ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN

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Safe for preschoolers to use ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 15 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN contains 33 ingredients. 7 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (33 found)

octisalate
⚠️5/10
Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding
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: HIGH
octocrylene
⚠️5/10
For preschoolers and young children (ages 2–5), octocrylene is not the safest choice. It helps sunscreens work better but can get into the skin and has been linked to allergic skin reactions and contamination in some products.
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: HIGH
triethanolamine
⚠️5/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5), this ingredient can irritate skin and can cause allergic reactions in some people. There is also a manufacturing contamination concern (nitrosamines). Overall, it’s a moderate concern for this age group.
Immune system - Multiple safety reviews note that triethanolamine shows evidence of immune and allergy effects in people, including reports of immune system or allergy concerns and respiratory allergic reactions (noted by cosmetic safety reviewers and occupational health assessments). This means it can affect the immune response in children who are exposed.
Irritant - A cosmetic safety review found strong evidence that triethanolamine is a human skin toxicant or allergen. That means it can cause skin redness, itching, or rashes—especially on sensitive or young skin.
Asthma - An occupational health review lists triethanolamine as a human respiratory toxicant or allergen, so inhalation or skin exposure may worsen breathing problems or trigger asthma-like responses in sensitive children.
Eczema - Because triethanolamine is reported as a skin allergen/toxicant, it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in babies and children prone to eczema.
Organ Risk - A national environmental agency classifies triethanolamine as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs, and regulatory toxicology notes animal studies showing effects at moderate doses. Repeated or high exposures could harm organs such as the liver or kidneys.
Banned - Cosmetic safety reviews and regional cosmetic rules place limits on how this ingredient may be used and at what concentrations, and some regulations restrict its use in certain products. This means some countries impose legal use or concentration limits.
Cancer - There is a high-listed concern about contamination with nitrosamines (a class of chemicals linked to cancer). While the ingredient itself is not judged likely to cause cancer, the potential for nitrosamine contamination raises a cancer-related risk from impurities.
Confidence: HIGH
avobenzone
⚠️4/10
For preschool children (ages 2–5), avobenzone is not the safest option but can be used with care. Studies show it can get into the skin and sometimes into the blood, and there are worries about impurities from manufacturing. The risk is lower than for babies under 2, but it isn’t completely without concern.
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
amosalate
⚠️4/10
Amosalate is not recognized as a standard ingredient name it might be a misreading or typo of amiloxate or amsosalate which are sunscreen agents
Confidence: HIGH
diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available
Confidence: HIGH
inulin lauryl carbamate
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what inulin lauryl carbamate is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available
Confidence: HIGH
chlorphenesin
3/10
For kids ages 2–5 (preschoolers, toddlers, young children), chlorphenesin in small amounts found in everyday wipes or lotions is usually low to moderate risk. The biggest concern is skin irritation or an allergic reaction for some children. Some regulators have limited or banned its use in certain products.
Confidence: MEDIUM
phenoxyethanol
3/10
For toddlers and young children (2–5 years): phenoxyethanol is commonly used as a preservative and is usually okay when products keep it at low levels (around 1% or less). The main risk is that it can irritate skin, eyes, or cause redness for some children.
Confidence: HIGH
acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
2/10
For toddlers and young children (ages 2–5) this ingredient is usually used to thicken creams and wipes and is not thought to get into the body from normal use. The main concern is possible contamination from leftover manufacturing chemicals (examples noted include methacrylic or acrylic acid and, rarely, benzene) and incomplete long‑term safety data.
Confidence: MEDIUM
acrylates/dimethicone copolymer
2/10
For kids aged 2-5 (toddlers and preschoolers) this ingredient is usually low risk when used on the skin. It mainly forms a thin layer on the skin and is not known to be strongly absorbed. Big health risks like cancer or fertility problems are considered low, but there are concerns about possible contamination with certain silicone-type chemicals.
Confidence: HIGH
caprylyl methicone
2/10
Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding
Confidence: MEDIUM
PEG-100 stearate
2/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), PEG-100 stearate is usually safe when used on the skin. It rarely causes irritation or allergic reactions. The main concern is not the ingredient itself but rare contamination with processing chemicals.
Confidence: MEDIUM
PEG-8 laurate
2/10
For children (2-5 years) this ingredient is usually low risk when used in small amounts in creams and lotions, but some children can get skin reactions and there are concerns about contamination from manufacturing.
Confidence: MEDIUM
styrene/acrylates copolymer
2/10
For children aged 2-5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal skin products. The main concern is not the polymer itself but possible small amounts of leftover chemicals from how it was made, which can irritate skin.
Confidence: HIGH
caprylic/capric triglyceride
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5), this ingredient is very low risk when used on the skin. It works as a gentle, lightweight skin oil and is not known to cause cancer, developmental issues, or strong allergic reactions in typical skincare use.
Confidence: HIGH
caprylyl glycol
1/10
For children ages 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is generally safe on the skin when it’s in everyday products like baby lotions, wipes, and creams. It helps keep skin moist and helps products stay free of unwanted germs. Most children won’t have a problem with it.
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
dimethicone
1/10
Dimethicone is commonly used in creams and lotions for children ages 2-5 (toddlers and preschoolers) and is usually gentle and safe on normal skin. It helps protect and lock in moisture and rarely causes reactions. There are, however, some concerns about small amounts of related chemicals or impurities that can come from manufacturing and about environmental persistence.
Confidence: MEDIUM
glycerin
1/10
For toddlers and young children (2–5 years old), glycerin used in lotions and wipes is generally safe. It helps skin hold moisture and rarely causes harm.
Confidence: HIGH
glyceryl stearate
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), glyceryl stearate is low risk. It’s commonly used in creams and lotions to make them smooth and stable and is generally well tolerated by young children.
Confidence: HIGH
niacinamide
1/10
Niacinamide is usually safe for toddlers and preschoolers when used in small amounts in skin creams or lotions. It helps skin look and feel better and rarely causes serious problems.
No Known Risk - Major government and expert reviews find niacinamide to be low risk for normal topical use. A national environmental health agency classifies it as not expected to be harmful to organs or the environment. The U.S. food regulator allows limited uses in food, and an independent cosmetic safety panel has set recommended concentration limits after review. While a few animal studies at very high doses reported tumor findings and reviewers note some data gaps about maximum ‘as-used’ concentrations, the overall conclusion from these agencies and safety panels is that routine topical use poses no significant known health risks.
Confidence: HIGH
p-anisic acid
1/10
For children 2–5 years old (toddlers and preschoolers), P-anisic acid is usually low risk when it appears in small amounts in skin products.
Confidence: MEDIUM
panthenol
1/10
Panthenol is generally safe for children aged 2-5 (toddlers and preschoolers). It’s used to hydrate and soothe skin and usually does not cause harm.
No Known Risk - Health and regulatory reviews (including Canadian and U.S. assessments and industry safety panels) find panthenol has no reported hazards above a low level for topical use. It is not expected to harm organs, does not appear to build up in the body or the environment, and common concerns (cancer, allergies, reproductive effects) were rated low. There are some industry notes about safe use levels and a few data gaps, but no higher-level health risks were identified.
Confidence: HIGH
poly C10-30 alkyl acrylate
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal rinse-off or leave-on skin products. The chemical itself is not linked to cancer or developmental harm at the levels used in cosmetics, but there are some manufacturing contamination and irritation concerns to be aware of.
Confidence: MEDIUM
polymethylsilsesquioxane
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), this silicone ingredient is generally safe for use on normal skin. Most long-term health concerns are rated low. The main issue to watch for is skin irritation in sensitive children.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews show no health concerns above a low level. Animal tests noted skin irritation only at high doses in lab studies, and checks for cancer, development, and immune harm were rated low. Some product-verification programs ask for extra proof before allowing this ingredient, but overall no real child health risks were identified.
Confidence: HIGH
potassium cetyl phosphate
1/10
For preschoolers and young children (2–5 years), this ingredient is generally safe in skin products at normal levels. It has a low chance of long‑term harm. A small number of people may have mild eye or skin irritation.
No Known Risk - Regulatory safety reviews and lab tests find no health risks above a low level for normal topical use. Tests show only limited, mild skin or eye irritation in some studies and no signs of genetic damage or cancer risk; experts say it is safe in cosmetics when used within set limits. Because no concern was rated above low, there are no real, confirmed risks for typical use on children’s skin.
Confidence: HIGH
silica
1/10
Silica is inert and used as an absorbent or anti-caking agent in topical products safe for 2-5 years skin
Confidence: HIGH
sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate
1/10
For preschool children (2–5 years), this detergent ingredient is generally low risk when used as intended in rinsed‑off products (like shampoos, body washes or cleansers). It is not flagged as a long‑term health hazard by major safety reviewers, but it can irritate skin or eyes if concentrated or left on.
Confidence: MEDIUM
sodium hyaluronate
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), sodium hyaluronate used on the skin is generally safe. It works to hydrate and sit on the skin surface with a low chance of causing harm.
No Known Risk - Major safety reviews and government checks report low concern for this ingredient when used on the skin. Industry safety reviewers note some data gaps and recommend limits on how much may be used in products, and a government environmental review flagged uncertain effects on the environment. Some product-verification programs also require extra proof before allowing it. Taken together, there are no clear health risks above a low level in the available assessments.
Confidence: HIGH
trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), this ingredient is usually low risk in normal, low-strength skincare or rinse-off products. It isn’t commonly linked to serious problems in everyday use, but some scientific studies show it can make skin absorb more and can irritate eyes or skin at high doses.
Confidence: MEDIUM
xanthan gum
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), xanthan gum is usually safe when used in creams, lotions and baby wipes. It thickens products and mainly stays on the skin. Most children do not have problems with it.
No Known Risk - Safety reviews and regulatory assessments find no health hazards above a low level for topical use. It is approved for limited use in food, classified as not expected to be toxic and a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Cosmetic industry reviewers note only guidance on concentrations or purity. Because no concern was rated above low, no specific risks were identified for babies or children.
Confidence: HIGH
tocopherol
0/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), vitamin E (tocopherol) used in normal skin products is generally safe and gentle. It helps protect skin and oils and rarely causes problems.
Confidence: MEDIUM
water
0/10
For children aged 2-5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), plain water used on the skin is very safe. Water by itself does not cause harm and is commonly the main ingredient in wipes and lotions.
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 ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN

Preschooler-safe? ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN

ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN is not recommended for 2-5 year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 33 ingredients in ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN. 7 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to using sunscreen?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 2-5 year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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