ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN

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Can older babies use ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN?

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NO - AVOID
Danger Score: 30 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN contains 33 ingredients. 5 concerning, 5 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (33 found)

avobenzone
🚨6/10
For babies 6-12 months (infants): avobenzone is a chemical sunscreen ingredient that can get into the body and has some contamination and irritation concerns. It’s not the first choice for this age.
Absorbed - Studies and a clinical trial show avobenzone can get through skin and be measured in the blood. This means it can be absorbed into a child's body after topical use (clinical plasma concentration study; transdermal penetration research).
Banned - Some authorities limit how avobenzone can be used. For example, Japan has rules that restrict its use or set concentration limits in cosmetics, so some products must follow those limits.
Long-Term Risk - The ingredient record flags high contamination concerns and lists possible impurities (for example benzoic acid, 4‑t‑butylbenzoic acid, benzaldehyde, p‑anisic acid, acetophenone, and dibenzoylmethane). These contaminants can raise long‑term health questions if present repeatedly over time.
Confidence: HIGH
chlorphenesin
🚨6/10
For babies 6–12 months (infant, crawler): Chlorphenesin is a preservative sometimes used in baby wipes and lotions. At the small amounts used in products it is usually allowed, but some safety reviewers report it can irritate skin or trigger allergic reactions, and a few countries limit certain uses. Because babies at this age have more skin contact, be cautious.
Immune system - Moderate evidence shows chlorphenesin can cause skin allergy and immune effects in people and animals, as found by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review and supporting animal studies.
Irritant - There is limited to moderate evidence that chlorphenesin can irritate skin, eyes, and the respiratory tract, based on assessments from a European chemical agency and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review.
Organ Risk - A European chemicals authority has classified chlorphenesin as potentially toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs, indicating a real organ-health concern despite differing views from other agencies.
Banned - Use of chlorphenesin is restricted or prohibited for some cosmetic uses under rules set by the Japan Ministry of Health, showing it is limited by regulators in at least one country.
Builds Up - A published review flagged chlorphenesin as persistent and bioaccumulative with moderate-to-high toxicity potential, which means it may stay in the body or environment over time.
Environmental - Some scientific review raised concerns about persistence and toxicity to people and the environment, indicating possible environmental harm even though some agencies did not find the same risk.
Eczema - Because there is moderate evidence that chlorphenesin can cause skin allergy and irritation in people, it may trigger or worsen eczema and other sensitive-skin conditions.
Asthma - Limited evidence of respiratory irritation suggests chlorphenesin could make breathing problems or asthma worse in sensitive children.
Long-Term Risk - Given reports of persistence, bioaccumulation, and moderate toxicity, there is a plausible risk of long-term health effects after repeated or long-term exposure.
Confidence: MEDIUM
octisalate
🚨6/10
For babies 6–12 months, octisalate is not the best choice. It soaks into skin and has had rare allergy reports and some laboratory findings that raise concern about hormone and developmental effects. It is safer than for newborns under 6 months, but still worth avoiding when you can.
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: HIGH
octocrylene
🚨6/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants), octocrylene raises moderate caution. It can be absorbed through baby skin, has some reports of allergic reactions, and there are concerns about contamination and environmental buildup. Because babies have thinner skin and developing systems, it’s safer to prefer alternatives when possible.
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
triethanolamine
🚨6/10
For 6–12 month old babies (infants), triethanolamine can irritate skin and sometimes causes allergic reactions. It is more commonly a concern for products that stay on the skin (like lotions) than for products that are washed off.
Immune system - Multiple safety reviews note that triethanolamine shows evidence of immune and allergy effects in people, including reports of immune system or allergy concerns and respiratory allergic reactions (noted by cosmetic safety reviewers and occupational health assessments). This means it can affect the immune response in children who are exposed.
Irritant - A cosmetic safety review found strong evidence that triethanolamine is a human skin toxicant or allergen. That means it can cause skin redness, itching, or rashes—especially on sensitive or young skin.
Asthma - An occupational health review lists triethanolamine as a human respiratory toxicant or allergen, so inhalation or skin exposure may worsen breathing problems or trigger asthma-like responses in sensitive children.
Eczema - Because triethanolamine is reported as a skin allergen/toxicant, it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in babies and children prone to eczema.
Organ Risk - A national environmental agency classifies triethanolamine as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs, and regulatory toxicology notes animal studies showing effects at moderate doses. Repeated or high exposures could harm organs such as the liver or kidneys.
Banned - Cosmetic safety reviews and regional cosmetic rules place limits on how this ingredient may be used and at what concentrations, and some regulations restrict its use in certain products. This means some countries impose legal use or concentration limits.
Cancer - There is a high-listed concern about contamination with nitrosamines (a class of chemicals linked to cancer). While the ingredient itself is not judged likely to cause cancer, the potential for nitrosamine contamination raises a cancer-related risk from impurities.
Confidence: HIGH
PEG-100 stearate
⚠️4/10
For babies 6 to 12 months old, PEG-100 Stearate (an ingredient that helps water and oil mix in lotions) is usually low risk for causing irritation or allergic reactions. The main concern is that during manufacturing it can sometimes carry tiny amounts of unsafe contaminants. Because baby skin is still sensitive, it’s best to be careful.
Cancer - The ingredient record lists contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4‑dioxane. These contaminants are linked with cancer risk, and the ingredient's safety notes flag those contamination concerns (noted in industry safety review information).
Environmental - A government assessment named in the ingredient record flags this substance as a suspected environmental toxin, meaning it may harm wildlife or ecosystems if released.
Long-Term Risk - Industry safety reviews for this ingredient note data gaps and that safety assessments relied on related chemicals. Combined with the contamination concerns, this means there may be unknown long-term health risks from repeated use.
Confidence: MEDIUM
poly C10-30 alkyl acrylate
⚠️4/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants), this ingredient is generally used to thicken or smooth products and usually does not cause problems. But there are some reports of possible contamination with other chemicals during manufacturing, so we should be careful.
Cancer - The ingredient record flags high contamination concerns, including benzene. Benzene is listed by international cancer authorities as a known human carcinogen, so if benzene is present as a contaminant it raises a real cancer risk with repeated or high exposure.
Irritant - An independent cosmetic safety review (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) notes possible skin, eye, and lung irritation. The ingredient’s contamination list also includes acrylic and methacrylic acids, which can cause local irritation, so irritation is a real concern for sensitive baby skin or breathing.
Long-Term Risk - Because the ingredient is flagged for contamination by chemicals like benzene and acrylic-type acids, there is potential for harmful effects to develop over time with repeated use or exposure to those contaminants.
Confidence: MEDIUM
amosalate
⚠️4/10
Amosalate is not recognized as a standard ingredient name it might be a misreading or typo of amiloxate or amsosalate which are sunscreen agents
Confidence: HIGH
diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate
⚠️4/10
Cannot understand what diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available
Confidence: HIGH
inulin lauryl carbamate
⚠️4/10
Inulin lauryl carbamate is not a recognized ingredient in cosmetic or baby products it may be a misreading or typo
Confidence: HIGH
dimethicone
3/10
For babies 6–12 months old, dimethicone is commonly used in baby creams and ointments and is usually safe when used a little at a time on normal, unbroken skin. It rarely causes skin allergy and is often chosen for diaper creams and moisturizers.
Confidence: MEDIUM
PEG-8 laurate
3/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants), PEG-8 laurate is usually okay in small amounts, but there are some safety flags. The biggest worries are possible manufacturing contaminants (ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane) and that it can sometimes cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. Because baby skin is delicate, take extra care.
Confidence: HIGH
phenoxyethanol
3/10
For babies 6–12 months old (infants and older babies), phenoxyethanol in lotions or wipes is usually low risk when the product is made for babies and the preservative is used at low levels. It can still irritate the skin or eyes in some babies, and very rarely cause an allergic reaction.
Confidence: MEDIUM
sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate
3/10
For babies aged 6–12 months, this is a cleaning ingredient usually found in washes. Big safety reviews say it’s low-risk for long-term harm, but it can irritate sensitive baby skin, the eyes, or breathing passages.
Confidence: MEDIUM
acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
2/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants), this thickening ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal skin creams, lotions and wipes. It mostly stays on the skin and is not easily absorbed.
Confidence: HIGH
acrylates/dimethicone copolymer
2/10
For babies aged 6 to 12 months, this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal skin products. It mainly forms a light protective layer on the skin and does not usually cause serious health problems.
Confidence: MEDIUM
caprylyl methicone
2/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants, young babies), caprylyl methicone is a silicone that helps skin feel smooth. Most safety reviews find low concern at normal use levels, but there are notes of possible irritation or hormone effects in animal studies at higher doses and a higher concern about contamination with certain cyclic silicones.
Confidence: MEDIUM
p-anisic acid
2/10
For a 6–12 month old baby, P-Anisic acid is likely safe in small amounts. Most concerns are low, but there is some limited evidence it can irritate skin, eyes, or lungs and some animal studies show effects only at very high doses.
Confidence: MEDIUM
polymethylsilsesquioxane
2/10
For babies aged 6-12 months (infants), this ingredient is usually low risk when used in small amounts on normal, unbroken skin. The main concern found in studies is irritation only at high levels in animals.
No Known Risk - Available safety reviews show no health concerns above a low level. Animal tests noted skin irritation only at high doses in lab studies, and checks for cancer, development, and immune harm were rated low. Some product-verification programs ask for extra proof before allowing this ingredient, but overall no real child health risks were identified.
Confidence: MEDIUM
potassium cetyl phosphate
2/10
For a 6–12 month old baby, this ingredient is generally low-risk when used in normal baby lotions or wipes. It can very rarely cause mild skin or eye irritation in some people.
No Known Risk - Regulatory safety reviews and lab tests find no health risks above a low level for normal topical use. Tests show only limited, mild skin or eye irritation in some studies and no signs of genetic damage or cancer risk; experts say it is safe in cosmetics when used within set limits. Because no concern was rated above low, there are no real, confirmed risks for typical use on children’s skin.
Confidence: HIGH
styrene/acrylates copolymer
2/10
For infants (6-12 months), this ingredient is usually low risk when used in products made for babies and applied to normal, unbroken skin. The main worry is leftover traces of certain acrylic chemicals that can come from manufacturing, not the polymer itself.
Confidence: HIGH
tocopherol
2/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants, baby, toddler): tocopherol (vitamin E) is usually safe in small amounts found in baby lotions and wipes. Most babies tolerate it fine, but a few can get a rash or irritation.
Confidence: HIGH
trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
2/10
For a 6–12 month old baby (infant), this ingredient is generally low risk when used at the small amounts found in skincare products. It is a helper ingredient (a chelator) and not a medicine. Still, there are signs from lab and animal studies that it can increase how much other things soak into skin and can irritate eyes or skin at higher levels.
Confidence: HIGH
caprylic/capric triglyceride
1/10
For babies 6–12 months old, this ingredient is generally safe. It is a mild, lightweight oil used to soften skin and is unlikely to cause irritation or health harm when used in normal baby creams or wipes.
Confidence: HIGH
caprylyl glycol
1/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants), Caprylyl Glycol is usually low risk when used in small amounts in baby lotions and wipes. It is not thought to cause cancer or long-term harm based on government and industry reviews.
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: MEDIUM
glycerin
1/10
Glycerin is a gentle, water-attracting ingredient used to moisturize skin. For 6-12 month old babies it is generally safe in typical baby lotions and wipes. Problems are rare but possible.
Confidence: HIGH
glyceryl stearate
1/10
For babies 6–12 months old, glyceryl stearate is generally safe when used on the skin in normal baby lotions and wipes. It helps keep creams smooth and helps oil and water mix. Most babies do fine with it.
Confidence: HIGH
niacinamide
1/10
For babies 6–12 months (infants, babies), niacinamide is generally safe in small amounts. It’s often used to help the skin feel calmer and stronger. Serious problems are rare when it’s in low-strength products made for young skin.
No Known Risk - Major government and expert reviews find niacinamide to be low risk for normal topical use. A national environmental health agency classifies it as not expected to be harmful to organs or the environment. The U.S. food regulator allows limited uses in food, and an independent cosmetic safety panel has set recommended concentration limits after review. While a few animal studies at very high doses reported tumor findings and reviewers note some data gaps about maximum ‘as-used’ concentrations, the overall conclusion from these agencies and safety panels is that routine topical use poses no significant known health risks.
Confidence: HIGH
panthenol
1/10
Panthenol is generally safe for babies aged 6–12 months (infants, babies, little ones) when it is used in normal baby creams, lotions or wipes. Most babies tolerate it well and allergic reactions are uncommon.
No Known Risk - Health and regulatory reviews (including Canadian and U.S. assessments and industry safety panels) find panthenol has no reported hazards above a low level for topical use. It is not expected to harm organs, does not appear to build up in the body or the environment, and common concerns (cancer, allergies, reproductive effects) were rated low. There are some industry notes about safe use levels and a few data gaps, but no higher-level health risks were identified.
Confidence: HIGH
silica
1/10
Silica is used as an absorbent or anti-caking agent in topical products and is considered safe for baby skin in rinse-off or leave-on products
Confidence: HIGH
sodium hyaluronate
1/10
For a 6–12 month old baby, sodium hyaluronate is generally safe. It helps skin hold moisture and is unlikely to cause irritation or be absorbed into the body from normal creams or wipes.
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
xanthan gum
1/10
For babies 6–12 months old, xanthan gum is generally safe when it’s an ingredient in normal baby wipes, creams or lotions. It’s a mild thickener that rarely irritates skin.
No Known Risk - Safety reviews and regulatory assessments find no health hazards above a low level for topical use. It is approved for limited use in food, classified as not expected to be toxic and a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Cosmetic industry reviewers note only guidance on concentrations or purity. Because no concern was rated above low, no specific risks were identified for babies or children.
Confidence: HIGH
water
0/10
For babies 6-12 months (infants, older babies), plain water used on the skin is safe when it’s clean and part of a baby product. Official assessments say plain water is not expected to cause harm.
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 ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN

Safe for older babies? ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN

ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 33 ingredients in ANTHELIOS KIDS GENTLE LOTION SUNSCREEN. 5 concerning, 5 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using sunscreen?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 6-12 month old babies. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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