We are learning more, and more of the harmful chemicals found our cosmetics and personal care products, but the last place we would expect to find dangerous ingredients are in the products specifically made for our children.  Unfortunately, like many toys, some of the chemicals found in baby care products can be very dangerous to their health.babychemical

Harmful chemicals can be found in baby sunscreen, moisturizer, soap, and diaper creams.  You should always try to use natural, or organic products with no fragrance. Within the following categories, here are a list of main ingredients that you should avoid.

Diaper Cream

  • BHA which has been banned in other countries because it may cause skin depigmentation.
  • Boric Acid / Sodium Borate has been banned for unsafe use
  • Fragrance, or phthalates linked to hormonal disruptions

Lotions & Moisturizers

  • DMDM Hydantoin which may cause “cancer-forming contaminates”
  • Fragrance, or phthalates linked to hormonal disruptions
  • Cetearetn / PEG Compounds these are petrol chemicals that may contain cancer-causing agents

Sunscreen

  • Oxybenzole which can produce cancer causing chemicals
  • DMDM Hydantoin which may cause “cancer-forming contaminates”
  • Triethanolamine which may cause “cancer-forming contaminates”

Body Wash & Liquid Soap

  • Triclosan which has been linked to thyroid disruption
  • DMDM Hydantoin which may cause “cancer-forming contaminates”
  • Fragrance, or phthalates linked to hormonal disruptions

It’s sad, but we have to be hyper-aware of the products we are using daily, and the chemicals that our children come in contact with — especially the ones we may be (unknowingly) responsible for exposing them to.

Source: Cosmetics Database