Eucerin Baby Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Protection

sunscreen • For 0-6 month old infants • Skin contact 🧴

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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to use Eucerin Baby Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Protection?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 14 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Eucerin Baby Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Protection contains 22 ingredients. 2 concerning, 10 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.

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Ingredients Analysis (22 found)

Butyloctyl Salicylate
🚨7/10
For newborns and babies (0-6 months), this ingredient is not recommended for routine use. There are concerns about possible contamination with salicylic acid and the fact that very young baby skin absorbs chemicals more easily, so we should be careful.
Absorbed - The ingredient is used on skin and the safety notes flag enhanced skin absorption and contamination with salicylic acid. Peer-reviewed assessments say this can increase how much gets into the body, so topical use can lead to systemic exposure.
Fertility - Regulatory and peer-reviewed assessments found animal studies showing developmental and reproductive effects at moderate doses. A formal assessment of salicylate esters flagged reproductive/developmental concerns.
Hormones - Peer-reviewed literature associates this ingredient with endocrine disruption. That means it can affect natural hormone systems in early life or during development.
Confuse Hormones - Scientific reviews report this substance can act like or interfere with normal hormones (an endocrine effect). This can confuse hormone signals during growth and development.
Irritant - Animal studies in the literature show eye, respiratory and skin irritation at higher doses. That means it can cause redness, stinging, or breathing irritation in some uses or at high exposure.
Sun Burn - An industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) notes it must be formulated to avoid increasing sun sensitivity. If not, it can make skin burn faster in the sun.
Long-Term Risk - Industry and peer-reviewed sources place limits or use restrictions on this ingredient, indicating it needs concentration or formulation limits to be considered safe over time.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Propylene Glycol
🚨7/10
For newborns and babies (0–6 months): be cautious. Propylene glycol can irritate sensitive skin and helps other chemicals get through the skin. Babies’ skin is thinner, so they can be more affected.
Irritant - The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists this chemical as a skin, eye, and lung irritant. That means it can cause red, itchy skin, sting the eyes, or make breathing uncomfortable — risks that matter for babies and children with delicate skin and airways.
Immune system - A safety review by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review found limited evidence of skin and immune-system effects. This means some people can get allergic or immune reactions after skin contact.
Organ Risk - Environment Canada has classified this ingredient as expected to be toxic or harmful and of medium human-health priority for non-reproductive organ effects. Repeated or heavy exposure could pose risks to organs such as the liver, kidneys, or lungs.
Absorbed - The Cosmetic Ingredient Review identifies this ingredient as a penetration enhancer. It can help itself and other ingredients pass through the skin into the body, so more of the substance may get into the bloodstream.
Asthma - Because it can irritate the lungs (noted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine), inhaling sprays or vapors could make breathing problems or asthma worse in sensitive children.
Confidence: MEDIUM
1
⚠️5/10
Not evaluated
Confidence: LOW
2-Hexanediol
⚠️4/10
For infants and newborns (0–6 months), this ingredient is probably low risk in the tiny amounts usually used in products, but we are extra careful with babies. Some studies and regulators note it can cause skin, eye, or lung irritation at higher levels. Some product programs ask for extra safety proof before allowing it in baby‑label products.
No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) and the European Chemicals Agency do not find serious health hazards for normal skin use. They note only limited evidence of skin, eye, or lung irritation at higher doses and point out some data gaps, so overall the ingredient is rated low risk for typical topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Dimethicone
⚠️4/10
Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding
Builds Up - Regulators have said some forms are persistent and can bioaccumulate in people and wildlife. A REACH substance evaluation and Environment Canada findings name persistence and bioaccumulation as a concern, so this ingredient (or its related siloxanes) can build up over time.
Environmental - Environment Canada flagged this chemistry as suspected to harm the environment. The same evaluations note persistence in wildlife, meaning it can stay in nature and affect animals and ecosystems.
Organ Risk - An assessment by Environment Canada classified non-reproductive organ system toxicity as a concern, meaning repeated exposure may harm organs (for example, liver or kidneys) according to that regulator.
Banned - Some related siloxanes listed as contaminants (for example, cyclopentasiloxane / cyclotetrasiloxane and similar substances) have been heavily restricted by regulators under REACH and by other national reviews. Industry safety reviews also recommend limits or product-type restrictions.
Long-Term Risk - Because parts of this class are persistent and regulators and industry panels recommend use limits, there is a potential for long-term harms from repeated use or environmental build-up, as noted in REACH and Cosmetic Ingredient Review summaries.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Ethylhexyl Pelargonate
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what ethylhexyl pelargonate is it might be a misreading or a typo not recognized as a common sunscreen ingredient
Confidence: HIGH
CPEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
⚠️4/10
CPEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone is not a recognized ingredient name and may be a misreading or typo. Cannot assess safety accurately.
Confidence: HIGH
Odopentasiloxane
⚠️4/10
Odopentasiloxane is not a recognized ingredient name and may be a misreading or typo. Cannot assess safety without correct identification.
Confidence: HIGH
Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what this ingredient is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available
Confidence: LOW
Polyester-27
⚠️4/10
Polyester-27 is not a recognized cosmetic or sunscreen ingredient it may be a misreading or typo and cannot be properly evaluated for baby safety
Confidence: HIGH
Tethoxycaprylylsilane
⚠️4/10
Tethoxycaprylylsilane is not a recognized ingredient name it may be a typo or misreading so safety cannot be assessed
Confidence: HIGH
Aryl Glycol
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what Aryl Glycol is it might be a misreading or a typo not a recognized ingredient in baby products or sunscreens
Confidence: HIGH
Beeswax
✅3/10
Beeswax is usually safe for newborn skin when used in small amounts as part of a cream or balm.
Confidence: MEDIUM-HIGH
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
✅3/10
For newborns and babies 0–6 months: this sunscreen ingredient has low safety concerns in general reviews, but there’s little direct data in very young babies. That means I recommend being cautious.
No Known Risk - The available safety information for this topical ingredient shows only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions. No higher-level hazards were reported in the provided assessments, so there are no notable risks identified based on the supplied data.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Hydroxyacetophenone
✅3/10
For infants (newborns and babies 0-6 months): this ingredient is generally low-risk in adults, but there is limited information for very young babies. A few people have had skin reactions to it, and some regulatory data note mild irritation and low-level organ system concerns. Because babies’ skin is delicate, extra caution is recommended.
Confidence: MEDIUM
PEG-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer
✅3/10
For newborns and infants (0–6 months), this ingredient itself is not shown to be highly toxic, but safety lists warn about possible manufacturing impurities. Because babies' skin is delicate and more likely to absorb traces of impurities, it’s best to be careful.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Tocopherol
✅3/10
For newborns and babies (0–6 months): tocopherol (vitamin E) is usually low risk when used in small amounts on the skin, but baby skin is very delicate. There are some safety notes about possible contamination and a rare chance of skin allergy, so take extra care with infants and newborns.
Confidence: MEDIUM
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
✅2/10
For infants (0–6 months, newborns, babies) this ingredient is generally low risk and is used to make creams and wipes feel smooth. But because baby skin is very delicate, we should be careful.
Confidence: HIGH
Isopropyl Palmitate
✅2/10
For infants (0–6 months): generally considered low risk and used to make skin feel soft and spread products easily. Because baby skin is very thin and more absorbent, use it with care.
No Known Risk - Reviews and government assessments did not find health hazards above a low level for normal topical use. Safety panels note use limits and some data gaps, but regulators have called it low priority for human health, do not expect it to build up in the body or the environment, and allow limited food uses. Taken together, current evidence does not show any health risks above low for typical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Sodium Chloride
✅1/10
For infants and newborns (0-6 months) this ingredient is generally safe when used in the small amounts found in baby wipes, creams, and saline drops. It is the same simple salt used in food and is not considered toxic in these low amounts.
No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews flag no meaningful health hazards for topical use. Food and health authorities list it as safe for limited use, and environmental assessments find it unlikely to harm organs, build up in the body, or damage wildlife. Overall expert sources rate concerns as low across cancer, allergies, development, and use restrictions.
Confidence: HIGH
Zinc Oxide
✅1/10
Generally safe for topical use on 0 to 6 month babies, commonly used in diaper rash creams and barrier lotions, with minimal absorption through intact skin
Confidence: HIGH
Water
✅0/10
Water is very safe for a newborn’s or baby’s skin. Tests and regulatory reviews find no meaningful health risks from water used on the skin.
No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews (Environment Canada) find plain water is not expected to be toxic, not bioaccumulative, and not an environmental toxin. Safety summaries list no concerns above a low level for organ harm, reproductive effects, or other long‑term risks for topical use, so no specific health risks are identified for use on skin.
Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Eucerin Baby Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Protection

Is this newborn-safe? Eucerin Baby Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Protection

Eucerin Baby Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Protection is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 22 ingredients in Eucerin Baby Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Protection. 2 concerning, 10 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can newborns start using sunscreen?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 0-6 month old babies. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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Product Recognition: Product names are identified programatically and may be incorrect. Always verify product identity yourself.

Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

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