Neutrogena pure & free baby SUNSCREEN

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

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Neutrogena pure & free baby SUNSCREEN - Ingredients

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Is this kid-friendly to use Neutrogena pure & free baby SUNSCREEN?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Neutrogena pure & free baby SUNSCREEN contains 24 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (24 found)

Ethyl Methicone

⚠️4/10

Ethyl methicone is not a recognized cosmetic or sunscreen ingredient. This may be a misreading or typo of ethyl methicone or another silicone derivative.

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

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

Glyceryl Behenate

✅2/10

For children aged 5 years and older, Glyceryl Behenate is generally considered low risk when used on the skin in normal cosmetic amounts. It helps make creams and lotions feel smooth. There is a moderate chance it can irritate skin in some people, and experts recommend limits on how it’s used in products.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Phenethyl Alcohol

✅2/10

For school-age children (5 years and up), phenethyl alcohol is usually low risk when used on the skin in everyday products. The biggest worry is that it can cause skin allergies in some kids.

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

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

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

Cetyl Dimethicone

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older, cetyl dimethicone is usually safe when used on the skin. It helps lotions and creams feel smooth. Major health worries like cancer or allergies are reported as low, but experts have raised concerns about contamination with other silicone chemicals and limited data on some risks.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and up) this silicone ingredient is generally safe for normal topical use. It is commonly used in sunscreens and lotions to make products feel smooth. Most major health concerns are low, but there is a specific worry about contamination by certain related chemicals.

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

Feverfew Flower Juice

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids, older children, tweens, teens), Feverfew Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice is generally low risk when used on the skin. Most ingredient safety checks list low concern for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects, but a small number of people may get skin irritation.

No Known Risk - Available safety summaries show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immunity, reproductive/developmental effects, and use limits. No moderate or high hazards or ingredient-specific warnings were identified, so no real risks are listed for typical topical use.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Feverfew Leaf Juice

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (kids, school-age children, and teens) this ingredient is generally safe to use on the skin. The source data shows low concern overall, though a small number of people can be sensitive.

No Known Risk - Available safety summaries for this topical feverfew leaf juice show only low-level findings and no concerns above low for cancer, allergies, reproductive effects, or use restrictions. That means no real health risks were identified for children from typical topical use based on the provided safety data.

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

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

Phenyl Trimethicone

✅1/10

For children age 5 and up, this silicone ingredient is usually low risk when used on normal skin. It helps smooth and condition skin and hair.

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

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 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

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

Feverfew Stem Juice

✅1/10

For school-age children (5 years and older), feverfew extract used on the skin is generally low risk. It is a plant extract that rarely causes serious problems.

No Known Risk - Available safety information for topical feverfew extract shows only low-level concerns across cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions. No moderate-or-higher hazards were identified for skin use in the reviewed data, so no specific risks are reported based on the available evidence.

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 Neutrogena pure & free baby SUNSCREEN

Kid-approved? Neutrogena pure & free baby SUNSCREEN

Use caution with Neutrogena pure & free baby SUNSCREEN for 5+ year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 24 ingredients in Neutrogena pure & free baby SUNSCREEN. 1 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.