VeriMomIs poloxamer 188 safe for baby skin?
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Baby skin
poloxamer 188
NO KNOWN RISKS93
/100
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- Is poloxamer 188 safe for baby skin?
- CIR’s safety assessment of poloxamers found them safe as used in cosmetics; no evidence of infant-specific reproductive hazard was located. Because poloxamer 188 is water-soluble and used topically (and not reported as completely non-absorbable), exposure for 0–3 yr skin is increased vs adults (immature barrier / higher SA:BW), so exposure (e) is scored 1 while hazard/mechanism remain 0 absent infant-specific adverse data. ([pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18830866/?utm_source=openai))
- Is poloxamer 188 safe for newborns?
- CIR’s safety assessment of poloxamers found them safe as used in cosmetics; no evidence of infant-specific reproductive hazard was located. Because poloxamer 188 is water-soluble and used topically (and not reported as completely non-absorbable), exposure for 0–3 yr skin is increased vs adults (immature barrier / higher SA:BW), so exposure (e) is scored 1 while hazard/mechanism remain 0 absent infant-specific adverse data. ([pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18830866/?utm_source=openai))
- Can I use poloxamer 188 on a baby under 6 months?
- We don't have baby-skin-specific data for poloxamer 188. Stick to ingredients we've marked no known risks for babies until more evidence is available.
- What are safer alternatives to poloxamer 188 for babies?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to poloxamer 188 based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.
- How does VeriMom rate poloxamer 188 for baby skin?
- VeriMom scores poloxamer 188 at 93/100 (no known risks) based on EU CosIng status, ECHA hazard classifications, and peer-reviewed PubMed studies. Our scoring pipeline is fully transparent.
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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Safety scores are based on publicly available data and may not reflect all risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before using any product during pregnancy or breastfeeding.