burt's bees BABY ultra gentle lotion SENSITIVE

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Is this safe for adults to use burt's bees BABY ultra gentle lotion SENSITIVE?

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YES - Generally Safe

Danger Score: 2 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: burt's bees BABY ultra gentle lotion SENSITIVE contains 23 ingredients. 23 safe. No Bad Ingredients Found ✅ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (23 found)

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

glyceryl laurate

✅2/10

For adults, glyceryl laurate is usually safe in creams and lotions. Most adults won’t have serious problems, but some people can get skin or eye irritation. It can also help other ingredients get through the skin more easily.

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

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

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

hydrolyzed jojoba esters

✅1/10

For adults, hydrolyzed jojoba esters are generally safe to use on the skin. They act like a moisturizer and are not linked to major health risks in the available reviews.

No Known Risk - Reviews by cosmetic safety panels found only low-level concerns and note gaps in data and limits on how much can be used in products. There is no clear evidence showing real harm from normal topical use of this ingredient, so no specific health risks are identified.

Confidence: MEDIUM

kaolin

✅1/10

For adults (18+), kaolin clay used on the skin is generally safe. It’s commonly used to absorb oil and gently cleanse or exfoliate, and reviews find very low risk for cancer, allergies, or effects on reproduction.

No Known Risk - Government safety reviews find kaolin is not expected to be harmful to organs, is a low human-health priority, does not build up in the body, and is not considered an environmental toxin. Some product verification programs do require extra proof before allowing it, but current safety assessments do not identify real health risks for children from topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

lecithin

✅1/10

For adults: lecithin is usually safe on the skin and is a common ingredient in lotions. Overall risk is low, but there are a few safety notes to keep in mind.

Confidence: MEDIUM

sodium PCA

✅1/10

For adults: Sodium PCA is a moisturizing ingredient generally considered safe for skin use. Most safety reviews find it low risk for cancer, allergies, or effects on reproduction.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

sucrose polystearate

✅1/10

For adults (teenagers and grown-ups), sucrose polystearate in skin creams and lotions is generally safe. It has a very low chance of causing cancer, allergic reactions, or harm to pregnancy or fertility.

No Known Risk - Major ingredient safety reviews find only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, and developmental or reproductive harm for topical use. No higher-than-low hazards or use restrictions were identified, so there are no specific health risks reported for normal topical use.

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

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

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

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

jojoba esters

✅0/10

For adults: jojoba esters are generally safe to use on the skin. They are used to soften and smooth skin and have low reported safety concerns.

No Known Risk - Reviewed safety assessments by an industry safety panel show low concern for cancer, allergies, developmental or reproductive harm, and no clear evidence of irritation or long-term organ harm from topical use. The panel notes that safety conclusions rely on reported use concentrations and that manufacturers should provide substantiation of safe levels, but current available evaluations do not identify real health risks for children using this ingredient on skin.

Confidence: HIGH

oat kernel flour

✅0/10

For adults, oat kernel flour is generally safe and gentle on the skin. It’s commonly used to soothe and protect skin and has a very low risk of serious health effects.

No Known Risk - Government safety reviewers found this oat kernel flour is not expected to harm organs or the environment, and an industry safety panel judged it safe for use in cosmetics when impurity and concentration limits are followed. Allergies and immune effects were noted as not well studied but were rated low in concern. Overall, no health risks above low were identified.

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

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 ultra gentle lotion SENSITIVE

Adult-safe? burt's bees BABY ultra gentle lotion SENSITIVE

Yes, burt's bees BABY ultra gentle lotion SENSITIVE is generally considered safe for adults based on ingredient analysis.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 23 ingredients in burt's bees BABY ultra gentle lotion SENSITIVE. 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.

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