Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection® mineral sunscreen lotion

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Is this toddler-safe to use Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection® mineral sunscreen lotion?

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Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection® mineral sunscreen lotion contains 26 ingredients. 2 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

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Ingredients Analysis (26 found)

chlorphenesin
⚠️4/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), chlorphenesin is a preservative sometimes used in wipes, creams and bath products. It is generally low-to-moderate risk but can irritate sensitive skin or cause allergic reactions in some young children.
Immune system - Moderate evidence shows chlorphenesin can cause skin allergy and immune effects in people and animals, as found by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review and supporting animal studies.
Irritant - There is limited to moderate evidence that chlorphenesin can irritate skin, eyes, and the respiratory tract, based on assessments from a European chemical agency and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review.
Organ Risk - A European chemicals authority has classified chlorphenesin as potentially toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs, indicating a real organ-health concern despite differing views from other agencies.
Banned - Use of chlorphenesin is restricted or prohibited for some cosmetic uses under rules set by the Japan Ministry of Health, showing it is limited by regulators in at least one country.
Builds Up - A published review flagged chlorphenesin as persistent and bioaccumulative with moderate-to-high toxicity potential, which means it may stay in the body or environment over time.
Environmental - Some scientific review raised concerns about persistence and toxicity to people and the environment, indicating possible environmental harm even though some agencies did not find the same risk.
Eczema - Because there is moderate evidence that chlorphenesin can cause skin allergy and irritation in people, it may trigger or worsen eczema and other sensitive-skin conditions.
Asthma - Limited evidence of respiratory irritation suggests chlorphenesin could make breathing problems or asthma worse in sensitive children.
Long-Term Risk - Given reports of persistence, bioaccumulation, and moderate toxicity, there is a plausible risk of long-term health effects after repeated or long-term exposure.
Confidence: MEDIUM
ethyl methicone
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what ethyl methicone is it might be a misreading or a typo as it is not a recognized ingredient in baby or sunscreen products
Confidence: HIGH
phenethyl alcohol
✅3/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), phenethyl alcohol is generally low risk but can cause skin allergy or irritation in some children. Most toddlers will be fine, but be more careful if your child has sensitive skin, eczema, or known fragrance allergies.
Confidence: MEDIUM
phenoxyethanol
✅3/10
For toddlers (1–2 years) phenoxyethanol is usually safe in skin products when used at the low levels manufacturers follow (around 1% or less). It helps prevent germs in creams and lotions. The main issue is that it can sometimes cause skin irritation or, rarely, allergic reactions.
Confidence: HIGH
acrylates/dimethicone copolymer
✅2/10
For toddlers (1–2 years): generally low risk when used on the skin. It forms a thin protective layer and usually does not get into the body. However, the ingredient record notes possible contamination with certain silicone chemicals.
Confidence: MEDIUM
cetyl dimethicone
✅2/10
For toddlers (1–2 years): generally low risk when used in small amounts on healthy skin. It helps products feel smooth but there are some concerns about contamination with related chemicals.
Confidence: MEDIUM
cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone
✅2/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), this ingredient is usually low risk when used in normal skin creams and lotions. The biggest worry is not the ingredient itself but possible small amounts of chemical impurities that can come from how it’s made.
Confidence: HIGH
dimethicone
✅2/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), dimethicone is usually safe on the skin. It helps protect and lock in moisture and is commonly used in baby creams and diaper creams. Serious health risks are considered low, but there are some concerns about impurities and environmental persistence raised by government and safety reviewers.
Confidence: MEDIUM
feverfew leaf juice
✅2/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), feverfew leaf juice is generally low risk when used on the skin in small amounts. It’s a plant extract that is usually safe, but a small number of people can have skin reactions to plants in the daisy family.
No Known Risk - Available safety summaries for this topical feverfew leaf juice show only low-level findings and no concerns above low for cancer, allergies, reproductive effects, or use restrictions. That means no real health risks were identified for children from typical topical use based on the provided safety data.
Confidence: HIGH
glyceryl behenate
✅2/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), Glyceryl Behenate is generally low risk when used in normal baby or child skin products. Serious effects like cancer or developmental harm are not expected, but some skin irritation has been reported and the ingredient can make other ingredients get into the skin more easily.
Confidence: MEDIUM
styrene/acrylates copolymer
✅2/10
For toddlers (1–2 years) this ingredient is usually low risk when used on the skin. It mainly sits on the skin surface and is commonly used in lotions and sunscreens. There is a note in the ingredient safety information about possible contamination by small leftover chemicals, so extra care is advised for young children.
Confidence: HIGH
C12-15 alkyl benzoate
✅1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), this ingredient is usually low risk. It’s commonly used to soften skin and improve how lotions and wipes feel. Most children tolerate it well.
Confidence: HIGH
caprylyl glycol
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years) Caprylyl Glycol is generally low risk. It’s used to help moisturize skin and to boost preservation. Most children won’t have problems, but a small number can get skin irritation or an allergic reaction.
No Known Risk - Government and industry safety reviews found no clear health hazards for skin use. Tests say it is not likely to build up in the body, not persistent in the environment, and not harmful to organs. Industry reviewers do note limits on how much can be used and some data gaps, but overall the ingredient is rated low concern for topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
cetyl dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone crosspolymer
✅1/10
For a toddler (1-2 years), this silicone ingredient is usually low risk when used on the skin. It helps products feel smooth and is not known to cause cancer, allergies, or harm to growth at normal use. The biggest concern is possible contamination with certain cyclic siloxanes.
Confidence: HIGH
feverfew flower juice
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years) this ingredient is generally low risk when used on the skin. It is often included to soothe the skin and does not have major safety flags in ingredient safety listings.
No Known Risk - Available safety summaries show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immunity, reproductive/developmental effects, and use limits. No moderate or high hazards or ingredient-specific warnings were identified, so no real risks are listed for typical topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
feverfew stem juice
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), Feverfew Extract used on the skin is generally low risk. Most children will not have problems, but because it’s a plant extract related to chrysanthemums and ragweed, a few children with plant allergies could get a skin reaction.
No Known Risk - Available safety information for topical feverfew extract shows only low-level concerns across cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions. No moderate-or-higher hazards were identified for skin use in the reviewed data, so no specific risks are reported based on the available evidence.
Confidence: HIGH
glycerin
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), glycerin is commonly used and considered low risk when included in normal baby products like lotions, wipes, and diaper creams. It helps skin stay hydrated and is rarely a problem.
Confidence: HIGH
octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), this ingredient is generally low risk when used on the skin in normal amounts. It’s mainly used to improve how a product feels and stays on the skin.
No Known Risk - Based on available safety reviews for the topical ingredient, only low-level concerns were found for cancer, allergies, developmental/reproductive effects, and use restrictions. No higher-level hazards or warnings were identified in the safety data, so there are no known risks at this time.
Confidence: HIGH
phenyl trimethicone
✅1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years old) Phenyl Trimethicone is usually low risk and is commonly used to make skin creams feel smooth. Most children will tolerate it fine when used in normal amounts on the skin.
Confidence: MEDIUM
silica
✅1/10
Silica is commonly used as an absorbent or anti-caking agent in topical products and is considered safe for baby skin
Confidence: HIGH
sodium chloride
✅1/10
Sodium chloride is ordinary salt. For toddlers (1–2 years) it is generally safe in the tiny amounts used in skin products. It is a low-risk ingredient and is not thought to cause long-term harm.
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
trethoxycaprylylsilane
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in small amounts in products made for young children, but it can sometimes irritate skin or eyes and has a noted possible effect on hormones in some studies.
No Known Risk - The available safety evaluations show only low or limited concerns — a possible link to hormone effects is listed as low, and reports of skin or eye irritation are limited. Environmental toxicity is noted but there are no stronger human-health hazards identified in the provided data. Because no concerns were reported above a low level, there are no specific higher-level risks flagged for children using this ingredient.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Zinc oxide
✅1/10
Zinc oxide is safe for topical use on 1 to 2 year olds. It works by forming a protective barrier and acting as a physical sunscreen. Most babies tolerate it well.
Confidence: HIGH
polyhydroxystearic acid
✅1/10
Polyhydroxystearic acid is a polymer used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in topical products. It is generally safe and non-irritating for babies in sunscreens.
Confidence: HIGH
oat kernel flour
✅0/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), oat kernel flour is generally safe and is often used to calm and moisturize dry or irritated skin.
No Known Risk - Government safety reviewers found this oat kernel flour is not expected to harm organs or the environment, and an industry safety panel judged it safe for use in cosmetics when impurity and concentration limits are followed. Allergies and immune effects were noted as not well studied but were rated low in concern. Overall, no health risks above low were identified.
Confidence: HIGH
water
✅0/10
Water is very safe for toddlers (1-2 years old) to have on their skin. It is the main base in wipes and baby lotions and is not considered harmful when used as intended.
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 Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection® mineral sunscreen lotion

Toddler-friendly? Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection® mineral sunscreen lotion

Use caution with Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection® mineral sunscreen lotion for 1-2 year old toddlers. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 26 ingredients in Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection® mineral sunscreen lotion. 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can toddlers using sunscreen?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 1-2 year old toddlers. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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