Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick

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

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Can older babies use Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick?

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USE WITH CAUTION

Danger Score: 4 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick contains 14 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

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Ingredients Analysis (14 found)

Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer

⚠️4/10

Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer is not a recognized ingredient name and may be a misreading or typo. Cannot assess safety accurately.

Confidence: HIGH

Isopropyl Myristate

✅3/10

For babies 6–12 months (infants and older babies), this ingredient is usually low risk when used on the skin. It can help soften skin but can sometimes cause irritation or rare allergic reactions.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate

✅2/10

For infants (6–12 months), this ingredient is generally low risk. It is used to make skin feel soft and smooth and has low evidence of causing cancer, allergies, or developmental harm in the data available. However, some safety programs ask for extra proof before allowing it in certified products.

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: MEDIUM

Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate

✅2/10

For babies aged 6–12 months, this ingredient is usually low risk. It helps soften and smooth skin and is not commonly linked to cancer or developmental problems. However, some cosmetic safety reviewers flag it for restricted use unless makers can show it is safe in their product.

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: MEDIUM

Ozokerite

✅2/10

Ozokerite is a mineral wax used to thicken creams and balms. For babies 6–12 months old it is generally low risk when used in small amounts on healthy skin, but there are some notes from safety reviews and studies that this type of wax can build up in tissues over time.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Paraffin

✅2/10

For infants 6–12 months old, paraffin used on the skin is usually low risk when used a little and on healthy skin. It helps lock in moisture and is commonly found in baby creams and ointments.

Confidence: HIGH

Synthetic Wax

✅2/10

For babies aged 6–12 months (infants), synthetic wax used in skin products is generally low risk when used a little on normal, unbroken skin. It acts like a moisturizing thickener and is not strongly linked to cancer or allergic problems.

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

Avena Sativa Kernel Oil

✅1/10

For babies 6–12 months old (infants, older babies), oat kernel oil is usually safe when put on the skin. Serious problems are rare and most safety checks find low concern for cancer, allergy, and effects on growth or development.

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 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

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

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

✅1/10

For infants (6–12 months), this ingredient is usually low risk. It is an emollient that helps soften skin and is generally considered safe in baby products when used as intended.

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

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

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

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

Safe for older babies? Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick

Use caution with Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick for 6-12 month old babies. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 14 ingredients in Neutrogena Pure & Free® baby zinc oxide sunscreen stick. 1 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.

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