Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick

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

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Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick - Ingredients

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Is this kid-friendly to use Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick?

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YES - Generally Safe

Danger Score: 1 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick contains 14 ingredients. 14 safe. No Bad Ingredients Found ✅ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (14 found)

Avena Sativa Kernel Oil

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and older (school-age kids), oat kernel oil is usually safe and gently moisturizes skin. The safety listing shows low concerns overall, but there are some gaps in the data.

No Known Risk - Reviews by cosmetic safety experts show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects for oat kernel oil used on skin. The safety panel notes some data gaps and that makers may limit concentration or purity, but no clear hazards at normal topical use were found.

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

Isopropyl Myristate

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older, Isopropyl Myristate is generally safe when used on the skin. It works as a softening and smoothing agent and is considered low risk overall. Few people have reported allergic skin reactions, and one study showed it can help other ingredients get through the skin more easily.

Confidence: HIGH

Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate

✅1/10

For children aged 5 and up (school-aged kids), this ingredient is considered low risk when used in regular skin products. Reviews find little evidence it causes cancer, developmental harm, or common allergic problems.

No Known Risk - Reviews of this ingredient show only low-level concerns (for cancer, allergies, and reproductive effects) and no higher hazards. An industry safety review notes rules for how it is used, but no clear harm above a low level was found for normal skin use. For typical topical use on children, there are no real risks identified in the provided data.

Confidence: HIGH

Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids), this ingredient is generally low risk. It is used to make skin feel soft and smooth and is not associated with significant cancer or developmental concerns in available reviews.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews list only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, and reproductive or developmental effects. An industry safety panel notes use restrictions and formulation limits but does not report clear harms from normal topical use. Because no health concerns above low were identified, there are no specific child health risks flagged for this ingredient.

Confidence: HIGH

Ozokerite

✅1/10

Ozokerite is a mineral wax used in creams and balms. For children 5 years and older it is generally low risk when used in normal amounts on the skin.

Confidence: HIGH

Paraffin

✅1/10

For children 5 years and older, paraffin (a petroleum wax) is usually safe to use on the skin in creams and ointments. It helps soften and protect dry skin and is commonly found in many over‑the‑counter moisturizers.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Synthetic Wax

✅1/10

For kids 5 years and older, synthetic wax in creams and lotions is usually low risk. It helps products feel smooth and thick. Major safety reviews rate it low for cancer, allergy, and effects on growth or reproduction.

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

Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer

✅1/10

Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer is a polymer used as a thickener or stabilizer in topical products. It is generally safe for 5 plus years old in sunscreens.

Confidence: HIGH

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

✅0/10

For kids aged 5 and up (school-age children), this ingredient is generally safe and acts as a moisturiser. Most reviews show very low concern for long-term health problems. The main issue reported is rare mild irritation to skin or eyes.

No Known Risk - A cosmetic safety review found this ingredient safe for use in products when used with some limits. A European chemicals review noted only limited evidence of skin or eye irritation, rare allergy reports, and limited environmental harm. No higher-level harms (like cancer, hormone harm, or organ damage) were reported. For most children this ingredient poses no known health risk beyond a low chance of mild irritation.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick

Kid-approved? Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick

Yes, Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children based on ingredient analysis.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 14 ingredients in Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick. 14 safe. 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.

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