Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY

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

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Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY - Ingredients

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Is this kid-friendly to use Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY contains 23 ingredients. 3 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (23 found)

⚠️5/10

Not evaluated

Confidence: LOW

Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what stearyl octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer is it might be a misreading or a typo not a recognized ingredient

Confidence: HIGH

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

⚠️4/10

Ingredient name is unclear and likely a misreading or typo. Cannot confirm safety or presence in sunscreen products for babies 5 plus years.

Confidence: HIGH

C15-19 Alkane

✅3/10

For school-age children (5 years and older): this ingredient is usually used to soften skin and is not strongly linked to cancer or allergy in the data. However, it is flagged because some regulators restrict or ban it, so there is a reason to be careful.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

✅2/10

Caprylic Hydroxamic Acid is a preservative with low irritation risk at typical use levels likely included to prevent microbial growth

Confidence: MEDIUM

Malic Acid

✅2/10

For school-age children (5 years and up), malic acid in small amounts is usually low risk when used on skin. It can cause irritation to skin and eyes, and some health authorities limit how it can be used in cosmetics.

Confidence: HIGH

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

✅2/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids and teens), this ingredient is generally low risk when used as intended in creams, lotions, or makeup. Most scientific reviews say it is safe if the product is made and used correctly.

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

Ethyl Macadamiate

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and up), Ethyl Macadamiate is generally safe to use on the skin. It’s a softening oil made from macadamia nuts and is considered low risk for long-term health problems in public safety listings.

No Known Risk - The available ingredient safety summary for Ethyl Macadamiate lists only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity, developmental/reproductive effects, and use restrictions for topical use. No higher-level hazards (such as organ damage, hormone disruption, absorption into the body, or buildup) were identified in the reviewed assessment. For typical topical use there are no known health risks based on the provided safety information.

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

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

Magnesium Sulfate

✅1/10

For school-aged kids (5 years and up), magnesium sulfate on the skin is generally safe. Authorities say it’s unlikely to cause harm and it’s often used in bath products and lotions.

No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews find no meaningful health hazards for topical use. The U.S. food agency allows limited use in food, the Canadian health authority says it is not expected to be toxic and ranks it a low human-health priority, and independent cosmetic reviewers note only routine limits on concentration or impurities. It is also not suspected to build up in the body or harm the environment. Based on these official assessments, there are no real, above‑low concerns identified for normal topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

✅1/10

For kids aged 5 and up (children, school-age kids), this ingredient is generally safe in creams and lotions. It’s an ingredient that helps mix oils and water and has low signs of harm in available safety notes.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews find only low-level concerns and no clear hazards for children from topical use. The cosmetic ingredient review noted the safety assessment relied on a related chemical and recommends limits on concentration and impurities, but did not identify risks above 'low'. Because no higher-level hazards were found, there are no specific child health risks to report.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids and up), this ingredient is low risk when used in normal lotions and wipes. It helps keep creams mixed and stable. Most health reviews say it is not likely to cause long-term harm, though a small number of reports show it can irritate skin or eyes in some people.

No Known Risk - Multiple regulatory safety reviews find this ingredient is not expected to damage organs, does not build up in the body, and is not an environmental toxin. There is only limited, low evidence that it can irritate skin or eyes with topical use. Taken together, current safety assessments show no real health risks for children from normal topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Propanediol

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and older) propanediol is generally low risk. It’s used to hydrate skin and help ingredients mix. A few safety reviews say it can sometimes irritate skin and can help other ingredients get through the skin more easily.

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 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

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

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

2-Hexanediol

✅0/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids): this ingredient is generally safe when used on the skin at the low amounts usually found in lotions and wipes. There is a small chance it can cause irritation, but major long-term risks are rated low.

No Known Risk - Independent safety reviews (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) and the European Chemicals Agency do not find serious health hazards for normal skin use. They note only limited evidence of skin, eye, or lung irritation at higher doses and point out some data gaps, so overall the ingredient is rated low risk for typical topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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 Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY

Kid-approved? Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY

Use caution with Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY for 5+ year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 23 ingredients in Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY. 3 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.