Desitin Maximum Strength Paste

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

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Desitin Maximum Strength Paste - Ingredients

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Is this safe for adults to use Desitin Maximum Strength Paste?

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YES - Generally Safe

Danger Score: 3 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Desitin Maximum Strength Paste contains 11 ingredients. 11 safe. No Bad Ingredients Found ✅ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (11 found)

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

Petrolatum

✅2/10

For adults, this ingredient is usually safe on the skin when it is the purified white form. It works as a protective moisturizer.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Cod Liver Oil

✅1/10

For adults and grown-ups, putting cod liver oil on the skin is generally safe. Government reviews in Canada found it is not expected to be harmful and is a low health concern. It can help moisturize skin but may have a strong fishy smell.

No Known Risk - Available safety notes rate cancer, allergy, reproductive, and use-restriction concerns as low for topical use. Environment Canada classifies cod liver oil as not expected to be toxic, a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Taken together, these findings show no identified health risks for topical use.

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

Lanolin

✅1/10

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

Confidence: HIGH

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

✅1/10

Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate is a common antioxidant used in cosmetics to prevent product degradation and is generally very safe for adult topical use.

No Known Risk - Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate is considered a safe antioxidant for topical use in cosmetics, with no evidence of irritation, sensitization, or other health risks in current research and regulatory reviews.

Confidence: HIGH

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

✅1/10

For adults, this ingredient is usually safe in creams, lotions and other skin products. It has low reported risks for cancer, allergy, or harm to future pregnancy, and is not seen as a likely systemic toxin.

No Known Risk - Current safety reviews and a government health assessment find no health hazards from normal topical use and classify it as low priority for human health. An industry safety review notes some data gaps and recommends limits on how it is used, but no concerns above low were identified.

Confidence: HIGH

Tocopheryl Acetate

✅1/10

For adults, this ingredient is usually safe on the skin. Most men and women tolerate it well, but a few people can get redness or a rash.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

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 Desitin Maximum Strength Paste

Adult-safe? Desitin Maximum Strength Paste

Yes, Desitin Maximum Strength Paste is generally considered safe for adults based on ingredient analysis.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 11 ingredients in Desitin Maximum Strength Paste. 11 safe. 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.

⚠️ 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.