Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY

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Safe for preschoolers to use Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY?

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USE WITH CAUTION
Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY contains 23 ingredients. 3 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Consider preschooler activity levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (23 found)

1
⚠️5/10
Not evaluated
Confidence: LOW
Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what stearyl octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer is it might be a misreading or a typo not recognized as a standard ingredient
Confidence: HIGH
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what this ingredient is and it might be a misreading or a typo
Confidence: HIGH
C15-19 Alkane
✅3/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5), this ingredient is not linked to outright cancer or allergy risks based on available data, but it is flagged by regulators in some places as restricted or not allowed in cosmetics. That regulatory status makes it a poor choice for products meant for young children.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
✅2/10
Caprylic Hydroxamic Acid is a preservative with low irritation risk at typical use levels likely included to prevent microbial growth
Confidence: MEDIUM
Malic Acid
✅2/10
For toddlers and young children (2–5 years), malic acid used in small amounts in skin products is usually okay, but it can irritate sensitive skin or eyes. There are official limits and recommendations about how it should be used.
Confidence: HIGH
Propanediol
✅2/10
For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers and preschoolers), propanediol is generally low risk when used in normal amounts in creams, lotions or wipes. However, it can sometimes cause skin irritation and may help other ingredients pass through the skin more easily, so it needs a little extra caution with young children.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
✅2/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), this ingredient is usually low risk when used in normal cosmetic products. It acts as a binder or film former. Because there are some reports of possible contamination with other acrylic chemicals, it's worth being cautious with young children's delicate skin.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Tocopheryl Acetate
✅2/10
Usually safe for most toddlers and preschoolers when used on healthy skin in small amounts.
Confidence: HIGH
2-Hexanediol
✅1/10
For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers and young kids), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal skin products. Most safety reviews find low concern for long-term health effects, but a small risk of skin or eye irritation has been reported in some studies.
No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) and the European Chemicals Agency do not find serious health hazards for normal skin use. They note only limited evidence of skin, eye, or lung irritation at higher doses and point out some data gaps, so overall the ingredient is rated low risk for typical topical use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
Ethyl Macadamiate
✅1/10
For toddlers and young children (2-5 years): Ethyl Macadamiate is a gentle skin-conditioning ingredient made from macadamia nut oil and is generally low-risk for skin use.
No Known Risk - The available ingredient safety summary for Ethyl Macadamiate lists only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity, developmental/reproductive effects, and use restrictions for topical use. No higher-level hazards (such as organ damage, hormone disruption, absorption into the body, or buildup) were identified in the reviewed assessment. For typical topical use there are no known health risks based on the provided safety information.
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
Hydroxyacetophenone
✅1/10
For children ages 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), hydroxyacetophenone is usually low risk when used in normal skin products. Most people don’t have problems, but there are a few reports of skin irritation and one case of allergic contact dermatitis.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Magnesium Sulfate
✅1/10
Magnesium sulfate (a mineral sometimes used in baths and skin products) is generally safe for toddlers and preschoolers when used on the skin as directed. It is not thought to cause long-term harm and is considered low risk.
No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews find no meaningful health hazards for topical use. The U.S. food agency allows limited use in food, the Canadian health authority says it is not expected to be toxic and ranks it a low human-health priority, and independent cosmetic reviewers note only routine limits on concentration or impurities. It is also not suspected to build up in the body or harm the environment. Based on these official assessments, there are no real, above‑low concerns identified for normal topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
✅1/10
For toddlers and preschoolers (2–5 years), this ingredient is a common, gentle helper used in lotions and creams to mix oil and water. Overall it is low risk for cancer, allergies, or developmental problems when used on normal skin.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews find only low-level concerns and no clear hazards for children from topical use. The cosmetic ingredient review noted the safety assessment relied on a related chemical and recommends limits on concentration and impurities, but did not identify risks above 'low'. Because no higher-level hazards were found, there are no specific child health risks to report.
Confidence: HIGH
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
✅1/10
For children ages 2–5 (toddlers, preschoolers, young kids): this ingredient is generally low risk when used on the skin. It mainly stays on the surface and is not expected to cause long‑term harm.
No Known Risk - Multiple regulatory safety reviews find this ingredient is not expected to damage organs, does not build up in the body, and is not an environmental toxin. There is only limited, low evidence that it can irritate skin or eyes with topical use. Taken together, current safety assessments show no real health risks for children from normal topical use.
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
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
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
✅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
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 Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY

Preschooler-safe? Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY

Use caution with Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY for 2-5 year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 23 ingredients in Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY. 3 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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