Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick

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

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Is this toddler-safe to use Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick contains 14 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Watch for toddler-specific sensitivities.

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Ingredients Analysis (14 found)

Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer

⚠️4/10

Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer is not a well recognized ingredient name and may be a misreading or typo. Cannot assess safety without clear identification.

Confidence: HIGH

Isopropyl Myristate

✅2/10

For toddlers (1–2 years) this ingredient is generally low risk and often used to make skin feel soft. Most children will not have a problem, but some people can get contact rashes and it can help other ingredients pass through the skin more easily.

Confidence: HIGH

Paraffin

✅2/10

For toddlers (1-2 years) paraffin used on the skin is usually low risk and is commonly found in creams and ointments as a moisturizer. It is considered low concern for cancer and allergies, but some studies and government reviews note it can build up in body tissues over time, so we stay cautious.

Confidence: HIGH

Avena Sativa Kernel Oil

✅1/10

For a toddler (1-2 years) this oat kernel oil is usually safe and used to soothe and moisturize the skin. Most safety reviews find very low concern for long-term health or development.

No Known Risk - Reviews by cosmetic safety experts show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects for oat kernel oil used on skin. The safety panel notes some data gaps and that makers may limit concentration or purity, but no clear hazards at normal topical use were found.

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

Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate

✅1/10

For toddlers (1–2 years old), this ingredient is generally considered low risk when used in normal skin products made for children. It is a skin-softening ingredient and current safety listings show low concern for cancer, allergies, and effects on development or reproduction.

No Known Risk - Reviews of this ingredient show only low-level concerns (for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects) and no higher hazards. An industry safety review notes rules for how it is used, but no clear harm above a low level was found for normal skin use. For typical topical use on children, there are no real risks identified in the provided data.

Confidence: HIGH

Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate

✅1/10

For toddlers (1–2 years) this ingredient is used to moisturize and soften skin and is considered low risk. Studies and safety reviews report low concern for cancer, allergies, or effects on growth and development.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews list only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, and reproductive or developmental effects. An industry safety panel notes use restrictions and formulation limits but does not report clear harms from normal topical use. Because no health concerns above low were identified, there are no specific child health risks flagged for this ingredient.

Confidence: HIGH

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

✅1/10

For toddlers (1–2 years): this ingredient is generally considered safe at the levels used in skin products. It’s an emollient that helps soften skin. Serious risks are unlikely, but a small number of children may get mild irritation.

No Known Risk - A cosmetic safety review found this ingredient safe for use in products when used with some limits. A European chemicals review noted only limited evidence of skin or eye irritation, rare allergy reports, and limited environmental harm. No higher-level harms (like cancer, hormone harm, or organ damage) were reported. For most children this ingredient poses no known health risk beyond a low chance of mild irritation.

Confidence: HIGH

Ozokerite

✅1/10

For toddlers (1-2 years), ozokerite — a mineral wax used to thicken creams and balms — is generally low risk when used in small amounts on the skin. It has low reported risk for cancer, allergies, or effects on growth and development. There is a small, separate concern that some similar waxes can build up in body tissues over time.

Confidence: HIGH

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

Synthetic Wax

✅1/10

For toddlers and young children (ages 1-2 years), synthetic wax used on the skin is generally low risk. It helps make creams and lotions thicker and helps hold moisture in the skin and rarely causes problems when used as directed.

Confidence: HIGH

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

✅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

Common Questions About Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick

Toddler-friendly? Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick

Use caution with Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick for 1-2 year old toddlers. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 14 ingredients in Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick. 1 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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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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