Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection® mineral sunscreen lotion

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Safe for preschoolers to use Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection® mineral sunscreen lotion?

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USE WITH CAUTION
Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection® mineral sunscreen lotion contains 26 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (26 found)

ethyl methicone
⚠️4/10
Ethyl methicone is not a recognized cosmetic or sunscreen ingredient it may be a misreading or typo of ethyl methacrylate or dimethicone
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/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
cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone
2/10
For toddlers and young children (ages 2–5), this ingredient is usually low risk when used on normal skin. The bigger worry is that it can sometimes contain impurities from processing, not the ingredient itself.
Confidence: MEDIUM
glyceryl behenate
2/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), Glyceryl Behenate is usually low risk. It’s used to make creams feel smooth and to help other ingredients spread. Still, it can sometimes irritate skin or eyes and may increase skin uptake of other ingredients, so a little caution is wise.
Confidence: MEDIUM
phenethyl alcohol
2/10
For children ages 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), phenethyl alcohol is usually safe in normal, low-concentration skin products. The main issue is that it can irritate or cause an allergic skin reaction in some kids, especially those with sensitive skin or eczema.
Confidence: HIGH
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
C12-15 alkyl benzoate
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), this ingredient is generally safe when used on the skin in normal products. It has low overall health concerns, but a small number of people can get skin sensitivity or redness.
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
cetyl dimethicone
1/10
Cetyl dimethicone is generally low risk for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5). It helps skin feel smooth and is not linked to cancer or allergy problems at usual use levels. The main concern is possible contamination with certain silicone impurities, not the ingredient itself.
Confidence: MEDIUM
cetyl dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone crosspolymer
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), this silicone ingredient is usually considered low risk when used in normal amounts on healthy skin. It mainly changes texture and does not actively react with the skin. There is a note about possible contamination with other silicone chemicals that some safety programs restrict, so we take a cautious stance.
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
feverfew flower juice
1/10
For toddlers and young children (ages 2-5), this feverfew plant juice is generally low risk when used on the skin. Most safety checks show low concerns, but a small number of children may have sensitive skin.
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: HIGH
feverfew leaf juice
1/10
For children 2–5 years old (toddlers and preschoolers), feverfew leaf juice is generally low risk when used on the skin. The safety data provided rates cancer, developmental, and allergy concerns as low for topical use.
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: MEDIUM
feverfew stem juice
1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), feverfew extract used on the skin is usually safe. Official safety lists rate it low risk. The biggest real-world worry is a skin allergy in children who are sensitive to daisy-family plants.
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 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
octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer
1/10
For 2-5 year olds (toddlers and preschoolers) this ingredient is likely safe for skin use. The safety information provided shows low concern for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth or reproduction.
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
Safety information not properly formatted for easy understanding
Confidence: MEDIUM
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 chloride
1/10
For kids aged 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), sodium chloride (table salt) used on the skin in normal product amounts is very low risk. It is commonly used to make solutions gentle and to adjust product thickness, and health authorities consider it safe for limited use.
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 and preschoolers (2–5 years), this ingredient is low risk when used in normal amounts on the skin. It may rarely cause mild irritation and there is limited, low-level information suggesting it could affect hormones, but that evidence is weak.
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 generally safe for 2 to 5 year olds when used on skin. It acts as a barrier and is used in diaper creams and sunscreens.
Confidence: HIGH
polyhydroxystearic acid
1/10
Polyhydroxystearic acid is a polymer used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in topical products. It is generally safe for 2-5 year olds in sunscreens.
Confidence: HIGH
oat kernel flour
0/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years): Oat Kernel Flour is generally safe to use on the skin. It is often added to creams, lotions and washes to calm dry or irritated skin and is considered low risk.
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
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 Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection® mineral sunscreen lotion

Preschooler-safe? Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection® mineral sunscreen lotion

Use caution with Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection® mineral sunscreen lotion for 2-5 year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 26 ingredients in Aveeno Kids Continuous Protection® mineral sunscreen lotion. 1 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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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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