Coppertone Pure & Simple Baby 50

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

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Coppertone Pure & Simple Baby 50 - Ingredients

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Is this kid-friendly to use Coppertone Pure & Simple Baby 50?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Coppertone Pure & Simple Baby 50 contains 23 ingredients. 4 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (23 found)

⚠️5/10

Not evaluated

Confidence: LOW

bis-octyldodecyl dimer dilinoleate/propanediol copolymer

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what this ingredient is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available

Confidence: LOW

ethylhexyl pelargonate

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what ethylhexyl pelargonate is it might be a misreading or a typo not recognized as a common sunscreen ingredient

Confidence: HIGH

polyester-27

⚠️4/10

Polyester-27 is not a recognized cosmetic or sunscreen ingredient it may be a misreading or typo and cannot be properly evaluated for safety

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

propylene glycol

✅3/10

For kids aged 5 and up (school-age children and older), propylene glycol in normal skin products is usually low risk. It helps keep skin soft and dissolves other ingredients, but it can sometimes bother sensitive skin or eyes.

Confidence: HIGH

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

cyclopentasiloxane

✅2/10

For school-age children (5+ years), this ingredient is generally low risk when used occasionally on the skin. It helps products spread and feel smooth, and direct skin allergy or cancer concerns are low in the provided data.

Confidence: MEDIUM

PEG-12 dimethicone crosspolymer

✅2/10

For children aged 5 and up (school-age kids, preteens, teens), this silicone-based ingredient is usually low risk. The ingredient itself isn’t linked to cancer or growth problems in normal use, but there are concerns about impurities that can get into the ingredient during manufacturing.

Confidence: HIGH

2-hexanediol

✅2/10

2-hexanediol is a common preservative and humectant in topical products. It is generally safe for children over 5 years in low concentrations typical for baby care products.

Confidence: HIGH

beeswax

✅1/10

Safe for most young children (5+ years) when used on the skin. It helps lock in moisture and protect the skin.

Confidence: HIGH

C12-15 alkyl benzoate

✅1/10

For kids aged 5 and up (children, school-age kids, tweens, teens) this ingredient is usually safe. It’s commonly used in lotions and wipes to make them feel smooth. Most children tolerate it well, but a small number can get skin redness or a rash.

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

ethylhexyl isononanoate

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, preteens) this ingredient is usually safe when used on the skin. It is a common moisturizing ingredient and experts rate its major long-term risks as low.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews and studies report only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immunity, and developmental or reproductive effects for topical use. An industry safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) notes some data gaps and recommends limits on use, but it does not identify any clear hazards above low for normal skin use. Based on the current information, no real risks above low were found.

Confidence: MEDIUM

hydroxyacetophenone

✅1/10

For kids 5 years and older, hydroxyacetophenone is usually safe when used on the skin. It helps keep products stable and most data show low concerns for serious long-term effects. The main issue to watch for is a skin allergy or mild irritation in some people.

Confidence: HIGH

isopropyl palmitate

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older, this ingredient is usually safe and is used to soften skin and help creams spread. Most authorities consider it low risk.

No Known Risk - Reviews and government assessments did not find health hazards above a low level for normal topical use. Safety panels note use limits and some data gaps, but regulators have called it low priority for human health, do not expect it to build up in the body or the environment, and allow limited food uses. Taken together, current evidence does not show any health risks above low for typical use.

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

triethoxycaprylylsilane

✅1/10

For kids aged 5 and up (school-age children), this ingredient is generally low risk in normal skin products. There is only limited evidence suggesting small risks for hormone-related activity and mild irritation.

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: 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

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

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 Coppertone Pure & Simple Baby 50

Kid-approved? Coppertone Pure & Simple Baby 50

Use caution with Coppertone Pure & Simple Baby 50 for 5+ year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 23 ingredients in Coppertone Pure & Simple Baby 50. 4 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.

⚠️ Important Disclaimers

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.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.