babyBUM Mineral Sunscreen Lotion

sunscreen • For 5+ year old children • Skin contact 🧴

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Is this kid-friendly to use babyBUM Mineral Sunscreen Lotion?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: babyBUM Mineral Sunscreen Lotion contains 26 ingredients. 2 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (26 found)

methyl dihydroabietate

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what methyl dihydroabietate is it might be a misreading or a typo not recognized as a common cosmetic ingredient

Confidence: HIGH

polymer

⚠️4/10

Polymer is a generic term not specifying a particular chemical. Cannot assess safety without knowing the exact polymer type. Might be a misreading or typo.

Confidence: HIGH

alcohol

✅3/10

Alcohol is commonly used as a solvent or preservative in sunscreens. It can cause mild skin dryness or irritation but is generally safe for 5 plus years old children.

Confidence: HIGH

bisabolol

✅2/10

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, tweens and teens), bisabolol is usually safe in creams, lotions and gentle skin products. It calms and soothes skin. Most children tolerate it well, but a small number can get a skin allergy.

Confidence: HIGH

citric acid

✅2/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids, tweens, teens), citric acid in everyday skincare like wipes, shampoos and lotions is usually safe when used at the low levels found in those products. It may sting if it gets in the eyes or is placed on sore or broken skin.

Confidence: HIGH

phenoxyethanol

✅2/10

For school-age children (ages 5 and up), phenoxyethanol is commonly used as a preservative and is usually low risk when products contain it at low concentrations (around 1% or less). The biggest concern is irritation — some kids may get redness, stinging, or eye irritation.

Confidence: HIGH

cocoa seed

✅2/10

Cocoa seed extract is generally safe topically and may be used for fragrance or antioxidant benefits in baby products. Minor concerns due to potential mild skin sensitivity.

Confidence: HIGH

arachidyl alcohol

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older, arachidyl alcohol is generally considered low risk when used on normal, unbroken skin. It works as a moisturizer and thickener and is not linked to major health problems in people based on available assessments.

Confidence: HIGH

arachidyl glucoside

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids and teens), this ingredient is generally low risk when it’s used in normal skincare and body products. It’s used to keep creams and lotions smooth and mixed together.

Confidence: MEDIUM

behenyl alcohol

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and older (kids, school-age children, tweens and teens): Behenyl Alcohol is generally safe when used in creams and lotions on normal, unbroken skin. Most reviews find only low-level concerns.

Confidence: HIGH

capryloyl glycerin

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids, children, teens), Capryloyl Glycerin is generally low risk when used on the skin in normal amounts. Public safety listings show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergic/immune effects, developmental risks, and use restrictions.

No Known Risk - A widely used cosmetic ingredient safety database rates this ingredient as low concern for cancer, immune/allergy effects, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions. No higher-level hazards were identified in the available assessments, so typical topical use does not show known health risks.

Confidence: HIGH

cetyl alcohol

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids and teens), cetyl alcohol is usually safe in regular lotions, creams and cleansers. It’s a common softening and thickening ingredient and most reviews call it low risk.

Confidence: HIGH

coconut

✅1/10

Coconut derivatives are commonly used in baby shampoos and bodywashes and are very safe for topical use in children over 5 years old.

No Known Risk - Coconut is generally considered safe for topical use on babies. There is no strong evidence linking coconut to skin irritation, eczema, or other health risks in most infants, except in rare cases of coconut allergy. Therefore, no risk labels apply based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

diheptyl succinate

✅1/10

Diheptyl Succinate is a skin-softening ingredient that is usually safe for children 5 years and older. The supplied safety data shows only low-level concerns, so for most kids this ingredient is not expected to cause harm when used on the skin.

No Known Risk - Available safety summaries for this topical ingredient show only low-level concerns across cancer, immune/allergy, developmental/reproductive, and use-restriction categories. No higher-than-low hazards (such as hormone disruption, organ harm, or cancer links) were identified in the reviewed information, so no specific risks were found for typical skin use.

Confidence: HIGH

glycerin

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, teens), glycerin is usually safe when used in regular lotions, cleansers or wipes. It helps skin hold on to moisture and is not linked to major health risks.

Confidence: HIGH

microcrystalline cellulose

✅1/10

For kids aged 5 and up (school-age children and preteens), this ingredient is usually safe when used on the skin. It’s mostly inactive and used to give products texture or to bind ingredients. The biggest issue is that some people can get allergic skin reactions.

Confidence: MEDIUM

sodium gluconate

✅1/10

Sodium gluconate is usually safe for children 5 years and older when used on the skin. It’s a mild ingredient used to keep formulas working well and most kids don’t have problems with it.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium hyaluronate

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older, sodium hyaluronate is generally safe. It’s a gentle moisturizer used to help skin hold onto water and is not known to cause cancer or major health problems in this use.

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

sodium stearoyl glutamate

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and up (kids, school-age children, young children), this ingredient is considered low risk when used on the skin. It works as a gentle cleaner and helps products mix together. Serious health concerns are not expected at normal use levels.

No Known Risk - An expert safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) says this ingredient is safe for use in cosmetics when used within set limits. The available information only shows low or unclear concerns (for example mild irritation in some tests) and no higher-level hazards were identified. Based on current evidence, there are no known real risks for children when this ingredient is used as intended.

Confidence: HIGH

zinc oxide

✅1/10

Zinc oxide is very safe for topical use on children 5 years and older, it protects skin and acts as a sunscreen ingredient with low risk of harm

Confidence: HIGH

shea butter

✅1/10

Shea butter is a natural moisturizer commonly used in baby skincare products. It is very safe for topical use on children 5 years and older including in sunscreens.

Confidence: HIGH

polyhydroxystearic acid

✅1/10

Polyhydroxystearic acid is a common emulsifier and stabilizer in topical products including sunscreens. It is very safe for 5 plus year old children in topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)

✅0/10

Shea butter is widely used in baby products for moisturizing and is considered very safe for topical use in children over 5 years

No Known Risk - Shea butter is widely used in baby skincare products and is generally considered safe for topical use. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. Rare allergic reactions may occur, but these are uncommon and not specific to infants. Current research and regulatory guidance do not identify any significant risks for babies when shea butter is used topically.

Confidence: HIGH

cellulose

✅0/10

For kids aged 5 and up (school-age children), cellulose is generally safe when used on the skin. It’s a plant-based ingredient used to thicken or stabilize creams and lotions and is not known to cause serious harm.

No Known Risk - Government and industry reviews show no clear health hazards for topical cellulose. A federal health agency classifies it as "not expected to be toxic" and a low human-health priority, and an industry safety panel notes only data gaps and use limits for verified products. Tests do not show cancer, allergy, reproductive, or organ harm at normal topical use, so no specific risks were identified.

Confidence: HIGH

tocopherol

✅0/10

For children 5 years and older, tocopherol (vitamin E) used on the skin is generally safe. Most kids tolerate it well. A few people can get skin irritation or an allergy, but that is uncommon.

Confidence: HIGH

water

✅0/10

For kids aged 5 and up (school-age children, children, older kids), water used on the skin is very safe. It’s the basic ingredient in cleansers, lotions and wipes and carries very low health concern when clean and used in normal products.

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 babyBUM Mineral Sunscreen Lotion

Kid-approved? babyBUM Mineral Sunscreen Lotion

Use caution with babyBUM Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for 5+ year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 26 ingredients in babyBUM Mineral Sunscreen Lotion. 2 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can kids start using sunscreen?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 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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