Eucerin Baby Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Protection

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

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Can older babies use Eucerin Baby Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Protection?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 10 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Eucerin Baby Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Protection contains 22 ingredients. 10 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (22 found)

⚠️5/10

Not evaluated

Confidence: LOW

Butyloctyl Salicylate

⚠️5/10

For babies 6–12 months old, this ingredient needs caution. It’s not one of the most worrying ingredients overall, but there are reports of possible contamination with salicylic acid and some animal studies showing effects at moderate doses. Because babies’ skin soaks up more, we treat it as a moderate concern.

Absorbed - The ingredient is used on skin and the safety notes flag enhanced skin absorption and contamination with salicylic acid. Peer-reviewed assessments say this can increase how much gets into the body, so topical use can lead to systemic exposure.

Fertility - Regulatory and peer-reviewed assessments found animal studies showing developmental and reproductive effects at moderate doses. A formal assessment of salicylate esters flagged reproductive/developmental concerns.

Hormones - Peer-reviewed literature associates this ingredient with endocrine disruption. That means it can affect natural hormone systems in early life or during development.

Confuse Hormones - Scientific reviews report this substance can act like or interfere with normal hormones (an endocrine effect). This can confuse hormone signals during growth and development.

Irritant - Animal studies in the literature show eye, respiratory and skin irritation at higher doses. That means it can cause redness, stinging, or breathing irritation in some uses or at high exposure.

Sun Burn - An industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) notes it must be formulated to avoid increasing sun sensitivity. If not, it can make skin burn faster in the sun.

Long-Term Risk - Industry and peer-reviewed sources place limits or use restrictions on this ingredient, indicating it needs concentration or formulation limits to be considered safe over time.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Propylene Glycol

⚠️5/10

For babies 6–12 months old, propylene glycol is commonly used in wipes and lotions and is usually okay in the very small amounts found in baby products. However, it can irritate sensitive skin, especially if the skin is broken, red, or in the diaper area. Babies with eczema or very sensitive skin are more likely to react.

Irritant - The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists this chemical as a skin, eye, and lung irritant. That means it can cause red, itchy skin, sting the eyes, or make breathing uncomfortable — risks that matter for babies and children with delicate skin and airways.

Immune system - A safety review by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review found limited evidence of skin and immune-system effects. This means some people can get allergic or immune reactions after skin contact.

Organ Risk - Environment Canada has classified this ingredient as expected to be toxic or harmful and of medium human-health priority for non-reproductive organ effects. Repeated or heavy exposure could pose risks to organs such as the liver, kidneys, or lungs.

Absorbed - The Cosmetic Ingredient Review identifies this ingredient as a penetration enhancer. It can help itself and other ingredients pass through the skin into the body, so more of the substance may get into the bloodstream.

Asthma - Because it can irritate the lungs (noted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine), inhaling sprays or vapors could make breathing problems or asthma worse in sensitive children.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Ethylhexyl Pelargonate

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what ethylhexyl pelargonate is it might be a misreading or a typo not recognized as a common sunscreen ingredient

Confidence: HIGH

CPEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what CPEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone is it might be a misreading or a typo not a recognized ingredient

Confidence: HIGH

Odopentasiloxane

⚠️4/10

Odopentasiloxane is not a recognized ingredient name it may be a misreading or typo possibly referring to a siloxane compound

Confidence: HIGH

Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what this ingredient is it might be a misreading or a typo no clear safety data available

Confidence: HIGH

Polyester-27

⚠️4/10

Polyester-27 is not a recognized cosmetic or sunscreen ingredient it may be a misreading or typo and cannot be properly evaluated for baby safety

Confidence: HIGH

Tethoxycaprylylsilane

⚠️4/10

Tethoxycaprylylsilane is not a recognized cosmetic or sunscreen ingredient it may be a misreading or typo of ethoxycaprylylsilane or similar

Confidence: HIGH

Aryl Glycol

⚠️4/10

Aryl Glycol is not a recognized ingredient name in baby skincare or sunscreens 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

2-Hexanediol

✅2/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal amounts in baby lotions and wipes. It can sometimes irritate sensitive skin, eyes, or breathing at higher concentrations.

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

Beeswax

✅2/10

Natural wax emollient and thickener forming a skin barrier. Used in wipes and lotions to stabilize and moisturize. Generally safe. Rare contact allergy, possible propolis contamination.

Confidence: HIGH

Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

✅2/10

For babies aged 6-12 months (infant, baby), this sunscreen ingredient is generally considered low risk for skin and health problems in short-term topical use, but there is limited data specific to very young children, so we are cautious.

No Known Risk - The available safety information for this topical ingredient shows only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, developmental and reproductive effects, and use restrictions. No higher-level hazards were reported in the provided assessments, so there are no notable risks identified based on the supplied data.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

PEG-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer

✅2/10

For babies 6-12 months (infants, little ones) this ingredient is usually okay in skin creams. It is a silicone used to make lotions feel smoother. Major health risks like cancer or developmental harm are considered low, but there can be trouble if the ingredient is contaminated during manufacturing.

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

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

Isopropyl Palmitate

✅1/10

For a 6–12 month old baby (infant), isopropyl palmitate is generally considered safe when used in normal baby lotions and wipes. It helps soften and smooth skin and is not linked to major health risks at the low levels used in these products.

No Known Risk - Reviews and government assessments did not find health hazards above a low level for normal topical use. Safety panels note use limits and some data gaps, but regulators have called it low priority for human health, do not expect it to build up in the body or the environment, and allow limited food uses. Taken together, current evidence does not show any health risks above low for typical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Sodium Chloride

✅1/10

For babies aged 6–12 months (older infants), sodium chloride is basically table salt. In the small amounts used in baby wipes, lotions or saline it is usually safe and well tolerated.

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 a safe mineral ingredient for topical use on babies 6 to 12 months when in creams or lotions. It protects skin and acts as a physical sunscreen or barrier.

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 Eucerin Baby Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Protection

Safe for older babies? Eucerin Baby Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Protection

Eucerin Baby Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Protection is not recommended for 6-12 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 22 ingredients in Eucerin Baby Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Protection. 10 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.

⚠️ 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.