Is c12-13 pareth-23 safe for baby skin?

Gentle products containing c12-13 pareth-23

Freederm

Freederm Fast Track

ISOMERS Skincare

ISOMERS Skincare Kombucha Enzyme Mask

THE FACE SHOP Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser 150ml (8ea) Set

Kilig

Kilig Coloured Hair Shampoo

Melaleuca Sei Bella

Melaleuca Sei Bella Color Lock Shampoo

THE FACE SHOP Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser 300ml (2ea) Set

The Face Shop

The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser

THE FACE SHOP Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser 150ml (2ea) Set

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• Is c12-13 pareth-23 safe during pregnancy?

Frequently asked questions

Is c12-13 pareth-23 safe for baby skin?

C12‑13 Pareth‑23 has a very high average degree of ethoxylation (Pareth‑23) and, per the CIR dossier, components with high EO can have large molecular weight (C12‑13 Pareth‑23 molecular weight reported >1000), making transdermal absorption negligible in typical cosmetic use. No infant‑specific absorption or toxicity data were located. Therefore hazard and mechanism scores remain 0; exposure score remains 0 because there is no evidence of measurable dermal absorption from normal topical cosmetic use. (CIR; ECHA; supplier/SDS).

Is c12-13 pareth-23 safe for newborns?

C12‑13 Pareth‑23 has a very high average degree of ethoxylation (Pareth‑23) and, per the CIR dossier, components with high EO can have large molecular weight (C12‑13 Pareth‑23 molecular weight reported >1000), making transdermal absorption negligible in typical cosmetic use. No infant‑specific absorption or toxicity data were located. Therefore hazard and mechanism scores remain 0; exposure score remains 0 because there is no evidence of measurable dermal absorption from normal topical cosmetic use. (CIR; ECHA; supplier/SDS).

Can I use c12-13 pareth-23 on a baby under 6 months?

We don't have baby-skin-specific data for c12-13 pareth-23. Stick to ingredients we've marked no known risks for babies until more evidence is available.

What are safer alternatives to c12-13 pareth-23 for babies?

See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to c12-13 pareth-23 based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.

How does VeriMom rate c12-13 pareth-23 for baby skin?

VeriMom scores c12-13 pareth-23 at 100/100 (no known risks) based on EU CosIng status, ECHA hazard classifications, and peer-reviewed PubMed studies. Our scoring pipeline is fully transparent.