burt's bees baby nourishing lotion original
Safety score
Excellent
Based on an ingredient-level analysis for babies and young children. Not medical advice.
Ingredients to watch
SODIUM BENZOATE
moderateSodium benzoate is a chemical preservative. When combined with vitamin C (ascorbic acid), it can form benzene — a known carcinogen. It is also linked to hyperactivity in children, leading the UK to recommend removing it from children's foods.
What's good in it
WATER
Used as the primary carrier for all other ingredients.
Solvent
TOCOPHEROL
Natural form of vitamin E that protects skin from oxidative damage.
Antioxidant / skin conditioner
GLYCERIN
Attracts moisture from the air to keep skin hydrated.
Humectant
decyl cocoate
This ingredient has not yet been fully analyzed. Until a complete safety review is available, we assign a mild concern rating out of caution. This does not mean the ingredient is harmful — it may be entirely benign once reviewed.
Safe ingredient
Beeswax
A natural wax that creates a protective barrier on skin and gives creams their consistency.
Emollient / thickener
Cetyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol (not drying) that gives creams and lotions their smooth texture.
Emollient / thickener
aloe barbadencik leaf juice
This ingredient has not yet been fully analyzed. Until a complete safety review is available, we assign a mild concern rating out of caution. This does not mean the ingredient is harmful — it may be entirely benign once reviewed.
Safe ingredient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
This ingredient has not yet been fully analyzed. Until a complete safety review is available, we assign a mild concern rating out of caution. This does not mean the ingredient is harmful — it may be entirely benign once reviewed.
Safe ingredient
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