honey bum

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

skin protectant & rash ointment

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Is this safe for adults to use honey bum?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: honey bum contains 35 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (35 found)

lauryl carbamate

⚠️4/10

Lauryl carbamate is not a recognized cosmetic or topical ingredient and may be a misreading or typo of a known ingredient

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

tea tree leaf oil

✅3/10

Tea Tree leaf oil is generally safe for adults in topical use but may cause irritation or allergic reactions in some people. Used for antimicrobial properties.

Confidence: HIGH

arnica montana flower extract

✅2/10

For adults (including teens), arnica flower extract applied to the skin is usually low risk. The main worry is that some people can get a skin allergy or irritation.

Confidence: HIGH

aloe vera juice

✅1/10

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

Confidence: HIGH

arginine

✅1/10

For adults (young adults, adults and older adults), arginine is generally safe to use on the skin. It’s an amino acid commonly added to creams and serums and carries very low risk at the amounts normally used in personal care products.

No Known Risk - Government and safety reviews find no health concerns above low for topical arginine. The FDA has designated it safe for certain uses, Environment Canada says it is not expected to be toxic, persistent, or to build up in the body, and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review notes only routine recommendations about concentration and purity. For these reasons, no higher-level risks were identified for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

avocado oil

✅1/10

Persea Gratissima Oil is avocado oil commonly used as an emollient in lotions and cosmetics with very low risk for adults

No Known Risk - Avocado oil is generally considered safe for topical use on babies. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in infants. It is not banned or restricted, and is not associated with long-term or systemic health effects. As with any oil, rare allergic reactions are possible, but these are not common or specific to avocado oil.

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

behenyl alcohol

✅1/10

For adults (grown-ups), behenyl alcohol is generally safe to use on the skin. It is commonly used to make creams thicker and to keep skin soft. Overall risks are low.

Confidence: MEDIUM

borage seed oil

✅1/10

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is borage seed oil used for skin conditioning and is generally safe for adult topical use

Confidence: HIGH

candelilla wax

✅1/10

For adults, candelilla wax is generally safe to use on skin. It’s a plant-based wax that helps products feel smooth and stay solid.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth or reproduction. No higher-risk findings, bans, or use restrictions were identified in the reviewed assessments, so this topical ingredient is not expected to cause meaningful harm when used on the skin.

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

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

flax seed oil

✅1/10

Linseed Seed Oil is another name for flaxseed oil commonly used as an emollient in cosmetics and is generally safe for adult topical use

No Known Risk - Flaxseed oil is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive skin, and there is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. No major health authorities have flagged it as a risk for topical use in infants.

Confidence: HIGH

glyceryl caprylate

✅1/10

For adults, Glyceryl Caprylate is generally safe when used on normal skin. It helps condition skin and can support product preservation. Overall risk is low when used in typical cosmetic amounts.

Confidence: MEDIUM

glyceryl stearate

✅1/10

For adults (grown-ups), this ingredient is commonly used in lotions and creams and is usually safe when used on normal skin. Serious risks are low.

Confidence: HIGH

glyceryl undecylenate

✅1/10

For adults: this ingredient is generally safe for use on normal skin in creams and lotions. Health concerns are considered low, but experts recommend limits on how it is used.

Confidence: MEDIUM

hydroxypropyl starch phosphate

✅1/10

For adults, this ingredient is usually safe in creams and lotions. It acts as a thickener and most people tolerate it well. A few animal studies saw irritation or other effects only at much higher doses than you would get from normal skin products.

No Known Risk - A formal safety review and the available ingredient data report only low-level findings from animal tests and do not identify any higher-level health risks for people. The data show no concerns above the lowest level, so there are currently no applicable higher-risk labels.

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

sorbic acid

✅1/10

For adults: sorbic acid is a low-risk preservative in skin products for most people. The biggest issue is allergic skin reactions for some users.

Confidence: HIGH

stearic acid

✅1/10

For adults (men and women), stearic acid in creams and lotions is generally safe. It helps products feel smooth and usually does not irritate skin or cause allergic reactions.

Confidence: HIGH

tamanu nut oil

✅1/10

Calophyllum Inophyllum Tamanu Seed Oil is safe for adult topical use and is used for skin conditioning and moisturizing

Confidence: HIGH

vitamin d

✅1/10

For adults: topical vitamin D is usually safe when used the way the product tells you. Most studies show low risk for cancer, allergic reactions, or effects on development. However, some countries limit or do not allow vitamin D in cosmetic products.

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

calendula officinalis flower extract

✅1/10

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is widely used in topical products for its soothing properties and is considered very safe for adults

Confidence: HIGH

carnauba 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

cocoa seed butter

✅0/10

Theobroma cacao seed butter is cocoa butter widely used in lotions and cosmetics safe for adult topical use moisturizes skin

No Known Risk - Cocoa butter is widely used in baby products and is generally considered safe for topical use on baby skin. 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 cocoa butter itself. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify cocoa butter as a risk for babies.

Confidence: HIGH

cranberry seed oil

✅0/10

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil is cranberry seed oil commonly used as an emollient in skincare with no significant safety concerns for adults

No Known Risk - Cranberry seed oil is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive skin such as that of babies. There is no credible evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks listed. It is not a common allergen and is not known to be absorbed in harmful amounts through the skin. Therefore, based on current research, there are no known risks associated with its topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

evening primrose oil

✅0/10

Oenothera Biennis Oil is evening primrose oil commonly used as an emollient in skincare with no significant safety concerns for adults

No Known Risk - Evening Primrose Oil is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive skin, and there is no strong evidence linking it to any of the listed risks when used externally. There are rare reports of mild irritation, but these are not common or severe enough to warrant a specific risk label. No major health authorities have flagged it for baby safety concerns in topical applications.

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

jojoba seed oil

✅0/10

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is jojoba oil widely used in cosmetics safe for adult topical use moisturizes skin

No Known Risk - Jojoba oil is widely regarded as safe for topical use on babies and is not linked to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks based on current research. It is non-allergenic, non-comedogenic, and does not contain known harmful chemicals. No credible studies have shown significant adverse effects in infants or children when used as directed.

Confidence: HIGH

olive fruit 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

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 honey bum

Adult-safe? honey bum

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

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 35 ingredients in honey bum. 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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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.