It depends on the detergent used! Baby shampoo is generally formulated to be gentler, but most of it is based on marketing and convincing the consumer to buy more products for different members of the family (they make more money that way)! The shampoo we're making later in the program can be used as a shampoo, body wash, face wash, hand wash and baby shampoo! It can actually be used for anything that needs a gentle cleansing while still maintaining hydration in the skin.