Coppertone water babies 50

sunscreen • For 6-12 month old babies • Skin contact 🧴

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Can older babies use Coppertone water babies 50?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 38 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Coppertone water babies 50 contains 20 ingredients. 1 avoid, 4 concerning, 2 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (20 found)

potassium hydroxide

🚫8/10

For babies aged 6–12 months: potassium hydroxide can be harsh and may irritate or burn delicate baby skin. It is not recommended for routine use on baby skin unless it is in a product made and tested for infants with very low levels.

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

Homosalate

🚨7/10

Homosalate is a chemical used in many sunscreens. It can get into a baby’s blood and some scientific reviews raise concerns about possible effects on hormones and other organs. For babies 6–12 months, it is safer to be careful with products that contain it.

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: HIGH

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

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

⚠️5/10

Not evaluated

Confidence: LOW

fragrance

⚠️5/10

Perfume can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in babies 6-12 months. It is used to provide fragrance in baby care products but should be used 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

disodium EDTA

✅3/10

For infants 6–12 months, Disodium EDTA is usually low risk when used in small amounts in baby lotions and wipes. The biggest issue is that it can irritate the skin or help other ingredients get into the skin faster, which may cause reactions in sensitive babies.

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

aloe barbadensis leaf juice

✅2/10

For babies 6 to 12 months old, aloe vera leaf juice used on the skin is usually safe when it is part of a product made for baby skin and used in small amounts. It helps moisturize and soothe, but a small number of babies may be sensitive.

Confidence: MEDIUM

butylene glycol

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants, little ones, young babies): this ingredient is commonly used and has low long-term health concerns, but it can irritate skin, eyes or lungs in some people.

Confidence: HIGH

hydroxyacetophenone

✅2/10

For infants (6–12 months old), hydroxyacetophenone is generally low risk when used in small amounts on the skin. Most babies tolerate it, but a few reports show it can cause skin irritation or, rarely, an allergic reaction.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

2-hexanediol

✅2/10

2-hexanediol is a preservative and solvent used in cosmetics. It is generally safe in low concentrations for topical use including baby products but caution is advised for infants under 12 months.

Confidence: HIGH

C12-15 alkyl benzoate

✅1/10

For babies aged 6 to 12 months this ingredient is generally low risk. It helps creams and lotions spread smoothly and usually does not cause serious problems. A very small number of people have had skin reactions.

Confidence: MEDIUM

neopentyl glycol diheptanoate

✅1/10

For a baby (infant) 6–12 months old, this ingredient is generally low risk. It works like a light skin oil to soften and smooth skin and is not known to commonly cause cancer, developmental harm, or strong allergic reactions.

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: MEDIUM

sodium ascorbyl phosphate

✅1/10

For babies (6–12 months) this ingredient is a gentle, stable form of vitamin C and is usually safe in small amounts on normal baby skin.

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: MEDIUM

VP/Eicosene copolymer

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants, babies), this ingredient is generally very low risk when used on the skin. It helps products form a thin, protective layer and rarely causes irritation.

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

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 Coppertone water babies 50

Safe for older babies? Coppertone water babies 50

Coppertone water babies 50 is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 20 ingredients in Coppertone water babies 50. 1 avoid, 4 concerning, 2 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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