SheaMoisture BABY NIGHTTIME SHAMPOO & BATH MILK

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner • For adults • Skin contact 🧴

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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SheaMoisture BABY NIGHTTIME SHAMPOO & BATH MILK - Ingredients

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Is this safe for adults to use SheaMoisture BABY NIGHTTIME SHAMPOO & BATH MILK?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: SheaMoisture BABY NIGHTTIME SHAMPOO & BATH MILK contains 21 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (21 found)

n-methyl taurine

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what n-methyl taurine is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available

Confidence: HIGH

cocamidopropyl betaine

✅3/10

For adults: this is a common mild soap-like ingredient used to make shampoos and cleansers foam. It is usually safe when used in products you rinse off. Some people can get irritation or an allergic rash, mainly because of leftover chemicals from how it is made.

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

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

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

capric acid

✅1/10

For adults, capric acid is generally safe when used in skin creams and lotions. It has very low concern for cancer, fertility or long‑term harm. A small number of people may get skin or eye irritation.

Confidence: HIGH

caprylic acid

✅1/10

For adults, caprylic acid is generally safe to use on the skin. Experts and government reviews find very low risk for cancer, reproductive harm, or long-term damage. A small number of people may get mild skin or eye irritation.

Confidence: HIGH

caprylyl glycol

✅1/10

For adults, caprylyl glycol is generally safe when used on the skin in normal cosmetic products. It helps keep skin hydrated and helps preserve products. Most adults do not have problems with it.

No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews found no clear health hazards for skin use. Tests say it is not likely to build up in the body, not persistent in the environment, and not harmful to organs. Industry reviewers do note limits on how much can be used and some data gaps, but overall the ingredient is rated low concern for topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

glycol distearate

✅1/10

For adults (men and women), Glycol Distearate is generally safe to use on the skin. It’s used to make creams and cleansers feel smooth and look pearly. Most studies and safety reviews find low risk for cancer, allergies, or effects on reproduction.

Confidence: HIGH

honey

✅1/10

Honey is usually safe for adults to put on the skin. People use it to help skin feel softer and calmer.

Confidence: HIGH

lauric acid

✅1/10

For adults: Lauric Acid is generally safe for skin when used in normal cosmetic amounts. Reviews by health agencies find low risk for cancer or major health problems.

No Known Risk - Government and industry reviews find lauric acid to be generally safe when used on skin or in food. The U.S. FDA lists it for limited food use, the U.S. EPA does not consider it likely to cause cancer, and Environment Canada rates it as a low human-health priority and not likely to build up in the body or persist in the environment. An industry safety panel notes some data gaps and recommends limits on concentration, but no clear health hazards above background levels were identified.

Confidence: HIGH

peg-150 distearate

✅1/10

For adults, this ingredient is usually safe to use on the skin. Most reviews show low risk for cancer, allergy, or effects on reproduction. The main issue noted is possible contamination from processing, not the ingredient itself.

Confidence: MEDIUM

polyquaternium-10

✅1/10

For adults (grown-ups), polyquaternium-10 is usually safe to use in shampoos, conditioners and skin products. At the low levels used in cosmetics it is very unlikely to cause harm for most people.

Confidence: MEDIUM

sodium chloride

✅1/10

For adults (grown-ups), sodium chloride — ordinary table salt — is very low risk when used on the skin. It's often added to cleansers, scrubs, lotions, and other products and is safe for most people.

No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews flag no meaningful health hazards for topical use. Food and health authorities list it as safe for limited use, and environmental assessments find it unlikely to harm organs, build up in the body, or damage wildlife. Overall expert sources rate concerns as low across cancer, allergies, development, and use restrictions.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium lauroyl isethionate

✅1/10

For grown-ups: this is a mild cleanser ingredient and is generally safe for adult skin when used in normal cleansers and body washes.

No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews found this ingredient safe for normal topical use. A cosmetic safety review concluded it can be used in products with some concentration limits, and a government health agency (Environment Canada) judged it unlikely to harm organs, build up in the body, or persist in the environment. Reports note possible irritation but do not show clear, higher-level harms. Taken together, these reviews do not identify real health risks for typical use on skin.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium methyl lauroyl taurate

✅1/10

For adults: this is a gentle cleaning ingredient used in many shampoos, face washes and body cleansers. Overall it’s considered very low risk when used in products made to rinse off.

No Known Risk - A cosmetics safety review found this ingredient safe for topical use when it is used at the right amounts and formulated to avoid irritation. Reviews did not find any higher-than-low concerns for cancer, hormone effects, or reproductive/developmental harm. Minor irritation potential has been noted in some assessments, but overall no clear health risks were identified when the ingredient is properly formulated.

Confidence: HIGH

prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil

✅1/10

Sweet almond oil is widely used in topical products for moisturizing and skin conditioning. It is very safe for adult topical use with minimal risk of irritation or allergy.

Confidence: HIGH

butyrospermum parkii (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

olea europaea (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

sodium isethionate

✅0/10

For adults: Sodium isethionate is a gentle cleansing ingredient commonly found in face and body cleansers. It is generally considered very safe for adult skin when used in regular rinse-off products.

No Known Risk - Expert reviews and regulatory assessments find no meaningful health hazards for sodium isethionate when used on the skin. A Canadian assessment concluded it is not expected to cause organ harm, is not persistent or likely to build up in the environment, and is not an environmental toxin. A cosmetic safety panel found it safe for use in cosmetics when used within concentration limits. Mild skin or eye irritation has been noted but the overall evidence points to low concern, so no specific health risks are identified for typical topical use.

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 SheaMoisture BABY NIGHTTIME SHAMPOO & BATH MILK

Adult-safe? SheaMoisture BABY NIGHTTIME SHAMPOO & BATH MILK

Use caution with SheaMoisture BABY NIGHTTIME SHAMPOO & BATH MILK for adults. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 21 ingredients in SheaMoisture BABY NIGHTTIME SHAMPOO & BATH MILK. 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can adults using shampoo & bodywash & conditioner?

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

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