Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY

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Can older babies use Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY contains 23 ingredients. 6 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (23 found)

⚠️5/10

Not evaluated

Confidence: LOW

C15-19 Alkane

⚠️4/10

For babies aged 6–12 months, C15-19 Alkane is probably low risk for things like cancer or allergies, but there is a serious note that it is restricted or banned in some places. That makes it a moderate concern for babies because their skin is still sensitive.

Banned - This ingredient is listed as banned or unsafe for use in cosmetics under the EU Cosmetics Directive. That government restriction means it is not allowed (or is tightly restricted) in cosmetic products, which is a real regulatory safety concern for products used on babies and children.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

⚠️4/10

Cannot confirm safety for babies under 12 months limited data ingredient may be a preservative but not well studied in infants

Irritant - Caprylhydroxamic Acid can cause skin irritation, especially in sensitive individuals or with prolonged exposure, which is a concern for babies' delicate skin.

Confidence: LOW

Malic Acid

⚠️4/10

For 6–12 month old babies: generally low risk for long‑term harm at low amounts, but it can irritate sensitive baby skin or eyes. Some agencies limit how it’s used in cosmetics.

Banned - Health Canada lists limits on its use in cosmetics, and an industry safety panel says it should only be used in limited ways (for example as a pH adjuster). Because government regulators and safety reviewers restrict how it can be used in personal care products, this is a regulatory concern parents should know about.

Irritant - A safety review found strong evidence that this ingredient can irritate skin, eyes, or lungs in people. Since it is used on the skin, it can cause redness, stinging, or rashes—especially on sensitive or young skin.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer

⚠️4/10

Cannot understand what stearyl octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer is it might be a misreading or a typo not a recognized ingredient

Confidence: HIGH

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

⚠️4/10

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

Confidence: LOW

Propanediol

✅3/10

For babies 6–12 months (infant, baby, toddler), propanediol is usually low risk when used at the levels found in baby lotions and wipes. But it can sometimes irritate sensitive skin and can make skin absorb other ingredients more easily, so we remain careful.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

✅3/10

For babies 6–12 months, this ingredient is usually low risk. It’s used to make products stay on the skin. Most of the time it is considered safe when products are made so little of the ingredient is absorbed and the product is not irritating.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Tocopheryl Acetate

✅3/10

Usually fine for most 6–12 month old babies when used sparingly on healthy skin. The main worry is a possible skin rash in sensitive babies.

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

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

✅2/10

For a 6-12 month old baby (infant), this ingredient is generally low risk when used in normal baby creams and lotions. It helps mix oil and water and is not linked to major safety problems in topical use.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews find only low-level concerns and no clear hazards for children from topical use. The cosmetic ingredient review noted the safety assessment relied on a related chemical and recommends limits on concentration and impurities, but did not identify risks above 'low'. Because no higher-level hazards were found, there are no specific child health risks to report.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

✅2/10

For a 6–12 month-old baby (infant): this ingredient is generally low concern when used in small amounts, but some experts note it can sometimes irritate skin or eyes and there is a small flagged link to hormone effects.

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: MEDIUM

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

Ethyl Macadamiate

✅1/10

Ethyl Macadamiate is a skin-softening oil made from macadamia nuts. For babies 6–12 months old it is generally low risk when used on normal skin.

No Known Risk - The available ingredient safety summary for Ethyl Macadamiate lists only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity, developmental/reproductive effects, and use restrictions for topical use. No higher-level hazards (such as organ damage, hormone disruption, absorption into the body, or buildup) were identified in the reviewed assessment. For typical topical use there are no known health risks based on the provided safety information.

Confidence: HIGH

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

Magnesium Sulfate

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants), magnesium sulfate in regular baby lotions or creams is usually safe. It has low health concerns in the small amounts used on skin and is not likely to cause long-term harm.

No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews find no meaningful health hazards for topical use. The U.S. food agency allows limited use in food, the Canadian health authority says it is not expected to be toxic and ranks it a low human-health priority, and independent cosmetic reviewers note only routine limits on concentration or impurities. It is also not suspected to build up in the body or harm the environment. Based on these official assessments, there are no real, above‑low concerns identified for normal topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

✅1/10

This ingredient is generally low risk for babies 6–12 months old. It’s a large molecule used in creams and wipes that usually won’t get into the body. The main issue seen is mild skin or eye irritation 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

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

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

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 Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY

Safe for older babies? Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY

Use caution with Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY for 6-12 month old babies. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 23 ingredients in Mustela SPF 50 MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE + BODY. 6 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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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.

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