Hylea
Baby Wipes
Disposable wipes used for diaper changes and cleaning babies. Used on sensitive skin multiple times daily. May contain preservatives, fragrances, and moisturizing agents.
Why It Matters
Used on delicate diaper area skin multiple times daily. Preservatives like MIT are strong skin sensitizers. Fragrance can irritate sensitive skin. Cumulative exposure is significant.
Chemicals of Concern in This Product
Methylisothiazolinone (MIT)
A powerful preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in water-based products....
Parabens
Preservatives commonly used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food products to prevent...
Phthalates
A group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Also used as...
Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Releasers
A colorless gas used as a preservative, disinfectant, and textile finishing agent. In clothing,...
Ingredient Red Flags
Watch for these on ingredient labels:
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Methylisothiazolinone (MI/MIT)
- Phenoxyethanol in high amounts
- Long ingredient lists
What to Look For
- ✓Fragrance-free formulas
- ✓MIT-free (methylisothiazolinone-free)
- ✓Water-based with minimal ingredients
Finding Safer Options
Water Wipes (99.9% water), Honest Company, or Pampers Pure. Cloth wipes with water are the safest option for sensitive babies.
Certifications to Look For
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