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Shop by need · Baby skin

Baby products with nothing extra: no fragrance, no essential oils, no MI

438 products in our library pass every rule for baby skin: free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, MI / MCI and formaldehyde releasers. The best of each type are below, picked by code and updated November 6, 2026.

The catch: 4 of the 12 products below contain silicones; every card shows its flags, so skip those if you avoid it.

Good baby skin care starts with the label. Ingredients are listed from highest amount to lowest, so look near the top for helpful ones like glycerin, panthenol, shea butter, petrolatum and zinc oxide. Every product on this page was picked from its full ingredient list, not from its front-of-pack claims.

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What we leave out, and why

Every pick leaves out added fragrance, listed as Parfum, Fragrance or Aroma, because fragrance is the most common cause of cosmetic contact allergy. They also skip essential oils such as lavender, drying alcohols high on the list, and preservatives such as MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers. Unscented can still hide a masking fragrance, so the full list is the only proof of fragrance-free. For any rash on a young baby, ask a doctor, health visitor or pharmacist.

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • No MI/MCI
  • No formaldehyde releasers

A simple routine for baby skin

  1. 1

    Check the full ingredient list first

    Start with the full ingredient list printed on the label. Ingredients are listed from highest amount to lowest, down to about 1%; below that, the order is free. Products labeled unscented can still contain a masking fragrance, so only the full list proves fragrance-free. Scan for added fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol, and the preservatives MI and MCI, which are isothiazolinones, plus formaldehyde releasers.

  2. 2

    Patch test anything new before use

    Patch test anything new before using it all over. Apply a little to a small area, such as inside the elbow, and leave it for several days. Do this for every new product, even one that passes the label checks above. For any rash on a young baby, ask a doctor, health visitor or pharmacist.

  3. 3

    Look for soothing, moisture-holding ingredients

    Glycerin is a classic humectant, a moisture-holding ingredient that keeps skin hydrated. Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) soothes and helps skin hold moisture. Shea butter is a rich emollient, a softening ingredient for dry skin. Petrolatum is the most effective occlusive, a layer that locks in moisture. Zinc oxide is a mineral UV filter and soothing skin protectant. Products with more of these ingredients rank higher in our picks.

Frequently asked questions

What should I look for in baby products for eczema-prone skin?

Choose a fragrance-free product with no essential oils, no drying alcohol and no labelled fragrance allergens. Eczema-prone skin usually does better without fragrance. Glycerin, which keeps skin hydrated, and shea butter, a rich emollient for dry skin, are helpful ingredients. For any rash on a young baby, ask a doctor, health visitor or pharmacist.

What should I avoid in baby products for sensitive skin?

Products for sensitive skin should avoid added fragrance, which is listed as Parfum, Fragrance or Aroma, and essential oils such as lavender or tea tree. They should also avoid drying alcohol, MI and MCI, isothiazolinone preservatives, and formaldehyde releasers, which slowly release formaldehyde. Fragrance is the most common cause of cosmetic contact allergy.

Which ingredients help a baby's hair and skin hold moisture?

Panthenol, also called pro-vitamin B5, soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture. Shea butter is a rich emollient for dry skin and hair. Petrolatum, a sealing agent, is the most effective occlusive for locking in moisture, and glycerin keeps skin hydrated.

How do I patch test a new baby product?

Patch test anything new. Apply a little to a small area, such as inside the elbow, for several days before using it all over. Doing this lets you spot a reaction on a small patch first.