ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN

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ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN - Ingredients

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Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN contains 33 ingredients. 6 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (33 found)

octisalate
⚠️4/10
For children 5 years and older, octisalate (a sunscreen ingredient) is commonly used and is generally okay for normal, short-term topical use. There are some cautions because it can get into the body through the skin and a few people have had allergic rashes.
Absorbed - Studies show octisalate can get through skin and raise blood levels after normal use. This includes lab skin tests and a randomized clinical trial that measured the ingredient in blood, and notes that it can also act as a penetration enhancer. The finding and the contamination note about salicylic acid mean it can reach the body and carry other substances with it.
Immune system - There are human case reports of allergic contact reactions to octisalate, showing it can trigger immune responses in some people (published dermatology case studies). These reports point to real allergy risk for sensitive children.
Eczema - Published contact‑dermatitis case studies link octisalate to rash and eczema‑like reactions in people who are sensitive, so it can trigger or worsen eczema in some children.
Irritant - Clinical case reports and safety reviews note skin irritation and contact sensitivity from octisalate in some users, so it can cause redness, itching or rashes on sensitive baby skin.
Banned - Some safety panels and regulators place limits on how octisalate is used. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (industry safety panel) sets concentration/use qualifications, and a national health authority set a concentration limit for some product types in its country, so its use is restricted in some places.
Environmental - A national environmental agency has flagged octisalate as a suspected environmental toxin, so it may harm wildlife or ecosystems if released widely.
Confidence: MEDIUM
octocrylene
⚠️4/10
For children 5 years and older: generally used in sunscreens and often considered acceptable, but it can get into the body through the skin and has some reports of causing skin allergy in sensitive kids. It has also been found to build up in the environment in some studies.
Absorbed - Multiple studies, including a recent randomized clinical trial and skin absorption lab studies, show octocrylene can get through the skin and enter the body. This means it can travel beyond the surface of the skin and reach the bloodstream.
Builds Up - Field and lab research found octocrylene in fish from rivers and peer‑reviewed work reports it can accumulate in animal tissues and people. This means repeated use can lead to the ingredient building up over time.
Immune system - Clinical case reports and a review of contact and photocontact allergy show octocrylene can cause allergic skin reactions in some people. That is a real immune response risk, especially for sensitive skin.
Organ Risk - Laboratory studies report octocrylene can produce excess reactive oxygen species that harm cells, cause mutations, and have been linked to heart-related effects in experimental work. These cellular effects can harm organs with repeated exposure.
Long-Term Risk - Because octocrylene can be absorbed, can accumulate in tissues, and can cause cellular damage in lab studies, there is concern about possible health effects after repeated long-term exposure.
Environmental - Environmental studies found octocrylene in rivers and showed it accumulates in marine organisms and can harm coral cells and mitochondria. This indicates a risk to wildlife and ecosystems when the chemical enters waterways.
Confidence: MEDIUM
triethanolamine
⚠️4/10
For children 5 years and older, this ingredient can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some kids. There is also a known worry about possible contamination with nitrosamines in some products. Overall risk is lower than for babies and toddlers, but caution is still needed.
Immune system - Multiple safety reviews note that triethanolamine shows evidence of immune and allergy effects in people, including reports of immune system or allergy concerns and respiratory allergic reactions (noted by cosmetic safety reviewers and occupational health assessments). This means it can affect the immune response in children who are exposed.
Irritant - A cosmetic safety review found strong evidence that triethanolamine is a human skin toxicant or allergen. That means it can cause skin redness, itching, or rashes—especially on sensitive or young skin.
Asthma - An occupational health review lists triethanolamine as a human respiratory toxicant or allergen, so inhalation or skin exposure may worsen breathing problems or trigger asthma-like responses in sensitive children.
Eczema - Because triethanolamine is reported as a skin allergen/toxicant, it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in babies and children prone to eczema.
Organ Risk - A national environmental agency classifies triethanolamine as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs, and regulatory toxicology notes animal studies showing effects at moderate doses. Repeated or high exposures could harm organs such as the liver or kidneys.
Banned - Cosmetic safety reviews and regional cosmetic rules place limits on how this ingredient may be used and at what concentrations, and some regulations restrict its use in certain products. This means some countries impose legal use or concentration limits.
Cancer - There is a high-listed concern about contamination with nitrosamines (a class of chemicals linked to cancer). While the ingredient itself is not judged likely to cause cancer, the potential for nitrosamine contamination raises a cancer-related risk from impurities.
Confidence: HIGH
amosalate
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what amosalate is it might be a misreading or a typo no known ingredient by this name in baby care or sunscreen products
Confidence: HIGH
diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available
Confidence: HIGH
inulin lauryl carbamate
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what inulin lauryl carbamate is it might be a misreading or a typo not recognized as a common cosmetic ingredient
Confidence: HIGH
avobenzone
✅3/10
For children age 5 and older, avobenzone in sunscreen is generally low risk when used as directed. It helps protect skin from sun but can get into the skin a bit and some tests show small levels in the blood.
Confidence: HIGH
chlorphenesin
✅3/10
For children (5 years and up): Chlorphenesin is a preservative found in some lotions, creams and wipes. Most school-age kids tolerate it, but some people can get skin irritation or allergic reactions.
Confidence: HIGH
acrylates/dimethicone copolymer
✅2/10
For kids 5 years and older this ingredient is usually low risk when used on the skin. It helps products spread and leaves a smooth, light film. Most children tolerate it well.
Confidence: HIGH
PEG-8 laurate
✅2/10
For school-age children (5 years and older), PEG-8 laurate is usually low risk when used on the skin in normal amounts. But it can cause allergic skin reactions in some kids and there are concerns about small amounts of manufacturing contaminants.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
styrene/acrylates copolymer
✅2/10
For children 5 years and older (school-age kids, children, teens), this ingredient is generally considered low risk when used in normal cosmetics and sunscreens made by reputable brands. The main concern isn’t the ingredient itself but possible small amounts of leftover chemicals used to make it.
Confidence: MEDIUM
acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
✅1/10
For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids), this thickening ingredient is usually low risk when used in normal lotions or cleansers. It mainly stays on the skin and is not easily absorbed.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
caprylyl methicone
✅1/10
For children 5 years and older (school-age kids and teens), caprylyl methicone is generally low risk when used on normal skin in amounts found in lotions and sunscreens. Most safety notes are low-level issues, though contamination with other silicones has been flagged.
Confidence: MEDIUM
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
glyceryl stearate
✅1/10
For school-age children (5 years and older) Glyceryl Stearate is generally safe. It’s used to make creams and lotions smooth and soft, and most health reviews find low risk for long-term harm.
Confidence: HIGH
niacinamide
✅1/10
Niacinamide is usually safe for kids aged 5 and up. At the small amounts in creams and serums it helps calm and strengthen skin with a very low chance of causing problems.
No Known Risk - Major government and expert reviews find niacinamide to be low risk for normal topical use. A national environmental health agency classifies it as not expected to be harmful to organs or the environment. The U.S. food regulator allows limited uses in food, and an independent cosmetic safety panel has set recommended concentration limits after review. While a few animal studies at very high doses reported tumor findings and reviewers note some data gaps about maximum ‘as-used’ concentrations, the overall conclusion from these agencies and safety panels is that routine topical use poses no significant known health risks.
Confidence: HIGH
p-anisic acid
✅1/10
For children 5 years and older, p-anisic acid on the skin is generally low risk. Most experts find it safe at the small amounts used in skin products, though some people may get mild irritation.
Confidence: HIGH
panthenol
✅1/10
For children 5 and older (kids, school-age children): panthenol is generally safe when used on the skin in lotions, creams, shampoos and wipes. It helps hydrate and calm the skin and is considered low risk when used as directed.
No Known Risk - Health and regulatory reviews (including Canadian and U.S. assessments and industry safety panels) find panthenol has no reported hazards above a low level for topical use. It is not expected to harm organs, does not appear to build up in the body or the environment, and common concerns (cancer, allergies, reproductive effects) were rated low. There are some industry notes about safe use levels and a few data gaps, but no higher-level health risks were identified.
Confidence: HIGH
PEG-100 stearate
✅1/10
For kids aged 5 years and older, PEG-100 Stearate is usually safe when used in creams and lotions on normal, unbroken skin. Most published concerns about the ingredient itself are low. The biggest issue is possible contamination during manufacturing.
Confidence: MEDIUM
poly C10-30 alkyl acrylate
✅1/10
For children 5 years and older (school-age kids), this ingredient is generally low risk when used on normal, unbroken skin. It’s a thickening ingredient used in creams and wipes and is not linked to cancer or developmental harm in safety checks.
Confidence: MEDIUM
polymethylsilsesquioxane
✅1/10
For children aged 5 and older (school-age kids), this ingredient is low risk when used in normal amounts on the skin. Most safety checks show low concern for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth or reproduction. The main issue found was skin irritation in some animal tests at high doses.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews show no health concerns above a low level. Animal tests noted skin irritation only at high doses in lab studies, and checks for cancer, development, and immune harm were rated low. Some product-verification programs ask for extra proof before allowing this ingredient, but overall no real child health risks were identified.
Confidence: HIGH
potassium cetyl phosphate
✅1/10
For children aged 5 and older (kids, school-age children, tweens), this ingredient is generally low concern. It is used to help water and oil mix and to gently clean skin. Serious long-term harms like cancer or reproductive problems are not expected.
No Known Risk - Regulatory safety reviews and lab tests find no health risks above a low level for normal topical use. Tests show only limited, mild skin or eye irritation in some studies and no signs of genetic damage or cancer risk; experts say it is safe in cosmetics when used within set limits. Because no concern was rated above low, there are no real, confirmed risks for typical use on children’s skin.
Confidence: HIGH
silica
✅1/10
Silica is commonly used as an absorbent or anti-caking agent in topical products and is considered safe for skin use in children over 5 years
Confidence: HIGH
sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate
✅1/10
For children aged 5 years and older this ingredient is generally low risk when it’s used in regular rinse-off soaps or shampoos. It’s a soap-like detergent that can sometimes sting or redden sensitive skin or eyes.
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
trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
✅1/10
For children 5 years and older (school-age kids), this ingredient is usually low risk when used in normal skin care or personal care products. It helps keep formulas stable. Most safety reviews find little concern, but some scientific studies show it can make skin absorb other substances more easily and can irritate eyes or skin at higher doses.
Confidence: HIGH
xanthan gum
✅1/10
For children aged 5 and up, xanthan gum is generally safe when used in normal skin products. It is mainly a thickener and usually does not get into the body or cause problems. Most children will not have any reaction.
No Known Risk - Safety reviews and regulatory assessments find no health hazards above a low level for topical use. It is approved for limited use in food, classified as not expected to be toxic and a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Cosmetic industry reviewers note only guidance on concentrations or purity. Because no concern was rated above low, no specific risks were identified for babies or children.
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 ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN

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Use caution with ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN for 5+ year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 33 ingredients in ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN. 6 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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