Coppertone water babies 50

sunscreen • For 1-2 year old toddlers • Skin contact 🧴

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Is this toddler-safe to use Coppertone water babies 50?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 35 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Coppertone water babies 50 contains 20 ingredients. 4 concerning, 3 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

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Ingredients Analysis (20 found)

potassium hydroxide
🚨7/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), potassium hydroxide can irritate or burn the skin if it’s not used in a very low, well-formulated concentration. It’s allowed in some products but manufacturers are required to limit how it’s used.
Banned - This ingredient is restricted for use in cosmetics under the EU Cosmetics Directive and industry safety reviewers (CIR) say it may only be used with limits or special formulation controls. Regulatory listings and product-verification rules mean some products are not allowed to contain it without strong safety proof.
Organ Risk - European hazard labeling (EU GHS) and Environment Canada classify this chemical as toxic or harmful to organs and list it as a medium human-health priority. That means it can damage non-reproductive organs with unsafe exposures.
Long-Term Risk - Environment Canada’s assessment and EU hazard classifications indicate concerns that repeated or long-term exposures could lead to lasting health effects. Workplace rules also limit allowable exposure, showing regulators see risk over time.
Confidence: HIGH
Homosalate
🚨6/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), homosalate raises some safety questions. It’s a chemical sunscreen ingredient that can get into a child’s body and has limited evidence of affecting hormones and other organs. Because of contamination reports and some country limits, it’s safer to be cautious with products that contain it.
Hormones - Lab studies and a 2021 safety opinion found signs that homosalate can affect hormone systems, including weak activity at androgen (male-hormone) receptors. This means it may interfere with normal hormone signals in children.
Confuse Hormones - Cell-based tests showed homosalate can act at hormone receptors and block normal signals. A scientific safety committee reported limited evidence of this hormone-like activity, so it can confuse hormone messaging in the body.
Fertility - A regulatory assessment of salicylate esters found animal studies showing developmental and reproductive effects at moderate doses. That suggests a possible risk to growth or future fertility with enough exposure.
Organ Risk - Environment Canada has classified homosalate as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs. That means repeated or higher exposures may hurt organs such as the liver or kidneys.
Absorbed - Clinical research showed sunscreen actives, including homosalate, can be measured in the blood after skin use. Other studies show it can help other chemicals penetrate the skin, so it is absorbed through the skin into the body.
Banned - Japan’s Ministry of Health restricts how homosalate may be used in cosmetics and sets concentration limits. Because of those limits, some regulated product programs also restrict its use.
Environmental - Environment Canada lists homosalate as suspected to be an environmental toxin. This raises concerns about harm to water life and the wider environment after release.
Long-Term Risk - Given the animal reproductive findings, organ-toxicity classification, and contamination concerns, repeated or long-term exposure could lead to health effects over time.
Confidence: HIGH
Octocrylene
🚨6/10
For toddlers (1-2 years): Octocrylene is a chemical used in sunscreens. It can get into the skin, has been linked to some allergic reactions, and lab studies show it can create damaging molecules when exposed to light. Because young children are more sensitive, it’s a moderate concern.
Absorbed - Multiple studies, including a recent randomized clinical trial and skin absorption lab studies, show octocrylene can get through the skin and enter the body. This means it can travel beyond the surface of the skin and reach the bloodstream.
Builds Up - Field and lab research found octocrylene in fish from rivers and peer‑reviewed work reports it can accumulate in animal tissues and people. This means repeated use can lead to the ingredient building up over time.
Immune system - Clinical case reports and a review of contact and photocontact allergy show octocrylene can cause allergic skin reactions in some people. That is a real immune response risk, especially for sensitive skin.
Organ Risk - Laboratory studies report octocrylene can produce excess reactive oxygen species that harm cells, cause mutations, and have been linked to heart-related effects in experimental work. These cellular effects can harm organs with repeated exposure.
Long-Term Risk - Because octocrylene can be absorbed, can accumulate in tissues, and can cause cellular damage in lab studies, there is concern about possible health effects after repeated long-term exposure.
Environmental - Environmental studies found octocrylene in rivers and showed it accumulates in marine organisms and can harm coral cells and mitochondria. This indicates a risk to wildlife and ecosystems when the chemical enters waterways.
Confidence: MEDIUM
fragrance
🚨6/10
Perfume in baby products can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in 1-2 year olds. It is often added for scent but should be used cautiously.
Irritant - Fragrance mixtures often contain chemicals that can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin.
Eczema - Fragrances are known triggers for eczema flare-ups and can worsen symptoms in babies with sensitive or atopic skin.
Asthma - Fragrance chemicals can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may worsen asthma or breathing issues in babies and children.
Hormones - Some fragrance ingredients, such as certain phthalates, are suspected endocrine disruptors that may interfere with hormone development.
Absorbed - Certain fragrance chemicals can be absorbed through the skin and detected in the bloodstream, raising concerns for systemic exposure.
Breast Milk - Some fragrance components, including phthalates, have been detected in breast milk, indicating they can pass from mother to baby.
Banned - Some fragrance ingredients are banned or restricted in the EU and other countries due to health concerns.
Builds Up - Certain fragrance chemicals, such as some phthalates and musks, can accumulate in the body over time with repeated exposure.
Long-Term Risk - Long-term exposure to some fragrance chemicals has been linked to chronic health effects, including hormone disruption and allergic diseases.
Confidence: HIGH
1
⚠️5/10
Not evaluated
Confidence: LOW
Avobenzone
⚠️5/10
For toddlers (1-2 years) avobenzone is not the safest first choice. It can get into the body through the skin and can sometimes irritate skin or eyes. It is safer than for newborns and young infants, but still not ideal.
Absorbed - Studies and a clinical trial show avobenzone can get through skin and be measured in the blood. This means it can be absorbed into a child's body after topical use (clinical plasma concentration study; transdermal penetration research).
Banned - Some authorities limit how avobenzone can be used. For example, Japan has rules that restrict its use or set concentration limits in cosmetics, so some products must follow those limits.
Long-Term Risk - The ingredient record flags high contamination concerns and lists possible impurities (for example benzoic acid, 4‑t‑butylbenzoic acid, benzaldehyde, p‑anisic acid, acetophenone, and dibenzoylmethane). These contaminants can raise long‑term health questions if present repeatedly over time.
Confidence: HIGH
Octisalate
⚠️5/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), octisalate is a common sunscreen ingredient but should be used carefully. It can get into a child’s body through the skin and has been linked to allergic skin reactions and some hormone‑related and developmental concerns in studies.
Absorbed - Studies show octisalate can get through skin and raise blood levels after normal use. This includes lab skin tests and a randomized clinical trial that measured the ingredient in blood, and notes that it can also act as a penetration enhancer. The finding and the contamination note about salicylic acid mean it can reach the body and carry other substances with it.
Immune system - There are human case reports of allergic contact reactions to octisalate, showing it can trigger immune responses in some people (published dermatology case studies). These reports point to real allergy risk for sensitive children.
Eczema - Published contact‑dermatitis case studies link octisalate to rash and eczema‑like reactions in people who are sensitive, so it can trigger or worsen eczema in some children.
Irritant - Clinical case reports and safety reviews note skin irritation and contact sensitivity from octisalate in some users, so it can cause redness, itching or rashes on sensitive baby skin.
Banned - Some safety panels and regulators place limits on how octisalate is used. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (industry safety panel) sets concentration/use qualifications, and a national health authority set a concentration limit for some product types in its country, so its use is restricted in some places.
Environmental - A national environmental agency has flagged octisalate as a suspected environmental toxin, so it may harm wildlife or ecosystems if released widely.
Confidence: MEDIUM
disodium EDTA
✅3/10
For toddlers (1–2 years): usually low risk when used at the small amounts found in normal skin cleansers and lotions. The main concern is skin or eye irritation, and it can make it easier for other ingredients to pass through the skin, so be careful with young children.
Confidence: HIGH
acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
✅2/10
For toddlers (1–2 years): generally low risk. This ingredient helps thicken creams and wipes and usually stays on the skin surface. Most kids won’t absorb much of it.
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
2-hexanediol
✅2/10
2-hexanediol is a preservative and humectant used in topical products. It is generally safe in low concentrations but caution is advised for babies 1-2 years old.
Confidence: HIGH
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
✅1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years) aloe vera leaf juice applied to the skin is usually safe. A few children may get redness or an allergic reaction, but overall risk is low when the product is purified and used as intended.
Confidence: MEDIUM
butylene glycol
✅1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), butylene glycol is generally low risk when used in normal wipes, lotions, and creams. The main issue reported is mild to moderate irritation to skin, eyes, or breathing if breathed in.
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
hydroxyacetophenone
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years) this ingredient is usually safe in small amounts in skincare. Serious problems are rare, but a few people have had skin reactions.
Confidence: MEDIUM
neopentyl glycol diheptanoate
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years), this ingredient is generally low risk when applied to the skin in normal amounts. It is used to make skin feel softer and smoother and is not commonly linked to serious problems.
No Known Risk - Available safety information finds only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions. An industry safety review gives only informational recommendations (for example about concentrations, impurities, or product types), and some verified-product programs restrict use unless makers provide extra safety documentation. Taken together, current assessments do not identify real health risks for typical topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
✅1/10
For toddlers (1–2 years), this vitamin C form is usually safe in normal skincare products. It is an antioxidant that helps protect skin and is considered low risk in available safety summaries.
No Known Risk - Safety reviews find only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and reproductive or developmental harm. The main notes are industry-set limits on how much can be used and some data gaps flagged by the cosmetic industry safety panel (CIR). There is no clear evidence of harm at typical topical use, so currently no known health risk for children from this ingredient.
Confidence: MEDIUM
tocopherol
✅1/10
For toddlers and young children (1–2 years old), tocopherol (vitamin E) used on the skin is usually safe. It helps protect oils and soften skin. Most children will not have problems, but a small number can get a rash or irritation.
Confidence: HIGH
VP/Eicosene copolymer
✅1/10
For toddlers (1-2 years old): this ingredient has a low-risk profile and is generally considered safe when used on the skin in cosmetic products. There is not much research done specifically in very young children, so we stay cautious.
No Known Risk - Government review found this polymer is not expected to be toxic, not likely to build up in the body, and not an environmental toxin. An independent industry safety panel only notes recommendations for how it should be used (limits on concentration or product types) but did not identify health hazards. Based on these reviews, no real health risks have been found for typical topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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 Coppertone water babies 50

Toddler-friendly? Coppertone water babies 50

Coppertone water babies 50 is not recommended for 1-2 year old toddlers due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 20 ingredients in Coppertone water babies 50. 4 concerning, 3 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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