Coppertone water babies 50

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

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Coppertone water babies 50 - Ingredients

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Is this kid-friendly to use Coppertone water babies 50?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 15 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Coppertone water babies 50 contains 20 ingredients. 6 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (20 found)

⚠️5/10

Not evaluated

Confidence: LOW

Homosalate

⚠️5/10

For school-age children (5 years and older), homosalate in sunscreen is a moderate concern. It can get into the body through the skin and there is some evidence it may weakly affect hormones. Many experts recommend limiting exposure when possible.

Hormones - Lab studies and a 2021 safety opinion found signs that homosalate can affect hormone systems, including weak activity at androgen (male-hormone) receptors. This means it may interfere with normal hormone signals in children.

Confuse Hormones - Cell-based tests showed homosalate can act at hormone receptors and block normal signals. A scientific safety committee reported limited evidence of this hormone-like activity, so it can confuse hormone messaging in the body.

Fertility - A regulatory assessment of salicylate esters found animal studies showing developmental and reproductive effects at moderate doses. That suggests a possible risk to growth or future fertility with enough exposure.

Organ Risk - Environment Canada has classified homosalate as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs. That means repeated or higher exposures may hurt organs such as the liver or kidneys.

Absorbed - Clinical research showed sunscreen actives, including homosalate, can be measured in the blood after skin use. Other studies show it can help other chemicals penetrate the skin, so it is absorbed through the skin into the body.

Banned - Japan’s Ministry of Health restricts how homosalate may be used in cosmetics and sets concentration limits. Because of those limits, some regulated product programs also restrict its use.

Environmental - Environment Canada lists homosalate as suspected to be an environmental toxin. This raises concerns about harm to water life and the wider environment after release.

Long-Term Risk - Given the animal reproductive findings, organ-toxicity classification, and contamination concerns, repeated or long-term exposure could lead to health effects over time.

Confidence: MEDIUM

fragrance

⚠️5/10

Perfume is a common ingredient in baby products for scent but can cause irritation or allergies in sensitive children aged 5 and above. Use with caution.

Irritant - Fragrance mixtures often contain chemicals that can cause skin irritation, redness, or rashes, especially on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Fragrances are known triggers for eczema flare-ups and can worsen symptoms in babies with sensitive or atopic skin.

Asthma - Fragrance chemicals can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may worsen asthma or breathing issues in babies and children.

Hormones - Some fragrance ingredients, such as certain phthalates, are suspected endocrine disruptors that may interfere with hormone development.

Absorbed - Certain fragrance chemicals can be absorbed through the skin and detected in the bloodstream, raising concerns for systemic exposure.

Breast Milk - Some fragrance components, including phthalates, have been detected in breast milk, indicating they can pass from mother to baby.

Banned - Some fragrance ingredients are banned or restricted in the EU and other countries due to health concerns.

Builds Up - Certain fragrance chemicals, such as some phthalates and musks, can accumulate in the body over time with repeated exposure.

Long-Term Risk - Long-term exposure to some fragrance chemicals has been linked to chronic health effects, including hormone disruption and allergic diseases.

Confidence: HIGH

potassium hydroxide

⚠️5/10

For kids aged 5 and older (school-age children), potassium hydroxide can cause skin or eye irritation and at higher amounts can burn. When it is used in skin products, rules require it only be used in low amounts and formulated so it won’t irritate. That makes it a moderate concern for children.

Banned - This ingredient is restricted for use in cosmetics under the EU Cosmetics Directive and industry safety reviewers (CIR) say it may only be used with limits or special formulation controls. Regulatory listings and product-verification rules mean some products are not allowed to contain it without strong safety proof.

Organ Risk - European hazard labeling (EU GHS) and Environment Canada classify this chemical as toxic or harmful to organs and list it as a medium human-health priority. That means it can damage non-reproductive organs with unsafe exposures.

Long-Term Risk - Environment Canada’s assessment and EU hazard classifications indicate concerns that repeated or long-term exposures could lead to lasting health effects. Workplace rules also limit allowable exposure, showing regulators see risk over time.

Confidence: HIGH

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

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

disodium EDTA

✅2/10

For children aged 5 and older (school-age kids), Disodium EDTA is generally low risk in the small amounts used in skin products. It is not tied to cancer or developmental harm in the available data. The most important issue is that it can irritate skin or eyes in some people.

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

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

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

aloe barbadensis leaf juice

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids, older children, teens), aloe vera leaf juice used on the skin is generally safe and low risk. It is commonly used to soothe and hydrate skin in lotions and wipes.

Confidence: HIGH

butylene glycol

✅1/10

For children ages 5 and up (school-age kids, older kids and teens) this ingredient is usually safe when used on normal skin. The biggest issue is that it can irritate skin or eyes for some people.

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

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

neopentyl glycol diheptanoate

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and older) this ingredient is low risk and is generally safe to use on the skin. It mainly helps skin feel soft and smooth and is not known to cause serious health problems in this age group.

No Known Risk - Available safety information finds only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions. An industry safety review gives only informational recommendations (for example about concentrations, impurities, or product types), and some verified-product programs restrict use unless makers provide extra safety documentation. Taken together, current assessments do not identify real health risks for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

sodium ascorbyl phosphate

✅1/10

For school-age children and older kids (5+ years), this ingredient is usually safe in topical skin products at the concentrations typically used. Major health concerns like cancer or allergy are considered low, but some industry reviewers note missing data and advise limits on concentration.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews find only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and reproductive or developmental harm. The main notes are industry-set limits on how much can be used and some data gaps flagged by the cosmetic industry safety panel (CIR). There is no clear evidence of harm at typical topical use, so currently no known health risk for children from this ingredient.

Confidence: HIGH

VP/Eicosene copolymer

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and older) this ingredient is considered low risk when used on intact skin in normal amounts. It helps form a light film on the skin or hair and is not thought to build up in the body or cause major health problems.

No Known Risk - Government review found this polymer is not expected to be toxic, not likely to build up in the body, and not an environmental toxin. An independent industry safety panel only notes recommendations for how it should be used (limits on concentration or product types) but did not identify health hazards. Based on these reviews, no real health risks have been found for typical topical use.

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 water babies 50

Kid-approved? Coppertone water babies 50

Coppertone water babies 50 is not recommended for 5+ year old children due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 20 ingredients in Coppertone water babies 50. 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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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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