Banana Boat simply protect™ KIDS

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

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Is this kid-friendly to use Banana Boat simply protect™ KIDS?

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USE WITH CAUTION
Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Banana Boat simply protect™ KIDS contains 20 ingredients. 2 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (20 found)

Alumina
⚠️4/10
For children aged 5 years and older (school-age kids), alumina used on the skin is probably okay for occasional use in creams and lotions, but it is not completely without concern. It has been linked to allergic and breathing problems in people exposed at work, and tiny particles may get through skin more easily.
Immune system - A clinical toxicology group lists this ingredient as a human immune and respiratory toxicant and allergen. That means it can trigger or harm the immune system and cause allergic reactions in people.
Asthma - The same clinical toxicology group identifies the ingredient as a known respiratory toxicant and allergen. That shows it can irritate the airways and make breathing problems or asthma worse.
Organ Risk - A national environmental agency and a health regulator classify this substance as expected to be toxic to organs and a medium human-health priority, and animal studies show harmful effects at moderate doses. This means repeated or high exposure can harm organs like the lungs or kidneys.
Absorbed - Nanomaterials experts note this ingredient can be present at nano-scale and may be able to pass through skin. That means tiny particles could get into the body from topical use.
Builds Up - An environmental agency flags this substance as persistent with moderate to high toxicity concern, indicating it can remain and accumulate in the body or environment over time.
Environmental - A national environmental agency suspects the ingredient is an environmental toxin, so it may harm wildlife or ecosystems if released widely.
Long-Term Risk - Because regulators note persistence, potential to build up, and organ toxicity in studies, repeated long-term exposure could lead to health problems later on.
Confidence: MEDIUM
C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/MA Copolymer
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what this ingredient is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available
Confidence: HIGH
Butyloctyl Salicylate
✅3/10
For school-age children (5 years and older), this ingredient is usually low risk when used in normal amounts on the skin. There are some specific safety notes, so it’s best to be cautious with products that don’t list how the ingredient is used.
Confidence: MEDIUM
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
✅2/10
For school-age children (ages 5 and up), this ingredient is usually low risk when used on the skin in normal amounts. Most health concerns are reported as low. However, there are important notes about possible impurities from manufacturing that mean you should be a bit careful.
Confidence: MEDIUM
PEG-8
✅2/10
PEG-8 is a polyethylene glycol used as a solvent and humectant in topical products. It is generally safe for 5 plus years babies with minor concerns about impurities.
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
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
✅1/10
For children aged 5 years and up (school-age children, kids, young children): this is a gentle moisturizing oil used in many lotions and wipes. Most children tolerate it well and it is considered low-risk for skin reactions.
Confidence: HIGH
Caprylyl Glycol
✅1/10
For school-age children (5 years and older), caprylyl glycol is generally safe when used on the skin in normal products like lotions and wipes. It has a low reported risk for cancer, developmental harm, and most allergies, and regulators consider it unlikely to build up in the body or the environment.
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 on the skin and is usually safe for children ages 5 and up. Health reviews find low direct risk from dimethicone itself, but there are concerns about possible impurities and environmental persistence from regulatory reviews.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
Isohexadecane
✅1/10
For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids, children, tweens), isohexadecane is usually safe when used on the skin in normal amounts. It’s a light oil that makes creams and lotions feel smooth and is rarely a problem for most kids.
Confidence: HIGH
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
✅1/10
For school-age children (5 years and older), this ingredient is generally low risk when used on healthy, unbroken skin. It is a silicone-type ingredient that helps products spread and feel smooth.
No Known Risk - The ingredient’s safety checks for cancer, allergy/immune effects, and developmental or reproductive harm are all rated low based on the provided assessment. That means no higher-than-low hazards were identified for children with normal topical use. Notes in the record mention possible trace contamination by certain cyclic siloxanes and an industry review body (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) notes recommendations for safe use, but these are listed as informational rather than higher-level health concerns in the data supplied.
Confidence: HIGH
Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
✅1/10
For children aged 5 years and older (school-age kids), this ingredient is generally considered low risk when used in creams, lotions or sunscreens on normal, unbroken skin.
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
Sodium Chloride
✅1/10
For kids aged 5 and older (school-age children), sodium chloride is basically table salt and is usually safe in the small amounts used in skincare products like wipes, shampoos and lotions. It is low risk for long-term health problems.
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 Citrate
✅1/10
For kids aged 5 years and older, sodium citrate is usually safe. It’s a gentle salt used to keep products at the right acidity and to help them stay stable. Serious harms are not expected and most safety reviews call it low concern.
No Known Risk - Reviewed safety information shows only low-level concerns. U.S. food regulators say it is allowed for some food uses, a cosmetic safety panel notes allowed limits and some data gaps but does not show hazards at normal use, and a national environment agency finds it unlikely to harm organs, build up in the body, or persist in the environment. Because no health concern was reported above low, there are no specific risks identified for typical topical use.
Confidence: HIGH
Titanium Dioxide
✅1/10
For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids), titanium dioxide in creams and lotions is generally low risk when used on healthy skin. It stays mostly on the surface and is commonly used in kid-friendly sunscreens and products.
Confidence: HIGH
Tocopheryl Acetate
✅1/10
Safe for most school-age kids when used in small amounts on healthy skin. A few children may get redness or a mild rash.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
✅0/10
For kids aged 5 and older, this sunscreen ingredient is considered very low risk when used on the skin. The safety information provided shows low concern for cancer, allergy problems, and effects on growth or development.
No Known Risk - The available safety information for this topical ingredient shows only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions. No higher-level hazards were reported in the provided assessments, so there are no notable risks identified based on the supplied data.
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 Banana Boat simply protect™ KIDS

Kid-approved? Banana Boat simply protect™ KIDS

Use caution with Banana Boat simply protect™ KIDS for 5+ year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 20 ingredients in Banana Boat simply protect™ KIDS. 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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