My daughter (now 10) has had sensitive skin for years and over the last couple of years she's been using this Calming Body Wash as recommended by her pediatrican. It was helpful for her itchy-after-shower condition. The whole packaging makes it look so simple, natural and Eucerin has been recommended to us in the past and has been effective in helping with sensitive skin issues. Now, I realize that just because it's been effective at aiding with itching, etc. that is doesn't mean it's healthy/good for you. This product is rated a "4" on the http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ web site. (scale is 1-10, 1 is low, 10 is very bad/high). I entered all the data myself to get a rating (I love that capability on their web site!) While a "4" is not too bad, I notice that a few items are higher (the average is a 4). For example, it contains BHT which rates a 6 and Cocamide DEA which rates a 6 as well. Not good. BHT is rated as: Neurotoxicity, allergies, organ system toxicity, irritation (skin, eyes, lungs), biochemical or cellular level changes. Cocamide DEA is rated as: cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity, organ system toxicity (no-reproductive), irritation (skin, eyes, lungs), contamination concerns; nitrosamines-in the presence of nitrosating agents).
We've stopped using this product. Enough said. We've switched to a simple handmade body wash containing pure oils.
