Grapeseed oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use on infants. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks when used on intact skin. It is not banned or restricted, and no major health organizations warn against its use for babies.

Confidence: HIGH

olive husk oil

✅0/10

Organic olive oil is very safe for adult topical use and is commonly used as an emollient in lotions and cosmetics

No Known Risk - Olive oil is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin, with no strong evidence linking it to irritation, eczema, or other health risks in most infants. While some studies suggest it may worsen eczema in predisposed babies, this is not consistent or proven for the general population. There are no known links to hormone disruption, cancer, organ risk, or other listed risks based on current research.

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

sunflower 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

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 burt's bees BABY nourishing lotion

Adult-safe? burt's bees BABY nourishing lotion

Use caution with burt's bees BABY nourishing lotion for adults. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 34 ingredients in burt's bees BABY nourishing lotion. 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

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Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

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