Carcinogens in Kids Bath Products

While I was researching remedies for Y's prickly heat rash, I considered on buying Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Creamy Bath and Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Moisture Cream. But then I came across this article.
According to the article, there's two chemicals considered as probable carcinogen by the Environmental Protection Agency, Formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane.
Formaldehyde is released as preservatives break down over time in a container. It can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people and also irritates the nasal and respiratory passages. Bubble bath, shampoo and other products contain small amounts of formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane.
1,4-dioxane is a byproduct of a chemical processing techniques used to make petroleum-based ingredients gentler to the skin.
Here's a list of the products tested.
It's better to be safe, right? So I just opted to give Y an oatmeal bath. Natural and cheap!

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