ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUNSCREEN KIDS 30 SUNSCREEN LOTION

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5): homosalate is a chemical sunscreen ingredient with moderate concerns because it can get into the body and some safety reviews show possible hormone and contamination issues. It’s not ideal for regular use on young children when safer alternatives exist.

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.

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.

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.

For children aged 2–5 (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is generally low-to-moderate concern when used on the skin in normal amounts. There are some warnings from studies about contamination and irritation, so use with care.

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.

For children aged 2–5 years (toddlers, preschoolers): usually low risk in small amounts. Main problems to watch for are skin or eye irritation, and it can slightly increase how much other ingredients get through the skin.

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5): usually safe in small amounts in lotions, creams, and wipes. Most children will not have a problem, but a few people can get skin irritation or an allergic rash.

For toddlers and young children (2–5 years), this ingredient used on the skin is generally low risk when used in normal amounts. Reviewers do, however, flag possible contamination or impurity issues in how it is made, so it’s best to be cautious.

For toddlers and young children (2-5 years) carbomer is usually safe when used on the skin. It is a thickener found in many lotions and wipes. Long-term health risks are not expected, but there are worries about possible contamination and occasional skin or eye irritation.

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.

For young children (2-5 years old — toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is usually safe. It’s a mild helper that keeps oil and water mixed in lotions. Most safety checks find low concerns for serious issues. The main note from safety reviewers is that it could sometimes cause mild irritation to skin or eyes.

For children ages 2-5 (toddlers and preschoolers): sorbitol is generally safe in skin creams and lotions. It helps the skin hold moisture and is considered low risk for long-term harm or cancer. Most children will not have a problem with it.

For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), stearic acid is generally safe on the skin when used in normal baby or children’s creams and wipes. It has low concerns for cancer, allergies, or developmental effects according to regulatory reviews.

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5), this ingredient is considered low risk when used on the skin in normal products. It is a film-forming polymer and is not thought to be toxic or to build up in the body according to government and industry reviews.

For children 2-5 years old (toddlers and preschoolers), this ingredient is generally safe when used in normal baby and child skin products. It is an emulsifier and is not known to cause serious harm at the levels usually used.

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.